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
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
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
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$42
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge
Guide Ian Cooper enthrals on the University Walk...

University Walking Tour

AU$27
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
University Walking Tour
The Original Uncomfortable Cambridge TourTM

The Original Uncomfortable CambridgeTM Tour

AU$42
per adult
The Original Uncomfortable CambridgeTM Tour
Cambridge Self Guided Walking Tour

Cambridge Self Guided Walking Tour

AU$19
per adult
Cambridge Self Guided Walking Tour
Cambridge Famous Invention Podcast Tour

Secrets of King’s College Cambridge, Hawking, Darwin, Newton

AU$21
per adult
Secrets of King’s College Cambridge, Hawking, Darwin, Newton
Creepy Cambridge - Cambridge's Most Entertaining Ghost Walk

Creepy Cambridge - Cambridge's Most Entertaining Ghost Walk

AU$41
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Creepy Cambridge - Cambridge's Most Entertaining Ghost Walk
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Our pick of the best Cambridge City Centre Hotel Deals

Hilton Cambridge City Centre
Hilton Cambridge City Centre
4 out of 5
20 Downing Street, Cambridge, England
The price is AU$319 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$319
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
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Reviewed on 8 Jun. 2025

Hilton Cambridge City Centre
Graduate by Hilton Cambridge
Graduate by Hilton Cambridge
4 out of 5
Mill Lane, Granta Place, Cambridge, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$423 per night from 15 June to 16 June
AU$423
15 June - 16 June
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! (664 reviews)
"Very nice hotel with good service."

Reviewed on 7 Jun. 2025

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge
University Arms, Autograph Collection
University Arms, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
Regent Street, Cambridge, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$467 per night from 15 June to 16 June
AU$467
15 June - 16 June
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! (525 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with excellent staff. Appreciated the complementary walking tour with guide Tony."

Reviewed on 8 Jun. 2025

University Arms, Autograph Collection
The Varsity Hotel & Spa
The Varsity Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
24 Thompsons Lane, Cambridge, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$292 per night from 15 June to 16 June
AU$292
15 June - 16 June
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! (843 reviews)
"Breakfast was delicious."

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2025

The Varsity Hotel & Spa
West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation
West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation
2 out of 5
West Court, Jesus College, Jesus Lane, Cambridge, England
The price is AU$285 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$285
22 June - 23 June
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hostel in Cambridge. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (183 reviews)
"Room in a dormitory in Jesus College. Access to private grounds, breakfast in their dining hall. Quite reasonably priced. What’s not to like here? The shared bathroom. Other than that, it was pretty great."

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2025

West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation
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$275 per night from 15 June to 16 June
AU$275
15 June - 16 June
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! (809 reviews)
"Perfect from start to finish. GORGEOUS room, comfortable, spacious, beautifully decorated. Staff were attentive and helpful. Bar area was lovely, mocktails were lush too!"

Reviewed on 6 Jun. 2025

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge
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Other neighbourhoods around Cambridge City Centre

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Petersfield

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

Petersfield
King\'s College showing heritage architecture

Newnham

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

Newnham
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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 The River Cam and Abbey Stadium.

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

Castle

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

Castle
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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 University Botanic Garden.

Romsey
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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

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