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The Red Lion

3.5 star property
Hotel in Cambridge with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Exterior
King Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Property grounds
The Red Lion welcomes visitors with a serene garden, intimate bar, and quality restaurant serving satisfying meals. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and practical luggage storage. The peaceful atmosphere consistently earns positive reviews from those who've stayed here.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is 2.361.131 ₫
2.833.357 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept

Room options

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Tonight

Sept 15 - Sept 16
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Tomorrow

Sept 16 - Sept 17
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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
27 HIGH STREET HISTON, Cambridge, England, CB24 9JD

What's nearby

  • Cambridge Science Park - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • University of Cambridge - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • The River Cam - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Trinity College - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 10 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 11 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stir Histon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Old Crown - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Ship - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Carlton Arms - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Red Lion

Hotel near University of Cambridge
Consider a stay at The Red Lion and take advantage of a garden, a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at The Red Lion include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Baths or showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Red Lion Hotel Cambridge
Red Lion Cambridge
The Red Lion Hotel
The Red Lion Cambridge
The Red Lion Hotel Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Is The Red Lion pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Red Lion?

As of 15 Sep 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Red Lion on 29 Sep 2025 start from 2.361.131 ₫, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Red Lion?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Red Lion?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Red Lion?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Red Lion located?

Situated in Cambridge, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Girton Golf Club, Cambridge Regional College and Cambridge Science Park. Cambridge Business Park and Murray Edwards College are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

The Red Lion Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 92 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was comfortable. The bed was roomy and clean. Tea/coffee was plentiful and plenty of storage. Staff helpful and polite and we would definitely stay there again. Only downside was our television kept losing signal (could have been due to atmospherics) which annoyed the hell out of hubby when he was trying to watch the footy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We will definitely go to the Red Lion again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, great staff, would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place clean quiet comfy bed would definitely recommend staff are helpful cannot fault it 10/10.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet.Not over the pub.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Lovely stay at the Red Lion comfortable accommodation with good facilities. The only downside was the room could do with a good dust throughout. We ate in the pub and both nights the food was fantastic 😋Service good and staff friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spacious bedrooms in a great location

Visiting family in Histon and the Red Lion is in a perfect location. The rooms are located on a block at the back of the pub garden. The rooms are large as are the bathrooms. They’re a little dark decor wise for my taste so could be more uplifting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great comfortable stay

Beautiful clean room very quiet comfortable bed Coffee tea and water supplied
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Room and Service . Recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely village

Really nice room will definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fab

Great stay, huge bed, lovely breakfast tea provided. Buzzing pub. Great location for what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

We only stayed 1 night and the never ate in the hotel as we were told about the curry house across the road which was very good . We wanted a place to be near Godmanchester , it was a bit further than we wanted but I can recommend the Red Lion for cleanness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice rooms with good en-suite facilities - clean and warm (-5 centigrade outside) - proper old fashioned bar with good selection of drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay in lovely village

Really generous size rooms. Great location in the middle of the village but with the rooms set back from the road so nice and quiet. Great dog friendly pub with good food and selection of drinks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice, comfortable,clean, convenient place to stay, close to dining options with a fine pub on the property. We like to stay here while visiting family in the area. Cheers!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed for 3 nights, the room was pleasant, warm and quiet, I didn't eat in the pub itself as I felt the atmosphere a little unwelcoming, however they do offer a good range of real ales!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Rooms well kept and very clean. Beds very comfortable.Staff were efficient. We really enjoyed our stay. Easy access to Cambridge and dog friendly. Could not fault . Hope to stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Mr D

Liked: Room comfort

decent stay

had a good stay at the red Lion, the rooms were comfy with everything you need. If we were being being picky i think the cleaning could have been better. parking is ok and the pub is really nice in a village with a few pubs and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

In need of a deep clean

Carpets and shower room would benefit from a deep clean and the cracks in the walls a fill and paint. Otherwise a decent room to stay in whilst visiting family.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property in a quiet suburb of Cambridge with easy bus access into the city. A shame there were no breakfast facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
we needed better info on the velux window system as the room was very warm in the evening ie unable to understand the wall mounted control having said that ,an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Mrs A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice pub stay in a nice village

The accommodation was really nice, large room with a large shower ensuite. The carpet had quite a few mark's on it but apart from that it was nice and clean. The pub is nice and there's plenty of places to eat in Histon. Please note the pub doesn't do breakfast, but there are a dew places to get breakfast. We would definitely stay again, it's a nice place and a quaint village.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Shame about the carpet.

Everything was very nice, we had everything we needed. Not sure if room not used for a while as a few cobwebs about but main let down was the state of the carpet in the room. A few patches of spillage and I think a small amount of sick on the carpet. Carpet wash wouldn’t go a miss.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Was an ok stay overall. Checking in experience was poor as kept waiting and then felt like I was interrupting the staff. No information about where to eat and was just told where my room was. Would have been nice to be taken there as hasn’t stayed before. Went to eat in the pub that night but table seating limited and people had tables reserved even though they weren’t there. Rooms were very nice and well spaced out so ordered food elsewhere. Might be worth considering an online check in for the rooms so there’s no need to interact with staff in future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A little gem

We are so pleased to have discovered this little gem. From arrival at this charming village pub, the staff (and locals) were friendly and helpful, happy to give local info (restaurants, buses etc). We were shown our room which was one of 4 terraced bungalows, purpose built at the bottom of the pub garden so away from the pub, secluded with shrubbery and hedge and quiet. Perfectly adequately sized for 2 people, furniture of good quality. A lovely comfy super king size bed with crisp cotton linen. A wet room which was well with shampoo, conditioner and shower gel. Underfloor heating and heated towel rail ensured this was toasty warm - in fact we turned them off in the end. Tea/coffee tray well stocked and we loved the tiny individual glass bottles of milk, so much nicer than those little single use plastic milk pots. The stars of the show though really are the pub staff - all so friendly and helpful. We would recommend eating in the pub, good value, hot food, would also recommend Indian Ocean restaurant opposite. Breakfast is not available at the pub but there is a little coffee shop opposite and a Tesco express so not an issue for us. Buses into Cambridge every 40 minutes from opposite side of the road. We would definitely recommend to other travellers and will return ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024