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A room with a large ornate mirror, a chandelier, a bed with red and grey pillows, a chair, and a table with a lamp.

A staircase with a chandelier, a desk with papers, and a vase of flowers.

A brick building with a window, a potted plant, a wooden chair, and a table under a green umbrella.

A hallway with a welcome sign, a butterfly decoration, and a stained glass window.

1. Worth House

Chesterton, 2 km from The Polar Museum

ALLAN

Rp3.263.163

Rp3.915.796 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A spacious living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of the outside.

A spacious hotel lobby with wooden flooring, multiple seating areas, and large windows allowing natural light.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a green armchair, a dining table with a bowl of fruit, and a window with sheer curtains.

A modern gym with cardio machines, weight equipment, and a large mirror.

2. Wilde Cambridge City Centre

Cambridge City Centre, 1.2 km from The Polar Museum

Deborah

Rp3.124.805

Rp3.749.766 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a large glass wall, a central column, and multiple seating areas.

A bar area with seating and a bar counter.

A modern lobby with a marble reception desk, red armchairs, a round table, and a large mirror.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, a central chandelier, and a mix of booth and table seating.

3. The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

Chesterton, 2 km from The Polar Museum

Kimberley

Rp2.656.017

Rp3.187.221 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A covered corridor with stone columns, a lawn, and a building with arched windows in the background.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a red patterned rug, a staircase, a clock, a vase with branches, a table with a lamp, and a window with a decorative grille.

A breakfast setting with a table set for two, including bread, pastries, and beverages.

A historic building with a prominent tower and a large tree in front.

4. Cambridge Bed and Breakfast

Chesterton, 2.1 km from The Polar Museum

Oliver

Rp2.026.544

Rp2.431.853 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern hotel with a clean, rectangular facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

A bar area with a circular marble countertop, leather chairs, and a chandelier.

5. Clayton Hotel Cambridge

Petersfield, 0.8 km from The Polar Museum

Oliver

Rp2.941.198

Rp3.529.438 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel with 'ibis' branding, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A bakery counter with various baked goods and coffee options.

An outdoor seating area of a cafe with a sign for stone-baked pizza and a sign for a coffee shop.

6. ibis Cambridge Central Station

Petersfield, 0.9 km from The Polar Museum

Alexander

Rp1.562.284

Rp1.874.836 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A tiered dessert stand with various pastries and sandwiches, a vase with roses, and a table set with cups and plates.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a marble countertop, and decorative plants.

A multi-story hotel with a classical facade, featuring a central entrance with a covered walkway, large windows, and a flagpole.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a modern kitchen in the background.

7. Hilton Cambridge City Centre

Cambridge City Centre, 0.6 km from The Polar Museum

Graham

Rp2.840.930

Rp3.409.116 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious indoor area with brick walls, large arched windows, and a high ceiling with a skylight. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs, and several potted plants.

An indoor courtyard with brick walls, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

A grand staircase with ornate balustrades and a stained glass window in the background.

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a built-in wardrobe.

8. The Hobson Cambridge By Adina

Cambridge City Centre, 0.4 km from The Polar Museum

Peter

Rp2.590.754

Rp3.108.905 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a decorative ceiling, and a reception desk with a 'Graduate' sign.

A restaurant with green upholstered booths, wooden tables, and hanging pendant lights. A Christmas tree is in the center.

A modern hotel with large glass windows, a prominent 'Graduate Hotels' sign, and a brick facade.

A spacious interior with a grand staircase, a wooden floor, a green sofa, a Christmas tree, and a chandelier.

9. Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

Cambridge City Centre, 0.8 km from The Polar Museum

Sam

Rp2.840.930

Rp3.409.116 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A grand hallway with a marble floor, a central red upholstered bench, and a reception desk.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a long counter, and a chandelier.

A historic building with arched entrances and a brick facade.

A traditional room with a fireplace, two green sofas with colorful cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

10. University Arms, Autograph Collection

Cambridge City Centre, 0.4 km from The Polar Museum

Joseph William

Rp3.678.475

Rp4.414.170 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A brick building with large windows and outdoor seating.

