The Best Hotels Closest to The Backs in Cambridge for 2026

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A spacious living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of the outside.

A spacious hotel lobby with wooden flooring, multiple seating areas, and large windows allowing natural light.

A modern gym with cardio machines, weight equipment, and a large mirror.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a green armchair, a dining table with a bowl of fruit, and a window with sheer curtains.

1. Wilde Cambridge City Centre

Cambridge City Centre, 0.8 km from The Backs

robert

￥27,485

￥32,982 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An indoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a sofa, and a brick wall.

A large, historic building with multiple wings and a central tower, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.

A modern interior with a central wooden ceiling structure, glass panels, and cylindrical light fixtures.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

2. West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation

Cambridge City Centre, 0.9 km from The Backs

Andrew

￥22,489

￥26,986 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel lobby with a large glass wall, a central column, and multiple seating areas.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, a central chandelier, and a mix of booth and table seating.

A modern indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants.

A bar area with seating and a bar counter.

3. The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

Chesterton, 1.8 km from The Backs

Kimberley

￥23,362

￥28,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern restaurant interior with high ceilings, exposed ductwork, and a long wooden bar counter.

A bar with multiple taps, each labeled with different beer names.

A hallway with a modern elevator, a blue cabinet with decorative items, and a view of the outdoors through an open archway.

A cozy interior with a bar area, seating, and a large window.

4. Hyatt Centric Cambridge

Castle, 2.7 km from The Backs

Elaine

￥12,351

￥14,821 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel with 'ibis' branding, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A bakery counter with various baked goods and coffee options.

A bar area with shelves of bottles, a wooden wall with a patchwork design, leather chairs, and patterned cushions.

5. ibis Cambridge Central Station

Petersfield, 1.7 km from The Backs

Alexander

￥13,741

￥16,490 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, hexagonal patterned floor, and contemporary furniture.

A modern hotel with a clean, rectangular facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

6. Clayton Hotel Cambridge

Petersfield, 1.6 km from The Backs

Oliver

￥23,850

￥28,619 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern room with a large window, a dining table, two green armchairs, and a kitchen area.

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a staircase, and a seating area with two sofas and a table.

A room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a table with two cups.

A room with a glass table, two chairs, and a view of a lush green garden through large windows.

7. The Regent Aparthotel

Cambridge City Centre, 0.7 km from The Backs

Jeff

￥19,602

￥23,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a marble countertop, and decorative plants.

A multi-story hotel with a classical facade, featuring a central entrance with a covered walkway, large windows, and a flagpole.

A street lined with historic buildings, a covered walkway, and a clear sky.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

8. Hilton Cambridge City Centre

Cambridge City Centre, 0.5 km from The Backs

Stuart

￥24,988

￥29,985 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a decorative ceiling, and a reception desk with a 'Graduate' sign.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by large windows and contemporary lighting fixtures.

A modern hotel with large glass windows, a prominent 'Graduate Hotels' sign, and a brick facade.

A restaurant with green upholstered booths, wooden tables, and hanging pendant lights. A Christmas tree is in the center.

9. Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

Cambridge City Centre, < 0.1 km from The Backs

Nicos

￥26,615

￥31,938 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a central decorative column, and potted plants.

A bar area with a wooden counter, leopard print stools, and a clock on the wall.

A room with a round ottoman, a chair, a desk with a bicycle, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.

A well-lit living room with a fireplace, multiple seating options, and large windows with curtains.

10. The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

1 km from The Backs

Andrew

￥23,327

￥27,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A grand hallway with a marble floor, a central red upholstered bench, and a reception desk.

A traditional room with a fireplace, two green sofas with colorful cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

A terrace with two chairs and a table set for breakfast, overlooking a cityscape.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a long counter, and a chandelier.

11. University Arms, Autograph Collection

Cambridge City Centre, 0.7 km from The Backs

Soon Kon

￥30,963

￥37,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A restaurant with multiple dining tables, hanging wicker lamps, and a bar area.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, wooden cabinets, and pendant lighting.

A spacious indoor dining area with a long wooden table, black metal chairs, and lush green plants.

A modern reception desk with a blue panel, wooden shelves, and potted plants.

12. Turing Locke Cambridge

Castle, 2.7 km from The Backs

Daniel

￥12,351

￥14,821 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A brick building with large windows and outdoor seating.

A historic building with multiple windows, a prominent entrance with steps, and signs for 'Hotel du Vin & Bistro'.

