10 Best Hotels in Cambridge for Adults
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Whether you’re looking to visit Cambridge as a weekend city break or to tour the university grounds, finding the right hotel can be difficult.
Therefore to take the hassle out of finding & booking a hotel, we’ve put together this guide to the best hotels in Cambridge for adults.
These hotels are mid-range to luxury and situated in the heart of the city centre, within walking distance to most of the city’s most popular attractions.
| Hotel Name | Price Point | Star Rating | Book Here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fellows House, Curio Collection by Hilton | $$$ | 4 | Book Here |
| Turing Locke | $$ | 4 | Book Here |
| University Arms, Autograph Collection | $$$ | 4 | Book Here |
| Madingley Hall | $ | 5 | Book Here |
| The Varsity Hotel & Spa | $$$ | 4 | Book Here |
| The Black Bull Inn | $$ | 4 | Book Here |
| Hyatt Centric Cambridge | $$ | 4 | Book Here |
| Hotel Du Vin Cambridge | $$$ | 4 | Book Here |
| Clayton Hotel Cambridge | $$$ | 4 | Book Here |
| Pear Tree Inn Pear & Olive | $ | 4 | Book Here |
| Graduate Cambridge | $$$ | 4 | Book Here |
1. Fellows House, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Fellows House is a four-star hotel and part of the luxury Curio Collection by Hilton.
This hotel benefits from a fantastic location just a five-minute walk from the University of Cambridge and a range of fine dining including the Grand Arcade, Cambridge Market Square, and the All Saint’s Garden Art & Craft Market.
The hotel is wheelchair accessible and offers a wide range of amenities. Rooms at the hotel come in two formats; a traditional hotel room or apartment-style.
If you’re only spending a few nights in Cambridge, then a hotel room here is ideal. However, if you’re looking to spend a little longer, consider upgrading to an apartment and benefit from a lounge area and a private kitchen.
Amenities:
- Restaurants & Cafes
- Shopping area
- Free Wi-Fi
- Swimming pool
- Gym & Laundry Facilities
- Fitness centre
- Meeting rooms
2. Turing Locke
Turing Locke is a four-star hotel near the University of Cambridge.
This newly opened hotel is situated in the nearby area of Eddington, three miles from Cambridge city centre, so you’ll want to either take the bus, grab a taxi or hire a bike to travel between the two locations.
We opted to stay here on our recent break in Cambridge and offered apartment-style rooms complete with a kitchen area.
However, this hotel also comes complete with a state-of-the-art on-site, making it an excellent choice for those looking to stay in Cambridge for longer than just a night or two.
Amenities:
- Swimming Pool
- Fitness Centre
- Restaurant & Lounge
- Free Wifi
- Fitness Centre
- On-site Parking
3. University Arms, Autograph Collection
The University Arms is a four-star hotel and part of the Autograph collection. It boasts a central location within Cambridge city centre next to the picturesque Parker’s Piece.
Facilities inside the hotel including 192 rooms inside the hotel come complete with air conditioning, a coffee machine and a minibar.
While selected rooms also feature a balcony and terrace – an ideal added luxury in the summertime.
Amenities:
- Free Wifi
- Free Parking
- Restaurant
- Fitness Centre
- On-site Restaurants & Cafes
- Library
- Conference Room
- Ballroom
- Spa Services
4. Madingley Hall
Five miles northwest of Cambridge city centre, you’ll find Madingley Hall, a five-star luxury hotel situated inside a 16th-century country house on an incredible 7 acres of land.
Given its distance from the city centre, staying here isn’t for everyone.
However, the potential inconvenience of a 20-minute car journey into the city is more than compensated in the affordability of rooms here, with prices often cheaper than three and four-star hotels closer to the city.
Amenities:
- Free Parking
- Free Wifi
- Free Breakfast
- On-site Restaurant
- Conference Facilities
- Banquet Room
- Library
- Sports Facilities
- Event Spaces
5. The Varsity Hotel & Spa
Just a five-minute stroll from the University of Cambridge, you’ll find the four-star Varsity Hotel & Spa.
This luxury hotel comes complete with a rooftop terrace and bar that provides scenic views over the city and across to the River Cam.
Inside each of the luxurious rooms, you’ll also find underfloor heating, monsoon showers, a large TV and a coffee machine with selected rooms also coming complete with a balcony.
Amenities:
- Award-winning Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Fitness Centre
- Spa Services
- Sauna & Steam Room
- Park-view Rooms
- Panoramic Bar & Brasserie
- Riverside Steakhouse
- Complimentary Bicycles
6. Hyatt Centric Cambridge
Hyatt Centric Cambridge is situated in Eddington, 3.5 miles northeast of the city centre and next door to Turing Locke – where we had the pleasure of staying during our most recent trip to Cambridge.
We opted to take the bus from outside the hotel into the city centre during our time here.
Buses run frequently, cost less than £2 per person, and take around 15 minutes, while Uber’s are also available for under £10.
While each room also has a flat-screen TV and air conditioning. Parking is also available at the hotel in the underground car park for an additional fee.
Amenities:
- Free Wifi
- Private Parking
- Fitness Centre
- Restaurants & Cafes
7. Hotel Du Vin Cambridge
Once owned by the University of Cambridge, the luxury Hotel Du Vin is an architectural delight both inside and out.
This Grade II listed building offers a boutique hotel experience, with each room coming complete with Egyptian cotton sheets, monsoon showers, air conditioning and a large flatscreen TV.
The hotel also has an award-winning on-site bistro serving an extensive range of fine wines, champagne and cocktails.
Amenities:
- Award-winning Bistro Serving
- Free Parking
- Free Wi-fi
- Meeting Rooms
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Spa Services
8. Clayton Hotel Cambridge
The Clayton Hotel is situated in the incredibly vibrant new city quarter, just one minute’s walk from Cambridge Railway Station.
Amenities at the Clayton Hotel include a brasserie serving locally sourced seasonal dishes in an informal style.
While each of the 155 rooms have been individually designed with sumptuous King Koil beds, dark wooden headboards, colourful patterned soft furnishings and marble bathrooms.
Amenities:
- Free Wi-fi
- Library
- Fitness Centre
- Laundry Facilities
- Restaurant & Lounge
- Spa Services
- Business Center
- Shuttle Service
9. Pear Tree Inn
In Cambridge’s nearby picturesque village of Hildersham, you’ll find the Pear Tree Inn.
While the rooms here include a flatscreen TV complete with Netflix, Egyptian cotton linens and speciality apothecary room amenities alongside slippers, bathrobes, a Nespresso coffee machine, and a kettle with a mini-fridge.
Amenities:
- Free Wi-fi
- On-site Restaurants & Cafes
- Private Parking
- Herb Garden
- Conference Rooms
10. Graduate Cambridge
One of the most expensive and luxurious hotels on this list is the four-star Graduate Cambridge.
Situated in the heart of the city and boasting incredible views of the River Cam, this hotel is ideal for a relaxing weekend break.
The interior design here features vintage themes with a modern twist that is sure to create maximum comfort.
Family rooms and balcony rooms are available, with each room coming equipped with a coffee machine, tv and desk.
Amenities:
- Award-winning Bar
- Free Wifi
- Indoor Swimming Pool
- On-site Parking
- Fitness Centre
- Restaurants & Cafes
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