Best Hotels in
Cambridge

A handsome Victorian mansion set in two acres of grounds to the northwest of the city, Hotel Felix delivers a country house experience within easy cycling distance of the university. The Graffiti restaurant with its chef's theatre kitchen is outstanding.

• Huntingdon Road
• Boutique
• Gardens

Fully reinvented by designer John Simpson in 2018, the University Arms is now Cambridge's finest hotel — a stately Victorian facade opening onto modern rooms of real quality, all overlooking Parker's Piece or the city. The Parker's Tavern restaurant has earned considerable acclaim.

• City Centre
• Luxury
• Dining

A well-positioned independent hotel directly opposite Parker's Piece park, recently renovated to deliver contemporary rooms with good amenities and a rooftop bar with city views. Excellent value for its central location.

• City Centre
• Rooftop
• Value

Occupying a handsome Victorian building on Trumpington Street near the Fitzwilliam Museum, Hotel du Vin delivers its reliable formula of wine-themed rooms, roll-top baths, and a consistently good bistro restaurant. Well placed for the southern Backs and Fitzwilliam.

• Trumpington Street
• Boutique
• Fitzwilliam

A characterful conversion of a former coaching inn on the edge of the central market, The Crown offers well-appointed rooms in a building with genuine Cambridge history. Steps from King's College and the Market Square.

• City Centre
• Historic
• Central

A contemporary boutique hotel directly on the River Cam with a rooftop terrace offering some of the most spectacular views of the college Backs in Cambridge. The spa and sixth-floor outdoor terrace make it a genuinely special choice.

• River
• Views
• Rooftop

While primarily Cambridge's most celebrated restaurant (two Michelin stars), Midsummer House also offers exquisite rooms in a beautiful Victorian villa on Midsummer Common beside the Cam. A once-in-a-visit experience for serious food lovers.

• Midsummer Common
• Michelin Star
• Unique

A charming Victorian townhouse hotel on Hills Road offering comfortable rooms with genuine B&B warmth at notably competitive prices. A 15-minute walk or short bus ride from the city centre — excellent value for Cambridge.

• Hills Road
• B&B
• Budget

A modern, design-led budget hotel steps from Cambridge station with compact but cleverly designed pod-style rooms. The best budget option for rail travellers and those visiting for day trips.

• Station
• Budget
• Design

A stylish, contemporary hotel in a converted Victorian building with a fresh, light design aesthetic, courtyard garden, and one of Cambridge's best brunches. A strong choice for those who want modern comfort in a historic setting.

• City Centre
• Contemporary
• Brunch