A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a mirror, and a sink.

A historic building with multiple windows, a prominent entrance with steps, and signs for 'Hotel du Vin & Bistro'.

A bar area with shelves stocked with various liquor bottles and glasses.

11. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

Cambridge City Centre, 0.3 km from The Polar Museum

Sandra

Rp2.576.222

Rp3.091.562 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside table with a lamp, and a nightstand with a phone and books.

A parking lot with marked spaces, a blue car, and a building with large windows.

A row of terraced houses with a sign for 'Centennial Hotel'.

A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple liquor bottles, a menu sign, and bar stools.

12. Centennial Hotel

0.6 km from The Polar Museum

Rp2.867.549

Rp3.441.154 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A spa room with a hot tub, wicker furniture, and a view of a historic building.

A restaurant with wooden tables and red upholstered chairs, large windows with a city view, and hanging flower arrangements.

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, hanging crystal chandeliers, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A spacious living room with a large window offering a city view, a patterned sofa set, a small armchair with a yellow cushion, and a herringbone-patterned rug.

13. The Varsity Hotel & Spa

Cambridge City Centre, 1.4 km from The Polar Museum

Rob

Rp3.051.847

Rp3.662.216 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a patterned carpet.

A modern hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a prominent Premier Inn sign.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

14. Premier Inn Cambridge East - Newmarket Road

Barnwell, 1.6 km from The Polar Museum

Cheng Wei

Rp969.061

Rp1.162.873 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bar area with a long bench, round tables, and stools. There is a television mounted on the wall and a bar counter with stools.

A cozy pub with wooden furniture, a bar area, and a seating area with a fireplace.

A bar area with a wooden counter, stools, and a beer tap. There are bar stools and a seating area with a couch and chairs.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small sofa, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

15. The Waterman

Chesterton, 1.7 km from The Polar Museum

Rebecca

Rp1.804.985

Rp2.165.983 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

The entrance of Holiday Inn Express with a glass door, potted plants, and a bench outside.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a television screen.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a waiting area, and a glass door entrance.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a bedside table, and a red upholstered chair.

16. Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG

Romsey, 2 km from The Polar Museum

Nigel

Rp1.189.062

Rp1.426.875 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A room with leather sofas, a vintage suitcase, and framed certificates on the wall.

A room with leather sofas, framed pictures, and a table with a bottle and menu.

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a central island, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A building with a covered entrance, a brick facade, and a window with a view of the sky.

17. YHA Cambridge - Hostel

Petersfield, 0.6 km from The Polar Museum

Adaorah

Rp909.651

Rp1.091.676 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, large windows with a view of a mountain and water, and a sign on the wall.

A sign for Sorrento Hotel and Restaurant with a telephone number and an arrow pointing to the right for the car park.

18. Sorrento Hotel

Coleridge, 1.8 km from The Polar Museum

Boonisha

Rp2.764.559

Rp3.317.471 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

The Lensfield Hotel with a traditional brick facade, a blue awning, and a well-maintained garden area with a table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with black countertops, white cabinetry, and a wooden door.

A room with large windows, a radiator, and a chandelier.

19. Lensfield Hotel

0.2 km from The Polar Museum

Janice

Rp2.835.913

Rp3.403.095 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A breakfast table with coffee makers, milk pitchers, and a tray of cups.

An outdoor seating area with a wooden table and chairs, a brick wall, and a sign indicating a non-smoking area.

A traditional building with a sign reading "EARL OF DERBY" indicating a pub or restaurant.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a painting of a pier, and a window with curtains.

20. The Earl of Derby - Inn

0.9 km from The Polar Museum

Michelle

Rp1.644.869

Rp1.973.843 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to The Polar Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Worth House	10.0 Exceptional 147 reviews	View
Wilde Cambridge City Centre	9.6 Exceptional 436 reviews	View
The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.4 Exceptional 565 reviews	View
Cambridge Bed and Breakfast	9.4 Exceptional 72 reviews	View
Clayton Hotel Cambridge	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top The Polar Museum Hotel Reviews

Christs College Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

"The best part of the experience of staying in Christ College was the walk through the beautiful courts and around the gardens on the way to our room. The room was plain, functional, very clean. The breakfast was excellent, and every staff member very friendly and helpful. We would love to stay again."

