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
Emmanuel College

Emmanuel College

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Emmanuel College during your travels in Cambridge. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

Emmanuel College

Activities

Cambridge Famous Invention Podcast Tour

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

AU$20
per adult
Secrets of King’s College Cambridge, Hawking, Darwin, Newton
An Audio Guide to Cambridge's Hidden Histories and Rivalries

An Audio Guide to Cambridge's Hidden Histories and Rivalries

AU$13
per adult
An Audio Guide to Cambridge's Hidden Histories and Rivalries
Your own personal guide

Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge

AU$36
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge
Cambridge Backs Podcast Tour

Cambridge Riverside Walk From Queen’s College to Trinity College

AU$20
per adult
Cambridge Riverside Walk From Queen’s College to Trinity College
Hop-On Hop-Off bus in Cambridge

City Sightseeing Cambridge Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$83
per traveller
City Sightseeing Cambridge Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Live Like a Student with Private Cambridge Self Guided Tours

Live Like a Student with Private Cambridge Self Guided Tours

AU$20
per adult
Live Like a Student with Private Cambridge Self Guided Tours
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Our pick of the best Cambridge City Centre Hotel Deals

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge
Graduate by Hilton Cambridge
4 out of 5
Granta Place Mill Lane, Cambridge, England
The price is AU$340 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
AU$340
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
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! (556 reviews)
A great stay.
"Outstanding staff, friendly, professional and discreet. Comfortable and welcoming rooms, good beds, and a great choice of food and drink for breakfast. Very central location with on site parking. All round an excellent stay"

Reviewed on 18 Dec. 2024

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$316 per night from 27 Dec to 28 Dec
AU$316
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Great stay.
"Excellent. Great spot. Had room ready early. Good breakfast."

Reviewed on 19 Dec. 2024

Hilton Cambridge City Centre
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge
4 out of 5
15-19 Trumpington Street, Cambridge, England
The price is AU$211 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
AU$211
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
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! (738 reviews)
"Lovely hotel on a picture perfect road. We had issues with our heating & the parking was a pretty expensive add on but other than that it was a great stay & I’d probably pick there again."

Reviewed on 7 Dec. 2024

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge
University Arms, Autograph Collection
University Arms, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
Regent Street, Cambridge, England
The price is AU$323 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$323
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (487 reviews)
Not as old school luxury as I thought
"Stayed overnight as visiting with a friend. I think I was expecting the room to have have a little more old school luxury . I’d upgraded to a king room. All that was in the strange shaped room was a bed, desk and a random settle without the back. I had thought there would be an occasional chair, ..."

Reviewed on 1 Dec. 2024

University Arms, Autograph Collection
The Varsity Hotel & Spa
The Varsity Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
24 Thompsons Lane, Cambridge, England
The price is AU$315 per night from 24 Dec to 25 Dec
AU$315
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
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! (817 reviews)
"A lovely convenient place to stay, but be prepared to open doors yourself while managing luggage. Great restaurants, but wait staff need a bit more training. (Knowledge of menu etc., and time management. Still my top choice of hotels for proximity and cleanliness!"

Reviewed on 2 Dec. 2024

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$218 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$218
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
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! (166 reviews)
"Perfect location Very friendly and helpful staff Great breakfast Wonderful place to stay"

Reviewed on 24 Nov. 2024

West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation
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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 Midsummer Common and Christ's College.

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 Castle Hill.

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 Abbey Stadium.

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 Castle Hill are some notable places to visit nearby.

Arbury

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