Feel the nice atomosphere of histrical Cambridge
Room is old fashioned, especially the bathroom, but totally it’s nice to stay and reasonable. Not only here, but taste of coffee was terrible. Tea was good.
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21 September 2026
Room is old fashioned, especially the bathroom, but totally it’s nice to stay and reasonable. Not only here, but taste of coffee was terrible. Tea was good.
Makoto Iwai
21 September 2026
Lovely atmosphere in a very historical location.
Super breakfasts each morning, and a lovely Buttery Bar.
The only downside was the problems I had accessing my room with the key card.
Overall though, an amazing 3 night stay.
Mark Howes
21 September 2026
We were given a warm and efficient welcome to the college at the Lodge. Our room was large, clean, quiet and comfortable and it was lovely to walk through the courtyards to it. Breakfast was good with lots of variety. The location of the college is ideal. We will definitely use Christ’s College again.
Pam Penman
21 September 2026
Perfect place to stay in Cambridge. Great position, clean rooms and comfortable bed. The breakfast was absolutely fantastic.
Connie
21 September 2026
Beautiful and historical place to stay available when the students are on holiday. Couldn’t get more central. Very well organised and a nice welcome when you get there. We stayed in a new block which had a large twin bedded room with en-suite. Our only criticism was that the bathroom could have been a little cleaner – taps and around the bath. Apart from that it was perfect. A nice breakfast was included and staff were all very helpful. Highly recommended.
Michael Groth
18 September 2026
Nice accommodation in a good location with a good breakfast. The location in the town center is a major plus. A downside is the long walk to the room, including the stairs.
Andreas Guip
18 September 2026
Porters were lovely and made check in easy. Nice and quiet with a comfortable room and bed. Loved the experience.
Sarah
18 September 2026
The room was clean, crisp linen on the bed. The ground of the college are stunning and the porters at were very kind and helpful. Thank you. I would recommend this place to stay.
Kirsty Wainwright
17 September 2026
Nice to walk the Streets of Cambridge.
Our room no 405 was out to the King Street and a Bar on the other side. That gave a lot of noise from there and ofcourse the trafic also.
Good we were tired after the day-walk so we could at least have a sleep.
Next time it so uls be nice to have a room into the court.
Poul
16 September 2026
The Porter’s House staff were welcoming, helpful and very organized. I particularly liked the map of the college grounds. The buildings are beautiful and historic with a fabulously decorated entrance archway. The room was clean, spacious and comfortable. I will book here again when visiting Cambridge.
Paul Phillips
16 September 2026
In the centre of Cambridge, but within its own historical grounds, the rooms were fine being clean, spacious for student accommodation and quiet. Porters very helpful at check in.
Steve M
16 September 2026
I was in England for a trip to Duxford Air Show with friends from Ireland and the US and I booked us rooms at Christ’s College. There were five of us and we were all seriously impressed with the accommodation. The porters in the Lodge were really friendly and helpful; we got a great welcome when we arrived and they helped me print out a car pass for the air show. The rooms were great, with good facilities, and breakfast was excellent. The College was in a really convenient location for us as well. There was parking nearby but it was pricey for overnight.
David Strachan-Morris
14 September 2026
Absolutely magical stay – the room was comfy, breakfast really delicious and the overall vibe made the stay really fantastic. The only downside for me is that rooms could use a bit of renovation – purely so they feel cleaner, as right now the amount of slightly damaged/porous/carpeted surfaces was a bit suspicious for me as theyre harder to deep clean. Then again I would stay again without hestitation and will recommend it to anyone going to Cambridge
Marta
14 September 2026
Excellent location, lovely breakfast, friendly staff.
YvonneV
13 September 2026
Delightful location, helpful staff and comfortable room. Would definitely return. Thank you.
Lynn Williams
12 September 2026
Good value stay, clean rooms in which everything worked fine, and friendly staff. Breakfast was good and well set up. The room I had in New Court at Christ’s College was warm and stuffy though.
Cameron
12 September 2026
Christ’s College is a beautiful retreat in central Cambridge. We were looking for somewhere to stay at a reasonable price after a late film at the Everyman Cinema in the Grand Arcade. This was perfect. With beautiful grounds to explore and a great breakfast the next morning, it was a really nice experience. The room was simple but perfectly adequate. I was surprised to find that a kettle and tea/coffee were provided in the en suite room. The staff were lovely and everything was clean and in good working order.
Sue Huggett
11 September 2026
Excellent breakfast
Nice surroundings
Affordable pricing
Dr.Athanasios Katsoulis
10 September 2026
A lovely experience! Staff were welcoming and friendly. Facilities are clean and accommodating.
Breakfast amazing.
Alyson Warner
9 September 2026
The College is a beautiful and tranquil place to stay. The age and history of the buildings add to the atmosphere and it makes for a unique experience. It is so much better than staying in a generic hotel. Location is great, handy for city centre but also easily walkable to the bus and train stations. The room was comfortable, clean and had a good shower. There were tea and coffee facilities which were appreciated and I could charge my electrical devices. Plenty of storage options for clothes etc.
Sarah Robertson
8 September 2026
A lovely peaceful place to stay. We enjoyed the beautiful grounds. The porters were great. A bit disappointing that the Buttery was not open on either evening of our stay, but otherwise it was excellent.
Dianne Wood
8 September 2026
A great opportunity to stay inside a very historic college, efficient and easy to book and check-in. The grounds are wonderful and peaceful. Also, the mattresses are excellent!
Jackie
8 September 2026
Very comfortable peaceful stay. Helpful friendly porters. Lovely hot bath.
Fiona Lyon-Smith
8 September 2026
A really treat and excellent value.
Andrew Main
7 September 2026
Great location in the centre of town. Perfect for 1 night. Room was quiet and large. Shared bathroom and toilet was very clean.
Martin Carroll
6 September 2026
I enjoyed 3 nights at Christs College recently. The room was spacious and clean and the breakfast was lovely.