Premier Inn Cambridge City Centre - Corn Exchange/Lion Yard

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, with market, food, and shopping all around. We had a nice, spacious room as well. Easy hub for exploring by foot."

Wilde Cambridge City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, well equipped rooms and polite and helpful staff"

The Hobson Cambridge By Adina

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful, clean lodging with friendly, helpful staff. Great location."

Hilton Cambridge City Centre

10/10 Excellent

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The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel location is perfect, just a few minutes walk from all the main attractions, but located opposite a small green in a quite location. The hotel is very well appointed with a great bar and a plentiful breakfast."

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent"

Regency Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Nice property. There was no staff, but the room was decent although expensive. Kitchen had the basics and the bathroom was well-maintained."

West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place, central location"

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A historic building with intricate stonework, pointed arches, and detailed carvings.

Our Lady and the English Martyrs

You can learn about the history of Cambridge when you stop by Our Lady and the English Martyrs. Wander the picturesque gardens and riverfront in the area.

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A park with a green lawn, a person riding a bicycle, and a row of houses in the background.

Parker's Piece

8.6/10 (178 reviews)

One of the most popular open spaces in Cambridge is a gorgeous green expanse for sports, picnics and large-scale public events.

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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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Scott Polar Research Institute

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Scott Polar Research Institute during your trip to Cambridge. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens 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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Downing College

8.6/10 (15 reviews)

Explore the campus of Downing College during your travels in Cambridge. Wander the picturesque gardens and riverfront in the area.

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Fenner's

Catch an event at Fenner's during your trip to Cambridge. Wander the picturesque gardens and riverfront in the area.

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Cambridge Arts Picture House

You can get tickets for a performance at Cambridge Arts Picture House during your trip to 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 Polar Museum?

The Polar Museum is located in a welcoming area of Cambridge known for its picturesque gardens and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 288 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near The Polar Museum?

Adjacent to The Polar Museum, University Arms, Autograph Collection is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other good options within a short distance include Wilde Cambridge City Centre and ibis Cambridge Central Station.

How many hotels can I expect to find near The Polar Museum?

Expedia has 288 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from The Polar Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Polar Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to The Polar Museum.

What can I see and do near The Polar Museum?

Fitzwilliam Museum, Scott Polar Research Institute and Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore notable local landmarks like Bridge of Sighs, Abbey Stadium and Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial. You can catch a show at Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge Arts Theatre and Cambridge Junction.

How can I get to The Polar Museum?

If you're hopping a train into the city, Cambridge Station is the closest station to Trumpington. There might not be many public transport choices near to The Polar Museum so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for The Polar Museum hotels

1. Worth House

2. Wilde Cambridge City Centre

3. The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

4. Cambridge Bed and Breakfast

5. Clayton Hotel Cambridge

6. ibis Cambridge Central Station

7. Hilton Cambridge City Centre

8. The Hobson Cambridge By Adina

9. Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

10. University Arms, Autograph Collection

11. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

12. Centennial Hotel

13. The Varsity Hotel & Spa

14. Premier Inn Cambridge East - Newmarket Road

15. The Waterman

16. Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG

17. YHA Cambridge - Hostel

18. Sorrento Hotel

19. Lensfield Hotel

20. The Earl of Derby - Inn

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Top The Polar Museum Hotel Reviews

Christs College Cambridge

Premier Inn Cambridge City Centre - Corn Exchange/Lion Yard

Wilde Cambridge City Centre

The Hobson Cambridge By Adina

Hilton Cambridge City Centre

The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

Regency Guest House

West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation

Other attractions near The Polar Museum

Our Lady and the English Martyrs

Parker's Piece

Fitzwilliam Museum

Scott Polar Research Institute

Hobson's Conduit

Downing College

Fenner's

Cambridge Arts Picture House

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