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A spacious living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of the outside.
A modern gym with cardio machines, weight equipment, and a large mirror.
A spacious hotel lobby with wooden flooring, multiple seating areas, and large windows allowing natural light.
A cozy living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a large window providing natural light.

1. Wilde Cambridge City Centre

Wilde Cambridge City Centre
Cambridge City Centre, 0.8 km from The Backs
Canada
Carolyn
€169
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Wilde Cambridge City Centre
A modern hotel lobby with a large glass wall, a central column, and multiple seating areas.
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, a central chandelier, and a mix of booth and table seating.
A modern lobby with a marble reception desk, red armchairs, a round table, and a large mirror.
A bar area with seating and a bar counter.

2. The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton
Chesterton, 1.8 km from The Backs
United States
Lasse
€158
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton
An indoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a sofa, and a brick wall.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A modern bar area with wooden cabinetry, a glass display case, and white chairs.
A large, historic building with multiple wings and a central tower, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.

3. West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation

West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation
Cambridge City Centre, 0.9 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
Richard
€144
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.
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.

4. Clayton Hotel Cambridge

Clayton Hotel Cambridge
Petersfield, 1.6 km from The Backs
United States
Andrew
€178
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Clayton Hotel Cambridge
A modern room with a large window, a dining table, two green armchairs, and a kitchen area.
A room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a table with two cups.
A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a staircase, and a seating area with two sofas and a table.
A spacious hallway with a wooden staircase, a dining area, and a view of the outdoors.

5. The Regent Aparthotel

The Regent Aparthotel
Cambridge City Centre, 0.7 km from The Backs
Canada
Chantelle
€129
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
The Regent Aparthotel
A modern restaurant interior with high ceilings, exposed ductwork, and a long wooden bar counter.
A bar with multiple taps, each labeled with different beer names.
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.
A cozy interior with a bar area, seating, and a large window.

6. Hyatt Centric Cambridge

Hyatt Centric Cambridge
Castle, 2.7 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
Andrew
€79
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hyatt Centric Cambridge
A modern hotel with 'ibis' branding, large windows, and a prominent entrance.
A conference room with a large table, blue chairs, and a screen displaying the ibis logo.
A bakery counter with various baked goods and coffee options.
An outdoor seating area of a cafe with a sign for stone-baked pizza and a sign for a coffee shop.

7. ibis Cambridge Central Station

ibis Cambridge Central Station
Petersfield, 1.7 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
Michael
€110
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
ibis Cambridge Central Station
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 spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a modern kitchen in the background.
A multi-story hotel with a classical facade, featuring a central entrance with a covered walkway, large windows, and a flagpole.

8. Hilton Cambridge City Centre

Hilton Cambridge City Centre
Cambridge City Centre, 0.5 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
Stuart
€188
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Hilton Cambridge City Centre
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 lobby with a grand staircase, a reception desk, and a seating area with a modern chair and potted plants.
A grand staircase with ornate balustrades and a stained glass window in the background.

9. The Hobson Cambridge By Adina

The Hobson Cambridge By Adina
Cambridge City Centre, 0.6 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
Rudi
€153
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Hobson Cambridge By Adina
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 hotel with large glass windows, a prominent 'Graduate Hotels' sign, and a brick facade.
A restaurant with green upholstered booths, wooden tables, and hanging pendant lights. A Christmas tree is in the center.

10. Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge
Cambridge City Centre, < 0.1 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
Rahul
€188
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Graduate by Hilton Cambridge
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 terrace with two chairs and a table set for breakfast, overlooking a cityscape.
A historic building with arched entrances and a brick facade.

11. University Arms, Autograph Collection

University Arms, Autograph Collection
Cambridge City Centre, 0.7 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
Joseph William
€186
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
University Arms, Autograph Collection
A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a central decorative column, and potted plants.
A modern interior with a dining area, large windows, and a decorative sculpture.
A bar area with a wooden counter, leopard print stools, and a clock on the wall.
A room with a round ottoman, a chair, a desk with a bicycle, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.

12. The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
1 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
paul
€172
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
A parking area with a reception sign, a building with a sloped roof, and parked cars.

13. Premier Inn Cambridge North - Girton

Premier Inn Cambridge North - Girton
Castle, 2.6 km from The Backs
United States
JOSE LUIS
€64
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Premier Inn Cambridge North - Girton
A restaurant with multiple dining tables, hanging wicker lamps, and a bar area.
A spacious indoor dining area with a long wooden table, black metal chairs, and lush green plants.
A spa area with a large window, wooden chairs, a reception desk, and shelves with bottles and plants.
A modern reception desk with a blue panel, wooden shelves, and potted plants.

14. Turing Locke Cambridge

Turing Locke Cambridge
Castle, 2.7 km from The Backs
Japan
Guoqing
€79
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Turing Locke Cambridge
A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside table with a lamp, and a nightstand with a phone and books.
A parking lot with marked spaces, a blue car, and a building with large windows.
A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple liquor bottles, a menu sign, and bar stools.
A row of terraced houses with a sign for 'Centennial Hotel'.