Bron
6 September 2026
I loved my two days in Cambridge. I used to live here,But that was when I was very young, but I do remember it. I loved the college that I stayed in Christ College. The history is incredible. The atmosphere of the feeling you get from all the hundreds of years of learning and producing iconic alumni. The room was fine. It was small, but I knew that would be the case I’m tall so I had to put up with a bit of a tight bed, but it was fine all in all .The Porters were very nice and knowledgeable. Everything you would expect .I would come here again i
Thomas Neville
5 September 2026
Loved my room very comfortable. Couldn’t work out how to have a shower, not used to the system I guess but plenty of hot water. Would have liked a room in old buildings but was very happy with how central the College was and the porters were great and a handy luggage room .
Louise
5 September 2026
Good clean, basic room with Great Central town location.
Set in nice college grounds
Simple and all I needed for 1-night for concert and meeting friend.
Well just again
Neil Hatton
5 September 2026
Room as expected, comfortable and basic but bed comfortable.
Porters really helpful and friendly.
Unfortunately breaking was not worth it , paid with the assurance there were gluten free options but extremely limited and staff had poor knowledge of a serious allergy. Meant I paid £15 for egg and bacon but La RT we felt unwell so was obviously some cross contamination. A shame because the staff were pleasant but clearly not trained.
Michelle Larden
5 September 2026
Great location for a stay in Cambridge. Close to all the main tourist attraction and the bus station if that is how you arrive.
Very efficient check in and the porter was friendly and helpful.
Room was large and very clean.
Security is good as you would expect from university accommodation.
Grounds are nice to explore.
Highly recommended and very affordable.
Richard Smith
5 September 2026
Very beautiful setting and central to museums, shops & restaurants etc. Room was lovely, clean and spacious. Bed very comfortable. No TV but that made a nice break – there was too much to do and see anyway. Staff were absolutely lovely – very welcoming and helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Dee Davis
5 September 2026
A wonderful experience beyond the gates of a college. Beautiful grounds to explore and history to delve into. Excellent location for visiting Cambridge. Extra large, comfortable, if simple room and hearty breakfast. Welcoming and helpful staff. A unique opportunity!
Karen
4 September 2026
It was lovely to stay in the centre of Cambridge and re visit some of my old haunts from my days here as a student. The rooms were basic but comfortable. We found parking up by Shire Hall about 20 mins away which was a godsend as parking in Cambridge is hard to find these days. We were here primarily to visit family who live nearby and it was an ideal location for that. All in all a pleasant stay.
Melissa Cherry
4 September 2026
Very comfortable stay in the heart of Cambridge. Room was spacious, bed was comfortable, bath room access across the corridor but not shared. Friendly staff. We enjoyed our stay.
Bernd and Barbara
2 September 2026
I am only a few days into my stay at Christ’s college but I must commend the excellent hospitality and kind, friendly staff here. All the porters Lodge, hospitality team and accommodation managers are fantastic, going above and beyond for both casual questions at the lodge and accommodation enquiries via email. I am staying for business and the room is very quiet, with a big desk and facilities. I would definitely reccomend a stay here in future, and the breakfast is also very good, lots of great options!
George Hodgson
2 September 2026
Had a very pleasant stay with your college.
Geert-Jan
1 September 2026
Chambre spacieuse et agréable, mais le revêtement du bureau n’était pas clean.
Une seule lampe de chevet, pas pratique !
Robinet de douche/baignoire difficile à manœuvrer, surtout avec une main savonneuse.
Petit déjeuner très correct et varié.
Très sympathique ambiance étudiante du collège.
Nicole
31 August 2026
The accomodation was very good in terms of cleanliness and degree of space. I enjoyed the breakfast, although I would have preferred the bacon to be more fried/crispy, and particularly the green spaces/gardens within the college.
Benjamin
31 August 2026
A great experience to stay in student accommodation. Spacious room. Clean and comfortable.
Only down side was lack of plugs and shared bathroom with other sex
Susan
30 August 2026
Loved staying in the college, fabulous breakfast
Debbie
30 August 2026
The college is wonderful and we loved the experience of staying there. Great English break and very central location.
The only thing is that the price is not far to a hotel room and it is not the same comfort. The rooms are quite simple and you share breakfast spaces with students and teachers but we did not mind. On the contrary
Santiago Palafox
30 August 2026
Great place to stay
Alberto Poletti
28 August 2026
top Lage, gutes Frühstück, typisch britisch – wie man sich einen College Aufenthalt vorstellt
Lisa
27 August 2026
a unique and beutiful place + huge and very comfortable room
Santiago Iglesias
26 August 2026
Great location, friendly staff and we were happy with our accommodation.
Jan
26 August 2026
To say you’ve stayed in the dorms at Cambridge University is brilliant, from the porters on reception being welcoming and friendly to the staff in the Buttery bar we had a great stay, our room was large and location was spot on. Great stay for the price
Nino Addio
25 August 2026
Very comfortable stay at Christ’s, excellent central location in Cambridge. The room was spacious and well equipped, bed very comfortable. Very helpfull and friendly Staff.
Olaf Großer
25 August 2026
We loved walking around the grounds and soaking up the history of the place and watching the squirrels running up and down the many trees. Great location and a good breakfast. Staff were lovely. Room was basic but comfortable, the only thing I would say is that our room could have done with some net curtains or vertical blinds, as we were very overlooked by the road and buildings and had to close the curtains while getting ready for the day.
Mrs Jennifer Coates
24 August 2026
Great place in the centre of Cambridge set in beautiful grounds. First visit was 10 years ago when we had breakfast in the Great Hall which was stunning. The Upper Hall didn’t have the same feel but breakfast was still great. Coffee very weak though!
Room quiet and spacious. All staff very helpful.
Melanie
23 August 2026
Very enjoyable few days’ stay and great to be in the centre of town, The bed was comfortable and the room remained relatively cool in very hot weather. The hospitality team were very friendly and helpful and the grounds lovely to walk in despite the drought! I would definitely recommend staying at Christ’ ;s College to others.
Elaine Rodgers
21 August 2026
Lovely setting, friendly staff, central location
Laura
19 August 2026
Very helpful Porters directed me to the room, which was very clean and comfy. It’s a beautiful setting, but I was in the modern building, and due to the design of the room there was no security if you wanted the window open – it opened onto a type of terrace that people could climb along! There was a small fan though. The tiny bathroom was very clean but there should be a handle as there was a 9″ step up in/out of it.
S Hamer
18 August 2026
Fabulous room, location, and food! I was blown away by Christ’s and would love to have stayed longer.
