Hilton Cambridge City Centre

20 Downing Street, Cambridge City Centre, Cambridge (Cambridgeshire), United Kingdom - Prime city center location
8.2/10 · 2147 reviews

The 4-star smoke-free Hilton Cambridge City Centre hotel is near the shopping district of Cambridge and offers a shared lounge and a piano. Located in parks, this Cambridge hotel is only 9 minutes' stroll from the postgraduate Darwin College.

Location

The hotel lies just 550 metres from roof garden and in the vicinity of Parker's Piece. The Hilton Cambridge is merely 5 minutes on foot from S3 bus stop and just around the corner from Sedgwick Museum of Geology. Also, the accommodation is a mere 1.3 km from Museum of Cambridge, and Cambridge train station is located a mere 1.4 km away.

Rooms

The 198 rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as tea/coffee making equipment. The rooms here are fitted with private bathrooms. Bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower/bath combination, along with a hairdryer and bathrobes.

Food & Drinks

A kid-friendly buffet breakfast can be enjoyed at the Hilton. Guests can relax at the on-site piano bar. You may walk 5 minutes to John Lewis Espresso Bar or eat by Revolution, located nearly a 5-minute stroll away.

Leisure & Activities

This Cambridge hotel goes the extra mile to provide guests with fitness classes to help them stay fit. There is a fitness centre at the Hilton Cambridge.

Why choose Hilton Cambridge City Centre

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  • Full Sky satellite HD TV service

  • Self-contained conference facilities available

  • Exclusive use of hotel gymnasium

  • Valet car parking on-site

Main amenities

  • Paid Wi-Fi

  • Parking

  • 24-hour services

  • Express check-in/ -out

  • Fitness/Gym

  • On-site Dining

  • Meeting facilities

  • Child-friendly

  • Wheelchair access

  • Breakfast

  • Air conditioning

  • Pets

General
  • Paid Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour services
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Fitness/Gym
  • On-site Dining
  • Meeting facilities
  • Child-friendly
  • Wheelchair access
  • Breakfast
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets
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Internet

  • Paid Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking options

  • On-site car park
  • Valet parking

Activities

  • Fitness centre

Property services

  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining options

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

In the kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Business facilities

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

For kids

  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Children's menu

For disabled guests

  • Handicap parking
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access

In the rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

In the bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Devices

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Design

  • Curtains

General facilities

  • No smoking on site
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Expert tips

  • Budget £30 per night for on-site valet parking, no discounts for adjacent garages.

    Ben Carter City Guide & Transport Specialist
  • Choose rooms overlooking the atrium for a quieter stay away from street noise.

    Eleanor Vance Local Hospitality Consultant
  • Place room service breakfast orders outside your door by 20:00 to ensure delivery.

    Lucy Marsh Freelance Travel Blogger
  • Access rooms up to 2 hours early by requesting early check-in at arrival.

    Tom Hughes Part-Time Accommodation Reviewer

Important information

Check-in:
from 15:00 until 23:59
Check-out:
until 11:00

Quick local hint

Cambridge

“Hop on the Hop on Hop off bus less than a block away or catch a public bus right outside the hotel. Adjacent to the Grand Arcade shopping centre, you can stroll to John Lewis nearby for shopping needs.”

When are you staying?

From USD 308 per night
Check-in 6 Nov 2026
Check-out 7 Nov 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Guest insights

loved most
  • Bathroom products: Stocked with Crabtree and Evelyn toiletries.
  • Room amenities: Rooms have kettles with free tea, coffee, and biscuits.
  • Celebration extras: Provide balloons, rose petals, and dessert for anniversaries.
  • Kids welcome: Kids get activity packs plus a dedicated check-in desk.
things to consider
  • Elevator issues: Frequent elevator breakdowns reduce availability.
  • Breakfast seating: Unmanaged breakfast seating causes crowding and competition.
  • Room noise: Limited soundproofing between adjoining rooms.

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Location of Hilton Cambridge City Centre

20 Downing Street, Cambridge City Centre, Cambridge (Cambridgeshire), United Kingdom

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    When are you staying?
    From USD 308 per night
    Check-in 6 Nov 2026
    Check-out 7 Nov 2026
    Guests 2 guests

    Adults:

    2

    Children:

    0
    All rates verified
    How we verified prices Our team regularly checks prices to make sure you see the lowest available rates. We compare them with hotel prices and other providers. If discounts or promotions appear, prices on our site are updated accordingly.
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    Hilton Cambridge City Centre
    Check-in:
    from 15:00 until 23:59
    Check-out:
    until 11:00