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The Earl of Derby - Inn

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A bar with multiple taps, including IPA and Carlsberg beers, and various bottles of alcohol. - The Earl of Derby - Inn (Cambridge)
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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a painting of a pier, and a window with curtains. - The Earl of Derby - Inn (Cambridge)
Take advantage of a garden, a bar, and a restaurant at The Earl of Derby - Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a framed picture on the wall.

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Double Room (Economy)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a painting of a pier, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room (Extra Large)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Quadruple Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE ECONOMY

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Double or Twin STANDARD

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

QUADRUPLE CLASSIC

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Cambridge is home to The Earl of Derby - Inn. Gog Magog Golf Club and Girton Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Mill Road and Grand Arcade Shopping Centre. Cambridge Junction and Scott Polar Research Institute are also worth visiting. Visit our Cambridge travel guide
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129 Hills Road, Cambridge, England, CB2 1PG

What's nearby

  • A wooden bridge over a canal, surrounded by modern and historic buildings.
    University of Cambridge
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A park with a green lawn, a person riding a bicycle, and a row of houses in the background.
    Parker's Piece
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cambridge Junction
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mill Road
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Anglia Ruskin University
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station
    5 min walk
  • Cambridge (CBG)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Old Ticket Office
    6 min walk
  • Caffè Nero
    5 min walk
  • GAIL's Bakery
    4 min walk
  • Chicken Rush
    5 min walk
  • Pret A Manger
    6 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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/debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Earl of Derby - Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Earl of Derby - Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Earl of Derby - Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Earl of Derby - Inn located?

Situated in Cambridge, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Cambridge Junction and University of Cambridge. University Botanic Gardens and Cambridge Muslim Welfare Society are also within 10 minutes. Cambridge Station is 5 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Earl of Derby - Inn Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 152 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable room, good breakfast, location is good for central Cambridge and free parking is a such a boon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really good value, lovely staff and a very comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maria I

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the train station and quiet area. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Miklos

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Close to the city center, free parking, and very friendly and helpful staff. The lodging is next to a busy intersection. The room and bathroom were very dated, and the shower hot water faucet was not working.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly welcome, private safe parking. A spacious clean comfortable room. Food available if needed. Great location close to railway station. Easy walk into city centre ( if you like walking) otherwise plenty of buses all day. A good find 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location with parking. Walkable into the City centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcoming staff, comfy beds and a clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Indrit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The host were friendly and helpful. Clean and quiet room, and good breakfast. The free car park was nice to have. The building and facilities, although a bit dated, were good overall.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central for what we wanted, quick check in, friendly staff, clean and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ANJONG

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is very quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful hosts. Great location. Great breakfast for very good price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Staff & service
The property was in a good location with plenty restaurants around and the bonus of onsite parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great locations and really friendly staff. Lovely pub and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

kevin

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

Great stay

Well located as we were going to a concert at Cambridge Junction just a couple of minutes walk away. Free parking and an excellent breakfast Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

LAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very friendly staff.

Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leszek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place- everything clean, comfortable bed, nice staff. It is very close to the busy road though so earplugs are a must.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at the earl of derby friendly staff and comfortable nights sleep thanks again would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ian

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

Nice Place

The people made you really welcome and everyone was really friendly and helpful. The room was large and really comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

Short break in Cambridge

Lovely little place perfect for sightseeing around Cambridge, own on site parking which is a big plus, nice staff who look after you. Would visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

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

A really lovely place

We stayed for a night and had a lovely time. The people who worked there were so lovely and accomodating. The room was really clean, the bed was super comfy and the coffee/tea station in the room was really nice. We had breakfast in the morning and it was absolutey delicious. Overall a 10/10 stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Soooo welcoming

Welcoming! Julie was the perfect host, lovely young gentleman showed me to my room, loved that as I had a long journey. Paul was friendly and had a nice breakfast. Would love to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely, clean room over the pub. Good choice of breakfast- cooked to order.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stay

Great location, such nice friendly staff. Let us check in early. Also let us leave car after check out so we could make the most of our time. Great stay. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable atsmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Goutham

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very nice. But the rooms were very bad. They had black and red bed sheets seemed clean but I couldn’t dare to sit or sleep in the bed. I checked in, saw the room, checked out right away.
The bad was made.. It looks unmade here because I moved the pillows etc
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025