ibis Cambridge Central Station
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, book it if you arrive by train and want the cheapest of our three Cambridge picks, about 30% below the local median. It is a simple 3-star stay next to the station, so it suits short practical trips more than a stay in the old centre.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Rail travellers are the obvious match. Guests say the hotel sits right next to Cambridge station, which makes early departures and late arrivals easy. Day trippers to London, conference visitors and anyone on a tight budget will get the most out of it.
Skip it if you want to step out of the door into the colleges. Guests put the centre about twenty minutes away on foot. It is also a 3-star ibis, so expect a functional room rather than character. Family rooms are listed, and the hotel is tagged as pet friendly; confirm the details first.
Location and getting around
The address is 2 Station Square. The Mathematical Bridge is about 1.7 km away, roughly 21 minutes on foot. Abbey Stadium is about 2.2 km, around 28 minutes. Cambridge Castle is about 2.5 km, roughly 31 minutes, which is far for a walk, so plan on public transport or a taxi if you are heading there.
All walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified. The guest location score is 9.3 out of 10, mostly for the station.
What guests say
The score is 8.4 out of 10 from 4,613 reviews. That put it fourth of 7 eligible hotels in our sample on review score.
Guests like two things above all. First, the position beside the railway station with a walk of about twenty minutes to the centre. Second, the staff, described as friendly, helpful and efficient.
The recurring complaint is value. Rates are seen as competitive for Cambridge, but some guests feel prices climb high for basic facilities at peak times.
Price and how it compares with our other Cambridge picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 Nov), for 2 adults in one room, put it at €136.97 a night. The sample median was €196.43, so it was about 30% cheaper. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection By Hilton, was €177.37 with 4 stars and 8.6. Our Luxury pick, Wilde Cambridge City Centre, was €209.83 with 4 stars and 9.2. Choosing the ibis saves about €40 a night against the middle option, in exchange for one star less and a lower score.
Listed facilities are free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, a terrace and air conditioning. Breakfast styles include continental, full English, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, buffet and breakfast to go. Whether breakfast is included is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 7 eligible hotels in Cambridge. After setting aside the upscale choice, this one had the lowest reference price, with a solid score and a large review base. In a city where the median was close to €200 a night, that gap matters.
Its weak points are star rating and distance from the historic core.
Before you book
Prices here rise at busy times, so compare a few dates if you can. Check whether breakfast is included and read the cancellation terms. Room size and noise have not been assessed; a station location can mean early activity outside, so ask about quieter rooms if that worries you.
If you travel with a pet, confirm the policy and any fee.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is ibis Cambridge Central Station from the train station?
Guests say it is right next to the station. The address is 2 Station Square.
Can you walk to the city centre?
Yes. Guests describe about a twenty-minute walk. The Mathematical Bridge is about 21 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate.
Is Cambridge Castle walkable from the hotel?
It is about 2.5 km, roughly 31 minutes on foot, which is far. Use public transport or a taxi.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 was €136.97 a night for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates, since this is not a live quote.
Is breakfast included?
Breakfast is offered, including full English and gluten-free options, but inclusion in your rate is not confirmed. Check when booking.