Question 1

Which Cambridge city centre hotel has the best parking?

Accepted Answer

Of the three city centre hotels, only the Hilton Cambridge City Centre offers on-site parking, at £35 per day for either self-park or valet. The Hobson and Premier Inn Cambridge City Centre have no on-site parking whatsoever. If you are arriving by car, the Hilton is your only realistic city centre option — though even then, the approach involves a tricky one-way system and a bus gate camera that has caught drivers out before.

Question 2

Which is the most central budget hotel in Cambridge city centre?

Accepted Answer

Premier Inn Cambridge City Centre is the most central budget hotel in Cambridge — and it is not close. It effectively sits on top of the Grand Arcade shopping centre, with the Corn Exchange a 60-second walk away, Market Square a minute beyond that, and King's College Chapel five minutes further. The catch is a complete absence of parking, with the nearest car park costing around £45 per 24 hours — often more than the room itself.

Question 3

Which Cambridge city centre hotel is closest to the Corn Exchange?

Accepted Answer

Both the Hilton Cambridge City Centre and the Premier Inn Cambridge City Centre are extremely close to the Corn Exchange. The Hilton is about three minutes on foot and is the stronger option for guests with a car. The Premier Inn is even closer — roughly 60 seconds — but has no parking and suits arrivals by train, bus, or taxi only.

Question 4

Is there an aparthotel in Cambridge city centre with a kitchenette?

Accepted Answer

Yes — The Hobson on Regent Street is the only city centre hotel in this category with kitchenette facilities, making it well suited to longer stays and guests who want more than a standard hotel room. It occupies an impressive Victorian building and is 10 minutes on foot from Senate House and the historic colleges. The significant drawback is a complete lack of parking, so it works best for guests arriving without a car.

Question 5

Which Cambridge city centre hotels are good for university graduation?

Accepted Answer

Both The Hobson and the Premier Inn Cambridge City Centre are well placed for graduation. The Hobson is 10 minutes' walk from Senate House, has a style and quality that suits a special occasion, and is the more comfortable choice — though the lack of parking needs planning if family members are driving. The Premier Inn is closer still at around five minutes but is a no-frills option; strong on location, short on occasion. Both require parking to be sorted separately.

Question 6

Do any Cambridge city centre hotels offer EV charging?

Accepted Answer

No. None of the city centre hotels featured here — the Hilton, The Hobson, or Premier Inn Cambridge City Centre — offer on-site EV charging. The Hilton explicitly has none, and neither of the other two have on-site parking at all. EV drivers will need to use one of Cambridge's public charging points in the city.

The City Centre Reality in Cambridge(2026 Guide)