If you’re an art lover, consider booking a hotel next to the Fitzwilliam Museum, which contains a unique mixture of classical and modern art from all around the world. The 4-star DoubleTree by Hilton is just 3 minutes’ walk from the museum.

For travellers interested in military history, make sure to book a hotel near the Imperial War Museum Duxford, like the John Barleycorn, only 6 minutes’ walk away. The Imperial War Museum Duxford is dedicated to military vehicles from World War I and contains additional exhibitions related to warfare.

Hoping to explore some of Cambridge’s green spaces and parks? If so, pick a hotel next to The Backs, a large park made up of grassy areas, a river, walking paths, trees, and boating areas. The Hilton Cambridge City Centre hotel is 3 minutes’ drive from the park and a 6 minutes’ walk to the city’s downtown.

To explore some of the city’s impressive historical architecture, choose a hotel close to King's College Chapel, such as the stylish Varsity Hotel & Spa, only 4 minutes’ walk away. This chapel dates back to the 14th century and contains a large vaulted ceiling, stained glass windows, and medieval artifacts.

For anthropology enthusiasts, book a hotel near the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Connected to the University of Cambridge, this museum contains a large selection of ethnographic items from civilisations all across the world. The University Arms Hotel is a mere 2 minutes’ walk from the museum.

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The Travelodge Cambridge Central is a budget-friendly hotel that is less than 10 minutes’ walk to the city’s main train station and has the option of standard rooms or family-sized suites. The Royal Cambridge Hotel is next to the University of Cambridge and also offers the choice of family suites.

The Travelodge Cambridge Orchard Park is a simple hotel that is less than 10 minutes’ drive from the Fitzwilliam Museum and offers both free parking and free breakfast. The Premier Inn has free parking and is a 5-minute drive from the city centre. Offering free parking and breakfast, The Anstey Hall Hotel is also just 6 minutes’ drive from King's College Chapel.

The Hotel du Vin & Bistro is a chic 4-star choice that is only a 2 minutes’ drive from the Corpus Clock and 12 minutes’ walk to the Cambridge University Botanic Garden. The Regent Hotel is a modest option which is 3 minutes’ drive to the clock, located next to the Parker's Piece Park.

Just 3 minutes’ walk from the Polar Museum, The Lensfield Hotel is set in a Victorian building dating back to the 1800s. The Norwich Street Apartments are 5 minutes’ walk from the museum and 3 minutes’ walk to the Cambridge University Botanic Garden.