The Best Hotels Closest to The Backs in Cambridge for 2026

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A room with a large ornate mirror, a chandelier, a bed with red and grey pillows, a chair, and a table with a lamp.

A staircase with a chandelier, a desk with papers, and a vase of flowers.

A brick building with a window, a potted plant, a wooden chair, and a table under a green umbrella.

A hallway with a welcome sign, a butterfly decoration, and a stained glass window.

1. Worth House

Chesterton, 2 km from The Backs

ALLAN

AED 621

AED 745 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A spacious living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of the outside.

A spacious hotel lobby with wooden flooring, multiple seating areas, and large windows allowing natural light.

A cozy living room with a sectional sofa, round coffee tables, and wall-mounted artwork.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a green armchair, a dining table with a bowl of fruit, and a window with sheer curtains.

2. Wilde Cambridge City Centre

Cambridge City Centre, 0.8 km from The Backs

Deborah

AED 640

AED 768 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a large glass wall, a central column, and multiple seating areas.

A modern indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, a central chandelier, and a mix of booth and table seating.

A bar area with seating and a bar counter.

3. The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

Chesterton, 1.8 km from The Backs

Kimberley

AED 544

AED 652 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A covered corridor with stone columns, a lawn, and a building with arched windows in the background.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a red patterned rug, a staircase, a clock, a vase with branches, a table with a lamp, and a window with a decorative grille.

A historic building with a prominent tower and a large tree in front.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a window with curtains.

4. Cambridge Bed and Breakfast

Chesterton, 1.8 km from The Backs

Oliver

AED 415

AED 498 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern restaurant interior with high ceilings, exposed ductwork, and a long wooden bar counter.

A hallway with a modern elevator, a blue cabinet with decorative items, and a view of the outdoors through an open archway.

A cozy interior with a bar area, seating, and a large window.

A long wooden table with black metal chairs, surrounded by potted plants and ferns, in a bright, open space with a view of the sky.

5. Hyatt Centric Cambridge

Castle, 2.7 km from The Backs

Victoria

AED 256

AED 307 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bar area with a circular marble countertop, leather chairs, and a chandelier.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, hexagonal patterned floor, and contemporary furniture.

A modern hotel with a clean, rectangular facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

6. Clayton Hotel Cambridge

Petersfield, 1.6 km from The Backs

Oliver

AED 574

AED 688 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel with 'ibis' branding, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A bar area with shelves of bottles, a wooden wall with a patchwork design, leather chairs, and patterned cushions.

An outdoor seating area of a cafe with a sign for stone-baked pizza and a sign for a coffee shop.

A bakery counter with various baked goods and coffee options.

7. ibis Cambridge Central Station

Petersfield, 1.7 km from The Backs

Alexander

AED 321

AED 385 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a decorative ceiling, and a reception desk with a 'Graduate' sign.

A spacious interior with a grand staircase, a wooden floor, a green sofa, a Christmas tree, and a chandelier.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by large windows and contemporary lighting fixtures.

A modern hotel with large glass windows, a prominent 'Graduate Hotels' sign, and a brick facade.

8. Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

Cambridge City Centre, < 0.1 km from The Backs

Sam

AED 583

AED 700 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A tiered dessert stand with various pastries and sandwiches, a vase with roses, and a table set with cups and plates.

A large decorative cow statue on a platform in a shopping mall.

A multi-story hotel with a classical facade, featuring a central entrance with a covered walkway, large windows, and a flagpole.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a marble countertop, and decorative plants.

9. Hilton Cambridge City Centre

Cambridge City Centre, 0.5 km from The Backs

Graham

AED 583

AED 700 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious indoor area with brick walls, large arched windows, and a high ceiling with a skylight. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs, and several potted plants.

An indoor courtyard with brick walls, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

A grand staircase with ornate balustrades and a stained glass window in the background.

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a built-in wardrobe.

10. The Hobson Cambridge By Adina

Cambridge City Centre, 0.6 km from The Backs

Peter

AED 532

AED 638 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A restaurant with multiple dining tables, hanging wicker lamps, and a bar area.

