The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Cambridge

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Cambridge

Cambridge, England Cambridge, England

Visiting Cambridge, UK for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Cambridge, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Cambridge based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Cambridge for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Cambridge before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Cambridge for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Cambridge for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Graduate Cambridge

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $187 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Cambridge

Located at Granta Place, Mill Lane, Graduate Cambridge has great rooms from $187 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love city views, kids meals, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms at this relaxing hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kid-friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Hilton Cambridge City Centre

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $175 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Hilton Cambridge City Centre which has nice rooms starting at $175. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Downing Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, kids meals, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.5 km from the city center. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


University Arms Autograph Collection

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $200 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Cambridge
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found University Arms Autograph Collection to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $200. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Regent Street. You'll also find child care, laundry services, kids meals, laundry facilities, and a multi-lingual staff which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.6 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Coffee shop
  • Luxury


The Varsity Hotel & Spa

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $232 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $232, The Varsity Hotel & Spa, at Thompson's Lane provides room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center. It's located just 1.2 km from the city center, too. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast in the room


Cambridge Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $133 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Cambridge Bed & Breakfast has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10, and offers room service, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, golf, and city views. The great rooms here start at $133 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 39 Milton Road. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, and a multi-lingual staff, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Playground


The Gonville Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $211 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Cambridge
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of The Gonville Hotel is 9.10 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $211, and it's located at Gonville Place. We also love the pet-friendly rooms, a spa and wellness center, kids meals, laundry facilities, and family rooms which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.9 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $167 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

A cool place is Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge because it has great rooms that start at $167. It has room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and laundry services, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 15 19 Trumpington Street. Only 0.4 km from the city center, travelers will especially love pet-friendly rooms, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and wedding services at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Breakfast in the room


Sorrento Hotel & Restaurant

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $101 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Cambridge
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

Sorrento Hotel & Restaurant offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, free parking, and family rooms which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $101 (before taxes). It's located at 196 Cherry Hinton Road and has earned a guest rating of 8.30/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a 24-hour desk, a sauna, private parking, and special diet menus which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.3 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


YHA Cambridge

Hostel with prices starting at $25 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

Located at 97 Tenison Road, YHA Cambridge has great rooms from $25 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and kids meals. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find laundry facilities, family rooms, a coffee shop, a 24-hour desk, and special diet menus which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 1.3 km from the center of town. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop


Worth House

Guest House with prices starting at $160 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Cambridge
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Worth House which has nice rooms starting at $160. Offering room service, a restaurant, breakfast, a free breakfast, and free parking, it also has a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 152 Chesterton Road. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers family rooms, outdoor dining areas, private parking, special diet menus, and picnic areas. It's located just 2.1 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: London, Windsor, King's Lynn, and Peterborough.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Cambridge, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Cambridge, Best Luxury Hotels in Cambridge, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Cambridge, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Cambridge, Best Hotels for One Week in Cambridge, Best Hotels for One Night in Cambridge, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Cambridge, or Best Business Hotels in Cambridge.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Cambridge?

Cambridge Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$142

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Cambridge, UK. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Cambridge, UK based on data from 14 hotels is an affordable $142. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Cambridge.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $172
  • 3-star hotels: $100
  • 2-star hotels: $69


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