Louis Cho
18 August 2026
I really enjoyed staying at Christ’s College. It was very central in the town but as soon as I walked through the gate everything was peaceful, beautiful and historic. My room was fine and breakfasts were delicious.
Maureen Summers
18 August 2026
I love staying at Christ’s College because it is ideally located for a theatre-goer. It is right in the town centre, but set in such extensive and beautiful grounds that you find peace and quiet wherever you stay. The porters are very helpful, and the staff wonderful. Breakfast is always something to look forward to. I will come back!
Catherine Krawczyk
18 August 2026
Christ’s is well situated in the heart of Cambridge and the student room we stayed in was modern and clean with an ensuite shower/bathroom. We stayed for breakfast in the Upper Hall and it was good, ranging from full cooked breakfast to continental-style pastries and fruit. All the staff were very friendly and helpful.
David James
18 August 2026
I liked my stay at Christ’s College. Perfect location right in the center of Cambridge. The room was spacious and very clean. Very friendly staff and good breakfast. I expecially loved the nice grounds
and would stay at this beautiful place again
Wilfried
17 August 2026
I stayed with my friend for 3 nights, we’re 76 and 77 so to be among young people at breakfast was a real treat. My room was large with a double bed and ensuite, 2 armchairs and a massive wardrobe (Only 4 coat hangers though!). It was during the last heatwave and I was very glad that a fan was provided. The gardens and the beautiful older buildings made our stay a delight and especially as we were in the middle of the town. `All the staff were lovely and helpful, especially the porters. The breakfast was delicious too. One small downside was the noise from the restaurant across the road from my window, as it was hot people sat outside until late, but what can you expect if you are in the middle of town!
Lorna Weir
17 August 2026
Our room was comfortable and realy big.
At breakfast there was a large selektion .
Russold Ute
17 August 2026
Comfortable room, stunning setting, gorgeous gardens.
Gillian
17 August 2026
I stayed for four nights in an ensuite room in a modern block within Christ’s College. The room had a double bed and was very, very spacious. There was daily housekeeping. The college is right in the centre of Cambridge which was extremely convenient. It was an absolute treat walking through each of the college’s beautiful, historic courtyards every day to reach the block I was staying in. I 100% would stay again. Lovely experience.
Ashling Quansah MA Cantab, Trinity
17 August 2026
It was a great experience,
Geoff
17 August 2026
So lovely to be right in the centre of Cambridge & in such an historical setting. The rooms are quite basic but with very comfortable beds & good linens, and are very good value. The bedders and Porters are very friendly & helpful. The rooms overlooking the road behind the college can be a bit noisy late at night, but those facing into the college are quiet all the time.
Julie Perigo
16 August 2026
Central location, quiet inner courtyards to reflect on centuries of learning and rooms that offer space and generous working and storage space. Most important, all front-line staff very helpful. It’s not their fault the wifi connectivity for guests was at best patchy – not all guests will need it but in 2026 in the centre of Cambridge, for some it will be essential and assumedly available. It was an unwelcome surprise when it simply wasn’t working.
Christopher Williams
15 August 2026
What a resting place between the walls of the working academy. Very friendly people and great breakfast
Ilse
15 August 2026
Very good
Zilong Xie
15 August 2026
Great chance to get a glimpse of university living and to walk around the beautiful university grounds at different times of day. Important: not a hotel. The room and bathroom are college dorm standard. Amazing location.
Anna
14 August 2026
My wife and I had a modern en suite room adjacent to Christ’s Lasdun Building.
It was comfortable, spacious and well-equipped.
The porters’ team especially were friendly and helpful throughout our stay.
Aj
13 August 2026
The room is small but comfortable and functional, and the environment is lush, full of history and beautiful buildings. Ring right in the centre of Cambridge is just perfect as well. The porters are all very helpful.
Edith
13 August 2026
I stayed in the modern block which was very comfortable and light- grateful for the fan as the weather was so hot. The room had everything I needed.
Housekeeping was somewhat variable and could have been improved on some days (eg tea and milk not topped up, used crockery not changed) but was good on ot her days.
Overall I would recommend as an excellent base and good value for money.
Liselotte Banfield
10 August 2026
The college provides a wonderful oasis in Central Cambridge. The grounds are beatiful and an excellent breakfast.
Jim Lester
10 August 2026
Beautiful setting. Room exactly as described. The information provided prior to the stay was very useful. The staff were extremely helpful. A very pleasant stay.
My only comment is – if you have a room that backs directly onto King Street, it is very noisy: coaches, buses and lorries pass frequently all day and can b e heard clearly in the room.
Anne Barcroft
7 August 2026
The room was clean with adequate space including desk chair and armchair. Also the grounds and surrounding environment were very quiet at sleeping times. The garden area and Cloisters were green and tranquil. Eat as much as you can Breakfast was exceptional. The Buttery Bar was comfortable with very reasonably priced Drinks and excellent service . Also all the Staff on the Campus went above and beyond providing excellent service.
Overall Quality & Cost, I’d say was very good.
Charles Williams
6 August 2026
I loved my stay at the Christ’s College. Location is excellent, right in the middle of everything. The staff were wonderful. Breakfast was lovely. I look forward to visiting again!
Carmen Van Huisstede
6 August 2026
The porters were very helpful about our elderly relatives.
Julia Holmes
6 August 2026
Just a brilliant experience! The room is small but comfortable and functional, and the environment is lush, full of history and beautiful buildings. Ring right in the centre of Cambridge is just perfect as well. The porters are all very helpful.
Catherine Serusclat
6 August 2026
Lovely breakfast
A F Leeper
6 August 2026
Very comfortable stay at Christ’s. An excellent central location in Cambridge. The room was quiet, spacious and well equipped, bed very comfortable.
Breakfast in the College was good. The extensive grounds are a delight. I would definitely recommend a stay at Christ’s, and my wife and I will certainly return when we make another visit to Cambridge.
John Hunter
5 August 2026
I stayed in a single room with shared bathroom and no breakfast, and think it is a great option for a single night stay. The staff were friendly, this made the checking-in and -out processes super easy. The room and bathroom were clean and the college grounds as a whole are gorgeous. Whilst not super cheap, it was much more affordable than other options in the area, and is extremely central. I would recommend to anyone who is staying in Cambridge for one or two nights, and is simply needing somewhere to stay.
