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A room with a large ornate mirror, a chandelier, a bed with red and grey pillows, a chair, and a table with a lamp.

A brick building with a window, a potted plant, a wooden chair, and a table under a green umbrella.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a mirror, and framed artwork on the walls.

A staircase with a chandelier, a desk with papers, and a vase of flowers.

1. Worth House

7.2 km from River Cam

ALLAN

￥26,696

￥32,035 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 cozy living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a large window providing natural light.

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

2. Wilde Cambridge City Centre

6 km from River Cam

Carolyn

￥26,269

￥31,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A modern hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a glass partition.

A bar area with various bottles of alcohol on shelves and several glasses of different beverages on the counter.

A modern lounge area with seating, a TV, and a bar with stools.

3. Holiday Inn Express Cambridge West Cambourne by IHG

10.1 km from River Cam

Sarah

￥10,960

￥13,152 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A building with a brick exterior, a window with a light fixture, and a garden with red roses.

A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a variety of hanging pendant lights.

A rustic bar area with wooden beams, a wine rack, and a counter with various bottles and glasses.

A bathroom with white subway tiles, a window with a view of greenery, a plant, and a stack of white towels.

4. Crown & Punchbowl

11.8 km from River Cam

"Well presented clean room on the ground floor with excellent facilities. Food and drink excellent. Staff were incredibly helpful with any queries, we felt like one of the family. I have never commented on any other survey before this, so must have have made a very big impression ! Thank you and congratulations to your staff Matt our stay with you was wonderful. Will recommend to friends without hesitation!"

Jacqueline

￥17,649

￥21,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A bar area with a 'Welcome to The Black Horse' sign, shelves of various liquor bottles, and a bar counter with glasses and a cash register.

An outdoor gathering area with picnic tables and a TV screen.

A hallway with a radiator, a wooden table with a vase, and a mirror on the wall.

A mirror with a gold frame reflecting a window with a view of a grassy area and a picnic table. A small framed picture hangs on the wall.

5. Black Horse

23.6 km from River Cam

Paul

￥15,660

￥18,792 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

A row of terraced houses with a sign for 'Centennial Hotel'.

6. Centennial Hotel

5.8 km from River Cam

vipul

￥24,808

￥29,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, and a lamp on the nightstand.

A wooden staircase with a sign prohibiting hot food in rooms.

A two-story brick building with a traditional design, featuring a front entrance with a wooden door and a small porch.

A wooden staircase leading to a second floor, a beige armchair, a radiator, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

7. Orchard House

13.9 km from River Cam

Niamh

￥14,639

￥17,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A large, multi-story brick house with a driveway leading to a gated entrance.

A spacious living room with a blue sofa, a matching armchair, and a coffee table. Large windows with floral curtains offer a view of greenery outside.

A covered patio with outdoor seating, a brick pathway, and a garden area with potted plants.

A rectangular swimming pool with metal ladders on one side, surrounded by a brick wall and lush greenery.

8. Rectory Farm

5 km from River Cam

John

￥13,048

￥15,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

A bar area with seating and a bar counter.

A modern lobby with a marble reception desk, red armchairs, a round table, and a large mirror.

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

9. The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

6.9 km from River Cam

Alastair

￥24,843

￥29,812 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A historic building with a large lawn in front, surrounded by lush greenery.

A long dining table set with chairs, a fireplace, and framed artwork on the walls.

A historic building with a fountain and a pond with lily pads.

A formal dining room with a long table, two chairs, and two lamps.

10. Madingley Hall

6 km from River Cam

Richard

￥17,849

￥21,419 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

A spacious hallway with a wooden staircase, a dining area, and a view of the outdoors.

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.

11. The Regent Aparthotel

5.8 km from River Cam

Chantelle

￥21,670

￥26,004 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A bakery counter with various baked goods and coffee options.

An outdoor seating area of a cafe with a sign for stone-baked pizza and a sign for a coffee shop.

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

12. ibis Cambridge Central Station

6.2 km from River Cam

Alan

￥16,353

￥19,624 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A pub with wooden furniture, a red carpet, and various beer posters on the walls.

A hallway with a wooden door, a radiator, and a television mounted on the wall.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a door.

A black signboard with white text advertising "The Red Lion" as an en-suite accommodation offering home-cooked food, with specific lunch and dinner times listed.

13. The Red Lion

9.6 km from River Cam

Steve

￥15,048

￥18,058 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a bedside table, and a red upholstered chair.

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

14. Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG

7.6 km from River Cam

Nigel

￥10,438

￥12,526 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A restaurant with round tables, cushioned booths, and hanging pendant lights.

A hotel reception desk with a sign for Premier Inn, a computer, and a security camera.

15. Premier Inn Cambridge - A14 J32

8.1 km from River Cam

Stephen

￥9,046

￥10,855 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, exposed wooden beams, a bed with a blue blanket, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a radiator.

A traditional thatched-roof building with a sign reading "The Red Cow."

A bar area with wooden beams, a counter with tap handles, and a sign reading "Landlord."

A rustic dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a staircase, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

16. The Red Cow Inn

14.6 km from River Cam

Dot

￥24,478

￥29,373 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A pathway leading to a traditional house with a garden, benches, and purple wisteria vines.

A rustic dining area with wooden tables and benches, a brick fireplace, and exposed wooden beams.

A person gardening in a lush garden with purple flowers and a wooden fence in the background.

A residential area with houses, a garden, and a bird feeder.

17. The Red Lion Inn

13 km from River Cam

Dr Matthew J

￥22,442

￥26,930 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A white building with blue shutters and a sign reading "Prince of Wales Accommodation".

A room with a wooden desk, two chairs, a mirror, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a vase of flowers, and a picture on the wall.

18. The Prince of Wales

16.5 km from River Cam

Andrew

￥16,362

￥19,634 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A bathroom with a sink, two mirrors with lights, and a towel rack.

A neatly made bed with a grey quilt, a dark headboard, and two bedside lamps.

A breakfast setting with a wooden table, two grey cushioned chairs, a vase with yellow flowers, a glass of orange juice, and neatly arranged breakfast items.

A brick building with a white door labeled "The Old School House Rooms ENTRANCE."

19. The Old School House Rooms

14 km from River Cam

Cheryl

￥20,876

￥25,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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 bar area with a circular marble countertop, leather chairs, and a chandelier.

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

20. Clayton Hotel Cambridge

6 km from River Cam

Oliver

￥29,461

￥35,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to River Cam

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Worth House	10.0 Exceptional 145 reviews	View
Wilde Cambridge City Centre	9.6 Exceptional 418 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Cambridge West Cambourne by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 738 reviews	View
Crown & Punchbowl	9.6 Exceptional 166 reviews	View
Black Horse	9.4 Exceptional 36 reviews	View

Top River Cam Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Centric Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

"Great modern hotel with a bit of character and flair, set within a purpose built community with a really nice feel. Well located within a 10-15 stroll of the park and ride, so ideal for a Cambridge stay. Parking was £10 for 24 hours in the park and ride."

The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Quiet location with a 20 minute walk into town centre. Helpful friendly staff, great stay"

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

"Work in Cambridge for one night, friend have the Wedding there a couple years back. So we decided to stay at the hotel. Location wise is a 10 out of 10, very close to Kings College, only about five minutes walk. Walking to the shopping centre is also around five minutes where you can find all the shops. Our room was facing the Riverside, which was pretty quiet during the night. Parking was pretty easy only that £26 was a little bit steep. Overall, I think the hotel was up to its reputation and most likely we will be visiting again."

Novotel Cambridge North

10/10 Excellent

"All Brodsky Very very nice staff"

Clayton Hotel Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed here before my wedding and Patrick was so welcoming - we had a lovely time however they don’t have a laundry service or a steaming service or normal hangers to hang things which was a bit hard. Everything else was great"

Wilde Cambridge City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"The Wilde is super convenient to Cambridge attractions within walking distance. Every staff interaction was helpful and pleasant. Though rooms are fairly small, due to thoughtful design, they do not feel cramped. We would stay in a Wilde Aparthotels property again."

Christs College Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

"Staff went the extra mile!"

The Hobson Cambridge By Adina

10/10 Excellent

"Great room and beautiful central atrium Maybe change the coffee machine to a better quality one as cumbersome with ill-fitting biodegradable coffee capsules. Excellent stay - lovely room and great location. Definitely recommend and we will definitely stay again!"

Turing Locke Cambridge

8/10 Good

"Convenient location 15 minutes outside of Cambridge, new hotel in a new neighbourhood. Great staff, very good facilities. One recommendation is to request the couch/sofa that converts to a bed, the other option is uncomfortable."

Other attractions near River Cam

The Backs

After visiting The Backs, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cambridge. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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The Orchard Tea Garden

You can learn about the history of Grantchester Village with a trip to The Orchard Tea Garden. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.

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Cambridge Community Church

After visiting Cambridge Community 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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Cambridge Lakes Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Cambridge at Cambridge Lakes Golf Course. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Frank Lee Leisure and Fitness Centre

Enjoy an outing to Frank Lee Leisure and Fitness Centre during your stay in Cambridge.

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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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Grass Maze

Enjoy an outing to Grass Maze during your stay in Cambridge. Wander the riverfront and picturesque gardens in the area.

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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around River Cam?

River Cam is located in an area that travelers like for its university setting. You'll find 560 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near River Cam?

The White Horse Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this inn offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from River Cam. Other good options within 5 miles include Hyatt Centric Cambridge and Wilde Cambridge City Centre.

How many hotels will I find near River Cam?

Expedia has 560 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from River Cam.

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

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near River Cam.

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

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near River Cam, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near River Cam?

Study the collections at Fitzwilliam Museum, Whipple Museum of the History of Science, or Scott Polar Research Institute. Sights like Mathematical Bridge, Wimpole Estate, and Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial are landmarks to visit in the area. You can catch a show at Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge Corn Exchange, and Cambridge Junction.

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Our top choices for River Cam hotels

1. Worth House

2. Wilde Cambridge City Centre

3. Holiday Inn Express Cambridge West Cambourne by IHG

4. Crown & Punchbowl

5. Black Horse

6. Centennial Hotel

7. Orchard House

8. Rectory Farm

9. The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

10. Madingley Hall

11. The Regent Aparthotel

12. ibis Cambridge Central Station

13. The Red Lion

14. Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG

15. Premier Inn Cambridge - A14 J32

16. The Red Cow Inn

17. The Red Lion Inn

18. The Prince of Wales

19. The Old School House Rooms

20. Clayton Hotel Cambridge

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Top River Cam Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Centric Cambridge

The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

Novotel Cambridge North

Clayton Hotel Cambridge

Wilde Cambridge City Centre

Christs College Cambridge

The Hobson Cambridge By Adina

Turing Locke Cambridge

Other attractions near River Cam

The Backs

The Orchard Tea Garden

Cambridge Community Church

Cambridge Lakes Golf Course

Frank Lee Leisure and Fitness Centre

Sheep's Green / Lammas Land

Grass Maze

Laundress Green

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