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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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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Property grounds
Twin Room (Extra Large) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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129 Hills Road, Cambridge, England, CB2 1PG
  • Place, Cambridge Junction
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Cambridge
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Parker's Piece
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪28 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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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

Double Room (Economy)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

Quadruple Room

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

About the neighborhood

Cambridge

In Cambridge .You'll be steps from Cambridge Junction and within a 10-minute walk of University Botanic Gardens. Mill Road and Downing College 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 - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mill Road - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Cambridge - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • River Cam - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Old Ticket Office - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Station Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pret A Manger - ‬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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. 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 Jun 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Earl of Derby - Inn on Jul 12, 2026 start from $147, 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 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.

The Earl of Derby - Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 142 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really good value, lovely staff and a very comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location with parking. Walkable into the City centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Indrit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The host were friendly and helpful. Clean and quiet room, and good breakfast. The free car park was nice to have. The building and facilities, although a bit dated, were good overall.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcoming staff, comfy beds and a clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANJONG

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is very quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

6/10 Okay

Steven

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
Verified

8/10 Good

kevin

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

Great stay

Well located as we were going to a concert at Cambridge Junction just a couple of minutes walk away. Free parking and an excellent breakfast Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great locations and really friendly staff. Lovely pub and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

LAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very friendly staff.

Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Goutham

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very nice. But the rooms were very bad. They had black and red bed sheets seemed clean but I couldn’t dare to sit or sleep in the bed. I checked in, saw the room, checked out right away.
The bad was made.. It looks unmade here because I moved the pillows etc
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leszek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place- everything clean, comfortable bed, nice staff. It is very close to the busy road though so earplugs are a must.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at the earl of derby friendly staff and comfortable nights sleep thanks again would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracey

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

Short break in Cambridge

Lovely little place perfect for sightseeing around Cambridge, own on site parking which is a big plus, nice staff who look after you. Would visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good night and will be happy to book again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely, clean room over the pub. Good choice of breakfast- cooked to order.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rani

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Just a few monutes from the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

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