Accommodation in Cambridge
Cambridge has some wonderful places to stay during your visit. No matter how large or small your budget is.
University Arms
Why not enjoy a stay at this stunning five-star hotel during the festival, offering exceptional rooms, an elegant bar and Parker’s Tavern restaurant. It provides a great central location with easy walking times to all festival venues.
Style here is undeniably British and quintessentially Cambridge. Classic Edwardian interiors are combined with bespoke, leather-padded writing desks, low ottomans and tiered chandeliers. The result is ambitious, beautiful, and full of life.
The hotel offers 192 luxury rooms and suites across four floors, with views over Parker’s Piece, historic Regent Street, and the hotel’s inner courtyard.
Benefactors & Patrons receive a 15% discount when booking.
Parkers Tavern at University Arms
Why not make a day of it and reserve a table at Parker’s Tavern Restaurant. A return to good, unpretentious British cooking. No fuss. No froth. Just fresh, honest ingredients, locally sourced and put together on a simple plate. A knife, fork and spoon. Conjured by a spectacular chef.
Don’t forget Benefactors & Patrons will get 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages, perfect for an afternoon tea!
Gonville Hotel
Discover The Gonville Hotel – a boutique city retreat overlooking Cambridge’s iconic Parker’s Piece. Guests enjoy complimentary Bentley tours and bicycle hire to explore the city, luxurious treatments at Gresham House Wellness, and vibrant, seasonal dining at Gonville Kitchen. Unwind with live jazz every Friday and Saturday night in The Long Bar.
The Clayton Hotel
A modern, guest-focused hotel, the Clayton offers stylish rooms and a prime location between the train station and Botanic Gardens. With dining experiences to suit all tastes and luxurious suites, it’s the perfect base for exploring Cambridge’s rich history.
Hotel du Vin Cambridge
Our Cambridge bistro is the heart and soul of Hotel du Vin Cambridge. Our warm, elegant and informal setting with natural daylight, reclaimed darkstained floorboards, beautiful art, soft lighting and very comfortable chairs, makes for a delightful breakfast, lunch or dinner – where guests can meet, celebrate or simply pass the time. Choose from à la carte menu or a beautifully paired 5-course tasting menu, with options for vegetarian, vegan and pescatarian diets.
The Regent Aparthotel
Step into a beautifully restored Georgian building on lively Regent Street, where The Regent offers a unique blend of comfort and style. Choose from thoughtfully designed rooms or studio apartments, featuring sleek kitchens, rainfall showers, and Egyptian cotton bedding. Located in the heart of Cambridge, with Parker’s Piece as your backdrop, it’s the perfect base to relax, explore, and experience the city.
The Fellows House
The Fellows House is an apartment-style hotel for visitors to Cambridge who want to feel truly at home, while experiencing the most refined and inspiring stays the city has to offer. The Fellows House is a welcoming haven tucked away in one of the UK’s most vibrant cities. Accommodation prioritises both comfort and style to provide a deluxe visit, any time of year.
Stay in Cambridge University Colleges
In the University’s vacation periods, at Easter, summer and Christmas, the academic venues offer a variety of bedroom styles, giving small groups and individuals the opportunity to stay in a College and have a true Cambridge experience.
Whatever your preference, there is a College for your stay. Contemporary buildings mingle with ancient settings offering styles to suit all budgets – from single standard bedrooms with shared bathroom facilities to executive double en suite hotel-style rooms. Check out the availability on the Meet-Cambridge website.
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Visit Cambridge
Why not see all the wonders of Cambridge whilst you are here? Be inspired by a city of history, culture and world-changing discoveries.
Home to more Nobel Prize winners than any other city, Cambridge is brimming with learning, culture and discoveries. From exploring the River Cam and learning to punt, experiencing glorious cuisine at our numerous quality restaurants, to indulging in shopping in our elegant shops, there is never a dull moment.
Cambridge offers such a range of options you might not have time to fit it all in.
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