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A spacious living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of the outside.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a green armchair, a dining table with a bowl of fruit, and a window with sheer curtains.

A spacious hotel lobby with wooden flooring, multiple seating areas, and large windows allowing natural light.

A cozy living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a large window providing natural light.

1. Wilde Cambridge City Centre

Cambridge City Centre, 1.2 km from Scott Polar Research Institute

Carolyn

฿5,403

฿6,483 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

An indoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a sofa, and a brick wall.

A modern bar area with wooden cabinetry, a glass display case, and white chairs.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A modern interior with a central wooden ceiling structure, glass panels, and cylindrical light fixtures.

2. West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation

Cambridge City Centre, 1.2 km from Scott Polar Research Institute

Richard

฿4,424

฿5,308 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a large glass wall, a central column, and multiple seating areas.

A modern lobby with a marble reception desk, red armchairs, a round table, and a large mirror.

A modern indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants.

A bar area with seating and a bar counter.

3. The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

Chesterton, 2 km from Scott Polar Research Institute

Lasse

฿5,036

฿6,043 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, hexagonal patterned floor, and contemporary furniture.

A modern hotel with a clean, rectangular facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

4. Clayton Hotel Cambridge

Petersfield, 0.8 km from Scott Polar Research Institute

Andrew

฿5,634

฿6,760 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern room with a large window, a dining table, two green armchairs, and a kitchen area.

A room with a glass table, two chairs, and a view of a lush green garden through large windows.

A spacious hallway with a wooden staircase, a dining area, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a staircase, and a seating area with two sofas and a table.

5. The Regent Aparthotel

Cambridge City Centre, 0.3 km from Scott Polar Research Institute

Chantelle

฿4,527

฿5,432 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A modern hotel with 'ibis' branding, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A bakery counter with various baked goods and coffee options.

A bar area with shelves of bottles, a wooden wall with a patchwork design, leather chairs, and patterned cushions.

6. ibis Cambridge Central Station

Petersfield, 0.9 km from Scott Polar Research Institute

Michael

฿3,502

฿4,203 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A tiered dessert stand with various pastries and sandwiches, a vase with roses, and a table set with cups and plates.

A large decorative cow statue on a platform in a shopping mall.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a marble countertop, and decorative plants.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a modern kitchen in the background.

7. Hilton Cambridge City Centre

Cambridge City Centre, 0.6 km from Scott Polar Research Institute

Stuart

฿5,683

฿6,819 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a decorative ceiling, and a reception desk with a 'Graduate' sign.

A modern hotel with large glass windows, a prominent 'Graduate Hotels' sign, and a brick facade.

A restaurant with green upholstered booths, wooden tables, and hanging pendant lights. A Christmas tree is in the center.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by large windows and contemporary lighting fixtures.

8. Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

Cambridge City Centre, 0.8 km from Scott Polar Research Institute

Rahul

฿5,986

฿7,183 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a central decorative column, and potted plants.

A modern interior with a dining area, large windows, and a decorative sculpture.

A room with a round ottoman, a chair, a desk with a bicycle, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.

A bar area with a wooden counter, leopard print stools, and a clock on the wall.

9. The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

0.2 km from Scott Polar Research Institute

paul

฿5,403

฿6,483 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A grand hallway with a marble floor, a central red upholstered bench, and a reception desk.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a long counter, and a chandelier.

A traditional room with a fireplace, two green sofas with colorful cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

A terrace with two chairs and a table set for breakfast, overlooking a cityscape.

10. University Arms, Autograph Collection

Cambridge City Centre, 0.4 km from Scott Polar Research Institute

Joseph William

฿5,938

฿7,126 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A spacious indoor area with brick walls, large arched windows, and a high ceiling with a skylight. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs, and several potted plants.

A lobby with a grand staircase, a reception desk, and a seating area with a modern chair and potted plants.

A grand staircase with ornate balustrades and a stained glass window in the background.

A brick building with a cylindrical tower featuring large windows and a balcony.

11. The Hobson Cambridge By Adina

Cambridge City Centre, 0.4 km from Scott Polar Research Institute

Rudi

฿4,881

฿5,857 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside table with a lamp, and a nightstand with a phone and books.

