Castle Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
The River Cam
Go punting, kayaking, sailing and swimming in this clean river that winds its way through one of the world’s most iconic universities.
Trinity College
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Trinity College during your travels in Cambridge. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Bridge of Sighs
Take a chauffeured tour along the River Cam to get a closer look at this neo-Gothic bridge as you pass beneath it.
Senate House
Walk in the footsteps of luminaries at this grand hall, where graduation ceremonies are held for Cambridge students.
Churchill College
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Churchill College during your travels in Cambridge. Wander the picturesque gardens and riverfront in the area.
Clare College
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Clare College during your travels in Cambridge. Wander the picturesque gardens and riverfront in the area.
Activities
Cambridge: Alumni-led Walking Tour w/opt King's Chapel
City Sightseeing Cambridge Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge
Curious Cambridge - Cambridge's Most Entertaining History Tour
Tangential Cambridge: Group Walking Tour of Sights and Highlights
Our pick of the best Castle Hotel Deals
Hyatt Centric Cambridge
Room was clean but was very cold. The thermostat controls kept going into error mode so we didn’t sleep very well at all
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Turing Locke Cambridge
Parking is 20 pounds per day. A bit pricy I think
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Clayton Hotel Cambridge
Excellent service for check-in and breakfast. Supremely comfortable Executive room and bed/sleep. Awful morning coffee (Machine) with one machine broken the other gave up for a while. Please go back to serving pots of coffee to the table please. Spoils what is my go to hotel in Cambridge.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa
Hotel is ok they do however alllow dogs so its a big mark against them for this.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Rectory Farm
Friendly staff. Very comfortable beds.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
The Duxford Hotel - Cambridge South M11 Jct 10
Only serious gripe is the quality and width of the bed.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Castle
Arbury
While Arbury isn't home to many top sights, The River Cam and Bridge of Sighs are some notable places to visit nearby.
Cambridge City Centre
Unique features of Cambridge City Centre include the gardens and river views. Make a stop by Cambridge Market Square or Cambridge Corn Exchange while you're exploring the area.
Newnham
If you're spending some time in Newnham, King's College Chapel and Mathematical Bridge are top sights worth seeing.
Orchard Park
While Orchard Park isn't home to many top sights, The River Cam and Bridge of Sighs are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Bridge of Sighs.
King's Hedges
While King's Hedges isn't home to many top sights, The River Cam and Bridge of Sighs are some notable places to visit nearby.
