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The Red Lion

3.5 star property
3.5-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Dining
King Room
Property grounds
Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom
Restaurant

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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27 HIGH STREET HISTON, Cambridge, England, CB24 9JD
  • Place, Barn Health & Leisure
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Cambridge Science Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, River Cam
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Cambridge

In Cambridge .You'll find Cambridge Regional College and Cambridge Science Park within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Cambridge Business Park and Murray Edwards College are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Barn Health & Leisure - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Girton Golf Club - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Milton Country Park - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Cambridge Science Park - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
  • River Cam - 11 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge North Station - 13 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boot - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Astronomer - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Carlton Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stir Histon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Diamond Kebab - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Red Lion

3.5-star guestrooms with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Cambridge hotel is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Red Lion offers 4 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

How close is The Red Lion to the airport?

The Red Lion is 8.3 mi (18-min drive) away from the Cambridge (CBG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Red Lion on Jun 14, 2026 start from CA $140, 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.

Does The Red Lion have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Red Lion.

Does The Red Lion offer free breakfast?

The Red Lion does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Red Lion?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Red Lion?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at The Red Lion?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Red Lion have a pool?

The Red Lion does not have a pool.

Does The Red Lion have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Red Lion have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Red Lion to downtown Cambridge?

The Red Lion is 0.3 mi away from Histon.

The Red Lion Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 103 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tudor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maeve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came to visit family who live nearby in the village, so it was very convenient to stay at the Red Lion. The apartment was great, the super-king-sized bed was very comfortable with lovely cotton sheets, and there was a great shower. Staff were very friendly and the apartment block is a short walk from the pub, so it is private and quiet. Would definitely stay again .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

Clean and comfortable

Stayed in one of several bungalows in the grounds of the pub. It was clean, spacious, had lovely hot water and a plentiful hospitality tray. Huge comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Great experience 👍

We stayed in a room in an annex at the rear of the pub, nice and quiet. The room was spacious, and the bed was very comfortable. We had dinner at the pub and it was delicious. Staff were welcoming snd friendly. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin

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

Wall behind bed

Nicely decorated and clean. Only issue was a bit of plastic from a bed headboard removal.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very modern and comfortable accommodation. Good value. Dinner in the hotel is good with a cheery atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice size room. Staff helpful. Excellent cafe across the street. Perfect for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janis

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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