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A room with a large ornate mirror, a chandelier, a bed with red and grey pillows, a chair, and a table with a lamp.

A brick building with a window, a potted plant, a wooden chair, and a table under a green umbrella.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a mirror, and framed artwork on the walls.

A staircase with a chandelier, a desk with papers, and a vase of flowers.

1. Worth House

Chesterton, 1.7 km from Whipple Museum of the History of Science

ALLAN

SAR 629

SAR 755 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A spacious living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of the outside.

A cozy living room with a sectional sofa, round coffee tables, and wall-mounted artwork.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a green armchair, a dining table with a bowl of fruit, and a window with sheer curtains.

A spacious hotel lobby with wooden flooring, multiple seating areas, and large windows allowing natural light.

2. Wilde Cambridge City Centre

Cambridge City Centre, 0.6 km from Whipple Museum of the History of Science

Deborah

SAR 655

SAR 786 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a large glass wall, a central column, and multiple seating areas.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, a central chandelier, and a mix of booth and table seating.

A modern indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants.

A bar area with seating and a bar counter.

3. The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

Chesterton, 1.5 km from Whipple Museum of the History of Science

Kimberley

SAR 557

SAR 668 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A covered corridor with stone columns, a lawn, and a building with arched windows in the background.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a red patterned rug, a staircase, a clock, a vase with branches, a table with a lamp, and a window with a decorative grille.

A historic building with a prominent tower and a large tree in front.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a window with curtains.

4. Cambridge Bed and Breakfast

Chesterton, 1.6 km from Whipple Museum of the History of Science

Oliver

SAR 425

SAR 510 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern room with a large window, a dining table, two green armchairs, and a kitchen area.

A spacious hallway with a wooden staircase, a dining area, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a staircase, and a seating area with two sofas and a table.

A room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a table with two cups.

5. The Regent Aparthotel

Cambridge City Centre, 0.5 km from Whipple Museum of the History of Science

Gaëlle

SAR 556

SAR 667 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel with a clean, rectangular facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

A bar area with a circular marble countertop, leather chairs, and a chandelier.

6. Clayton Hotel Cambridge

Petersfield, 1.5 km from Whipple Museum of the History of Science

Oliver

SAR 583

SAR 700 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern restaurant interior with high ceilings, exposed ductwork, and a long wooden bar counter.

A bar with multiple taps, each labeled with different beer names.

A long wooden table with black metal chairs, surrounded by potted plants and ferns, in a bright, open space with a view of the sky.

A cozy interior with a bar area, seating, and a large window.

7. Hyatt Centric Cambridge

Castle, 2.7 km from Whipple Museum of the History of Science

Victoria

SAR 294

SAR 353 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel with 'ibis' branding, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A bakery counter with various baked goods and coffee options.

A bar area with shelves of bottles, a wooden wall with a patchwork design, leather chairs, and patterned cushions.

An outdoor seating area of a cafe with a sign for stone-baked pizza and a sign for a coffee shop.

8. ibis Cambridge Central Station

Petersfield, 1.6 km from Whipple Museum of the History of Science

Alexander

SAR 327

SAR 393 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a central decorative column, and potted plants.

A modern interior with a dining area, large windows, and a decorative sculpture.

A room with a round ottoman, a chair, a desk with a bicycle, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.

A bar area with a wooden counter, leopard print stools, and a clock on the wall.

9. The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

0.8 km from Whipple Museum of the History of Science

paul

SAR 589

SAR 707 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a decorative ceiling, and a reception desk with a 'Graduate' sign.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by large windows and contemporary lighting fixtures.

A spacious interior with a grand staircase, a wooden floor, a green sofa, a Christmas tree, and a chandelier.

A restaurant with green upholstered booths, wooden tables, and hanging pendant lights. A Christmas tree is in the center.

10. Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

Cambridge City Centre, 0.3 km from Whipple Museum of the History of Science

Sam

SAR 701

SAR 841 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious indoor area with brick walls, large arched windows, and a high ceiling with a skylight. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs, and several potted plants.

A lobby with a grand staircase, a reception desk, and a seating area with a modern chair and potted plants.

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a built-in wardrobe.

A grand staircase with ornate balustrades and a stained glass window in the background.

11. The Hobson Cambridge By Adina

Cambridge City Centre, 0.4 km from Whipple Museum of the History of Science

Peter

SAR 543

SAR 652 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A grand hallway with a marble floor, a central red upholstered bench, and a reception desk.

A historic building with arched entrances and a brick facade.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a long counter, and a chandelier.

A traditional room with a fireplace, two green sofas with colorful cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

12. University Arms, Autograph Collection

Cambridge City Centre, 0.4 km from Whipple Museum of the History of Science

Joseph William

SAR 808

SAR 970 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A brick building with large windows and outdoor seating.

A well-lit dining area with multiple tables set for guests, large windows allowing natural light, and potted plants adding greenery.

A bar area with shelves stocked with various liquor bottles and glasses.

A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a mirror, and a sink.

13. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

Cambridge City Centre, 0.5 km from Whipple Museum of the History of Science

Sandra

SAR 549

SAR 658 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spa room with a hot tub, wicker furniture, and a view of a historic building.

A spacious living room with a large window offering a city view, a patterned sofa set, a small armchair with a yellow cushion, and a herringbone-patterned rug.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city, and a sunset.

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, hanging crystal chandeliers, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

14. The Varsity Hotel & Spa

Cambridge City Centre, 0.8 km from Whipple Museum of the History of Science

Rob

SAR 601

SAR 721 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside table with a lamp, and a nightstand with a phone and books.

A parking lot with marked spaces, a blue car, and a building with large windows.

A row of terraced houses with a sign for 'Centennial Hotel'.

A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple liquor bottles, a menu sign, and bar stools.

15. Centennial Hotel

1.4 km from Whipple Museum of the History of Science

SAR 547

SAR 656 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A restaurant with multiple dining tables, hanging wicker lamps, and a bar area.

A spacious indoor dining area with a long wooden table, black metal chairs, and lush green plants.

A spa area with a large window, wooden chairs, a reception desk, and shelves with bottles and plants.

A modern reception desk with a blue panel, wooden shelves, and potted plants.

16. Turing Locke Cambridge

Castle, 2.8 km from Whipple Museum of the History of Science

Ariel

SAR 294

SAR 353 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A parking area with a reception sign, a building with a sloped roof, and parked cars.

17. Premier Inn Cambridge North - Girton

Castle, 2.6 km from Whipple Museum of the History of Science

JOSE LUIS

SAR 228

SAR 274 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bar area with a long bench, round tables, and stools. There is a television mounted on the wall and a bar counter with stools.

A cozy pub with wooden furniture, a bar area, and a seating area with a fireplace.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small sofa, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A bar area with a wooden counter, stools, and a beer tap. There are bar stools and a seating area with a couch and chairs.

18. The Waterman

Chesterton, 1.3 km from Whipple Museum of the History of Science

Rebecca

SAR 378

SAR 453 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

The entrance of Holiday Inn Express with a glass door, potted plants, and a bench outside.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a waiting area, and a glass door entrance.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a television screen.

A modern lounge area with leather seating, a flat-screen TV, and a teal accent wall.

19. Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG

Romsey, 2.5 km from Whipple Museum of the History of Science

Nigel

SAR 249

SAR 298 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A room with leather sofas, a vintage suitcase, and framed certificates on the wall.

A building with a covered entrance, a brick facade, and a window with a view of the sky.

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a central island, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A room with leather sofas, framed pictures, and a table with a bottle and menu.

20. YHA Cambridge - Hostel

Petersfield, 1.3 km from Whipple Museum of the History of Science

Adaorah

SAR 191

SAR 229 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Worth House	10.0 Exceptional 147 reviews	View
Wilde Cambridge City Centre	9.6 Exceptional 435 reviews	View
The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.4 Exceptional 565 reviews	View
Cambridge Bed and Breakfast	9.4 Exceptional 72 reviews	View
The Regent Aparthotel	9.2 Wonderful 305 reviews	View

Top Whipple Museum of the History of Science Hotel Reviews

Premier Inn Cambridge City Centre - Corn Exchange/Lion Yard

8/10 Good

"Perfectly located for a function I was attending"

Hilton Cambridge City Centre

10/10 Excellent

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The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel location is perfect, just a few minutes walk from all the main attractions, but located opposite a small green in a quite location. The hotel is very well appointed with a great bar and a plentiful breakfast."

