Acorn Guest House  

In Chesterton, Cambridge — a short walk from Midsummer Common and the River Cam. Minutes from the University of Cambridge and historic colleges such as Jesus College, with Fitzwilliam Museum and Trinity College close by.

A budget-friendly 4-star guesthouse with 15 air-conditioned rooms. Rooms come with flat-screen TVs, DVD/digital or cable programming, coffee/tea makers, showers and hair dryers. Simple, homey décor and garden views put you in easy Cambridge mode.

Complimentary Wi-Fi, free on-site self-parking, tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage and express check-out. Daily housekeeping and a garden provide a relaxed base — wake up to garden views or stroll to the river.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected; luggage storage and express check-out make short stays efficient.

On-site restaurant offering local British cuisine and a paid English breakfast option. Plenty of nearby cafés and casual spots for more variety within easy walking distance.