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YHA Cambridge - Hostel

4.0 star property
4-star hostel near University of Cambridge

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Front of property
Shared kitchen
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Living area
Garden

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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97 Tenison Road, Cambridge, England, CB1 2DN
  • Place, Mill Road
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Cambridge
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Parker's Piece
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room (2 Bed Private)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room (2 Bed Private Ensuite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room (4 Bed Private)

  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room (4 Bed Private Ensuite)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room (4 Bed Double Private Ensuite)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room (4 Bed Double Private)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Room (5 Bed Double Private)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Room (6 Bed Private)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room (5 Bed Double Private Ensuite)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Room (6 Bed Private Ensuite)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cambridge

Petersfield stay.A stay at this Petersfield hostel places you steps from Cambridge Muslim Welfare Society and within a 5-minute walk of Mill Road. University Botanic Gardens and Anglia Ruskin University are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mill Road - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Anglia Ruskin University - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Cambridge - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Parker's Piece - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fitzwilliam Museum - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 5 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Old Ticket Office - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Station Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Devonshire Arms - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pret A Manger - ‬4 min walk

About this property

YHA Cambridge - Hostel

4-star hostel near University of Cambridge
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at YHA Cambridge - Hostel.

This 4-star Cambridge hostel is smoke free.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
YHA Cambridge - Hostel offers 32 accommodations. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • 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.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
All adult guests are required to present a valid government-issued photo ID card at check-in.
The name and address on the booking must match the photo ID presented by the guest at check-in. This property does not accept name changes for existing bookings.

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 not available.

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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children
  • Towels fee: GBP 2.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

Please note that this property does not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

YHA Cambridge Hostel
YHA Cambridge
Yha Cambridge Hostel Cambridge
YHA Cambridge - Hostel Cambridge
YHA Cambridge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
YHA Cambridge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

How close is YHA Cambridge - Hostel to the airport?

YHA Cambridge - Hostel is 3 mi (11-min drive) away from the Cambridge (CBG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does YHA Cambridge - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at YHA Cambridge - Hostel.

Does YHA Cambridge - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at YHA Cambridge - Hostel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at YHA Cambridge - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at YHA Cambridge - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at YHA Cambridge - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does YHA Cambridge - Hostel have a pool?

YHA Cambridge - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does YHA Cambridge - Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does YHA Cambridge - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is YHA Cambridge - Hostel to downtown Cambridge?

YHA Cambridge - Hostel is 0.8 mi away from Cambridge.

Reviews

YHA Cambridge - Hostel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 232 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 232 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 232 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Turgut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maeve

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

Really nice convenient and safe

Really nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vasalua

Liked: Amenities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonny

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable cheap and cheerful and close to the station, if you can live with a bunk bed this is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tuncay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The rooms are so bright for sleeping. The towels are extra—no lock for the lockers.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

Excellent option for Stansted Airport

Hostel was spotless and the bed so comfy. Excellent breakfast options available.I was looking somewhere with good location and price after flying into Stansted airport - which is only 40 minutes away by train. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Yilun

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Plasticly bedding too hot

Very hot rooms and uncomfortable bedding felt like it was made of non breathable plastic
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lien Chau

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tao

Liked: Staff & service
good price for the place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

SAID

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ingrid Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it´s very close to the train station. good facilities, very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Faith

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place for a good value stay. Beds not comfortable and room really basic and tired looking but couldn’t really expect more for the price. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

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

Summer stay

Cannot fault the cleanliness, the staff, the room (although smaller than expected for 4 people). The only complaint we had was the heat in the room that built up during the day and the room did not cool down enough at night, making the nights too warm and even sweaty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Way Han

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location within walking distance of the train station and bus station stop. Staff is friendly and informative.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Yiqing

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly. And room were quiet. The only thing that is not satisfactory is the bed is very small, and no curtains around the bed without privacy, no USB outlet for charging, needs UK adapter, and for tall people the lower bed can not sit up without hitting the top bunker. Bathroom and toilet room very clean yet extremely small.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Satadru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pavel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024