ibis Cambridge Central Station

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near University of Cambridge

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A modern hotel with 'ibis' branding, large windows, and a prominent entrance.
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A conference room with a large table, blue chairs, and a screen displaying the ibis logo.
A bar area with shelves of bottles, a wooden wall with a patchwork design, leather chairs, and patterned cushions.
An outdoor seating area of a cafe with a sign for stone-baked pizza and a sign for a coffee shop.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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2 Station Square, Cambridge, England, CB1 2GA
  • Place, University of Cambridge
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Anglia Ruskin University
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Cambridge Corn Exchange
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Double Bed (SweetRroom by Ibis)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(139 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Sweet Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Cambridge

Petersfield stay.Your stay at this Petersfield hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of University of Cambridge and Fitzwilliam Museum. River Cam and Cambridge Corn Exchange are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Mill Road - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Cambridge - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Parker's Piece - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Anglia Ruskin University - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 7 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 2 min walk
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Old Ticket Office - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hot Numbers - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Cat Cafe - ‬8 min walk

About this property

ibis Cambridge Central Station

3-star hotel 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, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at ibis Cambridge Central Station.

This 3-star Cambridge hotel is smoke free.

  • 231 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 2016
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Ibis Cambridge Central Station offers 231 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • On-the-go breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 13.50 for adults and GBP 6.75 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 to-go breakfast: approximately GBP 13.5 for adults and GBP 6.75 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is ibis Cambridge Central Station to the airport?

Ibis Cambridge Central Station is 3.1 mi (21-min drive) away from the Cambridge (CBG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at ibis Cambridge Central Station?

As of Oct 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ibis Cambridge Central Station on Oct 18, 2026 start from $106, including 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 ibis Cambridge Central Station have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at ibis Cambridge Central Station.

Does ibis Cambridge Central Station offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at ibis Cambridge Central Station, but to-go breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 13.5 for adults and GBP 6.75 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at ibis Cambridge Central Station?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at ibis Cambridge Central Station?

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

Is there free parking at ibis Cambridge Central Station?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does ibis Cambridge Central Station have a pool?

Ibis Cambridge Central Station does not have a pool.

Does ibis Cambridge Central Station have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does ibis Cambridge Central Station have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is ibis Cambridge Central Station to downtown Cambridge?

Ibis Cambridge Central Station is 1 mi away from Cambridge.

ibis Cambridge Central Station Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 626 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1006 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, near the station
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly staff good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel, friendly staff members
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was good, staff was friendly and ready to help, hotel is close to the railway station which simplifies transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast had everything you needed, rooms very nice and staff very kindly
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quick check in, service on front desk was excellent. Standard of room was high and it is right by the station - but with no noise from it. A good price and would certainly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good, clean, good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here 3 times before and it is so handy to be near the station and near other amenities can not fault it brilliant stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff really friendly, would stay again !
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay and very friendly staff, would definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cafe area to work in
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean; staff was friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great, really enjoyed the breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and polite staff. Room clean and comfortable and hotel in good location for transport
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Extremely clean room and friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
friendly staff, great breakfast,
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay in this hotel..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and in good condition,staff were friendly and very helpful,breakfast was fresh and plenty of choice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel and close to amenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent choice at breakfast (food not hot though)
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first choice when I come to Cambridge. Great location, nice clean rooms…
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean with great staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern hotel, very clean, quiet despite being next to the train station. Staff were very friendly too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean in all areas , exceptional staff well maintained hotel with an excellent attention to detail & customer satisfaction
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, affordable, comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026