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Situated within 7 acres of lush, landscaped gardens, Madingley Hall is a 16th-century country house offering rooms with idyllic garden views. Historic Cambridge is just 15 minutes’ drive away.

With digital TVs and free Wi-Fi, all rooms at Madingley Hall also feature tea and coffee-making facilities as well as a safe.

The breakfast was fabulous. Tons of options and great food.

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8.2
Very good
1,803 reviews
Price from
ISK 11,884
per night

Refurbished in 2014, the YHA Cambridge Hostel offers dormitory bedrooms with shared bathroom facilities. Some rooms benefit from en-suite bathrooms. The majority of rooms contain bunk beds. WiFi is accessible in public areas.

Clean, comfort, value for money

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7.9
Good
1,557 reviews
Price from
ISK 3,169
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Cambridge

  • Avg. price/night: ISK 13,381
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 48 reviews
    Great location, parking on the road (pretty cheap) Good facilities. Clean, tidy, staff excellent
    Brett
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: ISK 24,992
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,824 reviews
    Use of facilities the staff are lovely and friendly the rooms are spacious and comfortable sound proof is excellent very safe and comfortable feeling around the place you can order a take away and take it straight to your rooms which is amazing
    Tommy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: ISK 27,114
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 799 reviews
    Great location, very comfortable bed, felt clean and safe
    Julie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: ISK 24,992
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,824 reviews
    Ideal location next to train station but absolutely sound proofed Lovely pool and sauna area .quiet in the morning when we used the pool Late arrival is not a problem Good breakfast although cheaper if you prepay the night before Modern clean rooms.Hotel looks brand new but apparently 3 years old V warm
    noreen
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: ISK 75,707
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,990 reviews
    We upgraded and stayed in a room in Gresham House in the hotel grounds. Beautiful decor and a roll top bath with a separate shower made it special. Quiet. Comfortable. Very clean. Great breakfast. Great location. Not cheap but nothing to criticise.
    Deborah
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: ISK 10,564
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,557 reviews
    Decent youth hostel, good facilities
    Korne
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: ISK 21,128
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,257 reviews
    Great location. Comfortable bed. Cheap. Nicely decorated.
    Fleur Elizabeth
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: ISK 10,564
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,557 reviews
    It was clean and no thrills, I was just there to sleep and that’s what I got. It’s so safe and secure though, I stayed here a few years back and nothing has changed, still a lovely safe hostel
    Tyra
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: ISK 51,604
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 44 reviews
    Clean, great location nearby to the city, nice kitchen, felt safe.
    Amy
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: ISK 10,564
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,557 reviews
    The hostel felt clean, safe and was very well located for a family trip to Cambridge. We were travelling with 3 children (11 and younger) and it met all of our needs. The kids loved the bunk beds too :)
    Lindsey
    Family with young children

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