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Hughes Hall Main Building

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Wollaston Lodge and MW Building

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Pavilion Room Garden

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Chancellors Court Garden

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Margaret Wileman Building

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Rooftop Terrace

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Fenner's Cricket Ground

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Sunrise from Rooftop Terrace

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MWB - External

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View from Gresham Court Bedroom

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Centenary Building Bathroom

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View from Garden to Centenary Building

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Overview

Enjoy a peaceful and comfortable stay at Hughes Hall, the oldest of Cambridge’s postgraduate colleges, ideally located close to the city centre and within easy reach of the railway station. Set beside Parker’s Piece and Fenner’s cricket ground, Hughes Hall offers a quiet retreat while remaining just a short walk from Cambridge’s historic streets, shops, cafés, and riverside attractions.

Staying at Hughes Hall offers the opportunity to experience life in a Cambridge college while enjoying the comfort, security, and convenience of centrally located accommodation. It is especially well suited to solo travellers, academic visitors, and guests seeking a quiet, well‑connected base in the city.

Check in: 14:00 (2:00pm) - 23:30 (11:30pm) (arrivals may be allowed outside this window if your travel plans can't be adjusted however this is subject to availability)

Check out: 04:00 (4:00am) - 10:00 (10:00am)

History

Hughes Hall was founded in the 19th century as the Cambridge Training College for Women with the purpose of providing a college of the university dedicated to training women graduates for the teaching profession. Since then it has enlarged and expanded to support a community of students and researchers, both male and female, working in all the academic domains encompassed by the University of Cambridge.

Food & beverage

Accommodation is offered primarily on a room‑only basis.

Breakfast can be purchased in the College dining hall and paid for on the day by card.

A wide range of cafés, restaurants, and pubs can also be found within a short walking distance, providing plenty of choice for all tastes.

Grounds & Gardens

The College is known for its relaxed and friendly environment, offering an oasis of calm in the heart of Cambridge.

Guests are welcome to enjoy the College’s outdoor spaces, including terrace areas and a rooftop garden, ideal for relaxing after a day exploring the city or attending meetings.

Other facilities

Guest bedrooms at Hughes Hall are clean, well maintained, and designed for a restful stay. Rooms are suitable for both leisure and business travellers, with access to free Wi‑Fi and tea‑ and coffee‑making facilities available either within the room or nearby kitchenettes. Guests often comment on the calm atmosphere and the sense of safety provided by the College grounds and porter‑managed access.

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Reviews

4.5

Based on 346 reviews

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Value
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Food
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Service
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Experience
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The lovely and professional porters at Hughes Hall are helpful and get you sorted quickly, including offering luggage storage if you arrive early. The rooms are basic but sparkling clean. And the location is close to the train station and also central to exploring Cambridge. If you're planning to be out and about all day, Hughes Hall is a great value choice for your stay.
Anon

Our second stay at Hughes Hall as we were so impressed last time. The staff in the porter’s lodge were very friendly and helpful and it was great being able to park on site. Our room was spotlessly clean and everything was provided. Having a well equipped kitchen was perfect. If we come to Cambridge again we will definitely try and book again. Thank you
JulieM

Really lovely stay, check in process was straight forward and I felt so welcomed. I appreciated being shown around too to get my bearings. Bedroom was a great size, plenty of storage space and great to have a fridge stocked with milk/ kettle/ tea making facilities etc. Excellent value for money
Anon

Very small and hot room (under the roof). The breakfast is OK. The location is very noisy. They charge you extra for parking the car on the premises. In other colleges, if available, it is included, for example in Murray Edwards College.
JanU

I can’t rate the attention and service of the college staff too highly. The reception and security staff went above and beyond my expectations and we couldn’t have felt more welcome by the friendly staff.
VirginiaH

Lovely welcome from the Porter in the Porter’s lodge. Room had everything I needed and a lovely view of the garden. Access to the kitchen was a nice touch
HelenR

Lovely accommodation. Great for parking the car in Cambridge. Porters Lodge and cleaning staff all superb. Many thanks all round.
JohnH

Very comfortable stay. Great location The porters were very friendly and helpful.Highly recommend
Anon

Very welcoming, the staff is amazing. Room was clean and perfect.
SanaB

Facilities & information

Summary

19th-century buildings

20th-century buildings

Private parking (charge)

Public car parking for a charge (nearby)

No smoking

Historic property

Lifts

Facilities

Free broadband access (wifi)

Electric Vehicle/EV Chargers

Shared gardens

Private/enclosed garden

Outdoor terrace

Garden furniture

Luggage storage

24 hour security

Linen included

Towels included

Common room

Iron/ironing board

Hair dryers

Washing machine

Central heating

Bicycle storage

First aid / doctor on site

Food

Tea room

Microwave

Fridge

Freezer

Recreations

Pub (walking distance)

Museums (walking distance)

Historic Houses

Gardens

Tennis courts (walking distance)

Recommended restaurants (walking distance)

Theatre (walking distance)

Arrival information & directions

Address: Hughes Hall, Wollaston Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CambridgeCB1 2EW, United Kingdom

Guests are invited to check in at the Porter's Lodge, which is located at the entrance of the College. Please show your booking confirmation and your passport to the Porter, who will provide you with your room key and direct you to the room.

The College Porters' duties do not involve handling luggage.

On departure please take your key to the Porter's Lodge. The College Porters will look after your luggage until your departure from Cambridge.

The Lodge is manned 24 hours 7 days a week.

Directions:

By Car: Hughes Hall offers parking on-site, depending on availability. The cost is £10.00 per car per night. In case the College car park is full, the closest car park is the Queen Anne Terrace Car Park, which is located a 2-minute walk to Hughes Hall. Please see https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/queen-anne-terrace-car-park for details of payment.

By Train: The railway station is approximately a 10-minute walk or 5-minute taxi ride from the College. Taxis are available outside the station entrance and are able to drop off at the Porter's Lodge.

By Air: London Stansted Airport is less than 45 minutes drive, whilst London City and London Heathrow Airports can be reached in less than 90 minutes.

Legal information:

Hughes Hall, Cambridge - This property is managed by a company/professional trader

Hughes Hall, Cambridge