A modern reception desk with a blue panel, wooden shelves, and potted plants.

A spa area with a large window, wooden chairs, a reception desk, and shelves with bottles and plants.

A spacious indoor dining area with a long wooden table, black metal chairs, and lush green plants.

11. Turing Locke Cambridge

Castle, 2.7 km from The Backs

Ariel

AED 264

AED 317 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A grand hallway with a marble floor, a central red upholstered bench, and a reception desk.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a long counter, and a chandelier.

A traditional room with a fireplace, two green sofas with colorful cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

A terrace with two chairs and a table set for breakfast, overlooking a cityscape.

12. University Arms, Autograph Collection

Cambridge City Centre, 0.7 km from The Backs

Joseph William

AED 755

AED 906 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A brick building with large windows and outdoor seating.

A bar area with shelves stocked with various liquor bottles and glasses.

A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a mirror, and a sink.

A historic building with multiple windows, a prominent entrance with steps, and signs for 'Hotel du Vin & Bistro'.

13. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

Cambridge City Centre, 0.6 km from The Backs

Sandra

AED 537

AED 644 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A parking area with a reception sign, a building with a sloped roof, and parked cars.

14. Premier Inn Cambridge North - Girton

Castle, 2.6 km from The Backs

JOSE LUIS

AED 207

AED 248 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spa room with a hot tub, wicker furniture, and a view of a historic building.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city, and a sunset.

A restaurant with wooden tables and red upholstered chairs, large windows with a city view, and hanging flower arrangements.

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, hanging crystal chandeliers, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

15. The Varsity Hotel & Spa

Cambridge City Centre, 0.9 km from The Backs

Rob

AED 538

AED 645 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside table with a lamp, and a nightstand with a phone and books.

A row of terraced houses with a sign for 'Centennial Hotel'.

A staircase with a metal railing, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a directional sign indicating room numbers 209-227.

A parking lot with marked spaces, a blue car, and a building with large windows.

16. Centennial Hotel

1.5 km from The Backs

AED 506

AED 607 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A bar area with a long bench, round tables, and stools. There is a television mounted on the wall and a bar counter with stools.

A bar area with a wooden counter, stools, and a beer tap. There are bar stools and a seating area with a couch and chairs.

A cozy pub with wooden furniture, a bar area, and a seating area with a fireplace.

A staircase with a sign reading "LODGINGS" and a hand symbol.

17. The Waterman

Chesterton, 1.5 km from The Backs

Rebecca

AED 369

AED 442 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

The entrance of Holiday Inn Express with a glass door, potted plants, and a bench outside.

A modern lounge area with leather seating, a flat-screen TV, and a teal accent wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a bedside table, and a red upholstered chair.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a waiting area, and a glass door entrance.

18. Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG

Romsey, 2.8 km from The Backs

Nigel

AED 244

AED 292 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A room with leather sofas, a vintage suitcase, and framed certificates on the wall.

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a central island, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A restaurant with wooden booths, a bar area, and a television screen displaying an advertisement.

A room with leather sofas, framed pictures, and a table with a bottle and menu.

19. YHA Cambridge - Hostel

Petersfield, 1.5 km from The Backs

Adaorah

AED 186

AED 223 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, large windows with a view of a mountain and water, and a sign on the wall.

A sign for Sorrento Hotel and Restaurant with a telephone number and an arrow pointing to the right for the car park.

A hotel room with two beds, striped carpet, bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

20. Sorrento Hotel

Coleridge, 2.7 km from The Backs

Boonisha

AED 565

AED 678 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to The Backs

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Worth House	10.0 Exceptional 147 reviews	View
Wilde Cambridge City Centre	9.6 Exceptional 436 reviews	View
The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.4 Exceptional 565 reviews	View
Cambridge Bed and Breakfast	9.4 Exceptional 72 reviews	View
Hyatt Centric Cambridge	9.0 Wonderful 797 reviews	View

Top The Backs Hotel Reviews

Christs College Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

"The best part of the experience of staying in Christ College was the walk through the beautiful courts and around the gardens on the way to our room. The room was plain, functional, very clean. The breakfast was excellent, and every staff member very friendly and helpful. We would love to stay again."