Lucy Smith
5 August 2026
Superb location and lovely surroundings. Friendly and helpful staff. Could not set up the wi-fi, though maybe that was my fault? Not keen on the communal bathroom, but that’s what I signed up for, and a few more hooks in the shower cubicles wouldn’t go amiss – overall though no issues.
John
5 August 2026
The housekeeping team provided excellent service, and the daily waste collection was greatly appreciated. For future programmes, I recommend changing the bed linens twice a week rather than once and installing a small air-conditioning unit to improve comfort, particularly during warmer weather.
Ramzi Al Bitar
4 August 2026
It was a quiet room with all comfort, that I needed. Very friendly people at the porters lodge!
Andrea
4 August 2026
A beautiful and unique place to stay. Room and breakfast were great. The only issue for me was the lack of air conditioning in the room. There was an electric fan but that was of little help in this exceptionally hot July. I would definitely visit again though.
CB
2 August 2026
Chambre spacieuse et confortable donnant sur une des cours intérieures, assurant le calme. Petit-déjeuner varié pris dans la salle du self des étudiants. Un seul bémol, les sanitaires très spartiates.
Patrice THOMAS
1 August 2026
Fantastic location for sightseeing, shopping and nightlife. Beautiful surroundings and friendly staff. We parked in the shopping centre right near the college as it was convenient to get our luggage from the car to room, however brace yourself for the cost of this as it was more than we anticipated.
Deborah Bennett
31 July 2026
Clean, basic accommodation. Location was perfect.
Mike Dolhancey
29 July 2026
Central location which is convenient, but also very noisy at night. Beautiful grounds and building. Very helpful and friendly staff. The room is very basic and old really to be used as a base and not to relax in. The shower, taps and toilet flush are old and difficult to use. Beds are very comfortable .
Heather
26 July 2026
I have been more than once at Christ’s college and it is always a pleasure to come back
Decio
25 July 2026
The room was on the basic side but it was very clean and had useful facilities. The location within the City is extremely convenient for exploring etc and the college grounds are beautiful and peaceful. Staff are friendly and efficient. The breakfast was very good. Thank you
Paul W
23 July 2026
I spent 3 nights in a quiet, very comfortable en suite room. The staff were friendly and helpful, the breakfast excellent. The central location was perfect. I highly recommend it.
Julie Dumelow
20 July 2026
A truly memorable stay. We loved the peaceful college grounds and discovering the hidden edible crops in the courtyard. Perfectly located just a short walk to St. John’s College gardens for a wonderful performance of Much Ado About Nothing.
Andreas Berens
20 July 2026
A truly memorable stay. We loved the peaceful college grounds and discovering the hidden edible crops in the courtyard. Perfectly located just a short walk to St. John’s College gardens for a wonderful performance of Much Ado About Nothing.
Andreas Berens
18 July 2026
Beautiful and historic location
Clean comfortable room
Friendly staff
Having a fan and fridge was a bonus in the heat wave
Kryshani
15 July 2026
We stayed a Christ’s College for a university reunion, it is located in the centre of Cambridge. If you are after 5 star accommodation, this isn’t for you. But it has everything you need, great location, tea / coffee making facilities and a comfortable bed. The only issue was we couldn’ ;t get any hot water in the morning. (made it feel like university life). Breakfast on site was really good. Would stop again
Keith Roberts
15 July 2026
Friendly, helpful staff. Beautiful setting. Room smelt a little musty, but clean. Good value.
Nic
15 July 2026
Great location, beautiful setting and friendly, welcoming staff. However, no hot water in room, unable to open windows, so very hot and overlooking a busy, noisy road. Requested a courtyard facing room but informed that all rooms faced the street. Out of date milk cartons in room and sugar lumps only at breakfast! Was not expecting to be staying in the modern block so a bit disappointing.
G Walker
13 April 2026
The experience of staying at Christ’s was excellent. All staff were professional, friendly and helpful. The room was light. clean and supplied with good quality, freshly laundered linen. It was a pleasure to walk through the college grounds to our room. Breakfasts were of a high standard, and offered a good variety of choices. We would have had dinner at the college but wasn’t aware that we had to book in advance.
John Mortimer
12 April 2026
A brilliant and unique place to stay in Cambridge; an oasis in the heart of the city. Beautiful grounds and surroundings and very friendly staff. If room facing south/south-west, it can get quite hot on a sunny day and the windows of the Lasdun building open in a funky way. Also, the en -suite is a tad small and with a step access but overall, it was super clean and comfy and extra special with the ancient college vibe. Highly recommended.
Gabor
12 April 2026
The room was basic, but did have an en suite bathroom.
It lacked a proper bedside or desk lamp. There were lighting fixtures, but that’s less convenient.
The bathroom cabinet had not been adequately cleaned out.
The porters and staff were kind and polite.
It was wonderful to have access to the college courts and the tranqui lity therein.
Francis O’Leary
11 April 2026
Clean and comfortable room in a great location and at a very reasonable rate. As requested, the room faced into the college’s grounds and this made for a calm, peaceful stay. Highly recommended.
PR
9 April 2026
Great location, really confortable, nice breakfast.
Alexander Gonzalez
9 April 2026
staff was friendly, the location was really good, the room was alright as well, except for the cleanliness. the bathroom had visible traces of the prior guest/student (hair, stains)….
xyz
7 April 2026
We had a great time. The room was comfortable and spacious, although the bed was smaller than we’re used to. But it’s not about the room – it’s about the setting and the beautiful buildings and grounds. All of the delights of the city are close and easily accessible, and the college and its grounds are stunning. It was lovely to feel like a part of this wonderful place. Thanks to all the porters for making us feel welcome.
Clare Stilgoe
7 April 2026
This is a great place to stay in Cambridge, perfect location in the centre with beautiful gardens. The rooms are clean and roomy if a little tired but worth it for the price and location. Porters were friendly, the breakfast was good and the tea and coffee making facilities in the room are appreciated.
Suzanne
6 April 2026
From arrival the team were so welcoming at the porters lodge and around the grounds.
The room was large and comfortable and had all we needed – the location was great right in the middle of all the areas we wanted to visit.
Breakfast was plentiful and tasty and when requested we got some bananas.
