Robinson College, in the heart of Cambridge, offers travelers a comfortable, academic base. Guests enjoy an English breakfast, relax in the garden, or use the laundry facilities. The upscale hostel provides free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour front desk for visitor convenience.
Located in Newnham, a neighborhood in Cambridge, Robinson College - Cambridge University - Campus Accommodation is near a train station. Church of St Mary the Great and Bridge of Sighs are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Cambridge Market Square and Mill Road. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Fenner's or Abbey Stadium. Visit our Cambridge travel guide
Robinson College - Cambridge University - Campus Accommodation
Upscale hostel near University of Cambridge
You can look forward to free English breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities at Robinson College - Cambridge University - Campus Accommodation. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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4 floors
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
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Desk
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out
Check-out before 9:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
Property is also known as
Robinson College Cambridge University Hostel
Robinson College University Hostel
Robinson College University
Robinson College Cambridge University
Robinson College Cambridge University Campus Accommodation
Frequently asked questions
Is Robinson College - Cambridge University - Campus Accommodation pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
This hostel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Robinson College - Cambridge University - Campus Accommodation?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM.
What time is check-out at Robinson College - Cambridge University - Campus Accommodation?
Check-out is at 9:30 AM.
Where is Robinson College - Cambridge University - Campus Accommodation located?
Located in Newnham, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of University of Cambridge, The Backs, and Trinity Hall. Beth Shalom Reform Synagogue and Trinity College are also within 10 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Robinson College - Cambridge University - Campus Accommodation Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Most importantly, all the staff I met were extremely welcoming and helpful.
The room was fresh, clean and comfortable.
The breakfast was exceptional.
As the newest of the University Colleges, the modern architecture and wonderful grounds payed tribute not only to modernity but also to the grandure of the antiquity of Cambridge University.
It was a longer walk to the town centre than advertised nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed the walk and this enhanced my stay.
Be aware that people arriving late at night will wake you up. Night porter needs to remind people to be quiet, instead at 12am several people talking at full volume including the night porter :-( Breakfast average. Bacon could be used to build houses with. Overall not bad, it's clean and service was good.
The room is clean and spacious. The bed is comfortable. The environment is quiet. No TV and no refrigerator. The staff recommended me to walk to city centre. I prefer talking bus instead. It costs £2@.
It's the most recent college in Cambridge, so don't expect ancient architecture or the comfort of a modern hotel. Yet if you are comfortable with a basic accommodation this college offers a modernist style architecture perfectly blended with a beautiful park.
The rooms have been freshly renovated, the view to the park (garden) in the morning is just gorgeous. You have to be aware that this is not a five star hotel but a college dorm used to accommodate conference attendees!
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
6/10 Okay
Andrew
2018/7/15
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Good student accommodatio let down by minor issues
Good basic student type rooms with good bathrooms and breakfast included, a quite long but pleasant walk through a pretty laneway from the town centre. There was a range of minor annoyances that need to be fixed.
1. There's a minuscule amenities kit provided with a sliver of soap, and a tiny shampoo and shower gel. This probably done in an effort to boost stars from 3 to 4, but the outcome is much much worse than if they'd simply left a proper bar of soap. I was there for five days. On the second cleaning day they removed everything, didn't replace with anything on that or any later day. I had nothing to wash hands with after the toilet. That's just yeuch. Eventually sorted myself out, but it shows a basic lack of understanding that you can't by providing a pretty tiny amenity pack on day 1, and have no soap for days 2 to 5. Same attitude carried over on other matters - disposable wrapped plastic glass was in room on check in (good). It was neither replaced nor washed. So I had only a scummy disposable plastic glass to come home to. Had to use cup to drink.
2. Breakfast is so 1970s. They pile up a mound of carb heavy fatty food on your plate with no thought to health. Must have been six eggs in the egg mound (two heaped serving spoons). Unhealthy and unthoughtful. Only Cafe on site has exactly one hot meal other than sandwiches - Pizza. And it's a mile walk to city. Unhealthy!!!!
3. Need a wall grip for shower. Unsafe
Andrew
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
8/10 Good
Scott
2018/4/18
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
OK for overnight
Basic but spacious accomodation.
No TV & parking can be tricky.
Excellent buffet hot & cold breakfast.
15 min walk to city
Staff & service 100% throughout.
Relatively cheap accommodation with good breakfast. The room was decent, even though the layout of double bathrooms (one with toilet, and one with bathtub sink) was a bit strange. I had shared bathroom but was only resident so did not matter.
Even though this is student accommodation, the room is almost the same as hotel room. The room is brand new and quite big. With two twin beds, there is still enough space for large luggage. There are free bottled water, coffee, tea, kettle, the bathroom amenities. The check in is easy. The only minus side is the check out time is 9 AM, so it's quite early than the normal hotel. If we were to be in Cambridge again, we will definitely stay here again.
The room is very neat and tidy. It is spaceous and comfortable. Breakfast is a wow. The dining hall is carpeted, showing that the place is properly managed and those eating there are very well-behaved. The hotel environment is fresh, with a lot of greenery. It is value for money.
Needed a bed for the weekend whilst attending a festival. Just the job, clean, comfortable bed, friendly staff and a great breakfast! What more could you want?
If you need a cheaper option than the usual B&Bs, many universities rent out student rooms during the holidays. This was just what I needed - a no-frills place to sleep over night and nothing else. Breakfast was included anyway so I had a nice English Breakfast. Vegetarian and continental were also available for those that wanted them. Porters were polite and helpful. Only bad thing was the early check out time of 9.30; other than a good place to stay if you are on a budget or only need a place to sleep for a few hours.
Very clean and comfortable room. Staff were incredibly helpful. Breakfast was good -- just wished they served until 10. It stopped at 9:00 a.m. and that is a little early to get up when one is on vacation. But overall, great accommodations and would definitely stay again.
Very handy for the CMS where I attended a conference. Good quality student hall accommodation and an excellent fry up in the morning. Got exactly what was promised.
24 hour ooncierge, great breakfast included, very clean and functional room.
Quite far away (by foot) from the center, but good public transportation and the walk through the campus is very nice anyway...
I mainly chose this place because it's location was near to where I was working, but was pleasantly surprised how good the room was. In particular, the bed was more comfortable than in many Cambridge colleges. Also, good breakfast.
Comfortable, great breakfast and friendly staff. Close to the law Faculty and a short, scenic walk into the centre of Cambridge. Tea and coffee facilities too.