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1. Wilde Cambridge City Centre

Wilde Cambridge City Centre
Cambridge City Centre, 0.8 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
Anne
Rp2.913.512
Rp3.496.214 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Wilde Cambridge City Centre

2. West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation

West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation
Cambridge City Centre, 0.9 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
Richard
Rp2.090.799
Rp2.508.959 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation

3. The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton
Chesterton, 1.8 km from The Backs
United States
Lasse
Rp2.715.669
Rp3.258.803 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

4. Clayton Hotel Cambridge

Clayton Hotel Cambridge
Petersfield, 1.6 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
Gary
Rp3.038.174
Rp3.645.809 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Clayton Hotel Cambridge

5. The Regent Aparthotel

The Regent Aparthotel
Cambridge City Centre, 0.7 km from The Backs
Canada
Chantelle
Rp2.224.377
Rp2.669.252 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
The Regent Aparthotel

6. ibis Cambridge Central Station

ibis Cambridge Central Station
Petersfield, 1.7 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
Michael
Rp1.888.812
Rp2.266.574 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
ibis Cambridge Central Station

7. Hyatt Centric Cambridge

Hyatt Centric Cambridge
Castle, 2.7 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
Andrew
Rp1.428.059
Rp1.713.671 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hyatt Centric Cambridge

8. Hilton Cambridge City Centre

Hilton Cambridge City Centre
Cambridge City Centre, 0.5 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
Stuart
Rp3.057.263
Rp3.668.716 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Hilton Cambridge City Centre

9. University Arms, Autograph Collection

University Arms, Autograph Collection
Cambridge City Centre, 0.7 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
Joseph William
Rp3.194.905
Rp3.833.886 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
University Arms, Autograph Collection

10. Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge
Cambridge City Centre, < 0.1 km from The Backs
United States
Des
Rp3.159.741
Rp3.791.689 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

11. The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
1 km from The Backs
Canada
Iryna
Rp2.993.967
Rp3.592.761 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

12. The Hobson Cambridge By Adina

The Hobson Cambridge By Adina
Cambridge City Centre, 0.6 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
Jessica
Rp2.875.414
Rp3.450.497 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Hobson Cambridge By Adina

13. Premier Inn Cambridge North - Girton

Premier Inn Cambridge North - Girton
Castle, 2.6 km from The Backs
United States
JOSE LUIS
Rp1.145.343
Rp1.374.411 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Premier Inn Cambridge North - Girton

14. Turing Locke Cambridge

Turing Locke Cambridge
Castle, 2.7 km from The Backs
Japan
Guoqing
Rp1.426.736
Rp1.712.084 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Turing Locke Cambridge

15. Centennial Hotel

Centennial Hotel
1.5 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
vipul
Rp2.802.375
Rp3.363.146 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Centennial Hotel

16. The Varsity Hotel & Spa

The Varsity Hotel & Spa
Cambridge City Centre, 0.9 km from The Backs
United States
Lisa
Rp3.094.356
Rp3.713.323 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
The Varsity Hotel & Spa

17. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge
Cambridge City Centre, 0.6 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
Sophie
Rp2.262.769
Rp2.715.323 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

18. The Waterman

The Waterman
Chesterton, 1.5 km from The Backs
United States
Jessica
Rp1.591.424
Rp1.909.709 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
The Waterman

19. Rectory Farm

Rectory Farm
Newnham, 3 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
John
Rp1.588.886
Rp1.906.760 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Rectory Farm

20. YHA Cambridge - Hostel

YHA Cambridge - Hostel
Petersfield, 1.5 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
Adaorah
Rp924.232
Rp1.109.175 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
YHA Cambridge - Hostel
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Compare popular hotels close to The Backs

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Lobby sitting area
Wilde Cambridge City Centre
9.6
Exceptional
390 reviews
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Café
West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation
9.6
Exceptional
205 reviews
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Lobby
The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton
9.4
Exceptional
544 reviews
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Clayton Hotel Cambridge
9.2
Wonderful
1,003 reviews
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Premium Studio | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Regent Aparthotel
9.2
Wonderful
301 reviews
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Top The Backs Hotel Reviews