A well-lit dining area with multiple tables set for guests, large windows allowing natural light, and potted plants adding greenery.

A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a mirror, and a sink.

13. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

Cambridge City Centre, 0.6 km from The Backs

Sandra

￥23,171

￥27,805 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A spacious indoor area with brick walls, large arched windows, and a high ceiling with a skylight. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs, and several potted plants.

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a built-in wardrobe.

A lobby with a grand staircase, a reception desk, and a seating area with a modern chair and potted plants.

An indoor courtyard with brick walls, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

14. The Hobson Cambridge By Adina

Cambridge City Centre, 0.6 km from The Backs

Peter

￥21,786

￥26,144 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A parking area with a reception sign, a building with a sloped roof, and parked cars.

15. Premier Inn Cambridge North - Girton

Castle, 2.6 km from The Backs

JOSE LUIS

￥8,872

￥10,646 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside table with a lamp, and a nightstand with a phone and books.

A parking lot with marked spaces, a blue car, and a building with large windows.

A staircase with a metal railing, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a directional sign indicating room numbers 209-227.

A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple liquor bottles, a menu sign, and bar stools.

16. Centennial Hotel

1.5 km from The Backs

Ahmad

￥25,222

￥30,267 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spa room with a hot tub, wicker furniture, and a view of a historic building.

A spacious living room with a large window offering a city view, a patterned sofa set, a small armchair with a yellow cushion, and a herringbone-patterned rug.

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, hanging crystal chandeliers, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city, and a sunset.

17. The Varsity Hotel & Spa

Cambridge City Centre, 0.9 km from The Backs

Rob

￥25,181

￥30,217 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

The entrance of Holiday Inn Express with a glass door, potted plants, and a bench outside.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a waiting area, and a glass door entrance.

A modern lounge area with leather seating, a flat-screen TV, and a teal accent wall.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a television screen.

18. Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG

Romsey, 2.8 km from The Backs

Nigel

￥11,307

￥13,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A room with leather sofas, a vintage suitcase, and framed certificates on the wall.

A restaurant with wooden booths, a bar area, and a television screen displaying an advertisement.

A room with leather sofas, framed pictures, and a table with a bottle and menu.

A building with a covered entrance, a brick facade, and a window with a view of the sky.

19. YHA Cambridge - Hostel

Petersfield, 1.5 km from The Backs

Nicole

￥8,001

￥9,602 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, large windows with a view of a mountain and water, and a sign on the wall.

A sign for Sorrento Hotel and Restaurant with a telephone number and an arrow pointing to the right for the car park.

20. Sorrento Hotel

Coleridge, 2.7 km from The Backs

Lesley

￥21,839

￥26,207 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Compare popular hotels close to The Backs

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Wilde Cambridge City Centre	9.6 Exceptional 453 reviews	View
West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation	9.6 Exceptional 212 reviews	View
The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.4 Exceptional 574 reviews	View
Hyatt Centric Cambridge	9.0 Wonderful 813 reviews	View
ibis Cambridge Central Station	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View

Top The Backs Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Centric Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff and perfect rooms"

University Arms, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay"

Wilde Cambridge City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"It was a spacious room with two single beds and an arm chair that became a single sofa bed. The room itself was lovely and modern with all essentials provided and the location was excellent for sight seeing and being a walking distance away from a variety of restaurants. There was also a gym that was decently equipped with some weight machines and cardio machines. The thing that stood out the most though was the staff. I accidentally left behind my e-book reader after it fell down the side of the sofa bed. Despite not being able to originally find it, once I provided them with a more specific location they happily checked again a second time and called me once they found it which was very much appreciated. They even took the time to package it up for a courier I arranged to collect it which was really nice of them. Overall I would really recommend staying here and will be staying here again if I ever find myself back in Cambridge. If I am ever"

West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay . Lovely grounds to look around . Really helpful receptionist and the breakfast was great and a good experience eating in the great hall."

ibis Cambridge Central Station

10/10 Excellent

"We arrived midday and they tagged our luggage and kept it in a secure area. The room itself was clean and while it wasn't roomy it did have enough room to move around (We did keep knocking against the tv that was mounted on the wall). The bed was either queen or full size but it was actually two different mattresses put together which we actually liked because it gave each sleeper their own space. The bathroom is circular and small but manageable. We stayed for one night."

