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Populus House

3.0 star property
City centre guesthouse within easy reach of University of Cambridge

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains
Private kitchen
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Room 2 - 1st floor

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Room 1 - Ground floor

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Room 1 - 1st floor

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double Room with Private External Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Ground floor 2

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Large Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Studio, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
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About the area

Map
32 Victoria Road, Cambridge, England, CB4 3DU

What's nearby

  • University of Cambridge - 7 min walk
  • Jesus College - 9 min walk
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 18 min walk
  • King's College - 19 min walk
  • Trinity College - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Cambridge (CBG) - 11 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 42 min drive
  • Cambridge North Station - 10 min drive
  • Cambridge Station - 10 min drive
  • Waterbeach Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fort St George - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Maypole - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Prezzo - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Foy - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Populus House

Populus House offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of University of Cambridge. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 7 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 15
  • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 15

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking
  • Street parking available

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

Services

  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils
  • Paper towels

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.

Also known as

Populus House Cambridge
Populus House Guesthouse
Populus House Guesthouse Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Does Populus House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Populus House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Populus House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Populus House?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Populus House?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Populus House and nearby?
Populus House has a garden.
What's the area around Populus House like?
Populus House is in Chesterton, a short 7-minute walk from University of Cambridge and 9 minutes' walk from Jesus College.

Populus House Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Incorrect cell phone number in info
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Not what I had in mind
8-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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
anne, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Katrina, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Marcus, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Danika, 13-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good location
Good location owner friendly and welcoming
Simon, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Just what we needed to put or head down well visiting the local hospital
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Anke, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

YI-TANG, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Hiromi, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Marco, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Worst place
The worst place ever
Juan, 2-night trip
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