The Best Cambridge City Centre Hotels

recommended hotels and other accommodation in central Cambridge


When would you like to go?
  • editors' choice!
  • -
  • hotel
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • great dining
  • -
  • pets allowed
  • -
  • romantic retreat
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • central location
  • -
  • restaurant
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • air-conditioning
  • -
  • lift
  • -
  • spa
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

elegant hotel set overlooking the green of Parker's Piece, spacious rooms have hi-tech gadgetory and there is a wellness spa in the grounds

  • editors' choice!
  • -
  • hotel
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • great dining
  • -
  • character property
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • central location
  • -
  • restaurant
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • air-conditioning
  • -
  • lift
  • -
  • gym/fitness
  • -
  • free WiFi

in the heart of the city overlooking Parker's Piece, this grand, updated, hotel, offers elegant rooms, opulent public areas and a buzzy brasserie

  • editors' choice!
  • -
  • hotel
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • central location
  • -
  • restaurant
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • air-conditioning
  • -
  • lift
  • -
  • spa
  • -
  • gym/fitness
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • free WiFi

gaze upon uninterrupted views of Cambridge's historic skyline from the rooftop terrace and pamper yourself in the spa at this smart, chic hotel

Clayton Hotel

Cambridge

  • hotel
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • close to station
  • -
  • restaurant
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • air-conditioning
  • -
  • lift
  • -
  • gym/fitness
  • -
  • free WiFi

this sumptuous new hotel, in Cambridge's vibrant new city quarter, has a spectacular lobby and cocktail bar, plus artistic style in the luxury rooms

  • hotel
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • central location
  • -
  • restaurant
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • air-conditioning
  • -
  • lift
  • -
  • gym/fitness
  • -
  • free WiFi

ideally placed hotel with historic colleges, attractions, shopping and dining areas all close by; rooms are smart and contemporary in style

Hotel du Vin

Cambridge

  • hotel
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • great dining
  • -
  • pets allowed
  • -
  • character property
  • -
  • central location
  • -
  • restaurant
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • air-conditioning
  • -
  • lift
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • free WiFi

a smart hotel offering well-appointed, boutique-style rooms, a bistro that has an open-plan kitchen and award winning food and a cosy cellar bar

  • hotel
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • central location
  • -
  • waterfront location
  • -
  • restaurant
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • lift
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

contemporary hotel situated on the banks of the River Cam with relaxing riverside gardens and placed just a short walk from historic colleges

  • hotel
  • -
  • self catering
  • -
  • apartment
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • suite hotel
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • restaurant
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • air-conditioning
  • -
  • lift
  • -
  • indoor pool
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

contemporary hotel, located a mile north of the city centre, has plush interior décor and smart bedrooms, studios and apartments

  • hotel
  • -
  • 3* rated
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • central location
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • spa
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

comfortable hotel with well-presented rooms and a female-only spa situated a few minutes walk from the open expanse of Parker's Piece

West Court

Cambridge

  • hotel
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • central location
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • lift
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

enjoy smart contemporary style in an historic setting, in luxurious rooms and apartments with floor to ceiling windows, within Jesus College

Regent Hotel

Cambridge

  • hotel
  • -
  • 3* rated
  • -
  • character property
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • central location
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • air-conditioning
  • -
  • lift
  • -
  • free WiFi

character, original features blend with vibrant and contemporary decor at this privately owned hotel that offers personal, efficient service

  • hotel
  • -
  • 3* rated
  • -
  • pets allowed
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • close to station
  • -
  • restaurant
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • air-conditioning
  • -
  • lift
  • -
  • free WiFi

well-known for the comfort of its sleek contemporary rooms with special beds and relaxing communal areas, this Ibis also has a bar-pizzeria

  • inn/pub
  • -
  • small hotel
  • -
  • close to station
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

traditional pub offering good value rooms, home cooked bar meals and televised live sporting events; Cambridge station is 5 minutes on foot

  • hotel
  • -
  • 3* rated
  • -
  • close to station
  • -
  • restaurant
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

traditional hotel ideally placed moments from the Botanic Gardens and 5 minutes walk from the station; guest rooms feature a classic decoration

Fenners Hotel

Cambridge

  • hotel
  • -
  • close to station
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

offers bright, simply furnished rooms and is situated 5 minutes walk from the railway station whilst the city centre is 15 minutes walk away

Ashley Hotel

Cambridge

  • hotel
  • -
  • small hotel
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

formed from 2 Victorian houses dating from 1900 and features spacious, traditionally styled rooms; the city centre is within a 20 minute walk