Paul Button
5 April 2026
Nice but basic stay on a perfect location in the middle of the centre of Cambridge .around the hotel room you can walk through the college in nice historical environment . Breakfast is super
Corrie
5 April 2026
Excellent location. With 24/7 porters coverage I could leave my overnight bag whilst I checked out Cambridge and walked to Grantchester.
To sleep amongst all the history of the college was amazing.
Beautiful grounds.
Porters were very friendly and helpful.
Didn’t have time to visit the Buttery Bar so a good excuse to make another visit! Thank you.
Marguerite Russell
2 April 2026
Such an fun experience! The staff was very friendly, especially the porters. Amazing location and surroundings and as I quickly learned, many colleges are closed to the public/require tickets (understandable!), so it’s great to get the opportunity to walk around the different courts.
The room was clean, the little shared kitchen looked c lean and functional. Breakfast was tasty (not gourmet but definitely better than average hotel buffet breakfast). We stayed on a Sunday night but I can imagine that the pub right across on King Street gets very loud on Fridays and Saturdays, and the windows aren’t soundproof at all. The bed was uncomfortable. Still, I would gladly come back another time to explore more of Cambridge and the surroundings!
Justien
1 April 2026
More than accommodation; an experience, superior hospitality, cultural and natural surrounds, excellent service shown, extra friendly and helpful folk, a feeling of community. I appreciated the courtesy and kindness encountered. Perfect if busy bordering roads could be quietened at night!
Caroline
1 April 2026
Large modern room on first floor of building 4 with ensuite, great location, friendly porters, beautiful old buildings and gardens around and a nice breakfast. Sadly the stay was spoiled by getting very little sleep because of extremely poor soundproofing. You expect to hear loud partying, but I could hear every car go past and every normal conversation outside, which could easily be fixed by some modern soundproofing. I feel sorry for any student assigned that room longterm.
I would highly recommend a stay if you can get a room in a different block or away from the street.
Chris
1 April 2026
I had a shared bathroom room and it backed straight onto King Street so I was serenaded by the song of the number 1 and number 3 bus going past, with guest appearances from drunk yelling people. The room itself was surprisingly nice and warm which is hard to get in Cambridge. The shared bathroom (next to room 4.02) was a bit sad – the bath needed the drain cleaning out, the shower curtain was too long and dragged across the bottom of the bath to try and trip me (so I didn’t even try to shower, just had a shallow bath). The toilet roll holder was bizarrely sticking out right where you put your arm when you sit on the toilet so you have to sort of exist around it like a rude neighbour on a plane.
The porters were absolutely lovely and helped me out when I didn’t have my phone charger at 11pm. The breakfast was amazing – they even had vegan yoghurt! Nobody has vegan yoghurt! It made me feel so valued!
Jo Sharp
1 April 2026
Perfect for a short visit to Cambridge. Comfortable rooms with everything you need for a good nights sleep. Perfect location, friendly staff,
George McKee
30 March 2026
Superbly located in the heart of downtown Cambridge. Safe and well-maintained. Lovely breakfast.
Claudia
24 December 2025
Los trabajadores muy amables, es muy limpio, cómodo y calentito. Muy bien ubicado. Pasé un fin de semana maravilloso.
Sara
24 December 2025
Very comfortable bed, big rooms, and inspiring to be staying at a college where students normally stay, the courts are beautiful and inviting to read their rich history. I didn’t once think about TV or any other things that were lacking. Excellent location
Dovile
24 December 2025
Central situation. Clean and comfortable accomodations. Twin room with ensuite bathroom. Lacking modern wants like TV or phone charging ports. No lifts, A metal staircase with a slippy last step on the bottom rung off Block 4. We had a disturbed sleep with heating to high then to low. No temperature control in the room . Tea and Coffee supplied, Kettle cord very short. Room rate very reasonable. Check in after 2.00pm. Checkout 10.00am. On site eatery for breakfast if you are an early riser 7.30 am to 9.30am. Very helpful Porters. On the whole we enjoyed the experience.
Eleanor Newbould
23 December 2025
The staff were most friendly and welcoming, the accommodation clean and well appointed and the food splendid. Would certainly recommend and will return again. Thank you!
Ian
22 December 2025
All in all, satisfactory even if the bathroom equipment needs some modernization.
Piotr Jedrzejowicz
21 December 2025
Good location. Next to the city centre. Porters were friendly and helpful. Room was cosy and quiet as it was holiday season. That’s why rooms are available. Would love to stay again if I visit Cambridge and if it’s available.
Rena Ong
20 December 2025
very pleased
alan
18 December 2025
Set in the fascinating college grounds,,a quiet room,comfortable bed,good breakfast,in the centre of town,porters check in easy as could be
Keith goodchild
17 December 2025
When we arrived, this originally late medieval college was hiding its charms behind a large amount of modern day scaffolding and plastic sheeting. Averting our eyes as we passed through this, the gardens and beautiful college buildings of the first three courts were impressive, passing the delightful statue to probably the college’s most prestigious student , though we could only nod at where we were told he roomed. We had expected to be accommodated in the modern fourth court right at the back, but appreciated its warmth and en-suite with everything we needed. It would have helped to have WiFi details in the the room which would have avoided having all my data gobbled up. The porters were very helpful and friendly. We enjoyed the stay. Thank you, Christ’s College, for having us.
Vivien Gittins
17 December 2025
The room was a basic student room – it was just like going back to my student days, which I enjoyed! It was clean and comfortable, and not very expensive. The college is extremely beautiful, and feels much nicer than staying in a characterless hotel. The porters were super-friendly: courteous and helpful, including useful recommendations for eating, drinking, etc. I’d definitely stay there again if the option were available.
My only less positive point: 10am is early for check-out. I would have appreciated an extra hour or so.
David
16 December 2025
Christ’s college is an incredible place to stay the location and atmosphere is wonderful.
Our room was a good size and the beds are very comfortable.
Unfortunately our bathroom was in very poor shape there was a very musty smell and the toilet was leaking. Once we had used the shower in the morning the carpe t by the bathroom door was soaking wet – very unpleasant. If we had had the time when we checked in we would have complained.
Jill Bason
16 December 2025
The experience was excellent.
Zinan
13 December 2025
As expected, a basic room, but clean and had everything I needed. The porters were very friendly and helpful. The college is beautiful! Well situated for the city centre.
