97 Tenison Road, Cambridge, CB1 2DN, United Kingdom
#21 of 36 hotels in Cambridge
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1141 hostel reviews
7.9Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.1
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.1
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
6.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 12 May 2024
Tom
PortugalThree 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.
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.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Julie
PhilippinesNeeds to be more clean especially toilet and shower
Close to city centre and train station
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Tomasz
GermanyGood location, kind staff, was clean and quiet
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Hideo
JapanThe bedside outlet was out of order.
It was the cleanest dormitory I've ever been to.The lockers in the room were of sufficient size.Breakfast was also reasonable.I want to try other yha too
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Ularoma
PolandWet floor in the small toilet, maybe there could be usfull tool for wiping the water from floor
Very kind staff, nice clean hostel
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Panecd
Spainthe location is super, the hostel is as the photos, clean and the staff available. All in all a nice experience
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Branka
United Kingdommatress on bed
location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Hyde
United KingdomThe roommates! Way too noisy, but not the YHA’s responsibility. Worth taking earplugs, in case
Great facilities
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Aung
United KingdomA little bit small size of beds.
Very quiet, clean and friendly staff. Good hygiene of bathroom and bedsheets.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Zehui
GermanyThe soundproof is not working well and you can hear a lot of noise from the hall and ceiling. The bed space is a bit small even for a short person.
The location is super convenient and staffs are very friendly.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Roger
United KingdomI was in a room with 4 people,one snored that loudly all the time I had to sleep in the tv room.
Big clean and tidy
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Calvia
United KingdomEverything 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!
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.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Malik
United KingdomIt was comfortable staying there, it was nice and cozy commidity in central Cambridge
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Oluwasegun
United KingdomGreat location
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Miriam
BelgiumGood location. Just a few minutes from the train station.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Esra
TurkeyShower head was not removable. Also, in the shower, they could have some mini cupboards that we could put our clothes and personal belongings while taking showers. They also rent next room to young group who were loud and partying in the room. They should be careful. Hostels are for travellers not for parties
Mattress was comfortable. Sheet, duvel and pillow covers were clean.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Kafilat
NigerThe old man at the reception could be nicer
Was nice
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Venggkadesh
United KingdomNothing in particular
The WiFi was really good
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Fiona
United KingdomNot much social interaction
About a 20 minute walk to the centre. Staff were so lovely and helpful. Everything was clean. Only thing was there wasn’t much socialising between guests in the hostel
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Korne
United KingdomCan’t complain
Decent youth hostel, good facilities
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 19 January 2024
Matthew
FranceWater pressure/temperature fluctuated on top floor
Good common area, bar and café. Lockers, personal light and plug in shared room.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 16 January 2024
Timur
KazakhstanOne day it was extremely cold in a room, so I slept in pants and a hat. The room is not ventilated well, so you have to either suffer cold from the opened window, or from sweaty roommates who have scarce knowledge about how to use a shower.
A hostel has spatious areas for relax and work, in the reception area, and guestroom, and a kitchen. Duvets are really comfy and warm for this season.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 16 January 2024
Coaching
United KingdomThe beds are quite narrow, and short. I think a taller, larger person may not be so comfortable
Great location, very friendly, excellent value
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Lee
United KingdomN/A
The friendly staff and atmosphere at the hostel
Stayed in December 2023
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