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The Red Lion

3.5 star property
3.5-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Exterior
Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
King Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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27 HIGH STREET HISTON, Cambridge, England, CB24 9JD
  • Place, Girton Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Cambridge
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Imperial War Museum Duxford
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cambridge

In Cambridge .You'll find Girton Golf Club and Cambridge Regional College within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Cambridge Science Park and Cambridge Business Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Girton Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • University of Cambridge - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • King's College - 10 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 14 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Imperial War Museum Duxford - 16 min drive - 15.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cambridge North Station - 13 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Astronomer - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Golden Wok - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Carlton Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Boot - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Diamond Kebab - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Red Lion

3.5-star guestrooms with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Cambridge hotel is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Red Lion offers 4 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
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

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant 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.

  • Pet fee: GBP 25 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; cash is not accepted
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 Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Red Lion Hotel Cambridge
Red Lion Cambridge
The Red Lion Hotel
The Red Lion Cambridge
The Red Lion Hotel Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Red Lion to the airport?

The Red Lion is 8.3 mi (18-min drive) away from the Cambridge (CBG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Red Lion?

As of Feb 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Red Lion on Feb 22, 2026 start from $83.49, 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 Red Lion have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Red Lion.

Does The Red Lion offer free breakfast?

The Red Lion does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Red Lion?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Red Lion?

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

Is there free parking at The Red Lion?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Red Lion have a pool?

The Red Lion does not have a pool.

Does The Red Lion have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Red Lion have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Red Lion to downtown Cambridge?

The Red Lion is 0.3 mi away from Histon.

The Red Lion Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 100 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maeve

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came to visit family who live nearby in the village, so it was very convenient to stay at the Red Lion. The apartment was great, the super-king-sized bed was very comfortable with lovely cotton sheets, and there was a great shower. Staff were very friendly and the apartment block is a short walk from the pub, so it is private and quiet. Would definitely stay again .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

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

Wall behind bed

Nicely decorated and clean. Only issue was a bit of plastic from a bed headboard removal.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Maurice

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was comfortable. The bed was roomy and clean. Tea/coffee was plentiful and plenty of storage. Staff helpful and polite and we would definitely stay there again. Only downside was our television kept losing signal (could have been due to atmospherics) which annoyed the hell out of hubby when he was trying to watch the footy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edson

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

Clean and comfortable

Stayed in one of several bungalows in the grounds of the pub. It was clean, spacious, had lovely hot water and a plentiful hospitality tray. Huge comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Great experience 👍

We stayed in a room in an annex at the rear of the pub, nice and quiet. The room was spacious, and the bed was very comfortable. We had dinner at the pub and it was delicious. Staff were welcoming snd friendly. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We will definitely go to the Red Lion again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, great staff, would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place clean quiet comfy bed would definitely recommend staff are helpful cannot fault it 10/10.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet.Not over the pub.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Lovely stay

Lovely stay at the Red Lion comfortable accommodation with good facilities. The only downside was the room could do with a good dust throughout. We ate in the pub and both nights the food was fantastic 😋Service good and staff friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

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

Spacious bedrooms in a great location

Visiting family in Histon and the Red Lion is in a perfect location. The rooms are located on a block at the back of the pub garden. The rooms are large as are the bathrooms. They’re a little dark decor wise for my taste so could be more uplifting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

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

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

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

A little gem

We are so pleased to have discovered this little gem. From arrival at this charming village pub, the staff (and locals) were friendly and helpful, happy to give local info (restaurants, buses etc). We were shown our room which was one of 4 terraced bungalows, purpose built at the bottom of the pub garden so away from the pub, secluded with shrubbery and hedge and quiet. Perfectly adequately sized for 2 people, furniture of good quality. A lovely comfy super king size bed with crisp cotton linen. A wet room which was well with shampoo, conditioner and shower gel. Underfloor heating and heated towel rail ensured this was toasty warm - in fact we turned them off in the end. Tea/coffee tray well stocked and we loved the tiny individual glass bottles of milk, so much nicer than those little single use plastic milk pots. The stars of the show though really are the pub staff - all so friendly and helpful. We would recommend eating in the pub, good value, hot food, would also recommend Indian Ocean restaurant opposite. Breakfast is not available at the pub but there is a little coffee shop opposite and a Tesco express so not an issue for us. Buses into Cambridge every 40 minutes from opposite side of the road. We would definitely recommend to other travellers and will return ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manoj

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024