Premier Inn Cambridge City Centre - Corn Exchange/Lion Yard

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, with market, food, and shopping all around. We had a nice, spacious room as well. Easy hub for exploring by foot."

Wilde Cambridge City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, well equipped rooms and polite and helpful staff"

The Hobson Cambridge By Adina

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful, clean lodging with friendly, helpful staff. Great location."

Hilton Cambridge City Centre

10/10 Excellent

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The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel location is perfect, just a few minutes walk from all the main attractions, but located opposite a small green in a quite location. The hotel is very well appointed with a great bar and a plentiful breakfast."

Arundel House Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very convenient, clean and efficient hotel. The only downside was a very disappointing shower"

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent"

Centennial Hotel

8/10 Good

"Only one night stay but very comfortable with helpful and friendly staff and a good breakfast in the morning"

Other attractions near The Backs

A grand staircase with ornate columns and statues, leading to a richly decorated room with a large emblem above the entrance.

Fitzwilliam Museum

9.2/10 (377 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Fitzwilliam Museum during your trip to Cambridge. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

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A historic building with red brick walls, a clock tower, and a statue in the courtyard.

Pembroke College

9.0/10 (40 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Pembroke College, during your travels in Cambridge. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

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A modern building with a glass facade, a wooden bridge over a canal, and traditional brick buildings.

Mathematical Bridge

You can find out about the history of Cambridge with a visit to Mathematical Bridge. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

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A historic building with arched windows and a large mural.

Queen's College

10.0/10 (1 review)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Queen's College, during your travels in Cambridge. Wander the picturesque gardens and riverfront in the area.

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Sheep's Green / Lammas Land

Sheep's Green / Lammas Land is just one of the places to see in Cambridge, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Laundress Green

Explore the great outdoors at Laundress Green, a lovely green space in Cambridge. Wander the picturesque gardens and riverfront in the area.

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Little St Mary's Church

After visiting Little St Mary's Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cambridge. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

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Hobson's Conduit

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hobson's Conduit during your travels in Cambridge. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Backs?

The Backs is located in a welcoming area of Cambridge known for its beautiful river views and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 200 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near The Backs?

Adjacent to The Backs, Graduate by Hilton Cambridge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good choices within a short distance include Wilde Cambridge City Centre and University Arms, Autograph Collection.

How many hotels will I be able to find near The Backs?

Expedia has 200 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from The Backs.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Backs, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near The Backs.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near The Backs?

For more information about updating your stay near The Backs or cancelling it, click here.

What can I see and do near The Backs?

Study the collections at Fitzwilliam Museum, Whipple Museum of the History of Science, or Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences. Sights like Bridge of Sighs, Abbey Stadium, and Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial are landmarks to visit in the area. You can watch performances at Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge Corn Exchange, and Cambridge Junction if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for The Backs hotels

1. Worth House

2. Wilde Cambridge City Centre

3. The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

4. Cambridge Bed and Breakfast

5. Hyatt Centric Cambridge

6. Clayton Hotel Cambridge

7. ibis Cambridge Central Station

8. Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

9. Hilton Cambridge City Centre

10. The Hobson Cambridge By Adina

11. Turing Locke Cambridge

12. University Arms, Autograph Collection

13. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

14. Premier Inn Cambridge North - Girton

15. The Varsity Hotel & Spa

16. Centennial Hotel

17. The Waterman

18. Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG

19. YHA Cambridge - Hostel

20. Sorrento Hotel

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Top The Backs Hotel Reviews

Christs College Cambridge

Premier Inn Cambridge City Centre - Corn Exchange/Lion Yard

Wilde Cambridge City Centre

The Hobson Cambridge By Adina

Hilton Cambridge City Centre

The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

Arundel House Hotel

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

Centennial Hotel

Other attractions near The Backs

Fitzwilliam Museum

Pembroke College

Mathematical Bridge

Queen's College

Sheep's Green / Lammas Land

Laundress Green

Little St Mary's Church

Hobson's Conduit

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