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Hostel · ★★★★ · YHA England & Wales
# YHA Cambridge Hostel

Ravensworth Gardens, Cambridge, United Kingdom

8.6 ·  Very good 526 reviews ·  #13 #13 of 40 in Cambridge ·  8.4 Location score
## About YHA Cambridge Hostel

YHA Cambridge Hostel is a hostel in Ravensworth Gardens, Cambridge, United Kingdom. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 526 reviews. Facilities include bar. It is 670 m from the centre of Cambridge. The nearest airport, London Stansted Airport (STN), is 35 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 32

- **Floors:** 2

- **Chain:** YHA England & Wales

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 17

97 Tenison Road

## How YHA Cambridge Hostel scores

Better rated than 77% of hotels in Cambridge

-   Guest rating **8.6**
-   Location **8.4**
-   Public transport **9.3**

Cambridge average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **81**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **82**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **10**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cambridge</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">280 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">London Stansted Airport (STN)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">35 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">80 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cambridge</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">670 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Cambridge War Memorial360 m
-   David Parr House440 m
-   Cambridge Science Centre510 m
-   City View Wheel Company620 m
-   Scott Polar Research Institute660 m
-   Cambridge Leisure Park720 m

## YHA Cambridge Hostel: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Experience the wonders of Cambridge with ease by utilizing the services provided at taxi. Parking is accessible, supplied by the hostel for guests who arrive by car. Reception services featuring luggage storage are available to cater to your requirements. Repeatedly enjoy your best-loved attire with the aid of the laundromat available at YHA Cambridge Hostel. Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. The hostel is completely smoke-free. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For an elevated experience at hostel, select rooms are equipped with linen service to improve your stay. Maintain your cleanliness and feel revitalized using toiletries available in select guest restrooms. Each morning at YHA Cambridge Hostel, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day. Begin your holiday mornings right with your essential cup of coffee, offered daily at the cafe on-site. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hostel to enhance your experience. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the bar. Do you possess exceptional culinary skills? Prepare your meals personally within the hostel at its shared kitchen.

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## Questions about YHA Cambridge Hostel

### How do guests rate YHA Cambridge Hostel?

YHA Cambridge Hostel has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 526 reviews, which is better than 77% of rated hotels in Cambridge.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at YHA Cambridge Hostel?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does YHA Cambridge Hostel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at YHA Cambridge Hostel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is YHA Cambridge Hostel from the airport?

The nearest airport, London Stansted Airport (STN), is 35 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does YHA Cambridge Hostel have?

YHA Cambridge Hostel has 32 rooms on 2 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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