Worth House

About Worth House

Worth House is a Victorian villa of 1890 at 152 Chesterton Road, run personally by Guido and Maria, and it has built a strong reputation among visitors who want something more welcoming and better value than a chain hotel. The house sits north of the river, about 500 metres from the Cam and a fifteen-minute walk from the colleges across Jesus Green or Midsummer Common, with buses along Chesterton Road if the weather turns.

Rooms are spacious for a guest house and were refurbished in January 2026. All are en-suite, and each has air conditioning - genuinely useful in a Cambridge summer, and rare at this price - along with a 43-inch smart television, complimentary drinks tray and free wi-fi. The decoration is contemporary and uncluttered rather than fussily traditional, and the house is quiet at night despite the road frontage.

Breakfast is the thing regular guests talk about. Maria cooks a varied menu freshly to order, and genuine Italian espresso and cappuccino are available at the table rather than the usual filter jug. Free parking is provided, which is a real consideration on this side of the city, and the owners are happy to help with restaurant bookings, punting and directions. They also note that booking direct sometimes secures a better rate than the online calendar shows, and that the calendar does not always accept single-night stays - a phone call or email is worth it if your dates are awkward.