The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent
"The room was large and clean. Good air con. Coffee/ tea facilities and a fridge which was very useful. The staff were helpful, friendly and professional in all the areas we used. The fitness facilities were totally adequate for our stay. The cafe was lovely with good choice and coffee which meant we could have a light breakfast without booking the restaurant."
Lynne 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton
Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

8/10 Good
"Really nice hotel, beautifully decorated, let down by the rude and unhelpful staff, plus on a lot of occasions only one person at reception so long waits for check in / out or to ask simple questions"
Byron 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Graduate by Hilton Cambridge
The Regent Aparthotel

The Regent Aparthotel

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect. Nice and clean everything you need for a short stay."
Adam 1-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
The Regent Aparthotel
ibis Cambridge Central Station

ibis Cambridge Central Station

10/10 Excellent
"Nice hotel, good location to train station"
Darryl 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
ibis Cambridge Central Station
Clayton Hotel Cambridge

Clayton Hotel Cambridge

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely place"
Yankho 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Clayton Hotel Cambridge
Hyatt Centric Cambridge

Hyatt Centric Cambridge

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice, clean and new hotel. A bit out of the way of central Cambridge but have many buses going through so you’re about 10-15 mins from central Cambridge. Cafe next door is amazing so don’t bother with hotel breakfast"
Yee 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Hyatt Centric Cambridge
Christs College Cambridge

Christs College Cambridge

10/10 Excellent
"The breakfast was a bargain."
Allan 3-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Christs College Cambridge
University Arms, Autograph Collection

University Arms, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent
"We have stayed many times, and happy to return Clean rooms and facilities, multi choice breakfast and attentive staff Turkish-even during the busy graduation period."
Adedayo 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
University Arms, Autograph Collection
Hilton Cambridge City Centre

Hilton Cambridge City Centre

10/10 Excellent
"Thank you "
Fadil 2-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Hilton Cambridge City Centre

Other attractions near The Backs

A grand staircase with ornate columns and statues, leading to a richly decorated room with a large emblem above the entrance.

Fitzwilliam Museum

9.2/10 (377 reviews)
Spend hours discovering more than 4,000 years of art and antiquities in the grand setting of a monumental 19th-century building.
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A historic building with red brick walls, a clock tower, and a statue in the courtyard.

Pembroke College

9.0/10 (40 reviews)
See the early work of architect Sir Christopher Wren when you tour the grounds and chapel of this 14th-century college.
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A modern building with a glass facade, a wooden bridge over a canal, and traditional brick buildings.

Mathematical Bridge

Walk across this 18th-century wooden footbridge that spans the River Cam and connects the two halves of Queens’ College.
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A historic building with arched windows and a large mural.

Queen's College

10.0/10 (1 review)
Spend some time in the grounds of this 15th-century college, a beautiful campus on the River Cam where monarchs and global statesmen received their education.
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Sheep's Green / Lammas Land

Sheep's Green / Lammas Land is just one of the places to see in Cambridge, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
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Laundress Green

Explore the great outdoors at Laundress Green, a lovely green space in Cambridge. Wander the picturesque gardens and riverfront in the area.
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Little St Mary's Church

After visiting Little St Mary's Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cambridge. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
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Hobson's Conduit

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hobson's Conduit during your travels in Cambridge. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Backs?
The Backs is located in a welcoming area of Cambridge known for its stunning river views and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 203 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near The Backs?
Adjacent to The Backs, Graduate by Hilton Cambridge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good choices within a short distance include Wilde Cambridge City Centre and Hilton Cambridge City Centre.
How many hotels will I find near The Backs?
Expedia has 203 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from The Backs.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Backs, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near The Backs.
What can I see and do near The Backs?
Study the collections at Fitzwilliam Museum, Whipple Museum of the History of Science or Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences. Sights like Mathematical Bridge, Church of St Mary the Great and Bridge of Sighs are landmarks to visit in the area. You can watch performances at Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge Corn Exchange and Cambridge Junction if you're interested in local theatre.