🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom
Assisi Guest House
📍 193, Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, CB1 7BX
Your stay — Assisi Guest House
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The Property — Assisi Guest House
The Assisi Guest House is a modest, family-run B&B on a leafy residential street ten minutes’ walk from the city centre. Think clean lines, cream bedspreads, and a quiet breakfast room where you help yourself to cereal and toast. It suits budget-conscious solo travellers, academics on a short visit, or couples who just want a clean bed, decent Wi-Fi, and a cooked breakfast before exploring Cambridge on foot.
Chronicles of Cambridge
Cambridge has been a centre of learning since 1209, when scholars fleeing Oxford founded its first college. The medieval colleges – Peterhouse, King’s, Trinity – line the River Cam with their chapel courts and cobbled paths, while the 19th century brought the railway and the expansion of scientific research. Today the city is a mix of student bustle, tech start‑ups in the ‘Silicon Fen’ belt, and the steady drift of tourists punting past the Backs. The historic core remains remarkably intact, giving it a pocket‑university feel that blends 800 years of scholarship with modern biotech labs.
Best Time to Visit
Full Cambridge guide →Best months
May and September – warm enough for punting and gardens in bloom, but before the August holiday crush crowds the streets and college queues.
Peak / festival surge
June and August. June has May Balls and graduation ceremonies; August is the peak of school‑holiday tourism. Hotel prices can double. Book by early 2026.
Budget shoulder season
Late April and early October – mild weather, cheaper rooms, and fewer queues at King’s College Chapel and the Fitzwilliam Museum.
Weather & packing
July in Cambridge is often warm (20–25°C) but can produce sudden cool spells or a sharp afternoon shower. Pack layers and a compact waterproof: the city’s open courts and riverside paths offer little shelter, and a sunny morning can turn to drizzle by lunch.
Live City Briefing — Cambridge
- The ongoing Market Square redevelopment will close the area until late 2026, but the stallholders have moved to temporary sites on Guildhall Street and Petty Cury.
- Greater Anglia train services from London Liverpool Street to Cambridge are running to a revised timetable with some weekend cancellations until autumn 2026; check before travel.
- The University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology reopens its main gallery in June 2026 after a two‑year renovation.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Assisi Guest House, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (above floor 3) for a quieter stay, as the lower floors may experience more street noise from Cherry Hinton Road. The hotel's 3-star rating suggests a standard room layout, so rooms on higher floors are likely to be above any potential noise from the reception or service areas.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 if you're a light sleeper, as they may be closer to the street and potentially noisier.
Best views
Since the hotel is located on Cherry Hinton Road, rooms on the front of the building (facing the road) may offer a view of the surrounding streets, while rooms at the back may overlook the adjacent buildings or gardens.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and above are likely to be the quietest, given the hotel's layout and the fact that it's a 3-star property.
🔊 Noise notes
As the hotel is situated on a main road, you can expect some traffic noise, especially during rush hours. The hotel's concrete floors may also transmit some sound from above or below, so pack earplugs if you're a light sleeper.
Insider tips
Arrive early for check-in to secure a parking spot, as the hotel's address on a main road can make parking challenging. Request a room with a walk-in shower if you prefer, as the hotel's amenities list includes 'shower' but doesn't specify the type of showerhead or fixtures.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Assisi Guest House
free, unlimited speed, no login constraints
yes, serves all floors, no stairs-only sections
complimentary digital newsstand, also provides physical newspapers in lobby
3pm - 10pm, early check-in available from 12pm for £10, late check-out until 1pm for £20
available for guests, £5 per bag per day
step-free access, wheelchair-accessible rooms available on request, some wheelchair-accessible public areas
on-site parking available, £15 per night, nearest public car park is Cherry Hinton Road Car Park (£2.50 per hour), no EV charging available
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: £20 advance deposit + £50 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: The Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Athanasios (161 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Religious Society of Friends Meeting House (191 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: St John the Evangelist (708 m · ~9 min walk)
- Mosque: Baitul Mu'eed (838 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Lichfield Park — 445 m · ~6 min walk
Cambridge Science Centre — 957 m · ~12 min walk
Ampitheatre — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Hector Pieterson Play Area — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 592 m · ~7 min walk
Numark Pharmacy — 441 m · ~6 min walk
Cherry Hinton Mini Market — 417 m · ~5 min walk
Cambridge — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →British Pound Sterling, GBP
Use high-street banks or Post Office branches for better rates than airport bureaux; Travelex and tourist-area exchange offices charge poor commissions.
Card and contactless payments accepted almost everywhere; chip-and-PIN standard; mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) widely supported in shops and restaurants.
10-15% in restaurants if service not included; rounding up or £1-2 for casual cafés; taxi drivers expect 10% or rounding; hotel staff typically receive £1-2 per service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Chain café coffee (Pret A Manger, Costa, Greggs) £2.00-2.50; independent cafés slightly cheaper at £2.00-2.20.
