Cambridge City Centre Travel Guide

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

Popular places to visit

Fitzwilliam Museum

University of Cambridge

4.5/5(185 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(72 reviews)

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

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

Parker's Piece

4/5(47 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 featuring heritage architecture and heritage elements

Fitzwilliam Museum

4.5/5(91 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

4.5/5(57 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

Things to do

Your own personal guide

Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge

£20
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge
Cambridge Famous Invention Podcast Tour

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

£10
per adult
Secrets of King’s College Cambridge, Hawking, Darwin, Newton
London Private Tour with Exclusive Car and Options

London Private Tour with Exclusive Car and Options

£300
per traveller
London Private Tour with Exclusive Car and Options
Cambridge Self Guided Walking Tour

Cambridge Self Guided Walking Tour

£9
per adult
Cambridge Self Guided Walking Tour
Guide Ian Cooper enthrals on the University Walk...

University Walking Tour

£13
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
University Walking Tour
The Original Uncomfortable Cambridge TourTM

The Original Uncomfortable CambridgeTM Tour

£20
per adult
The Original Uncomfortable CambridgeTM Tour
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Top hotels in Cambridge City Centre

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

4 out of 5
Mill Lane, Granta Place, Cambridge, England
The price is £152 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
£152
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (690 reviews)
"The hotel is perfectly located within two minutes of the historic centre and all the colleges. At the same time it’s in a quiet cul de sac by the fields and on the bank of the river Cam. Staff are all very friendly and helpful. It genuinely feels like a boutique with careful design, pretty furniture. ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 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 £157 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£157
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"The staff was very polite and friendly. The food at the restaurant was delicious. The room was clean and a good size, but the bathroom was tiny."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

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 £131 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£131
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (824 reviews)
"We found the reviews of this hotel to be very helpful. Staff were excellent and very helpful. Breakfast was excellent - a perfect midweek stay."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge
University Arms, Autograph Collection

University Arms, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
Regent Street, Cambridge, England
The price is £159 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£159
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (531 reviews)
"Great hotel, very conveniently located however, we were a little disappointed with the restaurant. We’ve stayed there before and had a wonderful dinner at the restaurant but this time it was a little disappointing unfortunately"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

University Arms, Autograph Collection
The Varsity Hotel & Spa

The Varsity Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
24 Thompsons Lane, Cambridge, England
The price is £155 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£155
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (854 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
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 £152 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£152
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hostel in Cambridge. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (186 reviews)
"We loved our stay! My spouse and I were initially unsure about the shared bathroom, but it turned out to be a non-issue. The grounds were delightful, and while the room was small, the design made it feel just right—cozy and well thought-out. Breakfast was a highlight: the morning walk to it added ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

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 Christ's College and The River Cam.

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(23 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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