Arundel House Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very convenient, clean and efficient hotel. The only downside was a very disappointing shower"

The Hobson Cambridge By Adina

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, and very well appointed hotel close to many attractions"

Wilde Cambridge City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Great find close to the centre of Cambridge. Easy (but expensive) parking, nice room, friendly and helpful staff and everywhere within walking distance"

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent"

Centennial Hotel

8/10 Good

"Only one night stay but very comfortable with helpful and friendly staff and a good breakfast in the morning"

Christs College Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

"Overall, a very comfortable stay. The room was clean and well-maintained, and the bed was very comfortable. The staff were prompt and polite throughout our stay. Breakfast was decent with good standard options. A great place to stay for a quick trip."

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A historic stone building with arched windows and a prominent circular emblem at the entrance.

Corpus Christi College

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Corpus Christi College, during your travels in Cambridge. Wander the picturesque gardens and riverfront in the area.

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Cambridge Arts Theatre

9.0/10 (17 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Cambridge Arts Theatre during your stay in Cambridge. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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A historic building with ornate architecture, including a tower with a green dome and a clock.

Cambridge Corn Exchange

8.6/10 (301 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Cambridge Corn Exchange during your stay in Cambridge. Wander the picturesque gardens and riverfront in the area.

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A historic building with a central courtyard, surrounded by lush green trees and a paved pathway leading to a gated entrance.

St Catharine's College

8.8/10 (48 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit St Catharine's College, during your travels in Cambridge. Wander the picturesque gardens and riverfront in the area.

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St Bene't's Church

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

After visiting St Bene't's Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cambridge. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

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Corpus Clock

You can learn about the history of Cambridge with a visit to Corpus Clock. Wander the gardens and riverfront in the area.

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St Edward King and Martyr

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Cambridge with a stop at St Edward King and Martyr. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Cambridge University Museum and Archaeology and Anthropology

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Cambridge University Museum and Archaeology and Anthropology during your trip to Cambridge. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Whipple Museum of the History of Science?

Whipple Museum of the History of Science is located in a welcoming area of Cambridge known for its picturesque gardens and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 289 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Whipple Museum of the History of Science?

Adjacent to Whipple Museum of the History of Science, Graduate by Hilton Cambridge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good options within a short distance include Wilde Cambridge City Centre and ibis Cambridge Central Station.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Whipple Museum of the History of Science?

Expedia has 289 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Whipple Museum of the History of Science.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Whipple Museum of the History of Science, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Whipple Museum of the History of Science.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Whipple Museum of the History of Science?

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What can I see and do near Whipple Museum of the History of Science?

You'll want to browse the collections at Fitzwilliam Museum, Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences, and Scott Polar Research Institute. Bridge of Sighs, Abbey Stadium, and Church of St Mary the Great are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can watch performances at Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge Corn Exchange, and Cambridge Junction if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Whipple Museum of the History of Science hotels

1. Worth House

2. Wilde Cambridge City Centre

3. The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

4. Cambridge Bed and Breakfast

5. The Regent Aparthotel

6. Clayton Hotel Cambridge

7. Hyatt Centric Cambridge

8. ibis Cambridge Central Station

9. The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

10. Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

11. The Hobson Cambridge By Adina

12. University Arms, Autograph Collection

13. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

14. The Varsity Hotel & Spa

15. Centennial Hotel

16. Turing Locke Cambridge

17. Premier Inn Cambridge North - Girton

18. The Waterman

19. Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG

20. YHA Cambridge - Hostel

Compare popular hotels close to Whipple Museum of the History of Science

Top Whipple Museum of the History of Science Hotel Reviews

Premier Inn Cambridge City Centre - Corn Exchange/Lion Yard

Hilton Cambridge City Centre

The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

Arundel House Hotel

The Hobson Cambridge By Adina

Wilde Cambridge City Centre

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

Centennial Hotel

Christs College Cambridge

Other attractions near Whipple Museum of the History of Science

Corpus Christi College

Cambridge Arts Theatre

Cambridge Corn Exchange

St Catharine's College

St Bene't's Church

Corpus Clock

St Edward King and Martyr

Cambridge University Museum and Archaeology and Anthropology

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