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 University & Kings College Walking Tour By Alumni
Cambridge: Alumni-Led University Ghost Tour
Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge
Shared Punt Tour - Cambridge
Curious Cambridge - The History Tour that's FUN!!!
Our pick of the best Castle Hotel Deals
Turing Locke Cambridge
Reception staff always friendly and welcoming. Good rooms.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hyatt Centric Cambridge
Room was above the bar - so on a Friday night do not book room 101 - no sleep untill the very loud bar party finished after 10pm Good bed but very hard pillows . Very nice bar staff
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Wilde Cambridge City Centre
Wasn’t sure what to expect but super exceeded my expectations. Perfect location, really helpful and friendly staff, lovely ambience and so nice to have the studio rooms which are really well equipped
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Clayton Hotel Cambridge
Fantastic value for money, great hotel very clean and modern and well kept, staff are freidnly too
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
University Arms, Autograph Collection
The grout in the bathroom was cracked, crumbled and missing in the shower flooring where you stand. Als, there was hard water buildup on the waterfall shower head.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
The Duxford Hotel - Cambridge South M11 Jct 10
Room clean. Staff all very good.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 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.
Newnham
If you're spending some time in Newnham, King's College Chapel and Fellows Garden are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 Abbey Stadium.
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.
King's Hedges
While King's Hedges isn't home to many top sights, Abbey Stadium and The River Cam are some notable places to visit nearby.
