Student Accommodations near Cambridge Biomedical Campus

The closest student accommodation in Cambridge is CB1, just a 7-minute drive away.

Cambridge Biomedical Campus accommodation typically ranges from £195 to £271 per week.

Cambridge Biomedical Campus intake typically begins in early September or late August.

Cambridge South railway station is a 4-minute walk from the campus.

For the September intake, start looking in January or February at the latest. Rooms within walking distance of campus sell out quickly.

Students studying research at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus (CBC) can choose between university housing or Cambridge Biomedical Campus off-campus accommodation. Students looking for private options can explore amber, where rooms near the Cambridge Biomedical Campus are available at different budgets. Weekly rent for Cambridge Biomedical Campus apartments ranges from around £195 to £271 per week. CB1, for example, is located a 7-minute drive from the campus.

The Cambridge Biomedical Campus, developed from the relocation of Addenbrooke's Hospital in the 1960s, is located at Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ. It is also described as Europe's largest centre of medical research & health science, bringing healthcare, academic research, education & commercial life sciences together on one site. Current Campus figures include 22,000+ people working on site, more than 37,000 daily visitors & over 1 million NHS patients treated each year. For University students, the School of Clinical Medicine forms the principal academic centre on the Campus. It was formally established in 1976 & now has more than 3,000 staff and 2,000 students across over 20 departments, institutes & MRC units. 

Students searching for Cambridge Biomedical Campus accommodation can choose from studios, en-suite rooms, shared flats, & purpose-built student residences across the city. Some of the best Cambridge Biomedical Campus student accommodations include:

Transport links to CBC have improved considerably with the opening of Cambridge South railway station on 28 June 2026. The station is situated a 4-minute walk away. Addenbrooke's Bus Station, beside the hospital, is a 5-minute walk. The Cambridgeshire Guided Busway also passes through the Campus, providing links towards Cambridge railway station, Cambridge city centre & Trumpington Park & Ride. Students travelling longer distances by train may be eligible for a 16–25 Railcard or 26–30 Railcard, which generally provides 1/3 off eligible rail fares.

Student life at CBC is closely connected to the wider University of Cambridge community. University students are represented by Cambridge Students' Union (Cambridge SU), which campaigns on student issues, supports clubs & societies, provides the Student Advice Service & organises the annual Freshers' Fair. Regular activities include the CBC Games Club, CBC Book Club, weekly yoga, Choirs at the CBC, food-truck sessions, a mobile library & the quarterly CBC Open Forum. The Frank Lee Leisure & Fitness Centre is also located on Campus and features a swimming pool, gym, fitness classes, and a bar & restaurant.