Cambridge City Centre Travel Guide

Cambridge

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
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
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

Things to do

Your own personal guide

Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge

£18
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge
St John's College Chapel

University Walking Tour

£13
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
University Walking Tour
Cambridge: Shared Punting Tour with Guide

Cambridge: Shared Punting Tour with Guide

£30
per adult
Cambridge: Shared Punting Tour with Guide
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
The lair of 'the most evil man in the world'

Creepy Cambridge - Cambridge's Most Entertaining Ghost Walk

£19
per adult
Creepy Cambridge - Cambridge's Most Entertaining Ghost Walk
Cambridge Backs Podcast Tour

Cambridge Riverside Walk From Queen’s College to Trinity College

£10
per adult
Cambridge Riverside Walk From Queen’s College to Trinity College
See all activities in Cambridge

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 £185 per night from 4 May to 5 May
£185
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
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! (632 reviews)
"Hotel was great, the bar was lovely. We didn’t enjoy get woken my a couple near us having a massive row!"

Reviewed on 25 Apr 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 £153 per night from 25 May to 26 May
£153
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Nice hotel, very well located, highly recommended"

Reviewed on 25 Apr 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 £122 per night from 6 May to 7 May
£122
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
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! (794 reviews)
Perfect location for visiting Cambridge
"The hotel is stunning . The staff are very attentuve and lovely the room was superb spacious and everything you need"

Reviewed on 27 Apr 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 £164 per night from 4 May to 5 May
£164
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (515 reviews)
"Excellent service, spotless, spacious room, great food. Close to amenities. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 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 £138 per night from 4 May to 5 May
£138
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
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! (836 reviews)
Lovely hotel
"Ideal place in Cambridge, really central with incredible views from the terrace with coctails in hand! Really quiet and comfy. Loved it"

Reviewed on 26 Apr 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 £121 per night from 25 May to 26 May
£121
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
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! (177 reviews)
"Expectations should be set low for college accommodation at Cambridge. It is not luxury but it was better than what I received as a student. The breakfast in the historic main hall of Jesus college was the best!"

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2025

West Court - Cambridge - Campus Accommodation
See all 1,182 properties in Cambridge City Centre
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Cambridge City Centre

Default Image

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
Default Image
Photo by Keith Edkins (CC BY-SA)

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.

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
Default Image
Photo by Keith Edkins (CC BY-SA)

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
Default Image
Photo by Rodney Burton (CC BY-SA)

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

Cambridge City Centre Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: