
Enjoy your weekend break in Cambridge
The perfect weekend break in Cambridge
Escape to the charming city of Cambridge for an unforgettable weekend break at University Arms hotel. Nestled in the heart of this historic university town, our elegant and contemporary accommodations offer the perfect base for exploring the city's rich heritage and vibrant atmosphere. Immerse yourself in the iconic Cambridge University experience, with world-class museums, stunning architecture, and picturesque punting along the River Cam just moments away. Indulge in exquisite dining at Parker's Tavern, our award-winning restaurant and bar, showcasing seasonal and local cuisine. Whether you're seeking a romantic getaway or a cultural adventure, the University Arms hotel is the perfect destination for a memorable weekend getaway in Cambridge.
Offers
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Stay at University Arms and discover Executive Chef Lee Clarke's delicious taste of Cambridge with his exquisite new menu with our Dinner, Bed and Breakfast package.
Stay & Save
Discover Cambridge and save on your trip with University Arms. Save up to 25% when staying with us for 2 nights or more, and take advantage of our complimentary activities to explore...
Couple's Getaway
If you're eager to pamper your significant other with a truly memorable romantic experience in the heart of Cambridge, our Couples Getaway package is the ideal selection.
Our Rooms
University Arms Cambridge, re-created in 2018 by architect John Simpson and interior designer Martin Brudnizki, offers 189 rooms and suites across four floors, with views over Parker’s Piece, historic Regent Street, and the hotel’s inner courtyard.

Classic Rooms
Our Classic Rooms embody the hotel’s dominant influences: great literature and Edwardian-style furnishings, with a dose of Martin Brudnizki’s contemporary taste. Signature bathroom amenities are part of an exclusive collaboration between the University Arms and iconic British perfumery, D R Harris.

Cosy Rooms
Cosy Rooms set the benchmark for comfort, style and attention-to-detail at the University Arms. The uncluttered interior, designed by Martin Brudnizki, harmonises Edwardian-style furnishings with modern tastes and conveniences, including super-fast WiFi and luxurious linen.

Suites
Our premium rooms are all located on the hotel’s top floor, offering large sitting areas, replete with unmatched views of Parker’s Piece. Each suite is named for a Cambridge icon, with bookshelves individually curated around their subject by Mayfair’s Heywood Hill.

Superior Rooms
Delight in all of the heritage and ‘Brudnizki’ style of our Classic Rooms, with more space. Many have large windows that fill the rooms with light, while bespoke armchairs are the ideal place to lounge with a great book from the hotel’s Heywood Hill-curated library.

Classic Rooms
Our Classic Rooms embody the hotel’s dominant influences: great literature and Edwardian-style furnishings, with a dose of Martin Brudnizki’s contemporary taste. Signature bathroom amenities are part of an exclusive collaboration between the University Arms and iconic British perfumery, D R Harris.

Cosy Rooms
Cosy Rooms set the benchmark for comfort, style and attention-to-detail at the University Arms. The uncluttered interior, designed by Martin Brudnizki, harmonises Edwardian-style furnishings with modern tastes and conveniences, including super-fast WiFi and luxurious linen.

Suites
Our premium rooms are all located on the hotel’s top floor, offering large sitting areas, replete with unmatched views of Parker’s Piece. Each suite is named for a Cambridge icon, with bookshelves individually curated around their subject by Mayfair’s Heywood Hill.

Superior Rooms
Delight in all of the heritage and ‘Brudnizki’ style of our Classic Rooms, with more space. Many have large windows that fill the rooms with light, while bespoke armchairs are the ideal place to lounge with a great book from the hotel’s Heywood Hill-curated library.

Classic Rooms
Our Classic Rooms embody the hotel’s dominant influences: great literature and Edwardian-style furnishings, with a dose of Martin Brudnizki’s contemporary taste. Signature bathroom amenities are part of an exclusive collaboration between the University Arms and iconic British perfumery, D R Harris.

Cosy Rooms
Cosy Rooms set the benchmark for comfort, style and attention-to-detail at the University Arms. The uncluttered interior, designed by Martin Brudnizki, harmonises Edwardian-style furnishings with modern tastes and conveniences, including super-fast WiFi and luxurious linen.
Parker's Tavern
Borne of feasting, yet of our time, our restaurant is a meeting place, a confluence of old and new, where university hall meets velvet-upholstered club. Join us in our English brassie restaurant during your weekend stay to enjoy a romantic evening over whimsical dishes sourced by Cambridgeshire field and fen.