15. Centennial Hotel

Centennial Hotel
1.5 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
vipul
€169
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Centennial Hotel
A spa room with a hot tub, wicker furniture, and a view of a historic building.
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.
A spacious living room with a large window offering a city view, a patterned sofa set, a small armchair with a yellow cushion, and a herringbone-patterned rug.

16. The Varsity Hotel & Spa

The Varsity Hotel & Spa
Cambridge City Centre, 0.9 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
Rob
€180
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
The Varsity Hotel & Spa
A brick building with large windows and outdoor seating.
A bar area with shelves stocked with various liquor bottles and glasses.
A well-lit dining area with multiple tables set for guests, large windows allowing natural light, and potted plants adding greenery.
A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a mirror, and a sink.

17. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge
Cambridge City Centre, 0.6 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
Morgan
€117
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge
A Holiday Inn Express building with a modern design, featuring a large sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot with several cars.
A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a large cushioned seating area, and a patterned carpet.
A modern lobby with purple sofas, a coffee table, and a large plant.
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

Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG
Romsey, 2.8 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
Leia
€70
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG
A large, multi-story brick house with a driveway leading to a gated entrance.
A rectangular swimming pool with metal ladders on one side, surrounded by a brick wall and lush greenery.
A covered patio with outdoor seating, a brick pathway, and a garden area with potted plants.
A large weeping willow tree in front of a brick building with a fence and a gravel path.

19. Rectory Farm

Rectory Farm
Newnham, 3 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
John
€79
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Rectory Farm
A room with leather sofas, a vintage suitcase, and framed certificates on the wall.
A restaurant with wooden booths, a bar area, and a television screen displaying an advertisement.
A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a central island, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A building with a covered entrance, a brick facade, and a window with a view of the sky.

20. YHA Cambridge - Hostel

YHA Cambridge - Hostel
Petersfield, 1.5 km from The Backs
United Kingdom
Adaorah
€54
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
YHA Cambridge - Hostel
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Compare popular hotels close to The Backs

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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A spacious living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of the outside.
Wilde Cambridge City Centre
9.6
Exceptional
396 reviews
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A modern hotel lobby with a large glass wall, a central column, and multiple seating areas.
The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton
9.4
Exceptional
546 reviews
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An indoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a sofa, and a brick wall.
West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation
9.6
Exceptional
205 reviews
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Clayton Hotel Cambridge
9.2
Wonderful
1,011 reviews
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A modern room with a large window, a dining table, two green armchairs, and a kitchen area.
The Regent Aparthotel
9.2
Wonderful
303 reviews
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Top The Backs Hotel Reviews

Arundel House Hotel

Arundel House Hotel

8/10 Good
"The hotel could do with some TLC and some money spent on it, as there were a lot of visible cracks and leak stains in the building. Whilst the room seemed dated. Staff were excellent. Bar closed at 10pm which wasn’t very good."
Dave 3-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Arundel House Hotel
The Regent Aparthotel

The Regent Aparthotel

10/10 Excellent
"This is a great hotel. The room was bright in the air with hard floorings instead of carpet , which I appreciate. It came with a lovely breakfast. Location was perfect , quick walk to downtown"
Connie 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
The Regent Aparthotel
ibis Cambridge Central Station

ibis Cambridge Central Station

8/10 Good
"Very nice and a very short walk to the train station."
Colin 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
ibis Cambridge Central Station
University Arms, Autograph Collection

University Arms, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent
"Fantastic hotel in a great location in the centre of Cambridge. Staff were very friendly and helpful.breakfast buffet was superb. No concerns and would definitely recommend it!"
David 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
University Arms, Autograph Collection
The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent
"We had a lovely stay, thank you"
Sarah 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

10/10 Excellent
"The staff were amazing and couldn't have been more helpful, ideally situated to visit our son, we were rather shocked at how dry it was in Cambridge having come down from the Lake District"
Karen 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
Christs College Cambridge

Christs College Cambridge

10/10 Excellent
"The breakfast was a bargain."
Allan 3-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Christs College Cambridge
West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation

West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, tasty breakfast"
Richard 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation

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)
Spend hours discovering more than 4,000 years of art and antiquities in the grand setting of a monumental 19th-century building.
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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)
See the early work of architect Sir Christopher Wren when you tour the grounds and chapel of this 14th-century college.
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A modern building with a glass facade, a wooden bridge over a canal, and traditional brick buildings.

Mathematical Bridge

Walk across this 18th-century wooden footbridge that spans the River Cam and connects the two halves of Queens’ College.
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A historic building with arched windows and a large mural.

Queen's College

10.0/10 (1 review)
Spend some time in the grounds of this 15th-century college, a beautiful campus on the River Cam where monarchs and global statesmen received their education.
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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 stunning river views and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 203 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place 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 traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good choices within a short distance include Wilde Cambridge City Centre and Hilton Cambridge City Centre.
How many hotels will I find near The Backs?
Expedia has 203 hotels and other accommodation options 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 hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled 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 may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near The Backs.
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 Mathematical Bridge, Church of St Mary the Great and Bridge of Sighs 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 theatre.