  • hotel
  • -
  • 3* rated
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • restaurant
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

a Victorian hotel featuring a conservatory restaurant situated opposite the River Cam and Jesus Green with the city centre 10 minutes on foot

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • close to station
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

homely accommodation with attractive rooms situated 5 minutes walk from the station; an extensive breakfast menu is offered to start the day

The Waterman

Cambridge

  • inn/pub
  • -
  • 3* rated
  • -
  • small hotel
  • -
  • restaurant
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi

community pub and meeting place offering contemporary rooms that feature quirky touches; Midsummer Common is a short stroll away

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • free WiFi

the city centre can be reached via a 15-minute stroll through Jesus Green, or there are frequent buses, from this traditional guest house

Regency House

Cambridge

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 3* rated
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • central location
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • free WiFi

enjoys a prominent spot overlooking the green of Parker's Piece with many restaurants and bars moments away; rooms are stylish and bright

The Orlando

Cambridge

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • close to station
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • free WiFi

convenient for train travellers and a fifteen minute walk from the centre, modern well-equipped rooms with an informal snack breakfast provided

  • hostel
  • -
  • adults only
  • -
  • character property
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • central location
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi

simple, few frills accommodation, offered outside of term time, in one of the UK’s most historic university buildings set around a scenic garden

YHA

Cambridge

  • hostel
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • walker friendly
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • close to station
  • -
  • restaurant
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi

a well-appointed hostel situated just a 15-minute walk from the historic Cambridge colleges and only 5 minutes walk from the railway station

Harry's B&B

Cambridge

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • adults only
  • -
  • character property
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi

a refined Edwardian B&B, a short walk from the centre, has earned high review scores for its classically elegant room furnished with antiques

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 3* rated
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

offers traditionally decorated rooms and is situated within a 10 minute walk of Jesus Green, the River Cam and a few restaurants and pubs

The Castle

Cambridge

  • inn/pub
  • -
  • central location
  • -
  • restaurant
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • bar
  • -
  • free WiFi

a lively pub featuring DJs and live music at weekends, located right in the heart of the city with shopping, dining and nightlife on the door step

  • room only
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • free WiFi

smart new accommodation in spacious well-equipped suites, each with a kitchen, located conveniently close to Cambridge's historic centre

Cambridge B&B

Cambridge

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • terrace
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi

cosy rooms with traditional wooden furnishings feature at this homely guest house situated 5 minutes walk from Midsummer Common

  • room only
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi

attractively decorated accommodation with a shared kitchen, ironing service and business facilities, well-located a short walk from the centre

  • self catering
  • -
  • apartment
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • waterfront location
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

enjoy views of the River Cam from the balcony of your own apartment situated a 10-minute walk from shops, bars and restaurants

  • self catering
  • -
  • apartment
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • close to station
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

relax in your own 1 or 2-bedroom modern apartment located close to the Botanic Gardens

Hobsons House

Cambridge

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

spacious rooms are a feature of this traditional guest house in a large garden, just under a mile from King's College and the historic centre

Lantern House

Cambridge

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 3* rated
  • -
  • room only
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

offers simple, value accommodation situated around 20 minutes walk from the historic centre and 10 minutes from Jesus Green and the river

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 3* rated
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

set on a quiet residential street opposite a park offering simple style rooms; a grab-and-go breakfast delivered to the room can be purchased

  • self catering
  • -
  • apartment
  • -
  • 5* rated
  • -
  • adults only
  • -
  • cyclist friendly
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

relax in a modern, spacious apartment situated close to shops, bars and restaurants

Populus House

Cambridge

  • room only
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi

it's a short walk across the River Cam and Jesus Green to Cambridge's main sights from this good value accommodation with a shared kitchen

Worth House

Cambridge

  • B&B/guest house
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • luxury
  • -
  • great breakfasts
  • -
  • award-winning
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • place(s) to eat nearby
  • -
  • lounge
  • -
  • own garden
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

smart rooms with contemporary decor - some retain original Victorian features - are afforded to guests at this well-appointed guest house

  • self catering
  • -
  • apartment
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • free WiFi

modern, well-equipped studio apartments situated next to the Grafton Shopping complex

  • self catering
  • -
  • apartment
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • family-friendly
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • free WiFi
  • -
  • parking

your time is your own if you stay in one of these modern, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments

  • self catering
  • -
  • apartment
  • -
  • 4* rated
  • -
  • great reviews
  • -
  • free WiFi

a well-presented apartment with a fully equipped kitchen located near the Botanic Gardens

Show less