Cambridge City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic building with ornate architecture, including a tower with a green dome and a clock.
A historic church with a tall tower and arched windows.
A historic bridge over a river, surrounded by trees and buildings.
A historic building with red brick walls and a steeply pitched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.
A historic building with intricate architecture, including multiple spires and a large central entrance.

Stay near popular Cambridge City Centre attractions

A large historic building with a symmetrical facade, tall spires, and a central clock tower.

University of Cambridge

9.4/10 (1,227 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.
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Activities

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

Cambridge Walking Tour by AlumniTM & optional King's

NZ$54
per adult
Cambridge Walking Tour by AlumniTM & optional King's
Hop-On Hop-Off bus in Cambridge

City Sightseeing Cambridge Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

NZ$40
per adult
City Sightseeing Cambridge Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Punting along the college backs in Cambridge on a chauffeured punt tour

Shared Chauffeured Punt Tour

NZ$152
per traveller
Shared Chauffeured Punt Tour
Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge

Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge

NZ$42
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge
Punting Tour in Cambridge

Punting Tour in Cambridge

NZ$379
per traveller
Punting Tour in Cambridge
Cambridge University: Guided Punting Tour on the River Cam

Cambridge University: Guided Punting Tour on the River Cam

NZ$70
per adult
Cambridge University: Guided Punting Tour on the River Cam
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Our pick of the best Cambridge City Centre Hotel Deals

Wilde Cambridge City Centre

Wilde Cambridge City Centre

4 out of 5
Round Church Street Cambridge England
The price is NZ$371 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$371
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions ADC Theatre and Bridge of ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (436 reviews)
"Clean, well equipped rooms and polite and helpful staff"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Wilde Cambridge City Centre
University Arms, Autograph Collection

University Arms, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
Regent Street Cambridge England
The price is NZ$438 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$438
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (613 reviews)
"Convenient to downing college which was the main thing. Very expensive for what it is."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

University Arms, Autograph Collection
Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

4 out of 5
Mill Lane, Granta Place Cambridge England
The price is NZ$338 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$338
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (879 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge
The Hobson Cambridge By Adina

The Hobson Cambridge By Adina

4 out of 5
The Hobson, 42-44 St. Andrew’s Street Cambridge England
The price is NZ$307 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$307
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (85 reviews)
"Beautiful, clean lodging with friendly, helpful staff. Great location."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

The Hobson Cambridge By Adina
Hilton Cambridge City Centre

Hilton Cambridge City Centre

4 out of 5
20 Downing Street Cambridge England
The price is NZ$338 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$338
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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)
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Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Hilton Cambridge City Centre
Christs College Cambridge

Christs College Cambridge

4 out of 5
St Andrew's Street Cambridge England
Stay at this hostel in Cambridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Christ's College and Grand Arcade Shopping ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (611 reviews)
"The best part of the experience of staying in Christ College was the walk through the beautiful courts and around the gardens on the way to our room. The room was plain, functional, very clean. The breakfast was excellent, and every staff member very friendly and helpful. We would love to stay ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

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Our guide on where to stay in 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.

A church with a tall spire and a graveyard in front.

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 Abbey Stadium and Bridge of Sighs.

A stone bridge with arched windows and a river underneath.

Castle

While visiting Castle, you might make a stop by sights like Bridge of Sighs and River Cam.

A historic building complex with a prominent tower, surrounded by a field of white flowers.

Coleridge

When in Coleridge, you can plan a visit to Cambridge Junction and Mill Road, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A calm river with a rowboat docked on the left, a historic building with a tall spire on the right, and a bridge in the background.

Newnham

If you're spending some time in Newnham, King's College Chapel and River Cam are top sights worth seeing.

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