Karon Bowern
8 October 2025
Great stay. So convenient as had singing events at the Corn Exchange and local area. Stayed previously 2 years ago in the older dormitory but this year was right by Darwins Garden. Reasonably priced. Already booked 2026!
Sheira Plentie
26 September 2025
Everything was awesome. tasty breakfast and the porters were also very helpful.
Daniel
26 September 2025
Nice and quite
Close to city centre
Jude
26 September 2025
Central clean and cosy
Giota
26 September 2025
More than good enough place to spend overnight on a work visit. Lovely setting, comfortable bed, hot shower, central location.
Bathroom and facilities are basic but good enough for one night. Access to street at back of the college was not available.
Perhaps a little bit expensive for what there is but the setting makes up f or a lot.
James Thompson
24 September 2025
Very enjoyable visit at the college. Room was clean and very good breakfast.
Kristina Lillqvist
24 September 2025
I really enjoyed the unique experience of staying overnight at Christs’ College. The room was spacious and comfortable and all necessary toiletries and tea/coffee & biscuits were provided. The breakfast was very good. On arrival the Porters Lodge was friendly and welcoming. I definitely recommend staying here.
Judith
23 September 2025
A very enjoyable overnight stay recently, great value and lovely to to be able to visit Christ’s. Very friendly welcome also from the Porters. Breakfast in the Upper Hall was excellent. This is my third such overnight stay in a Cambridge College, which I have always very much enjoyed, each a little different of course. Can I suggest a bottle of water in the room, which would be great.
Andrew Martyn
19 September 2025
I really enjoyed my stay, the college in ideally located in the center of the city. The buildings are beautiful and the rooms clean and spacious. The breakfast was great.
Delphine
19 September 2025
Comfy bed, great central location. College is quiet and historical setting. Liked the mezzanine set up. Shared bathroom might not be to everyone’s liking.
Jim
18 September 2025
Loved the location, handy to all the colleges and activities.
Steve
17 September 2025
I stayed at Christ’s for three days and thoroughly enjoyed my visit. The grounds are wonderful, the staff very friendly, and my room was tidy and contained all the necessities. A perfect base from which to explore the city and get a glimpse into College life.
Steph
14 September 2025
Excellent welcome from staff and lovely college grounds. Room in the ‘Typewriter’ building was good and clean, narrow step up into the bathroom wouldn’t suit mobility challenged though.
Rob
14 September 2025
Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast. Spacious and comfortable room. Quiet atmosphere. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Many thanks
Jonathan M G Smith
14 September 2025
The room is spacious And comfortable. Just WiFi was not speedy. In all, it was a good experience.
Nancy
14 September 2025
I stayed in another college the night before, and I have a few suggestions for the future regarding the breakfast (everything else was alright).
The tables in the upper hall are sticky. I could not find ketchup. Eating oats/ out of deeper bowls (not soup dish) woild be nicer. The mushrooms were squashy, the fried e gg dry. Just wheel a serving cart in the hall and the guests will put their dish onto it and the staff will have more time to care about the food.
Kristina Kaehm
13 September 2025
What a wonderful experience sleeping at Christ’s College. The porters lodge, the room & the breakfast were wonderful. I really appreciated the open Day collège last September 12, 2025.
However, my room was close to à ver noisy street.
Sandrine PATACCHINI
12 September 2025
We only stayed one night. It was a unique place to stay. The room was clean, warm and spacious. The bed was comfortable. The Staff friendly and helpful.
The grounds were stunning. There was a great selection at breakfast all served in a buffet. The refectory style dining was a bit of a shock. But al l in all a good experience.
The only thing I would suggest is some sort of leaflet on the background to the college. The information available on the Internet is aimed [quite rightly] at prospective students. The map was good but we wanted more information on the grouns
Joe
12 September 2025
An enjoyable and interesting experience on the whole but I wouldn’t hurry back. The single bed in my twin bedded room was too small and the pillow hard and uncomfortable. Also other than one bedside light, the room lighting was horribly bright and glaring. Breakfast was poor and definitely not worth £15. Revolting coffee and shop orange juice. Can’t you afford an Espresso Machine? The porters though couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful and the barman in the Buttery likewise.
Jamie Reid
9 September 2025
You enter Christ’s College through the main entrance and immediately you get the sense you traveled back in time. The impressive first Court is absolutely stunning. Give yourself some time to pick your jaw from the floor because there’s more. Absolutely wonderful experience, room was basic but always inviting to return to, couldn’t recommend this more!
Lisa Bracke
8 September 2025
A central location. Pleasant surroundings in college grounds.
University style accomodation as expected.
Nice big modern room with own bathroom. Clean.
Great breakfast.
Great value for money.
Friendly staff throughout…
Jeannette
7 September 2025
Porters polite and helpful . Instructions to room clear . Room way above expectation . Spacious , spotlessly clean . Bed very comfy . Toilet clean , shower at the end of the corridor looked a bit grubby so didn’t use .
Breakfast very good
John
7 September 2025
It was just so nice to be back in the old place.
David Capper
6 September 2025
Beautiful Colllege in wonderful grounds. Staff very helpful. Rooms very clean. I loved just walking in the grounds. A location to get away from stress.
Graham Batcheler
2 September 2025
Porters were helpful.
Breakfast room and staff were great (traditional university)
Buttery Bar was great. Helpful staff, and lovely atmosphere.
Bedroom is as you’d expecr in a University residence hall.
ACoffey
1 September 2025
Really central location and within walking distance of most Cambridge highlights. The room was comfortable and drinks facilities most welcome. We didn’t have breakfast at the college so cannot comment on that aspect. The porters were friendly and helpful
Alan Jones
1 September 2025
I really enjoyed staying at Christ College. The room had all the necessary amenities, the staff were helpful and friendly, while the college offered a picturesque setting in the very centre of historic Cambridge. Additionally, I encourage potential guests to book directly on the college’s website and avoid using intermediaries.
Ivan Kozachenko
1 September 2025
Had a great night in the college. Porters very kind, comfortable well appointed room and great location in the centre of this lovely city.
