Top 10 Hotels Near 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 cozy living room with a sectional sofa, round coffee tables, and wall-mounted artwork.

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

Kyungwon

P10,947

P13,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A bar area with seating and a bar counter.

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

2. The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

Chesterton, 1.8 km from The Backs

Kimberley

P9,305

P11,166 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A bakery counter with various baked goods and coffee options.

3. ibis Cambridge Central Station

Petersfield, 1.7 km from The Backs

Alexander

P5,616

P6,739 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 long wooden table with black metal chairs, surrounded by potted plants and ferns, in a bright, open space with a view of the sky.

4. Hyatt Centric Cambridge

Castle, 2.7 km from The Backs

Victoria

P4,365

P5,238 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

5. Clayton Hotel Cambridge

Petersfield, 1.6 km from The Backs

Oliver

P9,999

P11,999 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 hallway with a wooden staircase, a dining area, and a view of the outdoors.

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.

6. The Regent Aparthotel

Cambridge City Centre, 0.7 km from The Backs

Jeff

P7,881

P9,457 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

7. The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

1 km from The Backs

Grahame

P9,291

P11,149 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A tiered dessert stand with various pastries and sandwiches, a vase with roses, and a table set with cups and plates.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a modern kitchen in the background.

A large decorative cow statue on a platform in a shopping mall.

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

8. Hilton Cambridge City Centre

Cambridge City Centre, 0.5 km from The Backs

Stuart

P9,953

P11,943 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 spacious interior with a grand staircase, a wooden floor, a green sofa, a Christmas tree, and a chandelier.

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

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

9. Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

Cambridge City Centre, < 0.1 km from The Backs

Sam

P10,600

P12,721 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A historic building with arched entrances and a brick facade.

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

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

10. University Arms, Autograph Collection

Cambridge City Centre, 0.7 km from The Backs

Joseph William

P12,887

P15,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

11. Centennial Hotel

1.5 km from The Backs

Ahmad

P10,046

P12,055 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A spa area with a large window, wooden chairs, a reception desk, and shelves with bottles and plants.

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

12. Turing Locke Cambridge

Castle, 2.7 km from The Backs

Robert

P4,504

P5,404 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

13. Premier Inn Cambridge North - Girton

Castle, 2.6 km from The Backs

JOSE LUIS

P3,533

P4,240 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 bar area with shelves stocked with various liquor bottles and glasses.

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

14. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

Cambridge City Centre, 0.6 km from The Backs

Sandra

P9,013

P10,816 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

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

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

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

15. The Hobson Cambridge By Adina

Cambridge City Centre, 0.6 km from The Backs

Peter

P9,076

P10,891 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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 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.

16. Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG

Romsey, 2.8 km from The Backs

Nigel

P4,160

P4,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

A hotel room with two beds, striped carpet, bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

17. Sorrento Hotel

Coleridge, 2.7 km from The Backs

Lesley

P8,699

P10,438 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

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

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

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a central island, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

18. YHA Cambridge - Hostel

Petersfield, 1.5 km from The Backs

Adaorah

P3,187

P3,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A wooden deck leading to a covered area with a natural, wooded backdrop.

A large weeping willow tree in front of a brick building with a fence and a gravel path.

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.

19. Rectory Farm

Newnham, 3 km from The Backs

Anthony

P4,160

P4,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A breakfast table with coffee makers, milk pitchers, and a tray of cups.

A bar with multiple taps, including IPA and Carlsberg beers, and various bottles of alcohol.

A traditional building with a sign reading "EARL OF DERBY" indicating a pub or restaurant.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a painting of a pier, and a window with curtains.

20. The Earl of Derby - Inn

1.7 km from The Backs

Michelle

P5,199

P6,239 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Wilde Cambridge City Centre	9.6 Exceptional 445 reviews	View
The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.4 Exceptional 573 reviews	View
ibis Cambridge Central Station	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Hyatt Centric Cambridge	9.0 Wonderful 804 reviews	View
Clayton Hotel Cambridge	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View

Top The Backs Hotel Reviews

Turing Locke Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable spot"

The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was friendly and helpful, room was large and spacious, comfortable bed."

The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"It was a mixed bag - mostly positives, but with a couple of inexcusable negatives. Pros: The hotel is new, nice interior decor and amenities (small but well equipped gym, narrow swimming pool but with sauna/hot tub, nicely done, laundry room in basement with free use of washer/dryer, underground carpark - a rarity in Cambridge (though at a fee), apartment style rooms with kitchen including pots/pans/plates/cutlery/microwave etc etc, decent bed and bathroom). Staff at front desk were great. Cons: One major and significant issue was the duvets were very poor, with huge lumps of filling in some pockets, while others were completely empty, leaving you with lots of cold spots. I asked for a replacement but it was the same. Clearly an issue with procurement quality, and something critical when sleeping in a new place. I caught a cold from the aircon and the unevenly insulated duvet. Second was the housekeeping staff who reeked of body odour. Not just one, but two different staff members - both male I should add - absolutely stank out my room. Third was a general issue with phones and communication. When I asked one of the housekeeping staff for a replacement duvet at 4pm, they never got back to me. I called again at 9pm, then still didn't come. Eventually someone came an hour later after a further call. Calls to room service were often left ringing for ages and not answered. Breakfast: it was 'ok' - standard full English, with pastries/bread etc, but a bit unimaginative."

Wilde Cambridge City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful and immaculate well appointed rooms. Modern and new, fresh rooms. Rooms have kitchenette though we did not use. Excellent location for touring Cambridge & punting boat tours. Very walkable with lots of restaurants & shopping nearby. Would definitely stay again!!"

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."

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

8/10 Good

"The room was great with a good view of the river and lawn area. Plenty of space in the room. The leisure facilities are very good and the staff there were super-helpful. The bar was so-so, waited a while to get served and then the wine I wanted was only available by the bottle and not the glass. 30GBP a day for parking felt a bit steep!"

The Regent Aparthotel

10/10 Excellent

"Location was great. Room was simple and functional. Lots of cold breakfast choices."

Premier Inn Cambridge City Centre - Corn Exchange/Lion Yard

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, with market, food, and shopping all around. We had a nice, spacious room as well. Easy hub for exploring by foot."

Other attractions near The Backs

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.

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. The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

3. ibis Cambridge Central Station

4. Hyatt Centric Cambridge

5. Clayton Hotel Cambridge

6. The Regent Aparthotel

7. The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

8. Hilton Cambridge City Centre

9. Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

10. University Arms, Autograph Collection

11. Centennial Hotel

12. Turing Locke Cambridge

13. Premier Inn Cambridge North - Girton

14. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

15. The Hobson Cambridge By Adina

16. Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG

17. Sorrento Hotel

18. YHA Cambridge - Hostel

19. Rectory Farm

20. The Earl of Derby - Inn

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Top The Backs Hotel Reviews

Turing Locke Cambridge

The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

Wilde Cambridge City Centre

Hilton Cambridge City Centre

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

The Regent Aparthotel

Premier Inn Cambridge City Centre - Corn Exchange/Lion Yard

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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