The Varsity Hotel & Spa

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Luxury
4.0 star property
8.8

Excellent

Luxury upscale hotel in the city centre

Near University of Cambridge, The Varsity Hotel & Spa provides a rooftop terrace, a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services. Indulge in a massage, reflexology and a body treatment at Glassworks & Elemis Spa, the on-site spa. Make sure that you enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a health club.

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is €184
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted picture, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Double Room (Graduates)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a wooden herringbone floor, a large bed with white linens, two bedside tables with lamps, and a patterned wallpaper.

Room, 1 King Bed (Fellows)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a patterned sofa, a herringbone wooden floor, a large window with curtains, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.

Senior Suite (Fellows)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Senior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Fellows)

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden floor, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a view of the cityscape.

Senior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Fellows)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a wardrobe, a window, and a view of the outside.

Senior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Fellows)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Located in Cambridge, The Varsity Hotel & Spa is in the city centre. Bridge of Sighs and Wren Library are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Mill Road and Grand Arcade Shopping Centre. Scott Polar Research Institute and The Polar Museum are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Cambridge travel guide
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24 Thompsons Lane, Cambridge, England, CB5 8AQ

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a large arched window and spires, situated on a grassy hill overlooking a body of water.
    University of Cambridge
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A river with a bridge, buildings, and a tower.
    River Cam
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A historic building with a prominent tower and arched windows.
    Jesus College
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A historic building with Gothic architecture, including pointed arches and towers.
    St. John's College
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A street with historic buildings, a cyclist, and pedestrians.
    Cambridge Corn Exchange
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station
    12 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Byron's Bear
    2 min walk
  • Bould Brothers Coffee
    3 min walk
  • The Pickerel Inn
    2 min walk
  • The Handsome Prince
    7 min walk
  • The Maypole
    2 min walk

About this property

The Varsity Hotel & Spa

  • Luxury upscale hotel in the city centre
  • Near University of Cambridge, The Varsity Hotel & Spa provides a rooftop terrace, a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services. Indulge in a massage, reflexology and a body treatment at Glassworks & Elemis Spa, the on-site spa. Make sure that you enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a health club.
  • Other perks include:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and valet parking (surcharge)
    • A porter/bellboy, massage treatment rooms and a banquet hall
    • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services and tour/ticket information
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cots/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and baths or showers
    • 32-inch Smart TVs with streaming services, digital channels and DVD players
    • Tablet computers, coffee/tea makers and heating

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Varsity Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Varsity Hotel & Spa?

As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Varsity Hotel & Spa on 25 Oct 2026 start from €184, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Varsity Hotel & Spa?

Valet parking is available for GBP 39.00 per night.

What time is check-in at The Varsity Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Varsity Hotel & Spa?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Varsity Hotel & Spa located?

Located in Cambridge City Centre, this luxury hotel is steps away from University of Cambridge, River Cam and The Backs. Jesus Green and Jesus College are just steps away. Cambridge Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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

The Varsity Hotel & Spa Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 514 out of 922 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 922 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 922 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 922 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 922 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

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Hotel is in a superb quiet location for the tourist area Rooms are lovely and beautifully decorated- nice bed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very good hotel at good location for visiting Camebridge. Nice restaurant at sixt floor and great roof terrace.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Great location and brilliant room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Polite and helpful staff, clean and spacious rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to celebrate my birthday a wonderful couple of days to explore Cambridge, this was an excellent base.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was situated in town centre. Walkable to the river, local attractions and restaurants. We had a lovely stay and they have a small spa located next door which we used one morning. We did not eat breakfast there so unable to comment on food, the rooftop bar was lovely for drinks. Our door was difficult to open but staff were helpful and efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We throughly enjoyed our stay , lovely comfortable bed ,staff were very friendly and helpful, we loved the spa and the gym ,will definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel and staff were incredible. The level of service was amazing. Nothing too much trouble.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing staff, huge room, great dining.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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When I got my electric car back from valet parking, they had fully charged it! Also the location is great and everyone was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

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Clean room, very friendly staff, elemis toiletries and well equipped coffee/tea station. Only issue is the poor reception in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Location excellent, room, may as well roomed with next door as walls are paper thin, we booked the hotel steakhouse, should have realised it was going to be an issue when we were only customers on an Easter Friday, highly disappointing and hugely overpriced. Staff were excellent though but certainly does not make up for excessive pricing sadly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

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The hotel itself is lovely. The reception staff were really welcoming and helpful. The room itself was nice. The bed and pillows however were really uncomfortable. We were also on the 5th floor and there was a lot of banging from the restaurant above until late. We would stay again but in a different room/floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Will Stay again

Amazing hotel, great spot for exploring Cambridge on foot. Lovely facilities, Spa and Restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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staff was helpful, great location
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely hotel

Ideal place in Cambridge, really central with incredible views from the terrace with coctails in hand! Really quiet and comfy. Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay in the centre of Cambridge not far from river and shopping. Brilliant views from the roof top bar and restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed for the Half Marathon was super close and the start, great location and the staff were brilliant, especially Dave who was super helpful with the amount of luggage we had!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was lovely, bed very comfy, but room was at front of hotel and very noisy, even for a city hotel. Staff were good and helpful. Spa treatment was amazing but spa needs some refurbishment as was a little tired. But we did love our little stay in Cambridge
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

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The roof terrace and dining options offer fantastic views that make it hard to beat. The location is a short walk from the city centre.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing Stay

Staff amazing, early check in and a complimentary room upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

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Very convenient. Helpful staff. Great views.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Thanks to the team for having us. Great stay with great staff who gave us a complimentary upgrade for our anniversary. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great spot
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024