The Best Hotels Closest to University of Cambridge in Cambridge - 2026 Updated Prices

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

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

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a mirror, and framed artwork on the walls.

1. Worth House

Chesterton, 2.3 km from University of Cambridge

ALLAN

Rp3.269.921

Rp3.923.906 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

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

A cozy living room with a sectional sofa, round coffee tables, and wall-mounted artwork.

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

2. Wilde Cambridge City Centre

Cambridge City Centre, 1.1 km from University of Cambridge

Deborah

Rp3.131.277

Rp3.757.533 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 modern restaurant with high ceilings, a central chandelier, and a mix of booth and table seating.

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.

3. The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

Chesterton, 2 km from University of Cambridge

Kimberley

Rp2.661.518

Rp3.193.822 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 hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a window with curtains.

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 University of Cambridge

Oliver

Rp2.030.742

Rp2.436.890 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, hexagonal patterned floor, and contemporary furniture.

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

5. Clayton Hotel Cambridge

Petersfield, 2.3 km from University of Cambridge

Oliver

Rp3.017.047

Rp3.620.457 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern restaurant interior with high ceilings, exposed ductwork, and a long wooden bar counter.

A hallway with a modern elevator, a blue cabinet with decorative items, and a view of the outdoors through an open archway.

A bar with multiple taps, each labeled with different beer names.

A long wooden table with black metal chairs, surrounded by potted plants and ferns, in a bright, open space with a view of the sky.

6. Hyatt Centric Cambridge

Castle, 2.1 km from University of Cambridge

Victoria

Rp1.407.057

Rp1.688.468 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

A bar area with shelves of bottles, a wooden wall with a patchwork design, leather chairs, and patterned cushions.

A bakery counter with various baked goods and coffee options.

7. ibis Cambridge Central Station

Petersfield, 2.4 km from University of Cambridge

Alexander

Rp1.565.519

Rp1.878.718 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a central decorative column, and potted plants.

A well-lit living room with a fireplace, multiple seating options, and large windows with curtains.

A bar area with a wooden counter, leopard print stools, and a clock on the wall.

A modern interior with a dining area, large windows, and a decorative sculpture.

8. The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

1.6 km from University of Cambridge

paul

Rp2.818.077

Rp3.381.693 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A lobby with a grand staircase, a reception desk, and a seating area with a modern chair and potted plants.

9. The Hobson Cambridge By Adina

Cambridge City Centre, 1.3 km from University of Cambridge

Peter

Rp2.596.119

Rp3.115.343 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A large decorative cow statue on a platform in a shopping mall.

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

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

10. Hilton Cambridge City Centre

Cambridge City Centre, 1.1 km from University of Cambridge

Graham

Rp3.116.334

Rp3.739.601 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

A historic building with arched entrances and a brick facade.

A terrace with two chairs and a table set for breakfast, overlooking a cityscape.

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

11. University Arms, Autograph Collection

Cambridge City Centre, 1.4 km from University of Cambridge

Joseph William

Rp3.872.200

Rp4.646.640 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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.

12. Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

Cambridge City Centre, 0.8 km from University of Cambridge

Sam

Rp3.352.165

Rp4.022.598 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A restaurant with multiple dining tables, hanging wicker lamps, and a bar area.

A spacious indoor dining area with a long wooden table, black metal chairs, and lush green plants.

A spa area with a large window, wooden chairs, a reception desk, and shelves with bottles and plants.

A modern reception desk with a blue panel, wooden shelves, and potted plants.

13. Turing Locke Cambridge

Castle, 2.2 km from University of Cambridge

Ariel

Rp1.407.136

Rp1.688.564 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A staircase with a metal railing, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a directional sign indicating room numbers 209-227.

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

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

14. Centennial Hotel

2.1 km from University of Cambridge

Rp2.873.488

Rp3.448.281 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A parking area with a reception sign, a building with a sloped roof, and parked cars.

15. Premier Inn Cambridge North - Girton

Castle, 2.1 km from University of Cambridge

JOSE LUIS

Rp1.767.221

Rp2.120.665 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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 rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city, and a sunset.

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

16. The Varsity Hotel & Spa

Cambridge City Centre, 1.1 km from University of Cambridge

Rob

Rp3.051.847

Rp3.662.216 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A brick building with large windows and outdoor seating.

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

A well-lit dining area with multiple tables set for guests, large windows allowing natural light, and potted plants adding greenery.

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

17. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

Cambridge City Centre, 1.2 km from University of Cambridge

Sandra

Rp2.576.222

Rp3.091.562 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 staircase with a sign reading "LODGINGS" and a hand symbol.

