The Varsity

A boutique-y riverside property, boasting characterful rooms, a spa and not one but two restaurants. Varsity is arguably one of the best-located hotels in all of Cambridge, situated as it is right in the heart of town, next to the sublime Maypole pub and the bustling Bridge Street (from where you can hire a punt). Guests should not skip breakfast either, as it's hosted in a glass-walled dining room and bar which looks out across the entire city. Varsity also boasts a sizeable rooftop bar, which, in summer, might be one of the most panoramic spots in Cambridge.