Lantern House Hotel - Cambridge

Budget-friendly Cambridge guest house with shared kitchens and parking

Amenities

Lantern House offers free parking on-site (subject to availability) and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel provides a shared kitchen, BBQ facilities, a garden with outdoor furniture, and a picnic area. Guests can use lockers, a vending machine, and receive grocery deliveries. CCTV is installed in common areas and outside the property, with fire extinguishers, key access, and smoke alarms for security.

Rooms

The hotel offers a range of accommodation including en suite bathrooms and rooms with shared bathrooms. All rooms come with a TV and heating. Rooms are non-smoking throughout, and single rooms, twin rooms, and superior single rooms are available.

Location

Lantern House is situated just a 10-minute walk from the River Cam and a 10-minute walk from the Grafton Shopping Centre. The University of Cambridge is within walking distance, and a bus stop a 3-minute walk from the hotel provides service to the city center. Regular buses are available for guests who prefer not to walk, and the Cambridge Museum of Technology is nearby.

Self-Check-In & Social Experience

A unique self-check-in process uses number locks instead of keys, allowing guests to arrive at any time (24-hour self-check-in). The hotel provides a communal lounge and shared kitchen spaces that foster a community atmosphere. Bike hire is available to support local tourism, and express check-in/check-out is offered.

Services

The hotel provides an invoice for all guests, and staff communicate via WhatsApp for quick assistance. Cleaning of shared bathrooms is performed, and luggage assistance is available. Guests have access to a washer and dryer on-site. Heating and non-smoking rooms are standard.

• Self-Check-In: 24-hour self-check-in with keyless number locks
• Kitchens: Shared kitchens, BBQ facilities, and grocery deliveries
• Parking: Free on-site parking (subject to availability)
• Laundry: Washer and dryer available on-site
• Commute: 10-minute walk to River Cam and Grafton Centre