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

"A stunning and interesting hotel. Lovely rooms, well appointed and a sumptuous bath!! The bed was one of the comfiest beds I've slept in! The staff were so friendly and welcoming. A lovely fresh cooked breakfast with so much choice. 5 minute walk to the centre. Thoroughly recommend staying here."

The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

10/10 Excellent

"We loved the complimentary drink upon arrival! The breakfast was plentiful with great variety and the staff was very friendly. Our room was charming, clean and quiet with a great bed!"

The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"Loved our stay. Great secure parking, striking reception and bar area, wonderful size room, lovely pool area and a fantastic equipped gym. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Small improvements : 2 TVs and the remotes control both so they keep coming on, going off, volume not working spasmodically / can only mirror screen from an android phone. We used 2 cups for tea, left them on side when we went out and the cups were put in the dishwasher by the cleaner but we had to wash them up when we got back as had no other cups to replace them. The usb ports in the plugs didn’t work next to the bed. For a Hilton hotel the pillows were very poor quality. Honestly had a wonderful stay and all those things were small but maybe worth a mention as easily rectified x"

Hilton Cambridge City Centre

8/10 Good

"The Hotel overall is nice. It's 10-12 minutes from thr city centre and King's College. Unfortunately, the Hotel is under construction and the dining area was closed off. Breakfast is decent, but limited compared to something like the St. Ermins in Westchester District, London."

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A historic building with classical architecture, including columns and arches.

Fitzwilliam Museum

9.2/10 (377 reviews)

Spend hours discovering more than 4,000 years of art and antiquities in the grand setting of a monumental 19th-century building.

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A historic building with red brick walls, a clock tower, and a statue in the courtyard.

Pembroke College

9.0/10 (40 reviews)

See the early work of architect Sir Christopher Wren when you tour the grounds and chapel of this 14th-century college.

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A wooden bridge over a canal, surrounded by trees and historic brick buildings.

Mathematical Bridge

Walk across this 18th-century wooden footbridge that spans the River Cam and connects the two halves of Queens’ College.

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A historic building with arched windows and a large mural.

Queen's College

10.0/10 (1 review)

Spend some time in the grounds of this 15th-century college, a beautiful campus on the River Cam where monarchs and global statesmen received their education.

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Sheep's Green / Lammas Land

Sheep's Green / Lammas Land is just one of the places to see in Cambridge, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Laundress Green

Explore the great outdoors at Laundress Green, a lovely green space in Cambridge. Wander the picturesque gardens and riverfront in the area.

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Little St Mary's Church

After visiting Little St Mary's Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cambridge. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

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Hobson's Conduit

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hobson's Conduit during your travels in Cambridge. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Backs?

The Backs is located in a welcoming area of Cambridge known for its beautiful river views and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 200 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near The Backs?

Adjacent to The Backs, Graduate by Hilton Cambridge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good choices within a short distance include Wilde Cambridge City Centre and University Arms, Autograph Collection.

How many hotels will I be able to find near The Backs?

Expedia has 200 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from The Backs.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Backs, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near The Backs.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near The Backs?

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What can I see and do near The Backs?

Study the collections at Fitzwilliam Museum, Whipple Museum of the History of Science, or Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences. Sights like Bridge of Sighs, Abbey Stadium, and Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial are landmarks to visit in the area. You can watch performances at Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge Corn Exchange, and Cambridge Junction if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for The Backs hotels

1. Wilde Cambridge City Centre

2. West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation

3. The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

4. Hyatt Centric Cambridge

5. ibis Cambridge Central Station

6. Clayton Hotel Cambridge

7. The Regent Aparthotel

8. Hilton Cambridge City Centre

9. Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

10. The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

11. University Arms, Autograph Collection

12. Turing Locke Cambridge

13. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

14. The Hobson Cambridge By Adina

15. Premier Inn Cambridge North - Girton

16. Centennial Hotel

17. The Varsity Hotel & Spa

18. Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG

19. YHA Cambridge - Hostel

20. Sorrento Hotel

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Top The Backs Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Centric Cambridge

University Arms, Autograph Collection

Wilde Cambridge City Centre

West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation

ibis Cambridge Central Station

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hilton Cambridge City Centre

Other attractions near The Backs

Fitzwilliam Museum

Pembroke College

Mathematical Bridge

Queen's College

Sheep's Green / Lammas Land

Laundress Green

Little St Mary's Church

Hobson's Conduit

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