Just a 5-minute walk from Cambridge Railway Station, the YHA has a café-bar and games room. The historical centre and Cambridge University Colleges are a 15-minute walk away. Refurbished in 2014, the YHA Cambridge Hostel offers dormitory bedrooms with shared bathroom facilities. Some rooms benefit from en-suite bathrooms. The majority of rooms contain bunk beds. WiFi is accessible in public areas. The licensed café-bar serves hearty evening meals and light snacks. The YHA bar offers bottled beers and fresh coffees, and there is also a kitchen for self-catering guests. Set in a Victorian town house, the YHA Cambridge is a 15-minute walk from the Grand Arcade Shopping Centre. The University Botanic Garden is a 5-minute walk, and the Clifton Leisure Complex is half a mile away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Youth Hostels Association
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 bunk bed
2 bunk beds
6 bunk beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
and
2 bunk beds
6 bunk beds
2 bunk beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
and
2 bunk beds
1 single bed
2 bunk beds
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Guest review summary
Guests were pleased with YHA Cambridge's prime <b>location</b> near the train station and public transport. The staff received praise for their friendliness. <b>Room cleanliness</b> was appreciated, though soundproofing was a concern. <b>Room comfort</b> and <b>value for money</b> received mixed reviews, with some guests noting noise issues.
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Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.9

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Scholars Cafe & Bar
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of YHA Cambridge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Tumble dryer
  • Washing machine

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Wellness

  • Sun umbrellas

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Farsi
  • French
  • Italian
  • Lithuanian

House rules
YHA Cambridge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property does not accept group bookings for 16 people or more.

Stays exceeding 14 consecutive nights at this property will not be allowed.

Please note that all adult guests need to provide a valid ID with a matching name and address at check-in.

Please note discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hostelling International as part of this booking.

Towels are not included in the rate. Guests can rent them at the property for an additional charge or bring their own.

Please contact the property to confirm the availability of accessible rooms before booking.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about YHA Cambridge