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Populus House

Property class: 3
3-star guest house near University of Cambridge

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Studio, 1 Bedroom
Staircase
Hallway
Interior entrance
Studio, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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32 Victoria Road, Cambridge, England, CB4 3DU
  • Place, University of Cambridge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, River Cam
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Jesus College
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio, 1 Bedroom

Studio, 1 Bedroom

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Room 1 - 1st floor

Room 1 - 1st floor

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room 2 - 1st floor

Room 2 - 1st floor

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room 1 - Ground floor

Room 1 - Ground floor

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Ground floor 2

Ground floor 2

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Large Double Room

Large Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room with Private External Bathroom

Double Room with Private External Bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Cambridge

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Chesterton guesthouse, you'll find University of Cambridge and Midsummer Common. River Cam and Jesus Green are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Cambridge - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • River Cam - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Jesus College - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. John's College - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge North Station - 12 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Portland Arms - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Carpenters Arms, Cambridge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Byron's Bear - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Pickerel Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fort St. George - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Populus House

3-star guest house near University of Cambridge
As a guest of Populus House, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Populus House also features a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area.

This 3-star Cambridge guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Populus House offers 7 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and slippers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cambridge guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 21-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking; reservations required and discounts available
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Populus House to the airport?

Populus House is 3 mi (14-min drive) away from the Cambridge (CBG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Populus House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Populus House.

Does Populus House offer free breakfast?

Populus House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Populus House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Populus House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Populus House?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Populus House have a pool?

Populus House does not have a pool.

Does Populus House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Populus House to downtown Cambridge?

Populus House is 0.7 mi away from Cambridge.

Populus House Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Incorrect cell phone number in info

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not what I had in mind

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

anne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great location and friendly people

very convenient location and a access to a well equipped kitchen. the window did not open which was odd. the room was spacey and the bed wide (though rather soft). was welcomed by a fellow guest who stayed long term and helped out, very homely
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful owner and a great price

Lovely owner, very friendly and professional. Room was spacious clean and comfortable, shared bathroom kept to impeccable standards, would recommend staying here highly! Will be returning on my next visit to Cambridge! Thank you for a lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, approachable and dedicated owner

As a guesthouse it exceeded expectations. A very polite and approachable owner and the rooms were clean and well maintained. There was a slight fragrance that irritated me on arrival but was cleared with minimal ventilation. The only negative was noise pollution from other users of the building (a wedding party and a fighting couple), for which the owner has apologised and was clearly beyond his control. However I would recommend this place and realise my experience is somewhat atypical. I hope to visit again, perhaps in the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Danika, Houston, TX

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in the single with a private bath. The room was clean, comfortable, roomy. The bath was convenient. There was a fridge, microwave, and kettle, all of which was very convenient. The location was an easy walk to University of Cambridge, the commons, and to many nice pubs, bakeries, and 2 co-ops. The neighborhood was quiet and I felt very comfortable at all times. The host provided excellent directions for getting into the room and was always available. I enjoyed my stay and wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Communication was awful. I eventually got a reply 17 hours after first messaging. I had to message as the phone came up as unavailable multiple times with multiple phones. I travelled to Cambridge thinking the guest house must have shut and I would have to find an alternative. Solving this problem wasted part of my short visit. The place was student standard with the grotty shower room through a kitchen and conversations in other rooms could easily be heard, thankfully the other guests were quiet. Only go here if you want real economy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly owner. Clean and comfortable bedrooms. House is located within 10 minutes from city centre. This is a shared accommodation and the experience depends on the other guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Simon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good location

Good location owner friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just what we needed to put or head down well visiting the local hospital
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had our kids with us and the owner of the property was very welcoming and kind to all of us and told us where everything was and hope we enjoyed our stay. Was very nice place and would book again if we have to stay in Cambridge again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Anke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ik heb er heerlijk geslapen, ground floor 2 was een rustige kamer. Er eas een flinke gemeenschappelijke keuken bij, maar die had ik niet nodig. De badkamer met toilet was achter de keuken, deze deelde je met 1 andere kamer wat geen probleem was. Ik was alleen ; het bed zou ik wel wat vinden voor 2 personen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

VINCENZO S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

non un granchè...

La posizione è ottima vicino al centro. La stanza è piccolissima e la pulizia lascia molto a desiderare...letto comodo e ambiente ottimamente riscaldato. Il bagno distante e per andare in bagno bisogna andare da un'altra parte della casa e attraversare la cucina. La cucina molto sporca, stoviglie pessime....
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

YI-TANG

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hiromi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, around 100 years old architecture was quite pretty. Location was really close to the city centre, especially to the river Cam panting place where Magdalene college is. Close to Jesus green park where is just over the bridge on river cam.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Juan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst place

The worst place ever
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019