A row of terraced houses with a sign for 'Centennial Hotel'.

A parking lot with marked spaces, a blue car, and a building with large windows.

A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple liquor bottles, a menu sign, and bar stools.

12. Centennial Hotel

0.6 km from Scott Polar Research Institute

vipul

฿4,867

฿5,840 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A spa room with a hot tub, wicker furniture, and a view of a historic building.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city, and a sunset.

A spacious living room with a large window offering a city view, a patterned sofa set, a small armchair with a yellow cushion, and a herringbone-patterned rug.

A restaurant with wooden tables and red upholstered chairs, large windows with a city view, and hanging flower arrangements.

13. The Varsity Hotel & Spa

Cambridge City Centre, 1.4 km from Scott Polar Research Institute

Rob

฿5,738

฿6,886 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A bar area with a counter, shelves with bottles, glasses, and a bartender.

A modern café with wooden tables and cushioned booths, a coffee station, and pendant lighting.

A modern lounge area with a plush sofa, a round table, and a large window with curtains.

14. Premier Inn Cambridge City Centre - Corn Exchange/Lion Yard

Cambridge City Centre, 0.8 km from Scott Polar Research Institute

Berdi

฿1,938

฿2,325 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A brick building with large windows and outdoor seating.

A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a mirror, and a sink.

A well-lit dining area with multiple tables set for guests, large windows allowing natural light, and potted plants adding greenery.

A historic building with multiple windows, a prominent entrance with steps, and signs for 'Hotel du Vin & Bistro'.

15. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

Cambridge City Centre, 0.3 km from Scott Polar Research Institute

Morgan

฿4,732

฿5,678 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A bar area with a long bench, round tables, and stools. There is a television mounted on the wall and a bar counter with stools.

A staircase with a sign reading "LODGINGS" and a hand symbol.

A bar area with a wooden counter, stools, and a beer tap. There are bar stools and a seating area with a couch and chairs.

A cozy pub with wooden furniture, a bar area, and a seating area with a fireplace.

16. The Waterman

Chesterton, 1.7 km from Scott Polar Research Institute

Jessica

฿3,476

฿4,171 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A building facade with ornate gold detailing, a coat of arms, and a wooden door.

A bronze statue of a seated man on a bench surrounded by greenery.

A church interior with stained glass windows, a chandelier, and a golden angel statue.

A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.

17. Christs College Cambridge

Cambridge City Centre, 0.7 km from Scott Polar Research Institute

Kevin

฿3,186

฿3,823 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A Holiday Inn Express building with a modern design, featuring a large sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot with several cars.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a bedside table, and a red upholstered chair.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a large cushioned seating area, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a waiting area, and a glass door entrance.

18. Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG

Romsey, 2.1 km from Scott Polar Research Institute

Leia

฿2,241

฿2,689 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A room with leather sofas, a vintage suitcase, and framed certificates on the wall.

A building with a covered entrance, a brick facade, and a window with a view of the sky.

A room with leather sofas, framed pictures, and a table with a bottle and menu.

A restaurant with wooden booths, a bar area, and a television screen displaying an advertisement.

19. YHA Cambridge - Hostel

Petersfield, 0.7 km from Scott Polar Research Institute

Adaorah

฿1,714

฿2,057 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, large windows with a view of a mountain and water, and a sign on the wall.

A sign for Sorrento Hotel and Restaurant with a telephone number and an arrow pointing to the right for the car park.

20. Sorrento Hotel

Coleridge, 1.8 km from Scott Polar Research Institute

Karoly

฿5,030

฿6,036 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to Scott Polar Research Institute

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Wilde Cambridge City Centre	9.6 Exceptional 395 reviews	View
West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation	9.6 Exceptional 205 reviews	View
The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.4 Exceptional 546 reviews	View
Clayton Hotel Cambridge	9.2 Wonderful 1,011 reviews	View
The Regent Aparthotel	9.2 Wonderful 302 reviews	View

Top Scott Polar Research Institute Hotel Reviews

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay. Central Excellent river location. Staff extremely helpful. Would definitely stay again"

ibis Cambridge Central Station

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient location near the station, good value for money, and great air conditioning. It would really help to provide a box of tissues though."

