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Our top choices for The Backs hotels

1. West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation

West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation
Cambridge City Centre, 0.9 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
Richard
P8,532
P10,238 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation

2. Wilde Cambridge City Centre

Wilde Cambridge City Centre
Cambridge City Centre, 0.8 km from The Backs
Canada
Carolyn
P10,167
P12,200 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Wilde Cambridge City Centre

3. The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton
Chesterton, 1.8 km from The Backs
United States
Lasse
P9,477
P11,372 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

4. Cambridge Bed and Breakfast

Cambridge Bed and Breakfast
Chesterton, 1.8 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
Tim
P7,982
P9,579 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Cambridge Bed and Breakfast

5. The Regent Aparthotel

The Regent Aparthotel
Cambridge City Centre, 0.7 km from The Backs
Canada
Chantelle
P8,393
P10,072 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
The Regent Aparthotel

6. Clayton Hotel Cambridge

Clayton Hotel Cambridge
Petersfield, 1.6 km from The Backs
United States
Andrew
P10,728
P12,874 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Clayton Hotel Cambridge

7. ibis Cambridge Central Station

ibis Cambridge Central Station
Petersfield, 1.7 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
Michael
P6,381
P7,657 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
ibis Cambridge Central Station

8. Hilton Cambridge City Centre

Hilton Cambridge City Centre
Cambridge City Centre, 0.5 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
Stuart
P11,265
P13,517 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Hilton Cambridge City Centre

9. Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge
Cambridge City Centre, < 0.1 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
Rahul
P11,324
P13,589 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

10. The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
1 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
paul
P10,307
P12,369 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

11. Hyatt Centric Cambridge

Hyatt Centric Cambridge
Castle, 2.7 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
Andrew
P5,049
P6,058 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Hyatt Centric Cambridge

12. University Arms, Autograph Collection

University Arms, Autograph Collection
Cambridge City Centre, 0.7 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
Joseph William
P12,270
P14,724 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
University Arms, Autograph Collection

13. The Hobson Cambridge By Adina

The Hobson Cambridge By Adina
Cambridge City Centre, 0.6 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
Rudi
P9,186
P11,023 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
The Hobson Cambridge By Adina

14. Centennial Hotel

Centennial Hotel
1.5 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
vipul
P10,159
P12,191 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Centennial Hotel

15. The Varsity Hotel & Spa

The Varsity Hotel & Spa
Cambridge City Centre, 0.9 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
Rob
P10,798
P12,958 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
The Varsity Hotel & Spa

16. Turing Locke Cambridge

Turing Locke Cambridge
Castle, 2.7 km from The Backs
Japan
Guoqing
P4,982
P5,979 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Turing Locke Cambridge

17. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge
Cambridge City Centre, 0.6 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
Morgan
P7,713
P9,256 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

18. Premier Inn Cambridge City Centre - Corn Exchange/Lion Yard

Premier Inn Cambridge City Centre - Corn Exchange/Lion Yard
Cambridge City Centre, 0.4 km from The Backs
United States
Berdi
P3,927
P4,712 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Premier Inn Cambridge City Centre - Corn Exchange/Lion Yard

19. Christs College Cambridge

Christs College Cambridge
Cambridge City Centre, 0.6 km from The Backs
United States
Kevin
P5,995
P7,194 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Christs College Cambridge

20. Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG
Romsey, 2.8 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
Leia
P4,207
P5,049 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG
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Compare popular hotels close to The Backs

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Cafe
West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation
9.6
Exceptional
205 reviews
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Lobby sitting area
Wilde Cambridge City Centre
9.6
Exceptional
401 reviews
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Lobby
The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton
9.4
Exceptional
547 reviews
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Property grounds
Cambridge Bed and Breakfast
9.4
Exceptional
71 reviews
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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, WiFi (free), bed sheets
The Regent Aparthotel
9.2
Wonderful
304 reviews
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Top The Backs Hotel Reviews

Wilde Cambridge City Centre

Wilde Cambridge City Centre

10/10 Excellent
"We really enjoyed our stay at the Wilde Cambridge. Large, comfortable, clean room on the quiet side of the hotel (#302). The small, ensuite kitchen is a great option if you get tired of restaurant meals. There’s also a small, well equipped gym, and laundry facilities available. The staff was professional and courteous. The hotel is in a great central location, tucked away in a quiet corner a few blocks away from all of the hustle and bustle. The Wilde also has an excellent public space, and outdoor terrace to enjoy a drink and some snacks. There’s a bus stop right outside the front door if you prefer public transit over ride sharing. There’s a quaint pub/restaurant called the Maypole around the corner that has an extensive selection of local and international beer. The Wilde is great value for the money and a nice alternative to an Airbnb."
Douglas 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Wilde Cambridge City Centre
The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

10/10 Excellent
"Welcoming staff, convenient location. It was a really good place to stay, and convenient for the town centre. I parked the car and left it at the hotel until it was time to leave, two days later. The food was excellent, from the bar meal the first evening to the excellent buffet breakfasts. I would certainly stay there again."
MARGARET 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
Hilton Cambridge City Centre

Hilton Cambridge City Centre

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel is in the centre of the city and a few minutes walk from the Cambridge Colleges and activities such as punting on the cam. The rooms were fairly basic and lacked a fridge or mini-bar. Ice dispensers in the hallways though. Good quality shower gel, shampoo, body lotion and conditioner in the bathroom. We were on the 4th (top) floor and so shower pressure wasn’t the best. There was effective air conditioning in the room during a heatwave. The breakfast buffet was excellent quality with a great range of foods available and great value. We chose the hotel because they allowed our dog to stay with us. We would stay there again."
Michael 3-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Hilton Cambridge City Centre
Hyatt Centric Cambridge

Hyatt Centric Cambridge

10/10 Excellent
"Modern hotel in a nice area."
Andrew 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Hyatt Centric Cambridge
The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel was a great place to stay as I had a meeting to attend in Cambridge and my wife and I wanted to explore the city a lttle too. The swimming pool, although not that large was lovely and we made good use of it. There was a problem with the TV in the room but that got sorted quickly. Breakfast was great."
John 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton
Arundel House Hotel

Arundel House Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great we had a fantastic room and the staff were all a delight very helpful its a proper English hotel still going strong as its in such a great place and super value - you will not regrett a stay here go for it ."
Meg 2-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Arundel House Hotel
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

10/10 Excellent
"Awesome spot"
Larry 2-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge
ibis Cambridge Central Station

ibis Cambridge Central Station

8/10 Good
"A good location. Near rail station, and double decker tour bus stop."
Donald 4-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
ibis Cambridge Central Station
Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

10/10 Excellent
"Fantastic hotel- central location on the river can. We stayed in a river view double room with balcony- very clean and classically decorated. The staff were amazing. Supplied a bathrobe so I could go for a swim and use the jacuzzi and steam room. The food and service are some of the best we’ve had in a hotel, from the breakfast- set in the quaint Garden House restaurant, to the afternoon tea- all were a very high standard. This hotel has so much to offer you can easily spend a lot of time here. Would definitely return."
Joanne 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

Other attractions near The Backs

A grand staircase with ornate columns and statues, leading to a richly decorated room with a large emblem above the entrance.

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 modern building with a glass facade, a wooden bridge over a canal, and traditional 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 201 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 Hilton Cambridge City Centre.
How many hotels will I be able to find near The Backs?
Expedia has 201 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.
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 Mathematical Bridge, Church of St Mary the Great, and Bridge of Sighs 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.