1,628 reviews
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$3697 Tenison Road, Cambridge, CB1 2DN, United Kingdom
1,628 reviews
1/25
Restaurant
Free wifi
Bar
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Beach umbrellas
A 4-star stay in Cambridge, United Kingdom, at 97 Tenison Road, just 0.8mi from the city center. Price starts from $36. With 1,638 reviews, this option draws travelers seeking value and comfort.
Amenities include a restaurant, free WiFi, a bar, and a terrace, plus a 24-hour front desk, non-smoking rooms, and wheelchair accessibility. Beach umbrellas (free), kids' meals (extra charges), and a picnic area round out the practical touches.
Located in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
A dining highlight is Scholars Cafe & Bar, on-site and geared for a family-friendly, modern vibe. British-inspired dishes make for a relaxing meal after a day of sightseeing, with the convenience of paying by cash or major cards including JCB, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, and Solo.
Accommodations come in a wide range, from dormitory-style spaces to private rooms and larger group options. Quadruple Rooms sleep up to 4 adults and 3 children and include 2 bunk beds. A 4 Bedroom can accommodate up to 10 adults and 6 children. Additional options include Standard Rooms, Twin Rooms, and a variety of dormitories with either shared or private bathrooms.
Practical perks add a touch of variety: free beach umbrellas for sunny days, a picnic area for al fresco meals, and kids’ meals available with an extra charge.
Closest airports
London Stansted Airport
22miLuton Airport
30.9miLondon City Airport
47.9miLondon Heathrow Airport
56.2miNorwich International Airport
58.6miRestaurant
Free wifi
Bar
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Beach umbrellas
Picnic area
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Quadruple Room
2 Bunk Beds
95 sqft
Private Bathroom
Washing machine
Dryer
Shower
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The quadruple room provides a washing machine and a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 4 beds.
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Room - 2 Twin, Private Bathroom
2 Bunk Beds
45 sqft
Private Bathroom
Washing machine
Dryer
Shower
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The twin room offers a washing machine and a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
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Dormitory, Bunk, Shared Bathroom, Female Only
1 Bunk Bed
205 sqft
Dryer
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Dormitory-style rooms with shared bathroom facilities.
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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
1 Bunk Bed
45 sqft
Washing machine
Dryer
Shower
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Dormitory-style rooms with bunk beds and shared bathroom facilities.
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Dormitory, Double
1 Double Bed
205 sqft
Dryer
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This room includes a double bed.
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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom
2 Bunk Beds
95 sqft
Washing machine
Dryer
Shower
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Dormitory-style rooms with shared bathroom facilities.
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Dormitory, Sextuple, Shared Bathroom
6 Bunk Beds
205 sqft
Washing machine
Dryer
Shower
+
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Dormitory-style rooms with shared bathroom facilities.
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Dormitory, Bunk, Shared Bathroom, Male Only
1 Bunk Bed
205 sqft
Dryer
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Dormitory-style rooms with shared bathroom facilities.
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Dormitory, 4 Bed, Shared Bathroom
205 sqft
Dryer
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The dormitory room offers a washing machine, a wardrobe, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The dormitory room provides tumble dryer, a carpeted floor and heating. The unit offers 4 beds.
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Dormitory, 6 Bed
205 sqft
Dryer
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The dormitory room features a washing machine, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The dormitory room offers tumble dryer, a carpeted floor and heating. The unit has 6 beds.
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Room - 1 Twin, Shared Bathroom
45 sqft
Dryer
+
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The single room features a washing machine and a wardrobe, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. Tumble dryer, a carpeted floor and heating are offered in this single room. The unit has 1 bed.
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Dormitory, Shared Bathroom
1 Twin Bed
1 Double Bed
2 Bunk Beds
205 sqft
Washing machine
Dryer
Shower
x5
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Featured reviews:
Hc
8.2
April 2025
I had a great time staying there, and the staff were very helpful and friendly. The bedroom and other facilities were clean and tidy. There was a large locker under the bed, which was very convenient for not having to carry all your stuff when visiting the city (just need to bring your own padlock). The hostel is well located, close to the train station and about a 25 minute walk to the city center.
It would have been convenient to have a sink in the shower room as well, but other than that, all good.
Claire
10
May 2025
The hostel is about a 4 minute walk from the train station and about a 15 minute walk in to town, which is perfect. I flew over from Spain, after 2 very long days of moving house and was tired beyond belief. When I realised I have been allocated a top bunk I ask a member of staff if I could possibly change to a bottom bunk. Without any hesitation, it was swapped straight away and he made sure that my next stay, a few days later was also changed. The place is impeccably clean, the staff are amazing and it's a fantastic place to stay.
Nothing at all
Keri
8.2
September 2024
The location close to the station and within walking distance of the city centre is great. The neighbourhood is very nice, with several supermarkets close by and a cozy pub down the block. We shared a room with four people, which was fine for sleeping there. There is a nice shared kitchen and sitting area.
Our room was not spacious at all: the beds took 85% of the space, and moving around with four people was like playing Tetris. We all knew each other so that was no problem, but I can imagine it’s not if you are sharing the room with strangers. The beds also do not have curtains, and for the lockers you need to bring your own lock.
Gumru
8.2
February 2025
I liked the way it was close to the centre and it was in the quite area. Room and beds were clean, however you need to wear earplugs as other people can be snoring at night. Staff is very friendly and understanding. Even though I did nt order breakfast but it looked yummy. Take your own towel and enjoy your stay.
Some facilities are old, for example for showering and it is not that clean. However, it is manageable for a short stay. I could not see any lockers for the luggage inside the room, but it was safe to keep the luggage in the room.
