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Offering free WiFi, Populus House is a guest house located in Cambridge, 0.8 mi from University of Cambridge. This guest house offers a shared kitchen with all essential cooking facilities, fridge/freezer and free tea and coffee. The property is set in the Cambridge City Center district. St John's College is 2625 feet from Victoria Lodge, while Cambridge Corn Exchange is 0.7 mi from the property. London Stansted Airport is 23 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)


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Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stayed here for two nights. Decent sized room with comfortable bed. Located close to various pubs and eateries. Also a small Co-Op mini-market just around the corner. Located a 10 minute walk away from the city but also on various bus-routes into...
  • Aleksi
    Spain Spain
    Great stay again. By far the best price-quality ratio in town.
  • Xiaolong
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly and hospitable host, convenient location, clean room, great value.

Host Info

8.8
8.8
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

The house is a Victorian house that has been refurbished while keeping the original features. It is in a convenient location with shops, restaurants, parks, and public transports. The kings college is only 15 minute walk away. Shared kitchen with all cooking facilities and free tea/coffee gives you extra convenience. Self check in/out facility gives you flexibility in your time. Please contact us to get the instructions.
A guy who is willing to listen and answer your questions as soon as possible. He will do his best to make sure you will have an enjoyable time. Please do not hesitate to contact me with your question.
Languages spoken: English,Chinese

Area info

Amenities of Populus House

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Baggage storage
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Chinese

House rules

Populus House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
17 years old
Extra bed upon request
£30 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

The property will send check-in instructions once the booking is confirmed.

Please inform Populus House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Populus House

  • Room options at Populus House include:

    • Apartment
    • Double

  • Check-in at Populus House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Populus House is 0.7 miles from the center of Cambridge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Populus House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Populus House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):