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Hilton Cambridge City Centre

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from University of Cambridge

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Hilton Cambridge City Centre blends comfort with convenience in the historic heart of the city. Enjoy British flavors at Bass & Bull Restaurant, stay fit at the gym, and use dry cleaning services. Guests love the central location, quality breakfast, and attentive staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

King Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - king
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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King, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

King, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - king
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

King Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

King Junior Suite with Executive Lounge Access

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

King Executive Room

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Corner | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

King Deluxe Room with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Corner King Room with Panoramic View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Accessible Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
20 Downing Street, Cambridge, England, CB2 3DT

What's nearby

  • University of Cambridge - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • King's College - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Trinity College - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The River Cam - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 19 min walk
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Regal (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪John Lewis Brasserie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Savino's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hilton Cambridge City Centre

Upscale hotel near University of Cambridge
At Hilton Cambridge City Centre, you can look forward to dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Bass & Bull Restaurant, serves breakfast. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge), and guests can find other amenities such as conference space.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, free newspapers, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 198 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (GBP 12.99 per 24-hour period)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (GBP 12.99 per 24-hour period)

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (GBP 30 per night)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (GBP 30 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bass & Bull Restaurant
  • Piano Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3,434 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Elevator (41 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (41 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (39 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 40 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of GBP 40 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 66 lbs per pet
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 20 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: GBP 12.99 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: GBP 12.99 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Self parking fee: GBP 30 per night
  • Covered valet parking fee: GBP 30 per night
  • Pet deposit: GBP 40 per stay
  • Pet fee: GBP 40 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Cambridge City Hotel
Hotel Cambridge City
Crowne Plaza Cambridge
Crowne Plaza Hotel Cambridge
Hilton Cambridge City Centre Hotel
Hilton Cambridge City Centre
Hilton Cambridge City Centre Hotel
Hilton Cambridge City Centre Cambridge
Hilton Cambridge City Centre Hotel Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Is Hilton Cambridge City Centre pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 66 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of GBP 40 per stay and a fee of GBP 40 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hilton Cambridge City Centre?

Self parking is available for GBP 30 per night. Valet parking is available for GBP 30 per night.

What time is check-in at Hilton Cambridge City Centre?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hilton Cambridge City Centre?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hilton Cambridge City Centre located?

Located in Cambridge City Centre, this hotel is steps from University of Cambridge, Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences, and Grand Arcade Shopping Centre. Cambridge University Museum and Archaeology and Anthropology and Emmanuel College are just steps away. Cambridge Station is 19 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Hilton Cambridge City Centre Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 640 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1015 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, easy walk to all important places.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in the town centre and an easy walk to the colleges and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rayhaneh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy location for where we needed to be. Quite pricey but room was good, staff friendly and helpful to have car park close by.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in the city centre which was very family friendly. I'd certainly stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and friendly staff. I will stay with them the next time I go.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fredricka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for visiting Cambridge's sites. Excellent buffet breakfast. And excellent dinner menu. Great visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location, clean and very close from all the main attractions
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nazanin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, very well located, highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mehmet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed and room. Excellent air conditioning and we were surprised that the restaurant was very good!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a great location. Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ling Ling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel conveniently located in city centre
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect family weekend

We felt really well looked after and the staff were all delightful. The room was very comfortable. Breakfasts were epic. Location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ka man carman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is good, walking distance to all sight seeing area. Valet parking. Staff are friendly and helpful. Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, valet parking is really convenient and £30 for 24 hours. The room was clean and comfortable, but nothing special in terms of quality or appearance. Would stay again 👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hilton hotel

Excellent stay at the Hilton Central Cambridge. Polite staff. Excellent breakfast. So close to all amenities. So, much to do in Cambridge. 100% Recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent hotel; we’ve stayed here several times. The staff were very helpful and the breakfast was very good with plenty of variety.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well located hotel clearly refurbished in part. Some of the staff were great but some were extremely disinterested/too busy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great position. Friendly stagf Expensive breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here. The staff were amazing. Very comfortable bed to dleep on.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lord Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was impeccable as well as comfortable, plenty of choice for breakfast, and the hotel is ideally located for getting around Cambridge.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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