Accommodation in St Ives. St Ives has become renowned for its number of artists. It was named best seaside town of 2007 by the Guardian newspaper. In 1993 the Tate St Ives, opened . The Tate is also responsible for the care of the Barbara Hepworth Museum and her sculpture garde.  St Ives offer accommodation ranging from large hotels to B & B in former fisherman's cottages.