Clean and tidy. It was as shown on description: upstairs with 2 twin beds and a full size bed. The bathroom was shared and clean. The location was amazing -- thumbs up --and it made it easier to go and get around Cambridge. Being in City Center becomes noisy in the evening. This was a short and brief stay on our way to mainland Europe to catch an early flight out of London. I would stay again. Thanks for lettings us unload our luggage prior to check-in time.

Old staff quarters above a pub

Terrible place. Room without any comforts. None! Not even light except a cold ceiling light with a pull-cord. Shared toilet. Shower on different floor.

A little noisy at night.

I’ve never felt so unsafe staying away with work. After a warm enough welcome, things went downhill! Two women staying on one floor without a working shower, expected to use the one the owner used and another guest on another floor. One of the room locks didn’t work properly and looked as though it had been tampered with! Left me feeling extremely vulnerable. Window wouldn’t close so extremely noisy night! Room was in poor repair and there wasn't even any tea making facilities or even a glass in the room. For the price paid, it was a disgrace. Would recommend you avoid this place!

On arrival, I discovered that it was not really a hotel but a pub with rooms above. this in itself was not a problem as I was working and would not be returning until around midnight but after the person who seemed like the bar manager showed me the room, he returned to say as I didn't book through bookings.com, maybe I wasn't aware that there would be a dj on until 3a.m. and offered me ear plugs. As it was graduation week and everywhere was booked up and / or very expensive plus I had to get to work, I decided to let it go as what else could I do at that point? It was very loud but finally did get to sleep after 3 only to be woken again by a bottle bin being emptied at around 6 a.m. I would advise anyone thinking of staying here to check with other websites or even the property itself to see what closing time is over their stay. Hotels.com should really be held accountable for this. Also, shower wasn't working on my floor apparently one above was ok but I just left as soon as I could.

On arrival, I discovered that it was not really a hotel but a pub with rooms above. this in itself was not a problem as I was working and would not be returning until around midnight but after the person who seemed like the bar manager showed me the room, he returned to say as I didn't book through bookings.com, maybe I wasn't aware that there would be a dj on until 3a.m. and offered me ear plugs. As it was graduation week and everywhere was booked up and / or very expensive plus I had to get to work, I decided to let it go as what else could I do at that point? It was very loud but finally did get to sleep after 3 only to be woken again by a bottle bin being emptied at around 6 a.m. I would advise anyone thinking of staying here to check with other websites or even the property itself to see what closing time is over their stay. Hotels.com should really be held accountable for this. Also, shower wasn't working on my floor apparently one above was ok but I just left as soon as I could.

Very friendly helpful staff

Very friendly helpful staff

Nice and clean place to stay. Great location to explore Cambridge.

Nice and clean place to stay. Great location to explore Cambridge.

The b and b is not a b and b. There is a bed but no breakfast. Why is it advertised as a b and b. It even says on the front door b and b guests call the number shown on arrival. Misreprentation. The room is basic. The bathroom is dirty. The walls are paper thin My advise would be to spend another 75 pounds and go stay at the Hilton.

The b and b is not a b and b. There is a bed but no breakfast. Why is it advertised as a b and b. It even says on the front door b and b guests call the number shown on arrival. Misreprentation.The room is basic. The bathroom is dirty. The walls are paper thinMy advise would be to spend another 75 pounds and go stay at the Hilton.

Location location location - if you need a clean stay near to city centre that doesnt break the bank this place ticks all the boxes. Friendly team made sure all was as expected. Room was basic but respected in the price - all good.

Lousy place. Extremely loud disco-music saturday night.

Staff was always there to help and the place was clean, though loud, because it’s above a bar - but I knew that before I confirmed my booking! So I would give them a good grade!

The room was spacious, clean and had a nice bed. There was a large closet available. The washrooms were shared and down a flight of steps, but were nice. Given its central location and its cheap price its very reasonable. There was some confusion about my booking as I checked in, but I did book just over 24 h in advance - so this may have been instrumental. Overall a good hotel for a budget stay in central cambridge

Amazing weekend very busy but we were told it may be noisy as it was a bank holiday weekend but with the very friendly staff it was a very pleasant stay will be back

Amazing weekend very busy but we were told it may be noisy as it was a bank holiday weekend but with the very friendly staff it was a very pleasant stay will be back

Noice on fridays and saturdays because off disco those nights, otherwise quite.