A D
1 September 2025
Overall, a good stay! That said, a couple of things weren’t ideal. There was scaffolding right outside my bedroom window with workers around, which was a bit disappointing. In the evenings, I felt a little uneasy since my room was the farthest from the gate and not many people were around. A few times, the main door to the block wasn’t locked, so technically, anyone could have walked in. The room also got quite hot, and I couldn’t sleep with the window open as it opened onto a flat roof with scaffolding, making it easy to climb up.
On the bright side, the room was clean and tidy, breakfast was great, and the staff were super friendly and helpful.
Paolo De Vincenzi
31 August 2025
Student accommodation, so just what I was looking for to spend the night! Good facilities and a lovely, spacious, clean room. Felt like a hotel and good value for money. Some rooms have fans and some do not however, so worth bearing in mind if you get warm easily.
Caroline Senior
31 August 2025
My stay was overall good, the room was clean and tidy, but the room was quite hot and if was not possible to sleep with the window open since it was on a walking path so anyone could have walked in. The door to the building was always open so also anyone could have walked in.
The breakfast was good and the people from Christ’s college were helpful and kind, as a woman travelling alone I never felt bad.
Francesca
29 August 2025
Huge room, clean, bed too small for two people, very beautiful garden, very nice and helpful people, in the center of the city and silent, bad internetconnection, we wish to return. Thanks for all!
Karin
27 August 2025
If you are in the area visiting and want to sightseeing this affordable accommodation is perfect for necessity. Close to a range of shops and the staff were all helpful.
Only downside was that Internet wasn’t the best but still usable the bathroom wasn’t very spacious.
Muhammed
27 August 2025
The college is beautiful – what a place to be housed as an undergrad! Second Court room was clean, somewhat sparse/basic, and truly oversized loo/shower room, perfectly adequate for a short stay, and comfortable bed. Glad we had a garden view. There was noise from the adjoining street – but only really audible in the bathroom. Staff were most kind and accommodating, and the Buttery Bar pleasant and welcoming. Central location ideal for our explorations on foot. Enjoyed our visit and would stay again.
Robert and Judith Lambert
26 August 2025
Lovely place to stay.
Nice and clean.
Extra room that even came with a piano!
So nice to get to stay here, beautiful gardens/views.
Comfortable bed.
All staff polite and helpful.
The guy at breakfast so helpful and friendly too.
(I stayed 1 night 23/8/25)
Susan king
24 August 2025
Large room, very clean, spacious bathroom with shower over a bath. Very noisy until late the next morning but we had been warned in the description before booking and it was a Saturday night in August Bank Holiday weekend
Ken
24 August 2025
Ground floor disabled room, noisy by the outside door but absolutely fine, lovely friendly staff at porters lodge, but appalling wi-fi, if any signal at all, and bathroom very very basic no shelf, no toilet seat nowhere to put anything, tiny hand basin, poorly flushing toilet and difficult to get ready for a wedding with any comfort.
Sue Chorlton
22 August 2025
A bijou room, with everything one needed. Very clean, with a huge openable window, quiet with a view of the rooftops. The bathroom was tiny, but it all worked, and was an experience. An excellent stay in the centre of Cambridge for a very reasonable price.
One thing, though, the WiFi sign in is convoluted a nd slightly ridiculous in this day and age!
Hilary Glegg
21 August 2025
Our 3rd visit here. The other 2 were in the 2nd court whereas this one was in the 4th. So no lovely view over the court but very comfortable nevertheless. Once again we enjoyed sitting in the Fellows garden and were entertained by a young fox running across the lawn and in and out of the shrubbery!
The porters were very helpful and we enjoyed a good breakfast before we left. All in all another successful stay.
Aileen Mortimer
20 August 2025
Lovely place to stay whilst briefly in Cambridge. The porters and dining staff were really helpful.
My room was enormous and far surpassed my expectations. Very good value with breakfast. The grounds were beautifully tended and a joy to linger in.
I did struggle with the temperature in my room which had huge skylights which I co uldn’t manage to open. It was a hot and airless August night! Not sure if something was broken in the mechanism or it was just me. Also I found getting onto the internet unnecessarily complicated. Again, it could have been me!
Louise Metcalfe
20 August 2025
Crists College is an astonishing breath-taking place. You can have a bed, shower and breakfast anywhere but the experience of leaving in a beautiful college in Cambridge is just second to none. Amazing room and everyone was exceptionally helpful.
Martiño
19 August 2025
The porters ran this and they were helpful and accommodating. Really kind and lovely. Hearing we were married in the chapel 55+ years ago they were charming .
The room was a little tired and small and hot if the weather had been heatwave but it wasn’t . .The window had no lock but we we re able to shut it when workmen started outside just before 7. All in all an amazing trip down memory lane . Bit worried about the window a single person might have felt more unsafe.,maybe you could see to it. ?
Corinna Creasy
19 August 2025
Excellent facilities, superb breakfast and very friendly and helpful porters! We will definitely stay again!Thank you
Helen Nichols
19 August 2025
Having just stayed at the college for a long weekend everything was fabulous. All staff were incredible. Breakfast is worth every penny. Will stay there aain
KerryanneMcDonagh
19 August 2025
I have just finished a visit and stayed at the college. Everything was above my expectations. My room with en-suite was excellent and had everything I needed. Service from staff was amazing
Kerryanne mcDonagh
19 August 2025
I couldn’t imagine there was a bathtub at dormitory.
I really enjoyed staying at college because I deeply felt academic atmosphere and it’s just in the city centre. I want to stay there again.
Keiko Shimizu
18 August 2025
When
I was a student I stayed in res. Nothing like this. This three star hotel accommodation standard. Excellent!
Brian Scallan
12 August 2025
Very interesting and beautiful place ! Comfortable room and bathroom. Good breakfast
Grimaud
12 August 2025
Ideally located and with spacious rooms.
Only downsides : my room was facing a passing road and the room is not as soundproof as you could expect. And for some reason, housekeeping staff kept on knocking on doors every morning between 8:30 and 9:00 am asking if I needed something.
Alice
11 August 2025
The calm throughout the establishment is a pleasure. Large, comfortable rooms and an unforgettable experience. Thank you to all the staff for their kindness and professionalism.
Eric Hambuckers
10 August 2025
A quiet retreat in the heart of the city.
Comfortable and quiet student style accomodation with very friendly staff throughout.
