YHA Cambridge Hostel

Got the 4 bed room to myself. The wifi was good enough for a zoom meeting, and there was a PowerPoint and light at each bed. The staff were friendly, and very helpful, even posting a lost item for me. The location was convenient, with short walking distance from the train station, though it could have been closer to the Center; It is within walking distance from the collages, but it's a decent walk, definitely doable. The bathrooms and showers were not in the room, but in the hallway, and there was water on the floor in around half the shower rooms. 4.75 stars, will book again when I'm next in Cambridge.

Amazing stay, at an amazing place! Everything located at a walking distance a cafés, food joints, pubs, etc. The hotel staff was amazing and welcoming! Took care of checking in a jiffy. While I didn’t opt for the breakfast, the spread was good enough to start your day. The sleep was comfortable, neat and clean sheets, sink to wash your face and brush your teeth. What more can you ask for! Thank you for the lovely say.

I love travelling around UK and stay in some hotels. This time I stayed here 4 nights YHA Cambridge. Mia in the reception checked me in. Shes very friendly, smiling face, approachable, and helpful that made me feel at home. Very well explained and details when checking me in as well as the other customers arrived. Jack and Mossimo as well are warm welcome during my stay.||On my first morning, I had breakfast and enjoyed lots of selections in the buffet plus Full English breakfast.||On my second day, I had continental breakfast this time because I have 1 chicken left from last night. I ask the lady (Chef) asking for a FAVOR if my piece of chicken allowed to reheat in the main kitchen. The customer kitchen that time was a bit busy. So I was wondering if she can reheat it for me. I was surprised that she refused me and said “You need to go to the kitchen customer that is why me made it there and walked away” I feel disappointed because even her voice of tone was “RUDE”. Shes not helpful. And shes not busy during that time because only few customer. She never even say GOOD MORNING during my entire stay very sad.||We are working in Hospitality so at least we will try to be helpful and friendly to our customers. I know we are not a hotel or a five star hotel but at least there is willingness to help other people. Every staff was trying their best to have a very good reputation.||I was hoping that it will not happen to other customer because it not very good at all. ||I would recommend this YHA Cambridge but I will never stay again.

Excellent hostel with a calm atmosphere and cool and collected staff that are helpful and kind. Rooms are tidy and bathrooms are plentiful, and the kitchen is well equipped. I did not use the breakfast but it looked good. The location is also perfect, 5 mins from the station and a 10 ~ 15 min walk into the exact center of town. Recommended. Happy to see YHA keeping it real.

Definitely a great budget option if you are visiting Cambridge in the off season. I had reserved (Nov 2025) a small private room for 2 nights but they with ultimately gave me a larger 4 bunk dorm room for my exclusive use even though I was a solo traveler. Obviously this won't happen during busier times but the gesture was much appreciated. I opted for the full breakfast for 9.95 BPS which wasn't such a bad deal as you can have as much as you want. Overall a much cheaper option than Cambridge hotels.

Roughly 5min walk from Cambridge train station and you are at YHA Cambridge. A warm welcoming staff with nice reception area and the place is clean and tidy. I stayed in a dorm intented for 4 people and I slept very well. There was no noise from outside and the room was kept perfectly warm considering it was cold outside. Food is reasonable in terms of price and quality and they are served well. For those who are planning to stay long they provide upto 2 weeks continues stay. They also offer discounts for the total stay for those who join their annual membership which will be very beneficial for the frequent visitors. Overall a great experience.

Appalling service from the management. Max, the general manager was particularly smug and rude to my mother. She had lost her scarf and he not only refused to look for it, he refused to treat it like a legitimate issue. Having rules about lost items is one thing. Treating someone like an idiot is another. Will avoid this hostile hostel.

It’s clear the locations and prices are excellent and I’m sure the staff are lovely but my god the terms and conditions are terrible. What was meant to be a quick pit stop so I could make my early flight at Stansted Airport, has just turned into a mildly unpleasant situation. Due to booking 7 accommodations for an upcoming trip, I had booked this hostel a day too late, I simply requested to move my booking back 1 day! The same price, there’s availability and it’s in good time. My request was rejected as per the ‘T&Cs’. Yes completely understandable it was my mistake and the terms and conditions are there to read, but in what world is a simple request to move it a day back when nothing else is affected by this request?! Absolutely petty and ridiculous terms. I honestly think I’d rather sleep outside the airport than to cancel it and rebook it. It’s only £31 but it’s the principle of how ridiculous it was to reject this request. YHA Cambridge, save yourself time from replying, I simply don’t care what you have to say