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Lantern Guest House

Stay at Lantern Guest House in Chesterton, Cambridge. Free Wi-Fi, off-street parking, kid-friendly rooms near Cambridge University and Fitzwilliam Museum.

174 Chesterton Rd, Chesterton, Cambridge CB4 1DA, United Kingdom View on map
7/10
Good Based on 47 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Kid-friendly Smoke-free
What recent guests emphasize

Lantern Guest House Highlights

Guests appreciate this straightforward, budget-friendly guesthouse for its convenient location and clean, simple rooms. While amenities are basic, it offers good value with parking and Wi-Fi, making it a practical choice for short stays in Cambridge.

Guests often praise

  • Clean and cozy rooms with regular maid service
  • Friendly and helpful staff with easy self check-in
  • Convenient location within walking distance of Cambridge city centre and nearby shops
  • Reliable free Wi-Fi and off-street parking availability
  • Good price point compared to other Cambridge accommodations

Worth knowing

  • Shared bathroom facilities may require patience during busy mornings
  • No on-site restaurant or breakfast service; nearby cafes and shops recommended
  • Old building with a no-frills, slightly dated ambiance
  • Access to town centre is a 10-15 minute walk or short scooter ride
  • Rooms vary in size and amenities, with some smaller attic rooms available

Best for

  • Budget-conscious travellers seeking basic, clean accommodation
  • Visitors looking for a quiet, low-key place near Cambridge University
  • Guests comfortable with shared bathroom facilities
  • Families or groups needing parking and easy access to local attractions
  • Short stays or stopovers focused on exploring the historic district
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About this property

Welcome to Lantern Guest House

Lantern Guest House is a straightforward accommodation option located on Chesterton Road in the historic district of Cambridge. Set in a traditional English house, it offers simple, clean rooms with shared bathroom facilities, as well as self-catering studios with en-suite options. Free Wi-Fi and off-street parking are available, making it a practical choice for visitors looking to stay connected and park conveniently.

The guest house is well suited for budget-conscious travelers, including families and students, with easy self check-in and a smoke-free environment. Although there is no on-site restaurant or fitness center, the property’s location puts it within easy reach of local shops and eateries, with restaurants like "The Tivoli" nearby praised for good value breakfast options. Some guests note that bathrooms need to be shared with neighboring rooms but are kept clean.

Set just a short walk from the city center and riverside parks, guests can explore Cambridge University’s colleges and museums, including the renowned Fitzwilliam Museum, King’s College Chapel, and the University Botanic Garden. Several nearby hotels provide alternative options, ranging from budget to boutique.

The guest house is also reasonably accessible from major airports, with London Stansted Airport approximately a 40-minute drive away. Overall, Lantern Guest House appeals most to visitors seeking affordable, no-frills accommodation in a convenient location with straightforward amenities and a friendly, helpful staff presence.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Kid-friendly
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Restaurant
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

ID
Isabel Duarte Apr 04, 2026
8.0

Stayed here many times. It is an old house but very clean with maid service. Very good location, 10 min of City centre. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

KR
Kim Robinson Mar 15, 2026
8.0

Good budget place to stay!!! Booked this place for my mates who come to visit Cambridge, they all happy with their stay. All pleasant, very clean room, kind staff, free parking and wifi that work brilliantly. Very nice short walk to town. All in all good budget accommodation in Cambridge.

JV
Juhi Verma Mar 03, 2026
10

It was a good place.Self chekin service was there.I haven't encountered much people there but rooms were clean and cozy with television available there.

HM
Hhin Mafia Feb 14, 2026
10

A happy customer and will soon be a regular one. An old English house with good location, short walk along the river to town center, shops and resturant nearby. CATS is just opposite so great for us to visit our child who studying in Cambridge Art and Science college. No breakfast but we like that because we don't like the English food that much. Go to Spar or Stir to have breakfast, they are nice people to chat there. Good price for Cambridge and less than half price of Hotel chains. The manager is very happy, chatty and super helpful. Self check in is very easy if you arrived too early or too late. Room was clean and shared bathroom was also very clean BUT you have to share with another 2 rooms. In the morning you can use the bathroom and toilet on groundfloor for another 2 shared bathrooms as the first floor there is only one and someone might spent whole moring in there.

BH
Benjamin Howe Jan 21, 2026
8.0

This is a good guest house well located in Cambridge. You get what you pay for: in my case I paid £50 and received a small, clean attic room. If you're looking for a bed then this is ideal - although breakfast is not included "The Tivoli" (J D Weatherspoon) is a short walk down the road, where you'll find plenty of space, free WiFi, and a good quality and great value breakfast. If you're planning to spend a long time in your room then I'd suggest that this is not the right place to stay, but if you need a bed, good value, and a friendly and accommodating owner than I'd recommend Lantern Guest House.

WJ
waritthon jumrernvanit Jan 14, 2026
10

Best prices on Telephone booking. I got 3 rooms for myself and my family, single room En-suit just £45, Double room En-suit for £60 and Studio for 3-4 people with small kitchen and en-suit for only £100 which we were very happy. Stayed for 4 night in August and will book again.

GS
G S Jan 13, 2026
8.0

Clean and convenient. Practical for quick stay or while working locally. Not really touristy but fine as a place to stay. Convenient location with some parking.

MG
Mr Ghilliepig Jan 07, 2026
10

Cheap and cheerful. The Lantern Guest House is a little bit rough around the edges, but it's clean and the beds are comfortable. Our group of four spent a long weekend here as the HQ for a stag, the staff that helped us over the phone were polite and accomodating. The guest house itself is a 25 / 30 minute walk from the town centre or a 15 minute scoot on one of the Voi electric scooter rentals that are dotted around Cambridge. We had no issues checking in or out and the rooms were clean and airy. Thanks for having us.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Lantern Guest House

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Historic district with Cambridge University colleges & museums, riverside parks & shopping malls.

  • Cambridge North 30 min Walk
  • Cambridge 38 min Walk
  • Chesterton Road 3 min Walk
  • Heathrow Airport 1 hr 39 Car · 2 hr 40 Transit
  • London Gatwick Airport 1 hr 50 Car · 2 hr 46 Transit
  • London Stansted Airport 42 min Car · 1 hr 13 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Cambridge. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

The Fitzwilliam Museum 9,066 reviews

The Fitzwilliam Museum

Trumpington St, Cambridge CB2 1RB, United Kingdom

4.7 · Museum
King's College Chapel 2,133 reviews

King's College Chapel

King's Parade, Cambridge CB2 1ST, United Kingdom

4.7 · Church
Cambridge University Botanic Garden 7,511 reviews

Cambridge University Botanic Garden

1 Brookside, Cambridge CB2 1JE, United Kingdom

4.7 · Botanical Garden
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