Best Family Hotels in Cambridge, UK
Updated 4 July 2026 · 60 real hotels
Cambridge offers families a strong mix of self-catering apartments, aparthotels and traditional hotels spread across residential neighbourhoods and the city centre. Properties like the Citystay Living homes and Woodpecker vacation rental give families extra space and kitchen access, while options like the Holiday Inn Express Cambourne keep costs manageable. Most choices sit within easy reach of the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge University Botanic Garden and the famous Backs riverside walk.
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Cambridge is a compact, walkable city that works well for families. The historic college buildings, punting on the River Cam, open green spaces like Parker's Piece and Midsummer Common, and free-entry museums such as the Fitzwilliam and the Museum of Zoology give children of all ages plenty to explore without exhausting a travel budget on entry fees. Getting around is straightforward: the city centre is largely flat, cycling-friendly, and well served by buses connecting suburban neighbourhoods to the core.
When choosing where to stay with children, the key considerations are space, a kitchen or kitchenette for flexible mealtimes, and a location that avoids long daily commutes to the main sights. The hotels and rentals listed below have been selected with exactly those needs in mind, ranging from self-contained houses in quiet residential streets to a central aparthotel steps from King's College. Prices range from around 98 EUR per night at the Holiday Inn Express Cambourne up to 256 EUR per night at the Wilde Cambridge City Centre, giving families options across different budgets.
Our selection in Cambridge
| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citystay Living - Finch House ★★★★ | Cherry Hinton | ★ 5 | 177 €/nuit |
| Citystay Living - Hinton House ★★★★ | Coleridge | ★ 5 | 179 €/nuit |
| The Old School House Rooms ★★★★ | Waterbeach | ★ 4.9 | 140 €/nuit |
| Wilde Cambridge City Centre ★★★★ | Centre-ville de Cambridge | ★ 4.8 | 245 €/nuit |
| Premier Inn Cambridge City Centre ★★ | Centre-ville de Cambridge | ★ 4.8 | 225 €/nuit |
| The Fellows House Mews ★★★★ | Chesterton | ★ 4.8 | 254 €/nuit |
| Citystay Living - The Dales ★★★★ | Petersfield | ★ 4.8 | 236 €/nuit |
| Crown & Punchbowl ★★★★ | Horningsea | ★ 4.8 | 130 €/nuit |
| Holiday Inn Express Cambridge West Cambourne by IHG ★★★ | Cambourne | ★ 4.7 | 146 €/nuit |
| The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton ★★★★ | Chesterton | ★ 4.7 | 284 €/nuit |
Frequently asked questions
Which Cambridge hotel offers the most space for families?+
The Citystay Living properties, including Finch House in Cherry Hinton, Hinton House in Coleridge and The Dales in Petersfield, are self-catering homes rather than standard hotel rooms. They provide multiple bedrooms, living areas and full kitchens, making them well suited to families who need room to spread out and want to prepare their own meals. The Woodpecker vacation rental follows a similar model and is rated 3 stars at 227 EUR per night.
Is there a budget-friendly family hotel near Cambridge?+
The Holiday Inn Express Cambridge West Cambourne, operated by IHG and rated 3 stars, is the most affordable option on this list at around 98 EUR per night. It sits in the Cambourne development to the west of Cambridge and is best suited to families travelling by car, as it is approximately 11 kilometres from the city centre. It offers consistent, standardised rooms and on-site parking, which can be a practical advantage when travelling with young children and luggage.
Which option is closest to Cambridge city centre attractions?+
The Wilde Cambridge City Centre is a 4-star aparthotel located in the city centre district, placing families within walking distance of King's College Chapel, the River Cam punting stations, the Fitzwilliam Museum and the market square. At 256 EUR per night it is the priciest option listed, but the central location removes the need for daily transport costs. The Fellows House Cambridge, part of Hilton's Curio Collection and located in Chesterton, is also close to the centre and is accessible on foot via the riverside path.
Are there family-friendly hotels with high guest ratings in Cambridge?+
Several properties on this list carry very high guest scores. Citystay Living Finch House and Hinton House both hold a 5 out of 5 rating, as does the Woodpecker vacation rental. The Old School House Rooms in Waterbeach scores 4.9 out of 5 and offers a quieter village setting about 8 kilometres north of Cambridge, which can appeal to families looking for a calmer base. Wilde Cambridge City Centre and Citystay Living The Dales both score 4.8 out of 5.