Meal deal at Tesco or Sainsbury's (sandwich + snack + drink) £3.50; fish and chips from takeaway £6.00-8.00.
Indian/Chinese takeaway main £8.00-10.00; pub-chain main course £10.00-13.00; ramen or Asian noodle bowl £8.00-9.50.
Market Hill has food stalls and independent vendors; The Grafton Centre food court offers budget chains; takeaway shops line Grange Road and King Street.
Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Asda throughout CB1; Lidl and Aldi offer cheapest prices on basics; outdoor market near Market Square for fresh produce deals.
Grafton Centre shopping mall has high-street chains (Topshop/Topman merged, but Uniqlo, H&M, Gap); vintage/secondhand shops on Grange Road; market stalls seasonally.
Stagecoach local buses £1.75 single or £5.00 day pass; Cityrider 7-day pass £25.00; National Express coaches from airport cheaper than trains (£10-15); cycling most economical (bike rental ~£20/day).
Walk or cycle most places—CB1 is compact and flat; buy groceries at supermarkets rather than tourist-area convenience stores; check Cambridge Student Union venues for cheap gigs and events open to visitors.
Good to know — Cambridge
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP
Emergency Contacts
CambridgeFor police, fire or ambulance in life-threatening situations, dial 999 or 112 from any phone (including mobiles without credit). For non-urgent police matters, call 101. For health advice that's not an emergency, call NHS 111.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Cambridge, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Assisi Guest House
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 592 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · Numark Pharmacy — 441 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Cambridge Station/City Centre → The Kendall Hotel vicinity
💡 Excellent for local exploration; buy Day Ranger ticket (£4.50) for unlimited travel; hotel is walkable from city center
London Stansted Airport → Cambridge Coach Station (10 min walk to hotel)
💡 Budget-friendly; book online for discounts; can be slow during peak times
London Stansted Airport → Cambridge Station (5 min walk to hotel)
💡 Most economical option; connect at London Liverpool Street or use direct services; purchase Railcard for discounts
London Stansted Airport → The Kendall Hotel, Cambridge
💡 Book in advance for better rates; journey time varies with traffic on M11 motorway
About Cambridge
Wikipedia ↗
Cambridge ( KAYM-brij) is a city and non-metropolitan district in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is the county town of Cambridgeshire and is located on the River Cam, 55 miles (89 km) north of London. As of the 2021 United Kingdom census, the population of the City of Cambridge was 145,7...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Assisi Guest House?
Request a room on a higher floor (above floor 3) for a quieter stay, as the lower floors may experience more street noise from Cherry Hinton Road. The hotel's 3-star rating suggests a standard room layout, so rooms on higher floors are likely to be above any potential noise from the reception or service areas.
Which rooms should I avoid at Assisi Guest House?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 if you're a light sleeper, as they may be closer to the street and potentially noisier.
Is Assisi Guest House noisy?
As the hotel is situated on a main road, you can expect some traffic noise, especially during rush hours. The hotel's concrete floors may also transmit some sound from above or below, so pack earplugs if you're a light sleeper.
Which rooms have the best views at Assisi Guest House?
Since the hotel is located on Cherry Hinton Road, rooms on the front of the building (facing the road) may offer a view of the surrounding streets, while rooms at the back may overlook the adjacent buildings or gardens.
What are insider tips for staying at Assisi Guest House?
Arrive early for check-in to secure a parking spot, as the hotel's address on a main road can make parking challenging. Request a room with a walk-in shower if you prefer, as the hotel's amenities list includes 'shower' but doesn't specify the type of showerhead or fixtures.
What time is check-in at Assisi Guest House?
Check-in at Assisi Guest House is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Assisi Guest House have Wi-Fi?
free, unlimited speed, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Assisi Guest House?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Assisi Guest House?
Meal deal at Tesco or Sainsbury's (sandwich + snack + drink) £3.50; fish and chips from takeaway £6.00-8.00.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Assisi Guest House?
Stagecoach local buses £1.75 single or £5.00 day pass; Cityrider 7-day pass £25.00; National Express coaches from airport cheaper than trains (£10-15); cycling most economical (bike rental ~£20/day).
When is the best time to visit Cambridge?
May and September – warm enough for punting and gardens in bloom, but before the August holiday crush crowds the streets and college queues.
Top Attractions in Cambridge
💡 Go early in the morning before 9am—fewer tourists and the light hits the stonework well. Avoid sunny weekends when punters clog the path.
💡 Go on weekdays before 11am—school groups arrive later. Ask at the info desk for the free spotlights tour (Tues 1pm). Skip the temporary exhibition unless it's your thing—it costs extra.
💡 Continue to The Orchard tea garden for scones—cash only, no card. The path gets muddy after rain, so wear boots. Best from late April to September.
💡 Check the college website for free evensong services at 5:30pm on weekdays—you get in free and hear the choir. Arrive 15 minutes early.
💡 Entry is £8 but free for Cambridge residents with a library card. The best time is May-June when the irises are out. Bring a packed lunch—the café is overpriced.