Title: Visit Hempstead: 2026 Travel Guide for Hempstead, Saffron Walden | Expedia.com [Hotels in Hempstead](https://expedia.com/Hempstead-Hotels.d553248635149743017.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Hempstead](https://expedia.com/Hempstead-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635149743017.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Hempstead](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Hempstead.d553248635149743017.Car-Rental-Guide)[Hempstead Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Hempstead.d553248635149743017.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Hempstead ## Travel Guide ![Hempstead](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182627/c4c9656e-6dc7-488c-83ea-9021b7b97e76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182627/c4c9656e-6dc7-488c-83ea-9021b7b97e76.jpg) by [Bikeboy](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/32413) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Hempstead](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182627/4bbd0d2d-bfb5-481b-8428-496fc4b11d2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182627/4bbd0d2d-bfb5-481b-8428-496fc4b11d2f.jpg) by [Roger Jones](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/62944) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Hempstead](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11925/d3e0f094-ba62-485a-8d64-e866293d1d7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11925/d3e0f094-ba62-485a-8d64-e866293d1d7d.jpg) by [Roger Jones](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/62944) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Hempstead](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182627/e8b531ea-0fe2-4667-ad8d-93fef0f6cb9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182627/e8b531ea-0fe2-4667-ad8d-93fef0f6cb9f.jpg) by [Roger Jones](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/62944) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Hempstead](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182627/b5e7b42d-09a6-46ab-b8ba-9732556c2c17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182627/b5e7b42d-09a6-46ab-b8ba-9732556c2c17.jpg) by [Keith Evans](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/6337) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Hempstead Things to do - Hempstead Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Hempstead ![Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1070000/1069100/1069031/edea1174_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport Waltham Close Stansted Airport Bishop's Stortford England $97 nightly $116 total Apr 19 - Apr 20 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bishop's Stortford. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (2,650 reviews) Great for an overnight before early flight. Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F19%2F2026&endDate=4%2F20%2F2026&selected=1069031&PinnedHotelID=1069031&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149743017) ![Novotel London Stansted Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6400/6327/847c575f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel London Stansted Airport Round Coppice Road Stansted England Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $89 nightly $107 total Apr 11 - Apr 12 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Stansted. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,191 reviews) All good…nice staff…but the Parking is difficult…you have to drive around for 5 minutes to find a space! Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F11%2F2026&endDate=4%2F12%2F2026&selected=6327&PinnedHotelID=6327&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149743017) ![Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18470000/18464400/18464320/9b386cad_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport Bassingbourn Road, Essex Stansted England $94 nightly $113 total Apr 27 - Apr 28 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Stansted. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,329 reviews) Great for flights out of Stansted Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F27%2F2026&endDate=4%2F28%2F2026&selected=18464320&PinnedHotelID=18464320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149743017) [See all 1,279 properties in Hempstead](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=4%2F10%2F2026&endDate=4%2F11%2F2026®ionId=553248635149743017) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Turing Locke Cambridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68460000/68460000/68459935/cc71251b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Turing Locke Cambridge 47 Eddington Ave Cambridge England Stay at this aparthotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9/10 Wonderful! (583 reviews) I didnt like that we had to pay for parking I wasn't given information on wifi The fire alarm going off at 1am Children running round the corridor at 3.30am Even tho check out at 11am,the car had to be moved by 10am. Awful nights sleep Awful welcome,awful stay Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Cambridge-Hotels-Turing-Locke.h68459935.Hotel-Information) ![The Regent Aparthotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79390000/79385900/79385850/50f26c0d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Regent Aparthotel 41 Regent St Cambridge England Stay at this aparthotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (289 reviews) Room was perfectly pleasant with a nice view across the park. Really warm welcome and everything was nice and clean. Breakfast offer was slightly limited.. Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Cambridge-Hotels-The-Regent.h79385850.Hotel-Information) ![Charles Hope Cambridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124970000/124963000/124962951/f9e1506e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Charles Hope Cambridge Dobb Way Girton England Stay at this apartment in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Castle Hill and Kettle's Yard are ... 8/10 Very Good! (1 review) Really lovely apartment in a very slick building. Lots of great things about the place - the apartment was huge, all brand new appliances, nice balcony and great communal areas e.g. a chill room with lots of board games, table football, shuttle board cinema room etc. I used the gym, which has very ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Hempstead hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149743017&startDate=2026-04-09&endDate=2026-04-10)[Apr 9 - Apr 10](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149743017&startDate=2026-04-09&endDate=2026-04-10) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149743017&startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-11)[Apr 10 - Apr 11](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149743017&startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-11) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149743017&startDate=4%2F10%2F2026&endDate=4%2F12%2F2026)[Apr 10 - Apr 12](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149743017&startDate=4%2F10%2F2026&endDate=4%2F12%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149743017&startDate=4%2F17%2F2026&endDate=4%2F19%2F2026)[Apr 17 - Apr 19](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149743017&startDate=4%2F17%2F2026&endDate=4%2F19%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Audley End House](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081347/86100535-9145-4b6c-b7e2-53821d4aded4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Audley End House 4.5/5(4 reviews) Visit operating stables, explore formal gardens and discover some local history at one of the finest examples of Jacobean architecture in Britain. [](https://expedia.com/Audley-End-House-Saffron-Walden.d6081347.Vacation-Attraction) ![Bridge End Gardens](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6162684/507dc803-d72c-4a1d-a284-09692517938d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bridge End Gardens Enjoy a picnic, see traditional Victorian gardening techniques in action or get lost in a hedge maze at these quiet 19th-century gardens. [](https://expedia.com/Bridge-End-Gardens-Saffron-Walden.d6162684.Vacation-Attraction) #### Market Square You can do some window-shopping at Market Square during your visit to Saffron Walden. Check out the charming coffeehouses or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Market-Square-Saffron-Walden.d6162692.Vacation-Attraction) #### The Common Explore the great outdoors at The Common, a lovely green space in Saffron Walden. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/The-Common-Saffron-Walden.d6162690.Vacation-Attraction) #### Fry Art Gallery You can spend time exploring the galleries in Fry Art Gallery in Saffron Walden. Check out the lively bars or charming coffeehouses in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Fry-Art-Gallery-Saffron-Walden.d6162686.Vacation-Attraction) #### Prior's Hall Barn Find out about the history of Quendon and Rickling when you spend time at Prior's Hall Barn. Check out the charming coffeehouses or lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Priors-Hall-Barn-Saffron-Walden.d553248621532509098.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4042493/9b05e2dd-0a38-4c96-ac81-3a8ba80b36bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge $24 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/shared-guided-punting-tour-of-cambridge.a4042493.activity-details) ![Picture 9 for Activity Cambridge: Alumni-Led Walking Tour w/opt Kings College Entry](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4862971/27d522a6-9554-44d4-b3dc-39f8661da378.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cambridge University & Kings College Walking Tour By AlumniTM $33 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/cambridge-university-kings-college-walking-tour-by-alumnitm.a4862971.activity-details) ![Alumni-led Cambridge Ghost Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44510571/af3d40b9-663d-4630-9022-1c8d7d04bc4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cambridge: Alumni-Led University Ghost Tour $30 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/cambridge-alumni-led-university-ghost-tour.a44510571.activity-details) ![Self Guided Walking Tour of Cambridge with Audio Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51287622/b2adb411-1394-4c2d-87e7-ddda2f2f4f94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Self Guided Walking Tour of Cambridge with Audio Guide $6 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/self-guided-walking-tour-of-cambridge-with-audio-guide.a51287622.activity-details) ![Shared Punt Tour - Cambridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3362176/b3ce6b7d-f772-4287-94b6-1829178e8885.