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The Varsity Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
4-star luxury hotel near University of Cambridge

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Indoor spa tub
Creator video
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Fitness facility
Senior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Fellows) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Bar

Explore the area

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24 Thompsons Lane, Cambridge, England, CB5 8AQ
  • Place, University of Cambridge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The River Cam
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cambridge Corn Exchange
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room (Graduates) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room (Graduates)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 167 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Fellows) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Fellows)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 199 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Senior Suite (Fellows) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Senior Suite (Fellows)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Senior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Fellows) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Senior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Fellows)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Senior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Fellows) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Senior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Fellows)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cambridge

City center retreat .At this Cambridge City Centre hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of University of Cambridge and The Backs. Jesus Green and Jesus College are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Cambridge - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • The River Cam - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Jesus College - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Trinity College - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 12 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Byron's Bear - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Pickerel Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Maypole - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Punter - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fitzbillies - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Varsity Hotel & Spa

4-star luxury hotel near University of Cambridge
The Varsity Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, a health club, and a hot tub. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 614 square feet (57 square meters) and includes conference space. A sauna, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the luxury The Varsity Hotel & Spa. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Cambridge hotel is smoke free.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 614 sq ft of conference space
  • 57 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2010
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Beauty salon
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Varsity Hotel & Spa offers 44 accommodations with tablet computers and DVD players. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Cambridge hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Glassworks & Elemis Spa has 6 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (GBP 33 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 19.50 for adults and GBP 19.50 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • DVD player
  • Streaming services
  • Tablet computer

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 19.50 for adults and GBP 19.50 for children
  • Valet parking fee: GBP 33.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, Eurocard, Barclaycard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation.

Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Varsity
Varsity Cambridge
Varsity Hotel
Varsity Hotel Cambridge
The Varsity Hotel Cambridge
The Varsity Hotel And Spa
The Varsity Hotel & Spa Hotel
The Varsity Hotel & Spa Cambridge
The Varsity Hotel & Spa Hotel Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Varsity Hotel & Spa to the airport?

The Varsity Hotel & Spa is 3.7 mi (15-min drive) away from the Cambridge (CBG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Varsity Hotel & Spa?

As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Varsity Hotel & Spa on Oct 5, 2025 start from $173.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Varsity Hotel & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Varsity Hotel & Spa.

Does The Varsity Hotel & Spa offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Varsity Hotel & Spa, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 19.50 for adults and GBP 19.50 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Varsity Hotel & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Varsity Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Varsity Hotel & Spa?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for GBP 33.00 per night.

Does The Varsity Hotel & Spa have a pool?

The Varsity Hotel & Spa does not have a pool.

Does The Varsity Hotel & Spa have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does The Varsity Hotel & Spa have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Glassworks & Elemis Spa, where you can enjoy deep-tissue massages, body wraps, and mani/pedis.

How close is The Varsity Hotel & Spa to downtown Cambridge?

The Varsity Hotel & Spa is 0.4 mi away from Cambridge.

The Varsity Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 481 out of 862 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 862 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 862 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 862 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 862 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A bit disappointing

A bit disappointing. We have stayed here before and it was much better then. For the amount of money that we spent it could have been better. Communication sub-optimal regarding check out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fareha

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ernest

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hema

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carrie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The roof terrace and dining options offer fantastic views that make it hard to beat. The location is a short walk from the city centre.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was good, Six restaurant - food great, service great, can’t fault the staff, always helpful and happy! Spa was an external facility next door. Would not use this again as was small and the jacuzzi needed a good clean. Front of desk staff at hotel were very helpful and accommodating and we could not fault the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Improve the pillows and it’s perfect

Great hotel, great staff and great location. Only downside was the pillows, everything else was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay in Cambridge

We were greeted by two lovely men at reception. They gave us information regarding the spa opening times and were very pleasant. We spoke with them multiple times throughout the evening durning our comings and goings. They even gave my son a fresh bathrobe, as his was wet after a visit to the connected spa. The spa is small but clean and comfortable. Cucumber and lemon water free for the taking. Towels on hand. We enjoyed an hour of downtime after walking extensively through Cambridge. The room was simply lovely. Very clean, spacious and nicely decorated. There was a clawfoot tub. The only min points could possibly be some street noise the following morning and not enough toiletries for 2 people... one tiny shampoo, conditioner, etc. We will absolutely stay here again and recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came to celebrate our anniversary. Booked a senior fellows room and was upgraded to a suite. Arrived early and took advantage of the valet parking while we explored the town. Had a drink on the roof terrace before getting ready to eat out in town. The room was great, service was friendly and attentive, we enjoyed breakfast in Six the next morning. 5 star stay, can't fault anything about the stay, highly recommend and we would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SIMON

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Ideal place in Cambridge, really central with incredible views from the terrace with coctails in hand! Really quiet and comfy. Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Stay in Cambridge

We booked two rooms for one night at the hotel. The rooms had everything you needed and were very clean and comfortable. The staff are all excellent and extremely helpful. The valet car parking is very easy and worked well. We ate in No 6 and this was very good too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

richard

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Maybe it was just had bad luck, could be a great hotel but was seriously lacking. Aircon and hot water stopped working in my room, but didn’t seem like an urgent matter to resolve, moved room after a protracted process. Six was a disappointment, service was seriously lacking with both food and drinks, staff seemed fair more interested in talking to one another.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located very near Magdalene College.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicola

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Wouldn’t bother

Travelled for a friends birthday. We paid over £260 for our room for the night, this did not include breakfast. The room was ok nothing great, the bed was so hard we slept terribly, the air con didn’t work, we opened the window and on the Sunday at 7am the rubbish collectors spent over 10 minutes collecting bottles and rubbish right below our window. We booked a pod on the roof for dinner at 8 and couldn’t get our table until 8.40 as the previous customers were still there. We didn’t get our mains until nearly 10.30 way to late for us to eat we were past being hungry at that point and we all barely ate. Such a shame. Breakfast service was just as bad, waited nearly 45 minutes for our breakfast, had to go up and ask to order coffees and teas. Wouldn’t be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanchay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay in Cambridge city.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anish

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean hotel. No issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed for the Half Marathon was super close and the start, great location and the staff were brilliant, especially Dave who was super helpful with the amount of luggage we had!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025