Hotels in Cambridge, the United Kingdom

Luckily, most of the city’s main sites are within walking distance from each other, but if it’s a particularly rainy day, there are multiple transport options around Cambridge. The railway station is situated a mere 20-minute walk from the city center, alternatively, you can catch a taxi, several of which pass the railway station. However, if you want to be as central as possible, we recommend staying on or near Round Church Street, where you’ll have ten restaurants on your doorstep and close proximity to shops in Cambridge. The city center is also a great place to stay if you want to be close to all of Cambridge’s nightlife, as well as close proximity to most of the city’s museums. Cambridge city center is also home to King’s College, the most well-known and most visited college of Cambridge University. There are numerous bus stops around the city center and the Round Church Street neighborhood, making getting around a breeze.

If you’re traveling with family, there are tons of family-friendly Cambridge hotels to choose from. We recommend staying along De Freville Avenue. It’s a tranquil neighborhood that is perfect if you still want to be centrally located but not too close to the hustle and bustle of the city center. Acorn Guest House and Populus House are great hotel options in the De Freville area. De Freville neighborhood is also on multiple bus lines, making it easily accessible to get to other parts of the city. However, if you're looking for cheap hotels in Cambridge and you’re traveling on a budget, there are plenty of cheap hotels in Cambridge in the Mill Road neighborhood. Mill Road is a bit further away from the city center, but it’s still situated near the main train station in Cambridge so you won’t have to worry about getting around on public transport.  The Mill Suites hotel is a great budget-friendly choice of hotels in Cambridge, in the Mill Road area.

Famous for its world-renowned university, Cambridge is also known for having one of the highest concentrations of historical buildings in England. Some popular attractions include King’s College at the University of Cambridge, which is also home to the chapel used during the filming of the Harry Potter Movies. The Fitzwilliam Museum is another popular attraction in Cambridge, known for its impressive collection of Greek, Roman and Egyptian artifacts, as well as the works of masters such as Rembrandt and Rubens.  Both King’s College and The Fitzwilliam Museum are located in Cambridge city center and can be reached by bus.

The city center is known for its nightlife. It has a great selection of bars, clubs and restaurants. Try The Cambridge Brew House for a drink and some good pub food, or the Roguery for a great cup of coffee or cocktail, and, you can even get your hair cut here too – it’s an all-in-one. When you’re ready to dance the night away, head to a nightclub like Vinyl or Fez Club, if you’re in the mood for some underground music.  Romsey is another hip neighborhood to paint the town red in. Check out 196 Cocktail Bar, or the White Swan, where you can get some great traditional English pub food. Both the city center and Romney districts are accessible by public bus, as there are numerous bus stops located around these central areas.

The Midsummer Fair has been held for over 800 years on the same grounds – The Midsummer Common. The fair dates back to 1211 and is one of the oldest fairs in England. Irish travelers and Romani gypsy communities have been traveling to and from the fair since its inception, hundreds of years ago. The fair is held on the third Wednesday of June every year and is five days long. The fair includes various stalls and amusement rides as well as age-old traditions like throwing coins to the town’s children during the procession, which has been an opening tradition since 1850. To reach the festival, you can take bus lines 1, 11, 12, 7, 75, A, X13 or X3.

1 night is the typical length of stay for people visiting Cambridge.

The price of a hotel in Cambridge depends on several factors such as star rating, location and demand. Generally speaking, the average cost of a hotel is around $157 per night.

Hotels in Cambridge are usually cheapest during the month of October, you can expect a price decrease of around 26% during this period.

The cost of a Cambridge hotel room will vary for each day but generally Saturday works out the most economical, with Thursday proving the least economical.

Luxury hotels in Cambridge are priced around $222 a night for each person. Opting for a luxury hotel could add 23%% on top of the price of an average hotel in Cambridge, which stands at $157 a night for each person.

On average, a hostel in Cambridge will be priced around $85. This price will be per person, per night and was obtained using hostel and 2 star or below hotels. In comparison, this will be $85 lower than your typical Cambridge hotel.

With generally low rainfall expected (2″) and an average temperature of 62.6 °F, those staying at a hotel in Cambridge may want to take some time during their visit to go see popular landmarks in the area. Considering the weather during June, attractions worth visiting near Cambridge are Sawston Hall, Buckingham Palace, and Trafalgar Square.

The city of Cambridge has vacation rentals available as well as hotels if you’re looking for different accommodation options. At the moment, there are 1,006 vacation rentals in the city. We recommend booking Quiet annex with parking, Cambridge for your stay, which is the most popular rental in Cambridge. Search for deals on vacation rentals in Cambridge.

Yes, the city of Cambridge has hostels available. You can choose from 17 Cambridge hostels. We recommend staying at Newnham College - University of Cambridge, which is the most popular among our users. Search for hostels in Cambridge.

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