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YHA Cambridge - Hostel

4.0 star property

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Living area
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
A room with leather sofas, framed pictures, and a table with a bottle and menu.
A building with a covered entrance, a brick facade, and a window with a view of the sky.
A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a central island, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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97 Tenison Road, Cambridge, England, CB1 2DN
  • Place, Mill Road
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Anglia Ruskin University
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Cambridge
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

A bunk bed with green bedding and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

A bunk bed with green bedding and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed sheets

Room (2 Bed Private)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed sheets

Room (2 Bed Private Ensuite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed sheets

Room (4 Bed Private)

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Room (4 Bed Private Ensuite)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Bed sheets

Room (4 Bed Double Private Ensuite)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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A bunk bed with green bedding and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Bed sheets

Room (4 Bed Double Private)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Room (5 Bed Double Private)

A bunk bed with green bedding and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Room (5 Bed Double Private)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

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A bunk bed with green bedding and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Room (6 Bed Private)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Room (5 Bed Double Private Ensuite)

A bunk bed with green bedding and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Room (5 Bed Double Private Ensuite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Room (6 Bed Private Ensuite)

A bunk bed with green bedding and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Room (6 Bed Private Ensuite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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About this property

YHA Cambridge - Hostel

This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Limited housekeeping is available.
YHA Cambridge - Hostel offers 32 accommodations. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
During your stay at YHA Cambridge - Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Cambridge Muslim Welfare Society. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a bar are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and a communal living room
  • Steps from Cambridge Muslim Welfare Society and 11 minutes on foot from University of Cambridge
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. YHA Cambridge - Hostel also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities.

This 4-star Cambridge hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Scholars Cafe & Bar – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 11.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Scholars Cafe & Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
All adult guests are required to present a valid government-issued photo ID card at check-in.
The name and address on the booking must match the photo ID presented by the guest at check-in. This property does not accept name changes for existing bookings.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 11.95 for adults and from GBP 5.95 for children
  • Towels fee: GBP 3.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Please note that this property does not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

YHA Cambridge Hostel
YHA Cambridge
Yha Cambridge Hostel Cambridge
YHA Cambridge - Hostel Cambridge
YHA Cambridge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
YHA Cambridge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cambridge

YHA Cambridge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 249 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast menu looked very good with different options.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

MEI SZE MACY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room is clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

ChungYanKitty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

André

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely helpful and kind. Room was clean and tidy. Service was very good. 10/10 stay for seeing Cambridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

George

Liked: Staff & service
Acceptable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Seungsoo

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no toilet, no tower, no fridge in the room. only one bed barely
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Maeve

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

Really nice convenient and safe

Really nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable cheap and cheerful and close to the station, if you can live with a bunk bed this is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vasalua

Liked: Amenities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Tao

Liked: Staff & service
good price for the place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

George

Liked: Staff & service
The food is acceptable, the stable odor exists in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

Excellent option for Stansted Airport

Hostel was spotless and the bed so comfy. Excellent breakfast options available.I was looking somewhere with good location and price after flying into Stansted airport - which is only 40 minutes away by train. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Ingrid Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it´s very close to the train station. good facilities, very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Way Han

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location within walking distance of the train station and bus station stop. Staff is friendly and informative.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place for a good value stay. Beds not comfortable and room really basic and tired looking but couldn’t really expect more for the price. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Georgine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Arizona loves the property

The place is wonderful for a stay. But the room was really warm. The food establishment was good and quite convenient. The hostel was a Good location as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good position, good staff, close to transport and all you Need. Good job!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Doak M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good price. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Hiroyuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable, clean. Large kitchen. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was very good. It was close to the train station and in an area with plenty of food options. It was also only a short walk to the historic college area. There is a locker provided in the rooms but you must provide your own lock.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tuncay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The rooms are so bright for sleeping. The towels are extra—no lock for the lockers.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

SIMON

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The place can get noisy at night when you're trying to sleep - due to noisy doors mostly. The toilets are tiny and small too. The room we stayed in was too hot and you can't cool it down with the window open too well. The beds and pillows were rock hard - super uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret

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

Summer stay

Cannot fault the cleanliness, the staff, the room (although smaller than expected for 4 people). The only complaint we had was the heat in the room that built up during the day and the room did not cool down enough at night, making the nights too warm and even sweaty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Correct

Good for the price. Every rooms are small, including toilets and shared kitchen. Rooms are too hot but clean and beds confortable. Hostel is well located near the station.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023