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Hilton Cambridge City Centre
Hilton Cambridge City Centre

Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3DT

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4.2 out of 5 (1,011 reviews)

Located in the heart of Cambridge, this hotel is steps from Cambridge University Museum and Archaeology and Anthropology an …

£170
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cambridge City Centre
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cambridge City Centre

Granta Place Mill Lane, Cambridge CB2 1RT

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4.1 out of 5 (529 reviews)

This Cambridge hotel, situated on the banks of the River Cam, is one block from the University Centre. The hotel is a 5-minut …

£139
The Varsity Hotel & Spa
The Varsity Hotel & Spa

24 Thompsons Lane, Cambridge CB5 8AQ

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4.2 out of 5 (215 reviews)

Located in the heart of Cambridge, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Pepys Library and St. John's College. …

£138
Royal Cambridge Hotel
Royal Cambridge Hotel

Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1PY

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3.1 out of 5 (166 reviews)

Located in the heart of Cambridge, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Scott Polar Research Institute, University of …

£84
The Gonville Hotel
The Gonville Hotel

Gonville Place, Cambridge CB1 1LY

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4.3 out of 5 (73 reviews)

Located in the heart of Cambridge, this eco-friendly hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Scott Polar Research Institute and …

£129
The Portland Arms
The Portland Arms

129 Chesterton Road, Cambridge CB4 3BA

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2.9 out of 5 (176 reviews)

Situated in Cambridge, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Jesus Green, Jesus College, and St. John's College. …

£45
Apple Apartments Cambridge
Apple Apartments Cambridge

7 Rose Crescent, CAMBRIDGE CB2 3LL

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Situated in Cambridge, this apartment is steps from Cambridge Market Square, Church of St Mary the Great, and Trinity College …

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Christs College Cambridge
Christs College Cambridge

St Andrew's Street, Cambridge CB2 3BU

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4.2 out of 5 (145 reviews)

Situated in Cambridge, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Grand Arcade Shopping Centre and Sedgwick Museum of Earth …

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Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

15-19 Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1QA

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4.3 out of 5 (103 reviews)

Located in the heart of Cambridge, this romantic hotel is steps from Fitzwilliam Museum and University of Cambridge. St …

£159
The Castle Cambridge
The Castle Cambridge

37 St. Andrews Street, Cambridge CB2 3AR

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1.9 out of 5 (57 reviews)

Located in the heart of Cambridge, this inn is steps from Emmanuel College and Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences. Universit …

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Pocket Guide: Cambridge Bridge of Sighs Hotels

Birmingham may have more canals than Venice, but Cambridge has its own Bridge of Sighs! Built in 1831 to provide a covered link between the quadrangles at St. John's College, it was named after the bridge in Venice to which is bears a passing resemblance. Given that the Bridge of Sighs in Venice was so named as it provided the route for prisoners on their way to their cells, the notion that the Cambridge Bridge of Sighs was named by students who would sigh on their way to take their exams offers a parallel explanation! If you're taking a break in Cambridge or staying in one of the wide range of hotels in Cambridgeshire, add the Bridge of Sighs to your itinerary.

Relax on the River Cam During Your Hotel Stay in Cambridgeshire

The Bridge of Sighs is best viewed from the River Cam. Wherever you're staying in Cambridge, you'll find a number of boat tours, including tours by traditional punt led by university students who can give you all the history you need and point out local places of interest. A relaxing way to see the sights, the Bridge of Sighs is included in almost all tours, but check first if it's on your list of priorities. Or if you're feeling confident you can take control of a punt yourself with hourly and half day rentals available at punting stations along the river, and canoes and kayaks are also available to hire. If gentle relaxation is high on your list of agenda during your stay in Cambridgeshire you'll also find a wide choice of hotels offering extra leisure facilities, like indoor swimming pools and spa treatments.

Immerse Yourself in History When You Book Your Hotel Stay in Cambridgeshire

The Bridge of Sighs is not the only example of stunning architecture and heritage in the city of Cambridge. Within punting distance you'll find the famous wooden Mathematical Bridge at Queens College, the oldest bridge in Cambridge at Clare College, or you can take a walk to wonder at the Gothic masterpiece of the grand chapel at King's College.
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