Very good breakfasts.
Will return again when staying in future summers.
Hedley Rigby
10 August 2025
Fab
Andrew Calvocoressi
7 August 2025
Christ’s college experience was amazing. Location is very central, rooms surroundings are very quiet and silent during the night. The room itself was big and cosy. The carpet was too dirty though and I was bitten by bed bugs on my leg the first night and and I’m not surprised. The bathroom needs more hanger and shelves around the inner spaces
All porters were kind and caring.
Stefano
7 August 2025
I had a fantastic stay at Christ’s College. The personnel were incredibly helpful and welcoming. The buildings are beautiful and steeped in history. Overall, it was a wonderful place to stay, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting or studying in Cambridge.
Susan Björkberg
7 August 2025
I like the idea I am able to walk around the Christ´s College area. The accomodation was very basic but clean inside. I did not like the idea of my room being on the ground floor right next to the enry – not possible to leave the window open and not covered with blinds . The scaffoldings did not help either.
Breakfast was very good.
Petra
5 August 2025
Clean and comfortable. Quiet surroundings. I appreciated the tea, coffee and biscuits in my room. A good breakfast. The only downside is that the window didn’t quite shut in my room. This might have been an issue if the weather had been cooler.
Nancy Turner
4 August 2025
We were staying for my 50th birthday so wanted someone reasonably priced and central. Christ’s College was a perfect central location yet felt like miles away from the hustle and bustle of town. the breakfast was amazing with something for everyone and all staff were really friendly and helpful. Will certainly be recommending to anyone wanting somewhere to stay!
Lisa Philpott
3 August 2025
The room was a pretty standard dorm room in layout, with a comfortable bed and two good pillows. The bathroom and shower were quite small. The location is quite central, but one benefits from the quiet setting on the college’s grounds. The room was accessed by taking a couple of flights of stairs — people with heavy luggage or physical impairments might find it hard to deal with the stairs. I suppose heavy luggage could be left in the luggage room near the Porters’ Lodge. Accommodation in Cambridge is quite expensive, so the room can be described as good value only compared to the overpriced rooms in hotels and some other colleges. The
Eugene Swift
1 August 2025
My room was big and the view was great. A lot of storage.
There is tea and cookies and coffee and towels and shower gel, shampoo and soap.
The location is top and everyone was super friendly.
You get a lot of wear and tear, which is fine. The walls are full of left over stick ers and dents and the carpet got some stains.
I lived in student accommodations before, the shared bathroom did not bother me that much. It was not busy.
I still wished there would be at least a sink in the room though.
I could not connect to the WiFi, that was a bummer.
Overall alright for one night
Nelli
29 July 2025
Christ College is an excellent place to stay in Cambridge. I like my stay there very much.
Valentin
28 July 2025
It was wonderful to be out of the hubbub of central Cambridge. The gardens were gorgeous, the porters helpful. My only complaint was the showers were miniscule, but it’s a dorm room after all. I was on an upper floor so there were a lot of stairs.
Shara
26 July 2025
Great 2 night stay right in the centre of Cambridge. This was a return visit as I really enjoyed a previous stay. Room was clean and tidy, bed and pillows were very comfortable. I think it’s great value for money for such a central location in the heart of Cambridge. Porters were very friendly and helpful. I love the peace and tranquility as soon as you step through the gate. The gardens are beautiful and very well cared for and I loved the vegetable borders! Breakfast is good value for money with a good selection of items.
Jenny Pople
25 July 2025
The person picked my luggage is so nice and so kind , he is young and little healthy . God bless him
Sandeep kaur
23 July 2025
It was great! The place was spacious, clean, it had fan, and big windows! Everything was smooth without any problem. The price was great and definitely worth it!
Mohammad Taleghani
22 July 2025
The staff is very kind and the inside of the college is peaceful and charming. The quality to price relation is great, but the bathroom is a little too small.
Filipe Santos
22 July 2025
Everything was super !
Clean rooms and location, friendly staff and eccellente position tò the city centre
Angela Maria Fuse'
21 July 2025
Great location, very comfortable and clean. The city centre is so close as to male everything Easy.
Angela Maria Fuse'
19 July 2025
Staying at a college in Cambridge is a nice way to feel part of the community and is also a cheaper alternative.
We were given a twin room to start with but these are roght next to a road and the windows aren’t very sound proof so we asked to move and were g iven two singles without any fuss.
All basic rooms but ensure.
The breakfast was just right and being GFree they provided extra bread rolls for me which was a nice touch.
Roger
17 July 2025
We loved the mixture of old and new buildings. Our room was in the new 4th court, with all the comfort we needed, spacious and clean. It was a pleasure to walk through the other courts enjoying the plants and flowers. We have discovered even the Fellows’ Garden with its interesting trees. The breakfast was rich and tasty. The only problem we had was how to connect to the wifi. Two of the porters could not help, only the third one could on the second evening of our stay.
Agnes
17 July 2025
Great place to stay if you’re looking for an affordable room right in the city center – I would totally stay here again! 🙂
Saskia Stenzel
17 July 2025
Wonderful location despite the fact that you have to share the bathroom.
Fran
15 July 2025
Unusually friendly porters who showed us where to watch the Wimbledon men’s final, great central location, comfortable room with a good bed and soft pillows, although the bathroom could do with an upgrade and the bin collection and early morning deliveries were a bit noisy.
Dr Cindy Walters
15 July 2025
I have to thank in particular the porter that was very helpful with my difficulties to connect to Internet. Kind, professional and effective!
Excellent breakfast too and spacious, clean and confortable room.
I’ll be back for sure.
Chiara Magrini
14 July 2025
Great accommodation and feels like being one of the students. Breakfast in the upper hall was wonderful and really delicious. Porters were really nice and knew as after the first day. Was a great stay. Clean and spacious rooms.
Jacqueline Siebert
17 December 2024
Great, the room is as pictured, the environment is comfortable and cheap
Tongzhou
28 September 2024
Very welcome and quiet.
Supachai
2 August 2024
Beautiful buildings. Room was basic but clean, comfy and huge! Only downside is that the bedroom window didn’t fully close (there’s a bus stop and a pub across the road which, whilst convenient, meant some noise during the night). Apart from that, we loved it and will be back again!
Wendy
4.6out of 5

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