This outdoor recreational space is often on the itineraries of travelers to Cambridge. But The Backs isn't the only highlight in the area. King's College, Jesus College, and Trinity College are some other interesting sights close by.
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Graduate by Hilton Cambridge
Cambridge City Centre
Price was $885, price is now $780 per person
$780
per person
Jan 16 - Jan 19
found 13 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (NYC) to Cambridge (CBG)
9/10 Wonderful! (747 reviews)
Good location, very comfortable rooms and bed. We'd be happy to stay again next time in this hotel.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
University Arms, Autograph Collection
Cambridge City Centre
Price was $2,096, price is now $2,094 per person
$2,094
per person
Jan 11 - Jan 18
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Cambridge (CBG)
9/10 Wonderful! (553 reviews)
Great place hit all the notes
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025
Clayton Hotel Cambridge
Trumpington
Price was $1,063, price is now $883 per person
$883
per person
Feb 21 - Feb 27
found 10 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Cambridge (CBG)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Great property, the staff and the hotel have been great
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025
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Queen's College
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King's College
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Explore the campus of one of Cambridge University’s great colleges and visit its medieval chapel, a superb example of late Gothic architecture.
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Gonville Hotel
Gonville Place Cambridge England
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Station Rd Cambridge England
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Round Church Street Cambridge England
University Arms, Autograph Collection
Regent Street Cambridge England
Graduate by Hilton Cambridge
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ibis Cambridge Central Station
2 Station Square Cambridge England
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47 Eddington Ave Cambridge England
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