Downing College

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.6

About this property

Prime Location: Downing College in Cambridge offers a central city centre location with Regent Street nearby. The University of Cambridge is a 13-minute walk away, while the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology lies 400 metres from the property. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a fitness centre, tennis court, and a beautiful garden. Free WiFi is available throughout the accommodation, ensuring connectivity. Comfortable Amenities: Each room features a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. Additional amenities include a work desk, coffee shop, and outdoor seating area. Convenient Services: The property provides a lift, 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and full-day security. London Stansted Airport is 43 km from Downing College.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Cambridge, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

Availability

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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Julia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Downing is a beautiful college with lovely spacious gardens. The porters were all very friendly and went out of their way to help with our requests.”
Anthea
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were amazing and the grounds beautiful. Really secure accommodation feels very safe. Room well laid out and wonderfully clean”
Jennie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location in central Cambridge. Lovely buildings and staff helpful.”
Ben
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“What a privilege to stay in such a magnificent building in a perfect location!”
Iris
Slovenia Slovenia
“Staying at Downing College was a wonderful way to experience the academic spirit of Cambridge up close. The grounds are beautiful and peaceful, and the location is perfect, just a short walk from the city centre, but still tucked away enough to...”
Ferghal
Japan Japan
“Lovely experience. Was unsure about staying in Dormers but the place looked so good we took a chance. Grounds are stunning, we got to see Shakespeare on the grass as part of the festival and it's in town so loads of access to shops”
Daria
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Centrally located, with a very clean and modern room. The staff were friendly and welcoming. It felt more like a stylish hotel room than typical student accommodation. The building had a lift, which was extremely helpful for us as we had heavy...”
Erica
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Our daughter staying at the campus, so it is convenient for us to meet her.”
Angela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We loved the architecture and ambiance of the college. It was lovely to walk around the grounds in the sunshine. The central location of Downing College makes it very convenient. Although breakfast was not available on the date of our stay we...”
Craig
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A great place to pretend you are a student. A peaceful oasis right in the heart of town.”

Property surroundings

Facilities of Downing College

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk

House rules

Downing College takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 09:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 16 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Downing College in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.