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.

18. The Waterman

Chesterton, 1.8 km from University of Cambridge

Rebecca

Rp1.808.512

Rp2.170.214 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A large, multi-story brick house with a driveway leading to a gated entrance.

A rectangular swimming pool with metal ladders on one side, surrounded by a brick wall and lush greenery.

A spacious living room with a blue sofa, a matching armchair, and a coffee table. Large windows with floral curtains offer a view of greenery outside.

A covered patio with outdoor seating, a brick pathway, and a garden area with potted plants.

19. Rectory Farm

Newnham, 2.4 km from University of Cambridge

John

Rp1.092.024

Rp1.310.524 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 hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a mirror.

20. Lensfield Hotel

1.4 km from University of Cambridge

Janice

Rp2.835.913

Rp3.403.095 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Cambridge

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Worth House	10.0 Exceptional 147 reviews	View
Wilde Cambridge City Centre	9.6 Exceptional 435 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 University of Cambridge Hotel Reviews

Premier Inn Cambridge City Centre - Corn Exchange/Lion Yard

8/10 Good

"Perfectly located for a function I was attending"

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."

Arundel House Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very convenient, clean and efficient hotel. The only downside was a very disappointing shower"

The Hobson Cambridge By Adina

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, and very well appointed hotel close to many attractions"

Wilde Cambridge City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Great find close to the centre of Cambridge. Easy (but expensive) parking, nice room, friendly and helpful staff and everywhere within walking distance"

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent"

Christs College Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

"Overall, a very comfortable stay. The room was clean and well-maintained, and the bed was very comfortable. The staff were prompt and polite throughout our stay. Breakfast was decent with good standard options. A great place to stay for a quick trip."

West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place, central location"

Other attractions near University of Cambridge

A historic courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by classical architecture and a large lawn.

Trinity College

9.2/10 (550 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Trinity College during your travels in Cambridge. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Trinity Hall

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Trinity Hall during your travels in Cambridge. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

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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 a large arched window and two tall towers.

King's College Chapel

9.6/10 (51 reviews)

This prominent university chapel contains the largest fan vault in the world as well as exquisite medieval stained glass.

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Museum of Classical Archaeology

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Museum of Classical Archaeology during your travels in Cambridge. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

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Beth Shalom Reform Synagogue

Beth Shalom Reform Synagogue 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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Fellows Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Fellows Garden, a lovely green space in Cambridge. Wander the picturesque gardens and riverfront in the area.

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Clare College

9.0/10 (38 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Clare College during your travels in Cambridge. Wander the picturesque gardens and riverfront in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Cambridge?

University of Cambridge is located in a welcoming area of Cambridge known for its picturesque gardens and stunning river views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 114 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to University of Cambridge?

Wilde Cambridge City Centre is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and in-room kitchenettes. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from University of Cambridge. Other good choices close by include University Arms, Autograph Collection and Graduate by Hilton Cambridge.

How many hotels are there near University of Cambridge?

Expedia has 114 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from University of Cambridge.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Cambridge, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to University of Cambridge.

What can I see and do near University of Cambridge?

You'll want to browse the collections at Fitzwilliam Museum, Whipple Museum of the History of Science and Cambridge & County Folk Museum. While you're exploring, swing by Bridge of Sighs, Abbey Stadium and Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial to learn a bit about the area. You can watch performances at Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge Corn Exchange and Cambridge Junction if you're interested in local theatre.

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Our top choices for University of Cambridge 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. Hyatt Centric Cambridge

7. ibis Cambridge Central Station

8. The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

9. The Hobson Cambridge By Adina

10. Hilton Cambridge City Centre

11. University Arms, Autograph Collection

12. Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

13. Turing Locke Cambridge

14. Centennial Hotel

15. Premier Inn Cambridge North - Girton

16. The Varsity Hotel & Spa

17. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

18. The Waterman

19. Rectory Farm

20. Lensfield Hotel

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Top University of Cambridge Hotel Reviews

Premier Inn Cambridge City Centre - Corn Exchange/Lion Yard

Hilton Cambridge City Centre

The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

Arundel House Hotel

The Hobson Cambridge By Adina

Wilde Cambridge City Centre

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

Christs College Cambridge

West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation

Other attractions near University of Cambridge

Trinity College

Trinity Hall

Mathematical Bridge

King's College Chapel

Museum of Classical Archaeology

Beth Shalom Reform Synagogue

Fellows Garden

Clare College

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