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St Catharine's College, Cambridge

University residence
4.1 176
4.1 (176)
Free WiFi
BACK
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Main Court
Main Court
Main Court
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Single modern ensuite
Single modern ensuite
Single modern ensuite
3/10
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Standard single
Standard single
Standard single
4/10
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Woodlark
Woodlark
Woodlark
5/10
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Sherlock Court
Sherlock Court
Sherlock Court
6/10
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Main Court
Main Court
Main Court
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Hobson's Building
Hobson's Building
Hobson's Building
8/10
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Sherlock Court facing Woodlark Building
Sherlock Court facing Woodlark Building
Sherlock Court facing Woodlark Building
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Double ensuite
Double ensuite
Double ensuite
10/10
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Main Hall
Main Hall
Main Hall

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Overview

St Catharine’s College is delighted to have won Best Overall Customer Experience in the Overnight Accommodation Category at the 2024 Mystery Shop Awards organised by the Cambridge Business Improvement District (BID). 

Nestled in the very heart of Cambridge, , St Catharine’s is the perfect place to stay for a true Cambridge student experience (rooms are used by undergraduates in term time and offered to guests during vacation periods). 

University departments, public transport, shops and many of Cambridge's tourist attractions are all within easy walking distance.

Picking the best room and rate for your needs:

All bedrooms offer a desk and desk chair, hanging space/wardrobe, storage/drawers, mirror, tea/coffee making facilities, towels, bed linen, toiletries and complimentary WiFi.

Standards rooms: These bedrooms are all single rooms and have shared bathrooms (ordinarily 6 bedrooms to each shower) although all have a private sink/vanity area. Room sizes may vary: 13–17m2.

En-suite rooms: These rooms include private toilet and shower facilities. Room sizes may vary: 13–17m2 for a single and 17m2  for a double.

Accessibility: There are a limited number of rooms with step-free access so please do enquire before booking if this is a requirement. 

Please note that the College is unfortunately unable to accommodate babies or children under 16 years old. The College does not accept accommodation bookings for hen or stag parties.


Check in: 14:00 (2:00pm) - 23:30 (11:30pm) (arrivals may be allowed outside this window if your travel plans can't be adjusted however this is subject to availability)

Check out: 00:00 (12:00am) - 10:00 (10:00am)



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Reviews

4.1
Based on 176 reviews
Room
3.8
Value
4.0
Food
3.9
Service
4.4
Experience
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The porter was helpful and let us store our suitcases in the lodge before our room opened up so that we could walk Cambridge. The room was clean and quiet and had a nice view over the rooftops. The breakfast was also surprisingly good! Plus you can't beat the chance to live like a student and explore inside of a college. Thank you for the experience!

ColinS

Porter was super helpful. Clean accommodation and very close to everything I needed in town. Road noise, but totally to be expected in this part of the city. Great location for exploring the city. Check breakfast times as it can catch you out at the weekend - check out is 10am.

Anon

I loved everything about staying at St Catharine's; the buildings, the room, the huge desk, the garden and courtyards, the central location, and all the friendly staff. I am looking forward to staying again.

Anon

The staff in the canteen were exceptionally rude. Shower and toilet facilities were really dated and low quality. The room, whilst dated, was large and lovely dual aspect too. Porters were great

laurai

J'ai passé un très bon moment au St Catharine college. Petit bémol : le manque de prise électrique à différent endroits dans la chambre. Je recommande vivement l'expérience !

ManonJ

Quick check in. Able to leave bags on check out. Room was quiet and practical. Good to be able to enjoy college grounds. Very well located in centre. Breakfast very good.

RachelS

Excellent location as I was attending post graduation studies at Peterhouse - next door to St Catherine’s

NigelG

Excellent. Enjoyed my stay.

ColinS

Excellent

MikeD
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Facilities & information

Summary

18th-century buildings

20th-century buildings

Public car parking for a charge (nearby)

No parking

No smoking

Historic property

Facilities

Free broadband access (wifi)

Luggage storage

24 hour security

Table football

Pool/snooker table

Linen included

Towels included

Food

Continental breakfast (included)

Cooked breakfast (included)

Recreations

Pub (walking distance)

Museums (walking distance)

Historic Houses

Gardens

Tennis courts (walking distance)

Recommended restaurants (walking distance)

Theatre (walking distance)

Arrival information & directions

Address: St Catharine's College, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CambridgeCB2 1RL, United Kingdom

On arrival report to the Porter's Lodge (located at the main entrance to the college), you will be given a key and directed to your room(s). It is generally possible to leave some bags in the small luggage room near the Porters Lodge if your arrival time is before 2pm and your room isn't ready. However please bear in mind that the college cannot be held responsible for any theft or damage to any personal belongings.

On departure please check out of your room by 10am. A late check-out charge of £30 will be applied to your booking if you check out after 10am but before 1pm. A full night rate will be charged if you check out after 1pm. 

During your stay, any questions should be directed to the duty porter at the Porters’ Lodge.

Arriving by road

From the M11, take either Junction 11 or 12 and follow into Cambridge city centre. Follow the signs for public parking, as St Catharine's regrets that parking is not available (except for loading and unloading, and other special circumstances). There are maps posted around the city which will help you find your way back to the College once you park. For more information on parking, see the Parking in Cambridge site.

Arriving by rail

To find information on train timetables serving Cambridge, please see the National Rail website. The College is about a 25-minute walk (just over a mile) from Cambridge Station.

Arriving by air

Cambridge Coach Services run an hourly bus service to and from Stansted, Luton, Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Railway service is also available from Stansted (for more information see Railtrack's web site or from the UK call National Rail Enquiries. 

Arriving by bus/coach

The National Express Bus Station is located at Parkside, Cambridge (CB1 1PN) and is within walking distance of the College. The Stagecoach City Centre Bus Stops are also nearby and located on Emmanuel Street, Drummer Street, and St Andrew's Street. For information about Coach Services to Cambridge see the National Express or Stagecoach websites.

Tourist information

For more information about visiting Cambridge, see the Visit Cambridge website. 

Non-British nationals should ensure that they have their passport available when arriving at the College for registration purposes.

All guests are asked to treat college staff and property with respect and conduct themselves in a manner befitting a historic academic institution, bearing in mind students and academics may be working and living on site.

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