Walking and Rambling in Cambridge
If you're planning on staying at YHA Cambridge, why not download a free map and get out exploring?All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore the are
YHA Cambridge
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Overview
One of YHA’s oldest and best-loved hostels, YHA Cambridge provides superb, modern accommodation for those looking to explore the historic city of Cambridge. This hostel is in a prime location, only a 5-minutes walk from the train station and 15 minutes from the city centre. It offers 24-hour access, free WiFi and all the facilities you’ll need to make the most of your visit.
YHA Cambridge gives you a perfect base to take in the magnificent university buildings, beautiful gardens and unique shops. Why not stay for any one of the city’s festivals, take a stroll round the university museums (free entry!) or hire a bike to explore this cycle city?
Why guests love YHA Cambridge
Accommodation at YHA Cambridge
Food and drink at YHA Cambridge
Things to do around YHA Cambridge
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Cycling in Cambridge
The Cambridge area is a great place for cyclists and is one of the top cycling cities in Britain - an excellent opportunity to admire the city’s open spaces and beautiful architecture.
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Cambridge City Sightseeing Bus Tours
Sightseeing has never been so much fun! Hop On and Hop Off as much as you like at any of the bus stops on the route and see all the best sights and attractions that the Cambridge has to offer.&n
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Cambridge University Botanic Garden
If you prefer living exhibits, the University Botanic Gardens are a hidden treasure. The site’s 40 acres include large glasshouses with tropical plants and outdoor displays of domestic species c
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Grantchester
Stroll through the meadows and along the river to the little postcard village of Grantchester where the Orchard Tea Garden awaits you.
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Mill Road
Just minutes from YHA Cambridge, this colourful stretch is one of the best streets in the UK for vintage shopping! Rest in an electic cafe or find your new favourite item of clothing.
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Scudamores Punting
See another side of Cambridge only seen from a punt. With a Punting tour you can get to see the beauty of the historic colleges from the water.
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Cambridge Science Centre
Kids will love learning about electricity, gravity and more at this exciting science centre with interactive exhibits. Follow in the footsteps of Hawking, Newton and Darwin!
Hostel facilities
- 24-hour access after check-in
- 24-hour reception
- Ambulant accessible
- Baby changing
- City view
- Contactless payments
- Corridor zoning
- Cycle store
- Dining room
- Evening meals
- Full mobile coverage
- Games
- Group meals
- Highchair
- Licensed bar
- Luggage store
- Near airport
- Near bus stop
- Near train station
- Outdoor seating
- Restaurant
- Self-catering kitchen
- Shared drying room
- Shared laundry room
- Shared lounge
- Shared TV
- Unlimited breakfast
- Vending machines
- Water refill station
- Wheelchair accessible
- WiFi
Hostel need to know
Reception opening hours: 24 hours.
Food and drink: Breakfast is served to guests from 07:30 – 09:00 on weekdays and 07:30 – 10:00 at weekends.
Licensed bar: This hostel has a licensed bar offering a range of alcohol and soft drinks. It is not possible for guests to bring their own alcohol.
Self-catering: Guests have access to a self-catering kitchen.
Restaurant and café opening hours: Scholar’s Café & Bar is open to the public from 11:00 - 20:30, Monday to Sunday.
Parking: There is a single disabled parking bay at the hostel (Blue Badge holders only). Parking can be found on Devonshire Road - this is free between 5pm and 9am every day and all day Sunday, with a two-hour maximum stay outside these hours. Station car park is across the road from the hostel and open 24 hours. There are also five park and rides around the city. The closest for cars is Madingley Road and for coach parking (pre-booked) is Trumpington.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available throughout.
Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Cambridge. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.
YHA Cambridge - Access Statement
(PDF download - 135 KB)
Volunteering
Volunteering with YHA is a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, boost your CV and travel to different places. We have a variety of different opportunities to choose from and volunteering roles to suit everyone.
The tasks are varied and in return you will meet some great people, who both work and stay in our hostels, as well as enjoying your time off discovering the local area and attractions.
Find out more and apply to volunteer.
History
Did you know there were two previous Cambridge hostels before the current YHA Cambridge?
The first Cambridge Claremont hostel opened in 1934 thanks to the Cambridge University Group. Claremont closed in 1938 and Cherry Hinton Hall opened in 1939. It was a much larger and modern building. The facility was well used in its short career, closing in the outbreak of war and replaced after conflicts by the Tenison Road hostel - the current YHA Cambridge building.
On 28th March 1945, Tenison Road hostel opened for business. Did you know this YHA was built in the Victorian times as a town house? Since it opened as a hostel there have been four extensions due to its ever-increasing popularity.
Meet the team
Manager recommends: King's College and St John's College are great places to visit on your Cambridge city break, you can feel the history oozing from the brickwork! For something different, view them on a punt tour and let the tour guide give you a fantastic account of their history. Or explore one of the largest and most opulent Jacobean houses in England: Audley End House. Meander through the magnificent state apartments, glorious great hall and 1880s service wing to discover the workings of this gargantuan mansion.
