🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom
Homerton House
📍 28, Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, CB1 7AA
Your stay — Homerton House
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The Property — Homerton House
Homerton House is a straightforward, no-fuss three-star guesthouse on a quiet residential street about a 20-minute walk from the city centre. The vibe is clean and functional rather than charming — think magnolia walls, laminate flooring and a modest breakfast room serving the basics. It suits budget-conscious visitors who want a reliable base near Addenbrooke’s Hospital or the biomedical campus, and don’t mind trading atmosphere for a fair price.
Chronicles of Cambridge
Cambridge began as a small Roman settlement on the River Cam, but its real transformation started in 1209 when Oxford scholars fled here after a dispute, founding one of the world’s most famous universities. Over the centuries, the colleges built their grand courts and chapels in Gothic and Neoclassical styles, with King’s College Chapel taking nearly a century to finish. The 19th and 20th centuries turned the town into a global centre for science and technology, thanks to figures like Newton, Darwin and Crick. Today, Cambridge balances its medieval core — where punts glide past ancient stone — with a thriving tech sector, making it a place of both hushed libraries and bustling labs.
Best Time to Visit
Full Cambridge guide →Best months
May and September: warm enough for punting and garden visits, university in session so the city feels alive, but school holidays haven’t yet inflated prices or queues.
Peak / festival surge
June and July, especially mid-June for the Midsummer Fair and May Week garden parties. Hotel prices can double; book eight weeks ahead. The open-top tour buses queue on Trumpington Street.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: hotel rates drop 20-30%, the Botanic Garden is colourful, and the tourist crush thins out — though do expect rain.
Weather & packing
Cambridge is one of the driest UK cities, yet mid-summer can still produce a sudden downpour. Pack a compact waterproof jacket you can keep in your day bag at all times, plus sunscreen for the sunny spells.
Live City Briefing — Cambridge
- Major upgrades on the Cambridge South station project continue through 2026, meaning occasional rail disruption on the line to London Liverpool Street.
- The city’s Clean Air Zone (ultra-low emission) remains in force; if driving, check your vehicle’s compliance before entering the inner ring road.
- Newmarket Road’s cycle lane extension is now fully open, making the route from Homerton House into the centre safer and faster for bike hire or walking.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Homerton House, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the rear garden (south side away from Cherry Hinton Road). These upper floors reduce street noise and have more natural light.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor (above reception/breakfast area) and any room facing Cherry Hinton Road – the A1134 carries steady traffic from early morning until late evening. Rooms near the lift shaft on any floor can also pick up mechanical hum.
Best views
Rear-facing rooms overlook the garden and modest rooftops of neighbouring houses. No views of note – this is a suburban 3-star hotel. Side-facing rooms look onto a side street and car park.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are quietest – furthest from street level and common areas. The hotel has no lift, so these floors see less passing foot traffic.
🔊 Noise notes
Cherry Hinton Road is a main route into Cambridge – expect traffic noise 7am-9am and 4pm-7pm. Bin lorries come Tuesdays around 8am. Occasional sirens from nearby Addenbrooke's Hospital. The breakfast room is on the ground floor rear, so limited noise unless you're directly above.
Insider tips
1) The hotel has no lift – if you struggle with stairs, request a first-floor room at booking and ask for the quietest possible (rear-facing). 2) A car park is available but only around 10 spaces – arrive before 4pm or park on nearby side streets (free after 6pm). 3) Ask at check-in if room 12 or 22 (first-floor rear) is available – these get less road noise than standard front rooms.
- 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
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: King's Church (556 m · ~7 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al Ikhlas & Cambridge Islamic Centre (644 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: St Paul's (679 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: St Barnabas (725 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
The Grafton — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
Cannon's Green — 371 m · ~5 min walk
Cambridge Science Centre — 463 m · ~6 min walk
Mumford Theatre — 1.2 km · ~16 min walk
Hector Pieterson Play Area — 777 m · ~10 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 696 m · ~9 min walk
G.F.T. Davis & Co Pharmacy — 627 m · ~8 min walk
Tesco Express — 118 m · ~1 min walk
Cambridge — 214 m · ~3 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 ≈ £0.74 · 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 Homerton House
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 696 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · G.F.T. Davis & Co Pharmacy — 627 m · ~8 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 Homerton House?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the rear garden (south side away from Cherry Hinton Road). These upper floors reduce street noise and have more natural light.
Which rooms should I avoid at Homerton House?
Avoid rooms on the first floor (above reception/breakfast area) and any room facing Cherry Hinton Road – the A1134 carries steady traffic from early morning until late evening. Rooms near the lift shaft on any floor can also pick up mechanical hum.
Is Homerton House noisy?
Cherry Hinton Road is a main route into Cambridge – expect traffic noise 7am-9am and 4pm-7pm. Bin lorries come Tuesdays around 8am. Occasional sirens from nearby Addenbrooke's Hospital. The breakfast room is on the ground floor rear, so limited noise unless you're directly above.
Which rooms have the best views at Homerton House?
Rear-facing rooms overlook the garden and modest rooftops of neighbouring houses. No views of note – this is a suburban 3-star hotel. Side-facing rooms look onto a side street and car park.
What are insider tips for staying at Homerton House?
1) The hotel has no lift – if you struggle with stairs, request a first-floor room at booking and ask for the quietest possible (rear-facing). 2) A car park is available but only around 10 spaces – arrive before 4pm or park on nearby side streets (free after 6pm). 3) Ask at check-in if room 12 or 22 (first-floor rear) is available – these get less road noise than standard front rooms.
What time is check-in at Homerton House?
Check-in at Homerton House is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Homerton 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 Homerton 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 garden visits, university in session so the city feels alive, but school holidays haven’t yet inflated prices or 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.