Castle Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Senate House
Walk in the footsteps of luminaries at this grand hall, where graduation ceremonies are held for Cambridge students.
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.
Gonville and Caius College
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Gonville and Caius College during your travels in Cambridge. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Trinity Hall
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Trinity Hall during your travels in Cambridge. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Wren Library
Find out about the history of Cambridge when you spend time at Wren Library. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Activities
Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge
Cambridge University & Kings College Walking Tour By AlumniTM
Cambridge: University Alumni Tour with Kings College Option
Cambridge After Dark: University Ghost Tour By AlumniTM
Cambridge Student-Led Shared Punting Tour (English or Chinese)
Our pick of the best Castle Hotel Deals
Hyatt Centric Cambridge
"Lovely stay and really great staff. We stayed for one night and the room was clean, comfortable and had all the expected amenities. Location was a little out of the city but, we knew that before booking. Would stay again if visiting the Cambridge area."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Turing Locke Cambridge
"Early checkin was an awful experience, we called ahead and confirmed we would like to book early checkin, we were told we could arrive at 2pm. When we arrived there was no sign of early checkin and we were told they can clean a room but they had no idea how long it would take. When returning at 3:30pm ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
ibis Cambridge Central Station
"Clean hotel, friendly staff members"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Wilde Cambridge City Centre
"Perfect for a short stay exploring the city. Very chilled atmosphere. Great location. Helpful staff. Lovely bar and lounge."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Clayton Hotel Cambridge
"Lovely beautiful hotel & Restaurant was lovely looking but overall experience was let down by the quality of the breakfast Expensive room service for the quality provided"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa
"Over inflated prices for food/drink - makes London look like a non profit organisation Very average"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Castle
Arbury
While Arbury isn't home to many top sights, Bridge of Sighs and Castle Hill are some notable places to visit nearby.
Newnham
If you're spending some time in Newnham, Mathematical Bridge and King's College Chapel 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 Bridge of Sighs and Cambridge Market Square.
Orchard Park
While Orchard Park isn't home to many top sights, Bridge of Sighs and Cambridge Market Square are some notable places to visit nearby.
King's Hedges
While King's Hedges isn't home to many top sights, Cambridge University Botanic Garden and Bridge of Sighs are some notable places to visit nearby.