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shared Punt Tour - Cambridge $33 per traveler **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/shared-punt-tour-cambridge.a3362176.activity-details) ![Punting along the college backs in Cambridge on a chauffeured punt tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3358337/d935e663-07fb-4601-adc5-b1a8cb3ec464.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shared Chauffeured Punt Tour $33 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/shared-chauffeured-punt-tour.a3358337.activity-details) [See all activities in Hempstead](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Hempstead.d553248635149743017.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Hempstead ![Cambridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/781/02c407b7-7b72-42c8-999b-ba580bb1809a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cambridge ![Duck End Mill in Finchingfield, Essex](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11925/3eb57751-fb10-4c3c-9b61-6865137b85a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Braintree ![Saffron Walden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182627/5b9add0e-29ff-43ca-85fa-45a5970fd32e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Saffron Walden ![Haverhill](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051551/f0ba8e9f-ee9f-48c2-9cc6-74ff42a06a8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Haverhill - Cities near Hempstead - Places of interest [Cambridge](https://expedia.com/Cambridge.dx781)[Braintree](https://expedia.com/Braintree.dx11925)[Saffron Walden](https://expedia.com/Saffron-Walden.dx182627)[Haverhill](https://expedia.com/Haverhill.dx6051551)[Castle Camps](https://expedia.com/Castle-Camps.dx3000383667)[Finchingfield](https://expedia.com/Finchingfield.dx3000383978)[Steeple Bumpstead](https://expedia.com/Steeple-Bumpstead.dx3000471733) - [University of Cambridge ](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Cambridge-Cambridge-City-Centre.d6193478.Vacation-Attraction) - [Newmarket Racecourse ](https://expedia.com/Newmarket-Racecourse-Newmarket.d6248884.Vacation-Attraction) - [Imperial War Museum Duxford ](https://expedia.com/Imperial-War-Museum-Duxford-Cambridge.d6193403.Vacation-Attraction) - [Addenbrooke's Hospital ](https://expedia.com/Addenbrookes-Hospital-Queen-Ediths.d6222315.Vacation-Attraction) - [Audley End House ](https://expedia.com/Audley-End-House-Saffron-Walden.d6081347.Vacation-Attraction) - [Chelmsford City Racecourse ](https://expedia.com/Chelmsford-City-Racecourse-Chelmsford.d553248634855573695.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cambridge Corn Exchange ](https://expedia.com/Cambridge-Corn-Exchange-Cambridge-City-Centre.d6193461.Vacation-Attraction) - [Jesus College ](https://expedia.com/Jesus-College-Cambridge-City-Centre.d6087563.Vacation-Attraction) - [The Apex ](https://expedia.com/The-Apex-Bury-St-Edmunds.d553248621532509325.Vacation-Attraction) - [Trinity College ](https://expedia.com/Trinity-College-Castle.d6087549.Vacation-Attraction) - [King's College ](https://expedia.com/Kings-College-Newnham.d6087543.Vacation-Attraction) - [River Cam ](https://expedia.com/River-Cam-Cambridge-City-Centre.d553248621555971973.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sawston Hall ](https://expedia.com/Sawston-Hall-Cambridge.d6087611.Vacation-Attraction) - [Anglia Ruskin University ](https://expedia.com/Anglia-Ruskin-University-Petersfield.d6087593.Vacation-Attraction) - [Anglesey Abbey ](https://expedia.com/Anglesey-Abbey-Cambridge.d6193433.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mountfitchet Castle ](https://expedia.com/Mountfitchet-Castle-Stansted.d6081403.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hatfield Forest Country Park ](https://expedia.com/Hatfield-Forest-Country-Park-Bishops-Stortford.d6260782.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cambridge Science Park ](https://expedia.com/Cambridge-Science-Park-Cambridge.d553248621563229028.Vacation-Attraction) - [King's College Chapel ](https://expedia.com/Kings-College-Chapel-Newnham.d6087541.Vacation-Attraction) - [Greene King Brewery ](https://expedia.com/Greene-King-Brewery-Bury-St-Edmunds.d553248621533025607.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ickworth House ](https://expedia.com/Ickworth-House-Bury-St-Edmunds.d553248621532509324.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cambridge Market Square ](https://expedia.com/Cambridge-Market-Square-Cambridge-City-Centre.d6193455.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hedingham Castle ](https://expedia.com/Hedingham-Castle-Halstead.d6081387.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mill Road ](https://expedia.com/Mill-Road-Romsey.d6205413.Vacation-Attraction) - [Fitzwilliam Museum ](https://expedia.com/Fitzwilliam-Museum-Cambridge-City-Centre.d6087577.Vacation-Attraction) - [The Henry Moore Foundation ](https://expedia.com/The-Henry-Moore-Foundation-Much-Hadham.d553248621532509093.Vacation-Attraction) - [Emmanuel College ](https://expedia.com/Emmanuel-College-Cambridge-City-Centre.d6087605.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cambridge University Botanic Garden ](https://expedia.com/Cambridge-University-Botanic-Garden-Barnwell.d553248621533025594.Vacation-Attraction) - [Queen's College ](https://expedia.com/Queens-College-Newnham.d6087571.Vacation-Attraction)