The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"We had a lovely stay, thank you"

Hyatt Centric Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, weak AC, good location"

The Hobson Cambridge By Adina

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing hotel, location and staff."

The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were amazing and couldn't have been more helpful, ideally situated to visit our son, we were rather shocked at how dry it was in Cambridge having come down from the Lake District"

Regency Guest House

8/10 Good

"Just make sure that if you have a room number after 10 its on the left of the building. The shower offs good, it runs off a motor."

Centennial Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay at The Centenial hotel in Cambridge. The hotel is ideally situated to walk to all the amenities the city has to offer. Straight line to the main shops, restaurants and colleges. The free car park for the hotel is a huge asset. The hotel is well run, the breakfast was excellent."

Christs College Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast was a bargain."

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A historic building with intricate stonework, pointed arches, and detailed carvings.

Our Lady and the English Martyrs

You can learn about the history of Cambridge when you stop by Our Lady and the English Martyrs. Wander the picturesque gardens and riverfront in the area.

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A park with a green lawn, a person riding a bicycle, and a row of houses in the background.

Parker's Piece

8.6/10 (178 reviews)

One of the most popular open spaces in Cambridge is a gorgeous green expanse for sports, picnics and large-scale public events.

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A grand staircase with ornate columns and statues, leading to a richly decorated room with a large emblem above the entrance.

Fitzwilliam Museum

9.2/10 (377 reviews)

Spend hours discovering more than 4,000 years of art and antiquities in the grand setting of a monumental 19th-century building.

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The Polar Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in The Polar Museum in Cambridge. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Hobson's Conduit

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hobson's Conduit during your travels in Cambridge. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

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Downing College

8.6/10 (15 reviews)

Explore the campus of Downing College during your travels in Cambridge. Wander the picturesque gardens and riverfront in the area.

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Fenner's

Catch an event at Fenner's during your trip to Cambridge. Wander the picturesque gardens and riverfront in the area.

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Cambridge Arts Picture House

You can get tickets for a performance at Cambridge Arts Picture House during your trip to Cambridge. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Scott Polar Research Institute?

Scott Polar Research Institute is located in a welcoming area of Cambridge known for its picturesque gardens and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 286 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Scott Polar Research Institute?

Adjacent to Scott Polar Research Institute, University Arms, Autograph Collection is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other good choices close by include Wilde Cambridge City Centre and ibis Cambridge Central Station.

How many hotels are there near Scott Polar Research Institute?

Expedia has 286 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Scott Polar Research Institute.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Scott Polar Research Institute, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Scott Polar Research Institute.

What can I see and do near Scott Polar Research Institute?

Fitzwilliam Museum, The Polar Museum and Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences feature captivating exhibits. Mathematical Bridge, Church of St Mary the Great and Bridge of Sighs are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Scott Polar Research Institute. You can watch performances at Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge Arts Theatre and Cambridge Junction if you're interested in local theatre.

How can I get to Scott Polar Research Institute?

If you're taking a train into town, Cambridge Station is the closest station to Trumpington. There might not be many public transport options to choose from near to Scott Polar Research Institute so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Scott Polar Research Institute hotels

1. Wilde Cambridge City Centre

2. West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation

3. The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

4. Clayton Hotel Cambridge

5. The Regent Aparthotel

6. ibis Cambridge Central Station

7. Hilton Cambridge City Centre

8. Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

9. The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

10. University Arms, Autograph Collection

11. The Hobson Cambridge By Adina

12. Centennial Hotel

13. The Varsity Hotel & Spa

14. Premier Inn Cambridge City Centre - Corn Exchange/Lion Yard

15. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

16. The Waterman

17. Christs College Cambridge

18. Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG

19. YHA Cambridge - Hostel

20. Sorrento Hotel

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Top Scott Polar Research Institute Hotel Reviews

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

ibis Cambridge Central Station

The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hyatt Centric Cambridge

The Hobson Cambridge By Adina

The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

Regency Guest House

Centennial Hotel

Christs College Cambridge

Other attractions near Scott Polar Research Institute

Our Lady and the English Martyrs

Parker's Piece

Fitzwilliam Museum

The Polar Museum

Hobson's Conduit

Downing College

Fenner's

Cambridge Arts Picture House

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