The hostel is very well located right in the centre of Cambridge. It is a rabbit warren of rooms and we had to climb about six flights of stairs to get to our room. I had not realised that there was no ensuite bathroom and all the rooms shared just two bathrooms. There was no water in our room and no hairdryer. The bedding looked tired. The common parts were rather shabby. Some guests in the room next to us cleared there throats noisily. We were there in a heatwave and being just under the eaves the room felt hot. There was certainly no air conditioning. It reminded me of my student travels in India. I must check more carefully next time I book somewhere!

this hotel is just a few moments from shops and restaurants. historic cambridge and the river cam being just down the road.

B&B without the breakfast. The barman checked us in. No one to check us out until bar opened at 11am so we had to find cleaning lady to store our luggage. Bare essentials: bed (bad mattress), towel, shared bath (updated, clean). We were on top floor (3) with only one way out; this was very unsettling. No a/c, hot night, had to keep only window open which is above entrance to the bar so very noisy until 1 am then the delivery truck noise started about 6 am.

B&B without the breakfast. The barman checked us in. No one to check us out until bar opened at 11am so we had to find cleaning lady to store our luggage. Bare essentials: bed (bad mattress), towel, shared bath (updated, clean). We were on top floor (3) with only one way out; this was very unsettling. No a/c, hot night, had to keep only window open which is above entrance to the bar so very noisy until 1 am then the delivery truck noise started about 6 am.

grotty room with constant noise all night. So noisy we got up at 0430hrs and left

Check in at 4PM, dirty room. Noise!!!! Never more this place.

I expected frugal room. But it could have been better. No bedside lamps. Kettle has to live on the floor.

If you are ok to sleep in the middle of the dance-club you might be ok with the B&B, otherwise avoid this place at all costs, and do not agree to stay there even if they pay to you. This B&B fails at both B's: it was absolutely impossible to sleep there due to music playing ALL NIGHT in the dance club below you, so that your bed will jump at each sound. So Failure on Bed. And in regards to Breakfast - that is the second failure - there was just no breakfast available as there was nobody in the hotel to serve you in the morning. There have to be some commission in UK that checks allowed level of noise at B&Bs and there is no chance that these guys will ever pass it, it was just unhuman and illegal to them to sell rooms there. I've made a mistake of booking with reading - but other people, please read comments and avoid this place at all costs!

If you are ok to sleep in the middle of the dance-club you might be ok with the B&B, otherwise avoid this place at all costs, and do not agree to stay there even if they pay to you.This B&B fails at both B's: it was absolutely impossible to sleep there due to music playing ALL NIGHT in the dance club below you, so that your bed will jump at each sound. So Failure on Bed. And in regards to Breakfast - that is the second failure - there was just no breakfast available as there was nobody in the hotel to serve you in the morning. There have to be some commission in UK that checks allowed level of noise at B&Bs and there is no chance that these guys will ever pass it, it was just unhuman and illegal to them to sell rooms there.I've made a mistake of booking with reading - but other people, please read comments and avoid this place at all costs!

Terrible, worst hotel ever. Staff are dismissive and there is a nightclub directly beneath the room so there is no sleeping to be had before 4am

The Castle is a city centre pub that stays open until 3am on a Friday night, so don't be surprised by the late night noise. Showers available were not really very usable due to broken parts.

Hotel is in a good location and when we arrived the room was clean. That is the best comment we can make! On Saturday and Sunday nights there is a night club below the rooms which goes on until 3am when you may get some sleep and you will be woken up by the recycling which arrives at 6.30am. The staff were non English and weren't interested when I pointed out that in the room it says that full english or continental breakfast was included in the price of the room, however they wanted to charge an extra £4 per person for English breakfast. After discussion they waived the fee. The TV in both rooms will never work without a freeview box and a good ariel connection. The room furniture came from the local junk shop (serviceable). New shower heads were fitted but they will never fit the existing holder which has been broken by people trying in both of the shared bathrooms. The door handle was held on by one screw which was never going to hold and came off. The bannister rail at the top is not attached to the wall posing a real risk to the infirm. This is the worst bed and breakfast place we have ever stayed. If you are looking for very cheap one night accommodation and even youth hostels are not available you may strike lucky! If you want a pint go elsewhere as the beer is very expensive and a very limited choice.