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YHA Cambridge - Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, near University of Cambridge

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Welcome to VIVA Cambi, a charming corner building with a welcoming entrance and beautifully manicured garden.
Relax in a comfortable lounge area with leather armchairs and a central table, featuring a large window with a view of the street outside.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
Relax in the outdoor seating area with metal tables and benches, adjacent to a charming building with a window and door.
Enjoy a meal at this restaurant with a cozy booth seating area and a fully stocked bar.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is RM288
RM346 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul

Room options

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1 bedroom, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room (4 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room (4 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room (2 Bed Private Ensuite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room (4 Bed Private Ensuite)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Room (4 Bed Private Ensuite)

1 bedroom, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room (4 Bed Private Ensuite)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room (2 Bed Private)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
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About the area

Map
97 Tenison Road, Cambridge, England, CB1 2DN

What's nearby

  • Anglia Ruskin University - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Cambridge - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Parker's Piece - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 5 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Old Ticket Office - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Little Petra - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Station Tavern - ‬4 min walk

About this property

YHA Cambridge - Hostel

Upscale hostel near University of Cambridge
At YHA Cambridge - Hostel, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Scholars Cafe & Bar, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), secured bike storage and a TV in reception
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free property
Extra amenities include:
  • Grab bars near toilets and bathroom emergency pull cords
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Farsi, French, German, Italian, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • 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)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • 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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and from 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 any lifts

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

YHA Cambridge Hostel
YHA Cambridge
Yha Cambridge Hostel Cambridge
YHA Cambridge - Hostel Cambridge
YHA Cambridge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
YHA Cambridge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Is YHA Cambridge - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at YHA Cambridge - Hostel?

As of 11 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Cambridge - Hostel on 20 Jul 2025 start from RM 288.36, excluding 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 YHA Cambridge - Hostel?

YHA Cambridge - Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at YHA Cambridge - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at YHA Cambridge - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is YHA Cambridge - Hostel located?

Located in Petersfield, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Cambridge Muslim Welfare Society and University of Cambridge. Mill Road and University Botanic Gardens are also within 10 minutes. Cambridge Station is 5 minutes by foot.

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YHA Cambridge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 223 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

ChungYanKitty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable cheap and cheerful and close to the station, if you can live with a bunk bed this is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

Excellent option for Stansted Airport

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tao

Liked: Staff & service
good price for the place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ingrid Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it´s very close to the train station. good facilities, very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Way Han

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location within walking distance of the train station and bus station stop. Staff is friendly and informative.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Grant

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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Georgine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Arizona loves the property

The place is wonderful for a stay. But the room was really warm. The food establishment was good and quite convenient. The hostel was a Good location as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hiroyuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable, clean. Large kitchen. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

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

Summer stay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Doak M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good price. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good position, good staff, close to transport and all you Need. Good job!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Correct

Good for the price. Every rooms are small, including toilets and shared kitchen. Rooms are too hot but clean and beds confortable. Hostel is well located near the station.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Yiqing

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Back packers gem.

Top value for money, fab position, great staff, friendly most basic accommodation, nice to have kitchen and laundry. but don’t forget your ear plugs, face mask, and if you need a soft bed pack a topper. But a bit of a gem really.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Yolan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay here, even if it was just for a night. For my first stay in a Cambridge hostel, it was an unexpectedly pleasant experience. Rooms were clean and had everything I needed. I’m not too picky and the size of the bed was just right for me, but maybe someone taller might have found it less comfortable. They also have a self-catering kitchen for those who prefer to make their own meals (definitely cheaper), and the kitchen was well equipped. I didn’t get to try the breakfast opinion, maybe next time when I come round. I’ll highlight some other things; - Super friendly staff and extremely helpful. I would like to commend the lady receptionist who assisted me in printing documents last minute. She was a real life saver. - They also have a baggage room where you can keep your belongings even if you’re checking out or whilst your room is being prepared. So, I felt quite safe leaving my things there. - The area around seems nice and there are various restaurants nearby. Overall, would definitely come again. Good value for money.

10/10 Excellent

Vasalua

Liked: Amenities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Yilun

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lien Chau

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atsuya

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024