Liying
9.1
September 2024
My daughter and I stayed in Cambridge YHA a few times, the price was very good when I first time or second time booked it, it became higher and higher later. Generally the staff were friendly and helpful, we really appreciated their service, but the manager was a different story. Generally, YHA in Cambridge was a good place to stay in good location with all necessary facilities including kitchen, washing machine and dryer. The luggage can be stored easily internally or externally. The guests there were generally friendly. YHA in Cambridge has its unique atmosphere in a good way which was different from other accommodations, it had lovely sitting areas, full breakfast was value for money.
The manager was rude at least in two occasions, two staff were very rude for once booking, other staff were all good and friendly. The price became higher and higher for each booking. Had to flush twice poo continually from unknown guests left in the public toilet, disgusting and unbelievable. Individual guest might not clean the bathroom after use. The Twin Room could be very small if wanted two luggage inside the room. The luggage Room for all guests' luggage can be accessed by any guest who had a key. The kitchen could be crowded during dinner time.
Carl
8.2
August 2025
Great service with a 24 hour reception. Great working/recreational spaces. Guests can use a community kitchen, which is well maintained. The rooms are quiet, except when other guests aren't
The cleanliness of the rooms and showers are left to be desired. Our shower on the same floor had so many little bits of paper lying around, that it felt like a obstacle course to dodge after you finished. Hooks or a little table to put your towel or clothes on are also missing.
Christine
8.2
July 2024
Despite 3. Bunk beds and a possible 6 occupants the room was adequately spacious with good storage space. There were 4 of us in the room in daytime temps of 30 deg. And although hot and uncomfortable there was ventilation via window opening - enough not to suffer. Although the room was deemed ‘quiet’ (end of a busy corridor) the through floor noise from room(s) above was troublesome - many creaking, rumblings and banging. I got accustomed to it.
Noise, to some degree. Possibly related to construction of the building, the pull-out locker system or what - it existed. And was troublesome. thankfully I was very tired, exhausted even, and once asleep I stayed asleep.
Charlotte
9.1
May 2025
Location was excellent, the room was a good size, bed was decently comfortable, showers were very clean, the recreational areas are spacious and clean, staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful
toilets were a little small and not the cleanest. the luggage hold room is not very secure, bags are all left in one room that anyone can access if they ask for the key - there are lockers you can put them in but they are small and you need coins for it to work
Tom
8.2
May 2024
It was fine, 24 hour check-in went smoothly. There was a proper kitchen with two three of most things like kettle, fridge, sink etc. so you're not queuing. Bed was comfy. Fairly nice sofa area by the reception. It's not really a living room, but you could certainly chill there and do your work, hang out and chat, etc.. I get the impression the place is set up for people studying or visiting the uni, that need to deal with their life and not waste time on things like noise at night or queuing in the morning.
Three of everything maybe isn't enough when it comes to showers starting the day at the same time. I didn't have to queue but the guy after me did. No drinking your own alcohol - I imagine that's a plus if you're there to study, however. They do have a bar, though. I was in a room full of people whose feet stank! 😂 Don't know if I was unlucky or if it was because the room was warm and not well venitlated.
Calvia
8.2
February 2024
Very clean, warm, safe, spacious, individual shower rooms, great cafeteria with good, reasonably priced food throughout the day, guest kitchen, near centre of city and station, reasonable sized bedrooms. All feels very professionally run.
Everything about the property was great. Some of the guests seemed unfamiliar with basic manners staying in a hostel, e.g. leaving clothes, shoes and bags on floor so other guests fell over them as room was completely dark at night, talking loudly to self for a long period of time about some very disturbing subjects in the middle of the night, not opening windows at all so room was stiflingly hot and very smelly at night!
Attractions
Fitzwilliam Museum
0.7miKing's College
0.9miKing's College Chapel
0.9miMathematical Bridge
0.9miQueens' College
1miUniversity of Cambridge
1miTrinity College
1miBridge of Sighs
1.2miRiver Cam
1.2miLondon Stansted Airport (STN)
21.6miFossils Galore
24.3miPanacea Museum
25.7miLondon Luton Airport (LTN)
30.8miAttractions
Fitzwilliam Museum
0.7miKing's College
0.9miKing's College Chapel
0.9miMathematical Bridge
0.9miQueens' College
1miUniversity of Cambridge
1miTrinity College
1miBridge of Sighs
1.2miRiver Cam
1.2miLondon Stansted Airport (STN)
21.6miFossils Galore
24.3miPanacea Museum
25.7miLondon Luton Airport (LTN)
30.8miAirports
London Stansted Airport
22miLuton Airport
30.9miLondon City Airport
47.9miLondon Heathrow Airport
56.2miNorwich International Airport
58.6miScholars Cafe & Bar
Cuisines
Ambiances
Restaurant
Free wifi
Bar
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Beach umbrellas
Picnic area
Accessibility
Bathroom emergency cord
Toilet with grab rails
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Live sports events (broadcast)
Walking tours
Bathroom
Private Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Laundry
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Board games/Puzzles
Food & Drink
Bar
Coffee house on site
Kids' meals
Restaurant
Snack bar
Special diet meals (on request)
Vending machine (drinks)
Vending machine (snacks)
Wine/Champagne
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Invoice provided
Lockers
General
Carpeted
Designated smoking area
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Pet bowls
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Dryer
Shared kitchen
Washing machine
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Fan
Iron
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Spa
Beach umbrellas
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
There's no age requirement for check-in
Come and go whenever you want
Parking may not be available
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 7 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
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Cash
Visa,
Mastercard,
JCB,
Maestro,
Solo,
Cash only
This property accepts cash.
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