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Reviews of The Castle Bar ROOM ONLY

37 Saint Andrews Street, Cambridge, CB2 3AR, United Kingdom

#46 of 51 B&Bs and Inns in Cambridge

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Review score

Based on 336 B&B reviews

6.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.3

  • Comfort

    7.1

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    6.3

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    6.9

  • Free WiFi

    6.9

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  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    6.0
    Excellent location but basic amenities
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very basic

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    6.0
    Ok would I return? Yes
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double/Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms extremely basic,no coat hangers no ventilation.

    Locations great.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    7.0
    Cambridge for Night Out
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double/Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Communication beforehand was disappointing as we asked about leaving our luggage early before checking in but did not receive a reply. Could be noisy for some as the bar is open till 3am but we knew before so wasn’t a problem for us.

    Perfect location in the middle of Cambridge and ideal for bars in the evening and exploring the city by day. Clean and comfortable bedroom. Helpful staff when we did check-in and Wetherspoons next door for breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    6.0
    One washroom is not enough . Heaters should be changed or better regulators installed and expensive
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Price expensive

    Good location to my office

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's the perfect location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    basic facilities

    great location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2023

    5.0
    great price for cambridge, and good location, but with several drawbacks.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were no staff meaning self check in. bare bulbs no lamp shades on ceiling lights and no bedside or smaller lights in the room.

    The hotel was warm, and quiet on the Wednesday night which I stayed.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    7.0
    good location rooms very basic shared shower room and shared toilet
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double/Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The noise in the room was extremely loud at night but this was mentioned in other reviews so we did expect it

    The location was really good just a few minutes walk into the heart of everything

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    5.0
    Castle bar
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The tv was on a stool, it could be attached to the wall. The only light was on an old pull string giving the room crack den vibes There was nowhere to put my things. No wardrobe or cupboard, no desk or side table to put my stuff on. It all had to go on the floor. The mirror was on the back of the door. One of the curtains is falling off the curtain pole. It had a feeling of not being entirely finished.

    The room was clean, the heating worked, nice tv and the bed was comfy bathroom down the hall was very clean. The room had lovely windows with lots of natural light Good size room Staff were so helpful and friendly

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    7.0
    Simple accommodation for city centre tourism.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double/Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Landing bathrooms were ok for us off-season but would be a problem if higher occupancy.

    Reasonable price for central location. Nearby multi storey parking has off-peak rates for overnight parking. Clean room comfy beds. There is a late night supermarket opposite to get your picnic breakfast from.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    5.0
    Decent value for city centre but dont expect any frills
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Vey noisy being right next to some large bars , glasses being emptied into bottle bins in the early hours will sure wake you. Rooms are very basic indeed

    It is central and bang in the middle of town centre nightlife .

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    6.0
    Great location, friendly staff, good size room, loud music at the weekend so bring ear plugs!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double/Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise levels from downstairs at the bar were louder than we expected, however we brought ear plugs as we had seen the warning that music goes on till 3am so we just made sure we had those in to start with when we went to sleep and that really helped! Also, the property could do with a little refurb but considering how cheap it was for so close to town, it was a great price!

    Great location as it’s only a 10 minute walk or so into the centre of Cambridge and the river which is great for the price. The room was comfortable and a good size for three of us. We were on the top floor and we’re really surprised by how big the room was as there was loads of room for our bags etc. The shared bathrooms were always clean and had the standard shower gel, shampoo and conditioner to use if needed which was really handy. The staff were really friendly when we checked in and very helpful!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    7.0
    Good for a one night stay over
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double/Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Shared toilet and shower had to wait a while in the morning to use the toilet. busy location and noise from the road and bars.

    Central location in the middle of Cambridge

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wasn't too easy to find, very noisy at night bc of the pubs down at the street, few toilets

    Nice location, room was simple but beautiful

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite basic but good value for money. Staff were friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double/Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Central location .Very accessible. No problems with staff Clean facilities

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was great cheap centre of town just didn't expect there to be noise from a bar at gone 3am

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

    5.0
    Tolerable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Basic Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Basic, small, uncomfortable bed and a small maze to get to the loo!

    Location is great

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2023

    6.0
    Easy to find. Friendly staff. But the stay is just soso.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are quite small and the passages are quite complicated. We have to share bathrooms and showers. The worst part is that cuz it is on the main road and above a bar the noise can be too much at night and in the morning the sun shines through early and it was difficult to sleep. For the same money I would probably try to get one of the college accommodations. Quieter in the colleges.

    It is on the main road to the heart of the town namely the colleges so it is easy to find for us. The staff are very friendly and easy to talk to.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    6.0
    Spartan accommodation but good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s above a night club that will play loud music till 3am

    Close to city centre

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2023

    6.0
    Good location and price, clean and well maintained. Noisy spot disturbing my sleep.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    2nd stay, shower room didn't have the hair and body wash dispenser wish was quite annoying.

    I like the location, room is a nice size albeit basic, but nothing wrong with that, it clean and good condition... Room 7 fronts the main road which when I've stayed is crazy noisy throughout the night and morning, twice now - Tuesday and a Wednesday respectively. Bin collection, food delivery you name it, seems to happen outside this gaff lol. Not much the owners / operators can do, but if I am honest, doubt I will stay a 3rd time give the disruption. Shame, because I like the place.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very noisy at night due to loud music downstairs in the bar. Carpet in the room was not in a good condition

    Very central, comfortable bed

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    6.0
    Good location and comfortable beds, very clean. But no blinds in the windows and noise in the street
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double/Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Shared toilets, noise at night.

    Very close to the city center, comfort in the room.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double/Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    When we booked, we were not aware that the bath and shower room would be on the corridor, shared with other guests - probably "ROOM ONLY" from the title should have indicated this fact to us. Noteworthy to mention, the shower and bath room was extremely clean during our whole stay! We got rooms towards the main street, such that we could listen quite vividly to the young people partying below us in one of the several bars and pubs. So take your AirPods or earplugs for you and your family with you ... or join the party gang.

    The location is excellent for a short stay in Cambridge for travellers without a car and willing to travel with public transport. Arriving at the Cambridge train station the hotel is approximately 3 or 4 bus stations into the historic center. The bus lines 1, 3 or 7 pass by at a high frequency of less than 5min during the day, just 1£ a ride. From the hotel it is just a 5 to 10min walk into the historic center, with a lot of restaurants and bars around of all kinds, flavours and budgets. As the name indicates, the place itself is actually a very inviting pub (or bar)! The staff was extremely friendly and even helped us to carry our luggage - our grandma and our small one will be eternally grateful for this!

    Stayed in August 2023

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