Varsity House is a block of student rooms at New Street, Cambridge CB1 2TX, just a 5-minute walk from Anglia Ruskin University and a 5-minute cycle from Cambridge's city center. It offers single en-suite rooms with shared kitchens, all bills included, in a straightforward, affordable setup aimed squarely at students who want a private bathroom without a premium price tag. This guide covers the rooms, prices, location, amenities, the honest picture, and who Varsity House suits.
Varsity House Cambridge
| Item | Details |
| Address | New Street, Cambridge CB1 2TX |
| Room types | Single en-suite rooms with shared kitchens |
| Walk to Anglia Ruskin University | About 5 minutes |
| Distance to Cambridge city centre | About a 5-minute cycle |
| Bills | All-inclusive |
| Security | Secure entry with CCTV |
The rooms and prices
Varsity House keeps its room offer simple: single en-suite rooms, each with a fitted bed with storage underneath, a bedside cabinet, a desk with drawers and a chair, a good-size wardrobe, a pinboard, and a personal safe. The en-suite bathroom includes a shower, wash basin, and toilet, and residents are responsible for keeping both their room and the shared kitchen areas clean. Shared kitchens come with hobs, a cooker, a microwave, and a fridge for storing food, and there's a free-to-use laundry room on site. Rent is all-inclusive of bills. Current 2026/27 weekly pricing was not reliably available across public listings at the time of writing, so contact the letting agent or accommodation provider directly for an up-to-date quote before budgeting.
Location and getting around
Varsity House sits on New Street, a genuine 5-minute walk from Anglia Ruskin University and about a 5-minute cycle from Cambridge's compact, historic city center. The surrounding area has plenty of shopping and grocery stores close by for everyday essentials. My tip: Varsity House also operates seasonally as a summer residence for language school students, so if you're viewing it or researching it online, some listings and reviews may describe the summer-school setup (curfews, 24-hour supervision) rather than the standard term-time student letting, so it's worth clarifying directly with the provider which arrangement applies to your booking.
Amenities
- Secure entry with CCTV
- Communal kitchens
- On-site, free-to-use laundry room
- Personal safe in every room
- Wi-Fi
The honest picture
Varsity House's strengths are a genuinely short walk to Anglia Ruskin University, private en-suite bathrooms as standard even at an affordable price point, and all-inclusive bills that keep budgeting simple. The honest counterpoint: As a smaller, independently run building rather than a large branded operator, current pricing information is harder to pin down across public listings than for bigger halls, and some of what's published online describes the building's separate use as a summer language school residence rather than standard term-time student letting, so it's worth getting clear, current terms directly from the provider before committing. As always, confirm your specific room availability and current price before booking.
Who Varsity House Cambridge suits:
Strong fit: Anglia Ruskin University students who want a short, easy walk to campus; those who want a private en-suite bathroom without paying premium hall prices; students happy with a smaller, more straightforward building over a big-brand hall with extensive amenities.
Weaker fit: students who want the reassurance of a large, well-known operator with transparent, published pricing; those who want an extensive on-site amenity set like a gym or cinema room.
For other options, browse student accommodation in Cambridge and read how much student accommodation costs in the UK.
FAQs
Where is Varsity House in Cambridge?
Varsity House is on New Street, Cambridge CB1 2TX, about a 5-minute walk from Anglia Ruskin University.
What room types does Varsity House offer?
Single en-suite rooms with shared kitchens.
How much is Varsity House Cambridge?
Rent is all-inclusive of bills; current 2026/27 weekly pricing should be confirmed directly with the letting agent or provider.
What amenities does Varsity House have?
Secure entry with CCTV, communal kitchens, and a free-to-use on-site laundry room.
How far is Varsity House from Anglia Ruskin University?
About a 5-minute walk.
Is Varsity House good for students?
It suits students who want a short walk to ARU and a private en-suite bathroom at an affordable price, though it's worth confirming current terms directly given it's a smaller, independently run building.
