Cambridge City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Cambridge Corn Exchange showing heritage elements and street scenes
Cambridge City Centre
Bridge of Sighs featuring heritage architecture, a bridge and heritage elements
Cambridge City Centre
King\'s College Chapel featuring heritage elements, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Popular places to visit

Fitzwilliam Museum

University of Cambridge

4.5/5(16 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Cambridge during your travels in Cambridge. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

University of Cambridge
Cambridge Corn Exchange showing heritage elements and street scenes

Cambridge Corn Exchange

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Legendary performers, such as Syd Barrett and David Bowie, have performed at this historic venue.

Cambridge Corn Exchange
Parker\'s Piece which includes hiking or walking and a garden

Parker's Piece

4.5/5(3 reviews)

One of the most popular open spaces in Cambridge is a gorgeous green expanse for sports, picnics and large-scale public events.

Parker's Piece
Fitzwilliam Museum which includes heritage architecture and heritage elements

Fitzwilliam Museum

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Spend hours discovering more than 4,000 years of art and antiquities in the grand setting of a monumental 19th-century building.

Fitzwilliam Museum
St. John's College

St. John's College

5/5(4 reviews)

Explore the campus of St. John's College during your travels in Cambridge. Wander the picturesque gardens and riverfront in the area.

St. John's College
Cambridge Market Square featuring markets

Cambridge Market Square

With vendors selling locally produced food and charming arts and crafts, this square is a pleasant place to experience the sights, sounds and smells of Cambridge.

Cambridge Market Square

Activities

Your own personal guide

Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge

AU$41
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge
Picture 9 for Activity Cambridge: Alumni-Led Walking Tour w/opt Kings College Entry

Cambridge: Alumni-led Walking Tour w/opt King's Chapel

AU$51
per adult
Cambridge: Alumni-led Walking Tour w/opt King's Chapel
Hop-On Hop-Off bus in Cambridge

City Sightseeing Cambridge Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$84
per traveller
City Sightseeing Cambridge Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Punting Tour in Cambridge

Punting Tour in Cambridge

AU$166
per traveller
Punting Tour in Cambridge
Punting along the College Backs

Shared Punt Tour - Cambridge

AU$143
per traveller
Shared Punt Tour - Cambridge
Curious Cambridge - Cambridge's Most Entertaining History Tour

Curious Cambridge - Cambridge's Most Entertaining History Tour

AU$40
per adult
Curious Cambridge - Cambridge's Most Entertaining History Tour
See all activities in Cambridge

Our pick of the best Cambridge City Centre Hotel Deals

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

4 out of 5
Mill Lane, Granta Place, Cambridge, England
The price is AU$314 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$314
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (706 reviews)
"Peaceful location, wonderful balcony"

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge
Hilton Cambridge City Centre

Hilton Cambridge City Centre

4 out of 5
20 Downing Street, Cambridge, England
The price is AU$314 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$314
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Convenient and comfortavle city centr hotel
"A very long wait to check on but otherwise service was good. Very comfortable bed and good bathroom wirh nice toileteries. We didnt eat in the hotel so cant xomment on the restaurant. Very god for an overnight stay where a comforatable bed was rhe main priority."

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

Hilton Cambridge City Centre
Wilde Cambridge City Centre

Wilde Cambridge City Centre

2 out of 5
Round Church Street, Cambridge, England
The price is AU$255 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$255
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Round Church Visitor Centre and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (27 reviews)
"Good breakfast options and good comfort king bed."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Wilde Cambridge City Centre
University Arms, Autograph Collection

University Arms, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
Regent Street, Cambridge, England
The price is AU$328 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$328
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (533 reviews)
"Very friendly staff. Beautiful hotel."

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

University Arms, Autograph Collection
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

4 out of 5
15-19 Trumpington Street, Cambridge, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$289 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$289
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (836 reviews)
"We had a lovely staff in a really nice hotel - location is great and the room was excellent."

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge
The Varsity Hotel & Spa

The Varsity Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
24 Thompsons Lane, Cambridge, England
The price is AU$352 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$352
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (857 reviews)
"Thanks to the team for having us. Great stay with great staff who gave us a complimentary upgrade for our anniversary. Would highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

The Varsity Hotel & Spa
See all 1,234 properties in Cambridge City Centre
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Cambridge City Centre

Default Image

Petersfield

While visiting Petersfield, you might make a stop by sights like Mill Road and Cambridge Muslim Welfare Society.

Petersfield
King\'s College featuring heritage architecture

Newnham

If you're spending some time in Newnham, King's College Chapel and Mathematical Bridge are top sights worth seeing.

Newnham
Default Image
Photo by Keith Edkins (CC BY-SA)

Chesterton

While Chesterton may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Christ's College and The River Cam.

Chesterton
Bridge of Sighs featuring heritage elements, heritage architecture and kayaking or canoeing

Castle

While visiting Castle, you might make a stop by sights like The River Cam and Bridge of Sighs.

Castle
Default Image
Photo by Keith Edkins (CC BY-SA)

Romsey

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Romsey and surrounding area, you can visit Mill Road and Cambridge Junction.

Romsey
Default Image
Photo by Rodney Burton (CC BY-SA)

Arbury

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

While Arbury isn't home to many top sights, The River Cam and Bridge of Sighs are some notable places to visit nearby.

Arbury

Cambridge City Centre Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: