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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: 05:00 (5:00am) - 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 297 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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Really enjoyed my stay, an easy walk from the train station and not far from the centre of Cambridge. It was nice to have a little taste of the student experience. The room was clean, the location quiet and as a solo traveller felt very safe with swipe access to the grounds. The porter's lodge staff were very friendly. The only thing to note is if you are noise sensitive, there is little to no sound insulation between rooms - you can hear people moving around and doors closing etc.
Anon

We were travelling with an assistance dog to visit our daughter in another college. All the staff we met, especially the Porters, were exceptionally helpful. I would particularly like to commend one lady at the Porter's gate, Jess? I think. She went out of her way to help us on arrival and thereafter. After a long and tiring journey her assistance was very much appreciated. Thank you to all who made our stay comfortable. Anne & John Noble.
AnneN

It was a good experience and good value. Great location too. The only problem was that Apple Maps took us to the other side of the building complex, and then we had to walk around the compound again to get in, but that's not a problem with Hughes Hall. Actually, Apple Map had a problem throughout the Cambridge campus in showing walkways as open that had locked gates.
Anon

Very nice stay. Room was basic but pleasant, and quiet. Kitchen facilities were very useful. Porters were exceptionally friendly and helpful. I would certainly stay again.
RichardM

A very pleasant and quiet night in this delightful college. The porters were most welcoming and helpful, thanks you. Our only request would be for larger towels!
Anon

The courtesy and kind, helpful of the Porters was simply wonderful. For which sincere thanks.
PaulK

Porters were exceptionally helpful and the room was great. Thank you for a lovely stay!
JuliaF

I had a wonderful time! Location is very convenient; Jess was super helpful!
Anon

Everyone at Porter's Lodge was very friendly; thank you!
JoaoS

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