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Hilton Cambridge City Centre

4.0 star property
Elegant British cuisine awaits at this centrally located Cambridge hotel, perfectly positioned for exploring the vibrant university city's attractions

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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

  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - king
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - king
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 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
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 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
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 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
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 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

Located in Cambridge City Centre, a neighborhood in Cambridge, Hilton Cambridge City Centre is in a shopping district and near a train station. Cambridge Lakes Golf Course and Gog Magog Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Grand Arcade Shopping Centre and Mill Road. Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences and Scott Polar Research Institute are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Cambridge travel guide
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20 Downing Street, Cambridge, England, CB2 3DT

What's nearby

  • Mathematical Bridge, an old landmark in Queen's College, Cambridge, UK (Long Exposure); Shutterstock ID 363489767; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:
    University of Cambridge
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange showing heritage elements and street scenes
    Cambridge Corn Exchange
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Parker\'s Piece featuring a park and cycling
    Parker's Piece
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Jesus College Cambridge University.
    Jesus College
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Emmanuel College
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Parker's Tavern
    4 min walk
  • The Regal (Wetherspoon)
    2 min walk
  • John Lewis Brasserie
    1 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    2 min walk
  • Bull & Bass
    1 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
  • An elevator, multilingual staff, and a TV in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, a porter/bellhop, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 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 35 per night)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (GBP 35 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 35 per night
  • Covered valet parking fee: GBP 35 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?

Self parking is available for GBP 35 per night. Valet parking is available for GBP 35 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

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 632 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adél

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, friendly staff. Our room was quiet and clean, we would return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A city centre hotel that’s a very short walk to a bustling lively Cambridge. Comfortable bed, clean room & helpful reception staff, everyone we met were welcoming & friendly. If you have plans in Cambridge it’s a definite good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jumoke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, the bed smelt really nice and was comfortable, the valet service was really helpful and polite. The receptionist professional and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

HAWABIBI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Hilton Cambridge was lovely, I've stayed at Hilton hotel many times. The staff were helpful, friendly, the room was nice and spacious. Great location in central Cambridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location Room was clean spacious. The hotel smelled wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was lovely - clean and comfy. Breakfast was great with a wide selection. Location is very central for everything you would want to do in Cambridge.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were very attentive from concierge through to waiting staff. The live piano in the bar in the evening was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved out stay. Breakfast was great and employees super friendly!
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

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, clean room with lots of storage. Very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

Zeb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Great bar area. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

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

Central stay in Cambridge

Great location in the centre of Cambridge - minutes walk from all the amenities and in particular the Corn Exchange where we were attending a concert.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

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

Location, location, location

Perfect location and a lovely welcome from the concierge. The room and hotel were perfect- super clean and everything we needed to hand.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amnon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, clean, friendly staff The only problem is the very low water pressure
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

GAUTAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in the heart of Cambridge. 10 mins walk from Colleges and tourist area. Smart, functional hotel with good service and full English breakfast along with cereal, canned juices, tea, coffee, cheeses, freshly made eggs by the chef, etc etc (but no eggs benedict!). Excellent air-conditioning. Expected higher water pressure in the shower. Very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quiet comfortable stay Staff very friendly and helpful Well placed for exploring the town
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025