What's On

Aperitivo Hour
What better way to spend an afternoon than at Parker's Tavern bar during Aperitivo Hour? Enjoy an Aperitivo board and two drinks of your choice for £27.50. Available Monday-Sunday, 4:30-6pm.

Sunday Lunch at Parker's Tavern
Our Sunday roast menu includes Angus sirloin of beef, tender pork belly, oven roasted chicken and a moreish squash wellington accompanied by dripping roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables, cauliflower cheese and Yorkshire pudding. Available alongside our A La Carte menu.

All that Jazz
Top quality professional jazz comes to Parker’s Tavern bar every Friday. Sip away at Parker’s Tavern signature cocktails and enjoy the swinging sounds of some amazing UK based jazz professionals. Trios led by charismatic and highly regarded saxophonists Sam Miles and Tim Boniface make Parker’s Tavern the place to go for jazz on a Friday night, 7:30-10pm. All are welcome, no booking required.

Walking Tours
Every Saturday complimentary to our hotel guests. Led by noted academics with a huge passion for their subject, our guided tours let you travel through time from the Middle Ages to the present day to discover the rich history that makes Cambridge so charming.

Aperitivo Hour
What better way to spend an afternoon than at Parker's Tavern bar during Aperitivo Hour? Enjoy an Aperitivo board and two drinks of your choice for £27.50. Available Monday-Sunday, 4:30-6pm.

Sunday Lunch at Parker's Tavern
Our Sunday roast menu includes Angus sirloin of beef, tender pork belly, oven roasted chicken and a moreish squash wellington accompanied by dripping roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables, cauliflower cheese and Yorkshire pudding. Available alongside our A La Carte menu.

All that Jazz
Top quality professional jazz comes to Parker’s Tavern bar every Friday. Sip away at Parker’s Tavern signature cocktails and enjoy the swinging sounds of some amazing UK based jazz professionals. Trios led by charismatic and highly regarded saxophonists Sam Miles and Tim Boniface make Parker’s Tavern the place to go for jazz on a Friday night, 7:30-10pm. All are welcome, no booking required.

Walking Tours
Every Saturday complimentary to our hotel guests. Led by noted academics with a huge passion for their subject, our guided tours let you travel through time from the Middle Ages to the present day to discover the rich history that makes Cambridge so charming.

Aperitivo Hour
What better way to spend an afternoon than at Parker's Tavern bar during Aperitivo Hour? Enjoy an Aperitivo board and two drinks of your choice for £27.50. Available Monday-Sunday, 4:30-6pm.

Sunday Lunch at Parker's Tavern
Our Sunday roast menu includes Angus sirloin of beef, tender pork belly, oven roasted chicken and a moreish squash wellington accompanied by dripping roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables, cauliflower cheese and Yorkshire pudding. Available alongside our A La Carte menu.
"Each of the hotel's bedrooms has a suitably studious, eclectic feel, with books and learning to the fore."
Fiona Duncan
Telegraph
Tucked away on the ground floor, guests can relax on velvet chaise lounges, tea or juice in hand, as they decide on their treatments and consult with the in-house therapists in a quiet, decadently designed relaxation room.
Julia O'Driscoll, The Week
These treatment rooms are a wonderful addition to the hotel’s already extensive offering and has made the University Arms the perfect option for a pampering break.
Lulu Townsend, The Hotel Guru
The hotel’s newest space offers a quiet oasis in which to unwind and disconnect from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Naomi Chadderton, MOJEH online
"Stunning setting and great personnel, your staff were such a credit to you with no fuss or bother - you have a precious commodity to guard and cherish!"
Mr & Mrs Griffiths
January 2020
"Each of the hotel's bedrooms has a suitably studious, eclectic feel, with books and learning to the fore."
Fiona Duncan
Telegraph
Tucked away on the ground floor, guests can relax on velvet chaise lounges, tea or juice in hand, as they decide on their treatments and consult with the in-house therapists in a quiet, decadently designed relaxation room.
Julia O'Driscoll, The Week
These treatment rooms are a wonderful addition to the hotel’s already extensive offering and has made the University Arms the perfect option for a pampering break.
Lulu Townsend, The Hotel Guru
The hotel’s newest space offers a quiet oasis in which to unwind and disconnect from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Naomi Chadderton, MOJEH online
"Stunning setting and great personnel, your staff were such a credit to you with no fuss or bother - you have a precious commodity to guard and cherish!"
Mr & Mrs Griffiths
January 2020
"Each of the hotel's bedrooms has a suitably studious, eclectic feel, with books and learning to the fore."
Fiona Duncan
Telegraph
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