Populus House

Guesthouse in Cambridge, a short walk to University of Cambridge

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Populus House, in the city center, offers a tranquil escape with its garden and terrace. Guests appreciate practical amenities like in-room WiFi for connectivity and luggage storage for convenience before check-in or after checkout.

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Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Tomorrow

Oct 16 - Oct 17

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Studio, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Kitchen

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Dining table

Flat-screen TV

Sofa bed - single

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

Room 1 - 1st floor

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Dining table

Flat-screen TV

Sofa bed - double

Blackout curtains

Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

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

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

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 Twin Bed

About the area

Located on the riverwalk, Populus House is in Chesterton, a neighbourhood in Cambridge. Bridge of Sighs and Castle Hill are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Coton Country Park and Orwell Clunch Pit. Scott Polar Research Institute and Cambridge Muslim Welfare Society are also worth visiting.

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32 Victoria Road, Cambridge, England, CB4 3DU

What's nearby

University of Cambridge - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Jesus College - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
The River Cam - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Trinity College - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Cambridge Corn Exchange - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

Cambridge North Station - 10 min drive
Cambridge (CBG) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Maypole - ‬9 min walk
‪Byron's Bear - ‬7 min walk
‪The Pickerel Inn - ‬10 min walk
‪Fitzbillies - ‬10 min walk
‪Carpenters Arms, Cambridge - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Populus House

Guest house near University of Cambridge

Populus House provides amenities, such as a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

Coffee/tea in reception, smoke-free property and luggage storage

Room features

All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
21-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, eco-friendly cleaning products and full-sized fridge/freezers

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Spa
Pet-friendly
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Free WiFi

RM507 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

No on-site parking available
Offsite parking; reservations required and discounts available
Street parking available

Food and drink

Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator

Guest services

Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

Garden
On the riverwalk
Terrace

Accessibility

No lift

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

21-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

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

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

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Populus House Guesthouse Cambridge

Populus House Guesthouse

Populus House Cambridge

Populus House Guesthouse

Populus House Guesthouse Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Is Populus House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Populus House?

Populus House doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Populus House?

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

What time is check-out at Populus House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Populus House located?

Located in Chesterton, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Midsummer Common and University of Cambridge. Jesus Green and Jesus College are also within 10 minutes.