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The Earl of Derby - Inn

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near University of Cambridge

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Twin Room (Extra Large) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Garden
Front of property
Towels

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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129 Hills Road, Cambridge, England, CB2 1PG
  • Place, Cambridge Junction
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University Botanic Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Cambridge
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room (Economy) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Economy)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room (Extra Large) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room (Extra Large)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Quadruple Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cambridge

Trumpington stay.You'll be steps from Cambridge Junction and within a 10-minute walk of University Botanic Gardens with a stay at this Trumpington guesthouse. Cambridge Muslim Welfare Society and Mill Road are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cambridge Junction - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University Botanic Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mill Road - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Cambridge - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Parker's Piece - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 5 min walk
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mina Steakhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Station Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pret A Manger - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wasabi - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Earl of Derby - Inn

3-star guest house near University of Cambridge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Earl of Derby - Inn also features a garden, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a television in a common area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Cambridge guesthouse.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Earl of Derby - Inn offers 12 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with digital channels. This Cambridge guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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 credit/debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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 accepts credit or debit cards, Visa, and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

The Earl of Derby Inn
The Earl Of Derby Cambridge
The Earl of Derby - Inn Cambridge
The Earl of Derby - Inn Guesthouse
The Earl of Derby - Inn Guesthouse Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Earl of Derby - Inn to the airport?

The Earl of Derby - Inn is 3.4 mi (13-min drive) away from the Cambridge (CBG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Earl of Derby - Inn?

As of Dec 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Earl of Derby - Inn on Dec 12, 2025 start from $96.49, 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 Earl of Derby - Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Earl of Derby - Inn.

Does The Earl of Derby - Inn offer free breakfast?

The Earl of Derby - Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Earl of Derby - Inn?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Earl of Derby - Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Earl of Derby - Inn?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does The Earl of Derby - Inn have a pool?

The Earl of Derby - Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Earl of Derby - Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Earl of Derby - Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Earl of Derby - Inn to downtown Cambridge?

The Earl of Derby - Inn is 1.1 mi away from Cambridge.

Reviews

The Earl of Derby - Inn Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 126 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Karl

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Soooo welcoming

Welcoming! Julie was the perfect host, lovely young gentleman showed me to my room, loved that as I had a long journey. Paul was friendly and had a nice breakfast. Would love to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Loh

Traveled with family

Okay

The hotel is convenient and walking distance to train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

4/10 Poor

Yuyan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lot of noise at night from outside roads and bars . No AC super hot, but the staff is nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Go to hotel when working around Cambridge
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

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

Traditional City Pub, good value, good location.

We were given a room at the front of the pub, above the bar. The pub is on a busy road junction and so there is traffic noise! It was hot so we had the windows open, it was noisy, however, the windows are double glazed and there were ear plugs provided. There’s no air con but there were 2 fans in the room. There were also plug in radiators, hair dryer, iron, full size kettle and plenty of tea, coffee and biscuits. The room and bathroom were clean and well presented. We stayed on a Monday and Tuesday night so cannot judge if the pub would be noisy as there was nothing going on. We didn’t use the bar, however it looked clean and the staff were all happy and polite. You can walk into the centre of town in about 15 minutes alternatively the buses all run from the station which is only two minutes away. Big plus is the gated free parking in the car park, as there doesn’t seem to be much car parking in town and what there is is expensive. We had a good stay in a traditional town pub. For the price of the room, it’s great. There’s a block of rooms behind the pub which must be quieter, if you’re a light sleeper, I’d definitely ask for one of those! We had a great couple of days in Cambridge and Derby was a great base to work from.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central for what we wanted, quick check in, friendly staff, clean and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daria

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful hosts. Great location. Great breakfast for very good price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stay

Great location, such nice friendly staff. Let us check in early. Also let us leave car after check out so we could make the most of our time. Great stay. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

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

A really lovely place

We stayed for a night and had a lovely time. The people who worked there were so lovely and accomodating. The room was really clean, the bed was super comfy and the coffee/tea station in the room was really nice. We had breakfast in the morning and it was absolutey delicious. Overall a 10/10 stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

HENRIK

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great Staff

Great location, onsite parking rare in area so a massive bonus. Staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. Rooms look recently refurbished. Only downside is the location is on a very busy road so rooms facing this are noisy most of the night. Recommend requesting a room at the rear.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rani

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Early of Derby for one night and it was perfect! Either a 30 min walk or 5 min uber into town, the location is great. Check in and check out was easy and seamless. The room was clean and had everything you need! They even left a little bag of mini eggs as we stayed on Easter weekend! We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Eve, Greenhithe

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Perfect location for the train station & Cambridge Junction. Spacious room with good beds & bedding. Great parking, on site! Helpful team. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No dining on the day of arrival. The following day the breakfast was very poor, no remote for the TV. The double bed was two bases put together with a double mattress on top, if you ended up in the middle you would fall towards the floor, the service wasn't very good, the pictures that are being displayed for the hotel are out 10 Years old. I would advise Expedia to check this out.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Homely pub accommodation

Warm welcome, lovely room with extra touches like a pack of sweets & hot chocolate as well as the usual biscuits and tea & coffee. Beautifully clean and modern. Excellent wifi and free parking within walking distance of city centre
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good pub
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean,friendly

Very nice welcome ,clean practical room, shower needs updating . Very adequate for our needs
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Place

The people made you really welcome and everyone was really friendly and helpful. The room was large and really comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
The property was in a good location with plenty restaurants around and the bonus of onsite parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025