With a stay at YHA Cambridge - Hostel in Cambridge (Petersfield), you'll be a 2-minute drive from University of Cambridge and 7 minutes from Addenbrooke's Hospital. .This hostel is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Imperial War Museum Duxford and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Mill Road.
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, near University of Cambridge
YHA Cambridge - Hostel offers 32 accommodations. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 32 guestrooms. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hostel include a communal living room, a vending machine, and bike storage.
Satisfy your appetite at Scholars Cafe & Bar, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
Scholars Cafe & Bar - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 3.50 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
Vending machine
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)
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Communal living room
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Shower
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Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
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
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
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children
Towels fee: GBP 2.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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.
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 218 reviews
10 - Excellent
91
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 218 reviews
8 - Good
91
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 218 reviews
6 - Okay
24
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 218 reviews
4 - Poor
8
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 218 reviews
2 - Terrible
4
9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Tuncay
6 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The rooms are so bright for sleeping. The towels are extra—no lock for the lockers.
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.
Keith
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Yilun
15 Mar 2025
Yilun
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
4/10 Poor
Grant
10 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Plasticly bedding too hot
Very hot rooms and uncomfortable bedding felt like it was made of non breathable plastic
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.
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.
Good location within walking distance of the train station and bus station stop.
Staff is friendly and informative.
Way Han
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Yiqing
Travelled with family
9 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly. And room were quiet. The only thing that is not satisfactory is the bed is very small, and no curtains around the bed without privacy, no USB outlet for charging, needs UK adapter, and for tall people the lower bed can not sit up without hitting the top bunker. Bathroom and toilet room very clean yet extremely small.
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.
Great common areas, including a highly functional kitchen (although you'll need pocket knives) and a quiet living room and courtyard. Good secure bike storage. Laundry is cheaper than actual laundromats. The cleaning staff are incredibly hard working and their efforts are impressive to see. Cambridge is small, so it's a short walk or bike to most places.