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Selwyn College

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A large, historic building with multiple brick towers and ivy-covered walls, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn. - Selwyn College (Cambridge)
A hotel room with two single beds, a desk with a chair, a radiator, and a wardrobe. - Selwyn College (Cambridge)
A long dining hall with wooden tables set for a meal, high ceilings with exposed beams, and large windows. - Selwyn College (Cambridge)
A long dining hall with wooden tables and chairs, a high ceiling with a skylight, and framed pictures on the walls. - Selwyn College (Cambridge)
A bar area with a counter, shelves stocked with bottles, and hanging light fixtures. - Selwyn College (Cambridge)
Close to University of Cambridge, Selwyn College provides amenities like a garden. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk

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A compact bedroom with a single bed, a desk with a chair, a small bedside table, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a small table.

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Newnham, a neighborhood in Cambridge, is home to Selwyn College. Scott Polar Research Institute and Fitzwilliam Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences and Cambridge Muslim Welfare Society. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Fenner's or Abbey Stadium. Visit our Cambridge travel guide
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Grange Rd, Cambridge, England, CB3 9DQ

What's nearby

  • A wooden bridge over a canal, surrounded by modern and historic buildings.
    University of Cambridge
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A historic building with arched windows and a large mural.
    Queen's College
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A weeping willow tree by a river, boats, and a white building with a red roof.
    River Cam
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A historic cathedral with intricate Gothic architecture, including pointed arches and detailed stone carvings.
    King's College
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A historic building with ornate architecture, including a tower with a green dome and a clock.
    Cambridge Corn Exchange
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Anchor
    11 min walk
  • Honest Burgers
    17 min walk
  • Pint Shop
    16 min walk
  • The Mill
    12 min walk
  • Graduate By Hilton Restaurant
    13 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

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  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Frequently asked questions

Is Selwyn College pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Selwyn College?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Selwyn College?

Check-out is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Selwyn College located?

Located in Newnham, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of University of Cambridge, Museum of Classical Archaeology, and Darwin College. Queen's College and Laundress Green are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Selwyn College Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation and excellent staff. Will visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint setting with ample accommodation and great shower !! The breakfast in the great hall was a great experience !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Delightful 1 night stay

Needed an easy one night stay - and Selwyn could not have been better. Porters friendly and helpful, - easy welcome. Great included college breakfast. Room large and comfortable - and spotless. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Hongqiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great campus environment and great English breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bevyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to interesting areas of Cambridge University.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peg

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

Delightful stay at Selwyn College, Cambridge.

This college student room was delightful. The people were friendly & helpful. The dining room was straight out of Harry Potter. The college is gorgeous.
Front gate, immediate to the Porter Office
Dining Hall.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Nichola

Liked: Amenities
Woke up covered in bites. Hands, arms, legs. Couldn’t get a hold of the porters. After trying for 45 minutes phoned several other numbers who put me through to the porters. Took 5 hours to allocate me another room. Room allocated was next door. Found it difficult to sleep for the worry about bed bugs. Took a reaction to the bites so had several days of antihistamines. Paranoid on taking bed bugs home I got rid of my suitcase. No mention of refund or partial refund. I wouldn’t return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michel

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Holly Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024