In the heart of Cambridge, YHA Cambridge - Hostel offers a warm atmosphere with breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Scholars Cafe & Bar. Unwind on the terrace or explore the garden; enjoy laundry facilities and free WiFi in public areas. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Cambridge Muslim Welfare Society - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Mill Road - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Anglia Ruskin University - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
University of Cambridge - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Parker's Piece - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Cambridge (CBG) - 11 min drive
Stansted Airport (STN) - 41 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 104 min drive
Cambridge Station - 5 min walk
Foxton Station - 12 min drive
Cambridge North Station - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Caffè Nero - 5 min walk
Old Ticket Office - 5 min walk
Scott's - 7 min walk
GAIL's Bakery - 6 min walk
The Station Tavern - 5 min walk
About this property
YHA Cambridge - Hostel
YHA Cambridge - Hostel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of University of Cambridge. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Scholars Cafe & Bar, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace.
At a glance
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Hotel size
32 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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All adult guests are required to present a valid government-issued photo ID card at check-in.
The name and address on the booking must match the photo ID presented by the guest at check-in. This property does not accept name changes for existing bookings.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Snack bar/deli
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Bike storage
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
Communal living room
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Low-height counter/sink
Grab bar near toilet
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
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Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Scholars Cafe & Bar - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
Towels are available for an extra charge of GBP 3.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, JCB International
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Please note that this property does not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking.
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at YHA Cambridge - Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at YHA Cambridge - Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at YHA Cambridge - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at YHA Cambridge - Hostel and nearby?
YHA Cambridge - Hostel has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near YHA Cambridge - Hostel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Scholars Cafe & Bar.
What's the area around YHA Cambridge - Hostel like?
YHA Cambridge - Hostel is a short 5-minute walk from Cambridge Station and 11 minutes' walk from University of Cambridge.
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Reviews
YHA Cambridge - Hostel Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast options were excellent with a variety of choices available. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 4, 2025
Great location
ChungYanKitty
ChungYanKitty, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2025
Staff were extremely helpful and kind. Room was clean and tidy. Service was very good. 10/10 stay for seeing Cambridge.
Samuel
Samuel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2025
Clean comfortable cheap and cheerful and close to the station, if you can live with a bunk bed this is perfect.
John
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 9, 2025
Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean and comfortable.
Vasalua
Vasalua, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 2, 2025
Excellent option for Stansted Airport
Hostel was spotless and the bed so comfy. Excellent breakfast options available.I was looking somewhere with good location and price after flying into Stansted airport - which is only 40 minutes away by train. Will definitely stay again.
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 19, 2024
it´s very close to the train station. good facilities, very clean.
Ingrid Sofia
Ingrid Sofia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2024
Good location within walking distance of the train station and bus station stop.
Staff is friendly and informative.
Way Han
Way Han, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 23, 2024
Great place for a good value stay. Beds not comfortable and room really basic and tired looking but couldn’t really expect more for the price. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Louise
Louise, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2024
Reasonable, clean. Large kitchen. Friendly staff.
Hiroyuki
Hiroyuki, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 21, 2023
The location was very good. It was close to the train station and in an area with plenty of food options. It was also only a short walk to the historic college area. There is a locker provided in the rooms but you must provide your own lock.
Erin
Erin, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 31, 2024
Summer stay
Cannot fault the cleanliness, the staff, the room (although smaller than expected for 4 people). The only complaint we had was the heat in the room that built up during the day and the room did not cool down enough at night, making the nights too warm and even sweaty.
Margaret
Margaret, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 16, 2023
Correct
Good for the price. Every rooms are small, including toilets and shared kitchen. Rooms are too hot but clean and beds confortable. Hostel is well located near the station.
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3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jun 9, 2024
The staff were very friendly. And room were quiet. The only thing that is not satisfactory is the bed is very small, and no curtains around the bed without privacy, no USB outlet for charging, needs UK adapter, and for tall people the lower bed can not sit up without hitting the top bunker. Bathroom and toilet room very clean yet extremely small.
Yiqing
Yiqing, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2023
Great common areas, including a highly functional kitchen (although you'll need pocket knives) and a quiet living room and courtyard. Good secure bike storage. Laundry is cheaper than actual laundromats. The cleaning staff are incredibly hard working and their efforts are impressive to see. Cambridge is small, so it's a short walk or bike to most places.
Vincent
Vincent, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2023
Great value for money
Really high value for money if one expects a place with a cozy atmosphere, clean and modern facilities, kind staff and in a great, quiet location just a short walk from the train station and the center. If anything, the heater in the lounge wasn't working and so it was a bit too cold to sit in that room, while one of the shared showers had an issue with the drain so water was everywhere. Still, would pick this place without hesitance next time I visit Cambridge!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 3, 2026
Breakfast menu looked very good with different options.
anthony
anthony, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 17, 2026
Excelente
André
André, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Apr 11, 2026
no toilet, no tower, no fridge in the room. only one bed barely
Seungsoo
Seungsoo, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 9, 2025
Really nice convenient and safe
Really nice
Maeve
Maeve, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 16, 2025
The food is acceptable, the stable odor exists in the room.
George
George, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 17, 2024
good price for the place
Tao
Tao, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 14, 2023
Arizona loves the property
The place is wonderful for a stay. But the room was really warm. The food establishment was good and quite convenient. The hostel was a Good location as well.
Georgine
Georgine, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 3, 2025
The place can get noisy at night when you're trying to sleep - due to noisy doors mostly. The toilets are tiny and small too. The room we stayed in was too hot and you can't cool it down with the window open too well. The beds and pillows were rock hard - super uncomfortable.
SIMON
SIMON, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 6, 2025
The rooms are so bright for sleeping. The towels are extra—no lock for the lockers.
Tuncay
Tuncay, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 21, 2023
Clean, good position, good staff, close to transport and all you Need. Good job!