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

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

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

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

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

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

Activities

Picture 9 for Activity Cambridge: Alumni-Led Walking Tour w/opt Kings College Entry

Cambridge: Alumni-led Walking Tour w/opt King's Chapel

AU$51
per adult
Cambridge: Alumni-led Walking Tour w/opt King's Chapel
Alumni-led Cambridge Ghost Tour

Cambridge: Alumni-led Ghost Tour

AU$47
per adult
Cambridge: Alumni-led Ghost Tour
Hop-On Hop-Off bus in Cambridge

City Sightseeing Cambridge Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$84
per traveller
City Sightseeing Cambridge Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Your own personal guide

Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge

AU$31
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge
Punting along the college backs in Cambridge on a chauffeured punt tour

Shared Chauffeured Punt Tour

AU$61
per traveller
Shared Chauffeured Punt Tour
Punting along the College Backs

Shared Punt Tour - Cambridge

AU$72
per traveller
Shared Punt Tour - Cambridge
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Our pick of the best Cambridge City Centre Hotel Deals

Wilde Cambridge City Centre

Wilde Cambridge City Centre

2 out of 5
Round Church Street, Cambridge, England
Stay at this hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions ADC Theatre and The River Cam are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
"My stay was lovely. The hotel is gorgeous and the staff were friendly, kind, and helpful."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

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Wilde Cambridge City Centre
Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

4 out of 5
Mill Lane, Granta Place, Cambridge, England
The price is AU$295 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$295
per night
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (730 reviews)
Wonderful hotel
"My stay at the graduate was excellent. Luca was the perfect host. I was graduate of the day so I was upgraded to a room with a view. 5 stars for cleanliness, comfort, friendliness and location."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge
Hilton Cambridge City Centre

Hilton Cambridge City Centre

4 out of 5
20 Downing Street, Cambridge, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$311 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$311
per night
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
"Very central. Helpful and courteous reception staff. Clean room. Bathroom fittings look dated Inc bath with shower over. Escalator up to reception but not down. Insisted on taking extra £50 deposit at checkin. No way of checking rebated at checkout."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Hilton Cambridge City Centre
University Arms, Autograph Collection

University Arms, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
Regent Street, Cambridge, England
The price is AU$307 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$307
per night
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (543 reviews)
"Great location and nice rooms."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025

University Arms, Autograph Collection
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

4 out of 5
15-19 Trumpington Street, Cambridge, England
The price is AU$258 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$258
per night
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (852 reviews)
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Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge
The Varsity Hotel & Spa

The Varsity Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
24 Thompsons Lane, Cambridge, England
The price is AU$289 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$289
per night
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (862 reviews)
"Very convenient. Helpful staff. Great views."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

The Varsity Hotel & Spa
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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 featuring 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 The River Cam and Bridge of Sighs.

Chesterton
Bridge of Sighs featuring heritage elements, heritage architecture and kayaking or canoeing

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 spending some time in Romsey, Mill Road and The Centre for Computing History are top sights worth seeing.

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 Bridge of Sighs are some notable places to visit nearby.

Arbury

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