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West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation

West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation

2.0 star property
Cambridge City Centre, 0.9 km from The Backs
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (191)
"Clean chic room with nice view. Staff was friendly."
Japan
Merisa
The price is ￥23,580
￥28,296 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation
Bar (on property)
The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
Chesterton, 1.8 km from The Backs
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (418)
"Very nice, clean, and well maintained hotel. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Parking is a little pricey though at £24 a night."
United Kingdom
Eddie
The price is ￥21,847
￥26,217 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton
Lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine, garden views
Gonville Hotel

Gonville Hotel

4.0 star property
Trumpington, 0.9 km from The Backs
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"We had a wonderful 24 hours at Gonville Hotel. A superb facility matched by the professionalism and friendliness of all members of staff. Thank you, we’ll be back!"
United Kingdom
Philippe
The price is ￥21,646
￥25,975 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Gonville Hotel
Interior entrance
The Regent Aparthotel

The Regent Aparthotel

3.5 star property
Cambridge City Centre, 0.7 km from The Backs
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (266)
"Lovely little spot near to the station and local amenities. The room was clean and comfortable. The lift is a bit small but not complaints. The shower and bathroom was functional. Stayed for a night and ticked the boxes. "
United Kingdom
Rishi
The price is ￥17,697
￥21,236 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
The Regent Aparthotel
Bar (on property)
Clayton Hotel Cambridge

Clayton Hotel Cambridge

4.0 star property
Trumpington, 1.6 km from The Backs
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Really nice hotel"
United Kingdom
Natasha
The price is ￥22,045
￥26,454 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Clayton Hotel Cambridge
Lobby
Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

4.0 star property
Cambridge City Centre, 0.2 km from The Backs
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (757)
"Good location, very comfortable rooms and bed. We'd be happy to stay again next time in this hotel. "
United Kingdom
Tero
The price is ￥26,246
￥31,495 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Graduate by Hilton Cambridge
King, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk
Hilton Cambridge City Centre

Hilton Cambridge City Centre

4.0 star property
Cambridge City Centre, 0.5 km from The Backs
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1010)
"The room was very clean, the bed smelt really nice and was comfortable, the valet service was really helpful and polite. The receptionist professional and helpful. "
United Kingdom
Jumoke
The price is ￥24,744
￥29,693 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Hilton Cambridge City Centre
Reception
University Arms, Autograph Collection

University Arms, Autograph Collection

4.0 star property
Cambridge City Centre, 0.7 km from The Backs
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (555)
"Great location and nice rooms. "
United Kingdom
gary
The price is ￥27,772
￥33,326 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
University Arms, Autograph Collection
Exterior
ibis Cambridge Central Station

ibis Cambridge Central Station

3.0 star property
Petersfield, 1.7 km from The Backs
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Nice rooms and good location"
United Kingdom
John
The price is ￥13,049
￥15,659 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
ibis Cambridge Central Station
Coffee shop
Hyatt Centric Cambridge

Hyatt Centric Cambridge

4.0 star property
Castle, 2.6 km from The Backs
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (565)
"The room was immaculately clean and the bed was really comfortable. All the staff were so friendly & helpful. I would definitely stay there again "
United Kingdom
Elisa
The price is ￥12,610
￥15,132 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Hyatt Centric Cambridge
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Turing Locke Cambridge

Turing Locke Cambridge

4.0 star property
Castle, 2.7 km from The Backs
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (523)
"great stay highly recommend"
United States
Asad
The price is ￥13,283
￥15,939 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Turing Locke Cambridge
Signature Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

4.0 star property
Cambridge City Centre, 0.6 km from The Backs
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (869)
"Great size rooms and perfect location."
United Kingdom
Jane
The price is ￥19,837
￥23,804 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge
Indoor spa tub
The Varsity Hotel & Spa

The Varsity Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Cambridge City Centre, 0.9 km from The Backs
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (875)
"Very convenient. Helpful staff. Great views. "
United Kingdom
Feargal
The price is ￥22,931
￥27,517 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
The Varsity Hotel & Spa
Terrace/patio
Christs College Cambridge

Christs College Cambridge

3.0 star property
Cambridge City Centre, 0.6 km from The Backs
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (571)
"Always great value in a fantastic location."
United Kingdom
Paul
The price is ￥14,108
￥16,929 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Christs College Cambridge
Interior entrance
The Waterman

The Waterman

3.5 star property
Chesterton, 1.5 km from The Backs
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (226)
"The Waterman is a loverly pub doing good beer and good food and the staff are great. Have stayed there on numerous occasions and the rooms are cosy but lovely and perfect for me on my own. Great location too, easy to cross the river and be in town in under 10mins. I will def stay there again. Staff even helped me getting a taxi to the station this morn when i thought i would miss my train bit i just made it!! So thank for that guys and thanks for a lovely stay in Cambridge!"
United Kingdom
philip
The Waterman
Front of property
YHA Cambridge - Hostel

YHA Cambridge - Hostel

4.0 star property
Petersfield, 1.5 km from The Backs
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (232)
"The food is acceptable, the stable odor exists in the room."
Hong Kong SAR China
George
The price is ￥7,751
￥9,301 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
YHA Cambridge - Hostel
Twin Room (Extra Large) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Earl of Derby - Inn

The Earl of Derby - Inn

3.0 star property
Trumpington, 1.7 km from The Backs
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (125)
"Friendly welcoming staff, comfy beds and a clean room"
United Kingdom
Rachel
The price is ￥15,544
￥18,652 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
The Earl of Derby - Inn
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG

3.0 star property
Romsey, 2.8 km from The Backs
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1017)
"Great option for my overnight stay. Really clean and friendly."
United Kingdom
Sam
The price is ￥6,624
￥7,949 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG
Front of property - evening/night
Lensfield Hotel

Lensfield Hotel

3.0 star property
Trumpington, 0.7 km from The Backs
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (792)
"Lovely hotel and perfect for my visit to Cambridge"
United States
Catherine
The price is ￥21,146
￥25,375 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20
Lensfield Hotel
Exterior
Carlton Lodge

Carlton Lodge

3.0 star property
Chesterton, 1.9 km from The Backs
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (214)
"Nice location and stay."
Canada
Peter
The price is ￥20,602
￥24,722 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Carlton Lodge
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Top The Backs Hotel Reviews

Wilde Cambridge City Centre

Wilde Cambridge City Centre

10/10 Excellent
"Very impressed. Hotel room with extras! Great facilities and every thing you need. Water bottle and refill tap great idea (from someone who only drinks bottled water) Full sized fridge and cooking facilities. If I had to add any feedback it would be maybe add a unit/draws for extra clothing as we couldn’t fit all clothes on to the hangers provided. Everything was impeccably clean. All brand new. Loved the pantry options. Really enjoyed the breakfast. Small but perfect menu for us. 10/10. Staff were very welcoming and all friendly and attentive. Would 100% recommend and stay again "
Jessica 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Wilde Cambridge City Centre

Hotels near other The Backs attractions

Fitzwilliam Museum showing interior views

Fitzwilliam Museum

4.6/5 (160 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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Pembroke College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge, England. The college is the third-oldest college of the university and has over seven hundred students and fellows. Physically, it is one of the university's larger colleges, with buildings from almost every century since its founding, as well as extensive gardens. Its members are termed "Valencians".
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Open Photo by Matilde Civitillo

Pembroke College

4.5/5 (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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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 202 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 Hilton Cambridge City Centre and University Arms, Autograph Collection.
How many hotels will I be able to find near The Backs?
Expedia has 202 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, Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences, or Whipple Museum of the History of Science. 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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