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Hostel Cambridge YHA

YHA Cambridge

97 Tenison Rd
CB12DN Cambridge
England & Wales

Tel. +44 1223 354601
Fax. +44 1223 312780

Customer Rating

Total:	79%	79% 100 58
Friendliness of Staff:	85%	85%
Efficiency of Service:	82%	82%
Comfort:	70%	70%
Cleanliness:	73%	73%
Security:	82%	82%
Location:	83%	83%

Green Rating:	71%	71%

Cambridge YHA, is set in a beautiful Victorian townhouse. Close to the railway station and two stops from Stanstead airport, the hostel is a 15 minute walk from the centre of Cambridge, with easy access to all the university’s colleges and other famous attractions.

Hire a punt, explore the ancient streets and enjoy the city’s cycle-friendly routes. Cambridge Youth Hostel has 110 beds and facilities include a self-catering kitchen, laundry, evening meals, games room and internet access.

Hostel bed capacity

Beds per room:					Total beds
Number of rooms:	10	1	8	7	110

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):	24 hours
Opening times (over the year):	open all year round

Street Map and Route Planning

Directions

Bus:	#1,5 from the Bus Station.#1 every 8 minutes til 1800pm
Parking:	In street (free 1700-0900; chargeable 0900-1700)
Location:	1km South East of City Centre
Rail:	300m Follow signs to Hostel.
Airport:	15km Stansted

Attractions

	Museums/art galleries nearby		City centre location
	Historical sites nearby		River/harbour/lake nearby
	Main attractions nearby		Swimming pool at or near hostel
	Nightlife nearby		Botanical gardens nearby
	Restaurants nearby		Shopping centre/market nearby
	Leisure facilities nearby		Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in YHA Cambridge

Facilities

	Discounts and concessions available		Family rooms available
	Hostel open 24h		TV room
	Self-catering kitchen		Groups welcome
	Common room(s)		Sheets in price
	Laundry facilities		Cycle rental available at or near the hostel
	Internet access		Credit card accepted
	Café/Bar		Meals available
	Currency exchange at or near hostel		Games room
	Individual traveller welcome		Luggage Store
	Lockers available		Non smoking room/area
	Basic store available at or near the hostel		Garden
	Rates include local tax		Cycle store at Hostel

Customer Reviews YHA Cambridge

09 Apr 2013 Erika, Canada	60%	60%
The hostel was conveniently located basically beside the train station and a short walk from the city center. Upon check-in, the staff was very distracted and didn't apply the HI membership discount to my stay after supplying them with my card.. and then asking about it which was rather annoying.
30 Mar 2013 Brian, USA	80%	80%
Came to Cambridge not knowing what to do. We came during their easter holiday, so the town was practically dead. The facility is rather old, but comfortable. Had breakfast which I thought was okay. Staff was beyond friendly. Had lunch at Cambridge Blue, which I would totally recommend. Its a hidden gem and seems like locals go there. Tons of beet on tap and delicious food.
17 Jan 2013 Francis(Frank), England & Wales	100%	100%
2nd Visit still satisfied!
05 Dec 2012 Swaprava, India	97%	97%
In comparison to the YHs in London and Liverpool, I would rate it higher!
26 Nov 2012 Graziella, Italy	97%	97%
only one aspect should be improved: slamming of the doors of the nearby toilets or rooms. The doors have been correctly equipped with springs to slow down the shutting but it is not enough; maybe an explicit invitation to accompany the door during the closure could help.
25 Nov 2012 Ken, Australia	93%	93%
Excellent overall - staff friendly and with great sense of humour (love the wooden spoon!)
24 Nov 2012 Ligang, England & Wales	73%	73%
I show my YHA membership card, but the reception refused to give me early promised discout again. Last time, they refused with an explanation of my booking through booking.com, but this time I booked through the its web. The heat in the room is not working, it's freezing at a night I stay, very unpleasant stay. Hostel response: Hi There, I'm sorry about the shower situation, please be assured that all the showers have been fixed and are in working order. I appologise that you were not given the discount. Please contact me at the hostel and i can look into rectifying the situation. kind regards, Georgina
15 Nov 2012 Catherine, Australia	100%	100%
Good for access to Ely & the coast too. Check out coloured cliffs at Hunstanton & Wicken Fen.
27 Oct 2012 Gregory, Ireland (Republic of)	87%	87%
The staff were very helpful.
03 Oct 2012 Judith, USA	83%	83%
The hostel is basically fine, but disappointing in some respects. The ensuite bathroom in my room was old and rundown with one of the most cramped shower stalls I've ever seen. Also, the toilet seat was broken when I arrived. I spoke to the desk person about it, and she immediately checked it out. She said she'd make sure a new seat was ordered. I asked about moving to another room, but she said if I moved up one floor, the shower probably wouldn't have very hot water. Two days later, the toilet seat was replaced. The hostel is reasonably close to the train station, but it's quite a hike to get to the area of the Colleges. There's no free breakfast or free wifi.