Castle Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bridge of Sighs featuring heritage elements, heritage architecture and kayaking or canoeing
Bridge of Sighs featuring a bridge and heritage elements
Bridge of Sighs which includes a bridge, kayaking or canoeing and heritage elements
Bridge of Sighs featuring kayaking or canoeing, heritage architecture and heritage elements
Senate House showing heritage elements

Popular places to visit

The River Cam which includes a river or creek and a bridge

The River Cam

4/5(2 reviews)

Go punting, kayaking, sailing and swimming in this clean river that winds its way through one of the world’s most iconic universities.

The River Cam
Trinity College

Trinity College

4.5/5(6 reviews)

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.

Trinity College
Bridge of Sighs featuring heritage architecture, a bridge and heritage elements

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.

Bridge of Sighs
Senate House showing heritage elements and heritage architecture

Senate House

Walk in the footsteps of luminaries at this grand hall, where graduation ceremonies are held for Cambridge students.

Senate House

Churchill College

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Churchill College

Clare College

4/5(1 review)

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Clare College during your travels in Cambridge. Wander the picturesque gardens and riverfront in the area.

Clare College

Activities

Creepy Cambridge - Cambridge's Most Entertaining Ghost Walk

Creepy Cambridge - Cambridge's Most Entertaining Ghost Walk

NZ$44
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Creepy Cambridge - Cambridge's Most Entertaining Ghost Walk
Hop-On Hop-Off bus in Cambridge

City Sightseeing Cambridge Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

NZ$93
per traveller
City Sightseeing Cambridge Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Cambridge Day Tour with Private Chauffeur Limousine Services

Cambridge Day Tour with Private Chauffeur Limousine Services

NZ$1,778
per traveller
Cambridge Day Tour with Private Chauffeur Limousine Services
Cambridge Backs Podcast Tour

Cambridge Riverside Walk From Queen’s College to Trinity College

NZ$22
per adult
Cambridge Riverside Walk From Queen’s College to Trinity College
Cambridge’s Hidden Gems: A Historical Walk

Cambridge’s Hidden Gems: A Historical Walk

NZ$969
per adult
Cambridge’s Hidden Gems: A Historical Walk
Haunted Stories of Cambridge

Haunted Stories of Cambridge - Private Walking Tour

NZ$977
per adult
Haunted Stories of Cambridge - Private Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Castle Hotel Deals

Hyatt Centric Cambridge

Hyatt Centric Cambridge

4 out of 5
37 Eddington Avenue, Cambridge, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$178 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$178
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (457 reviews)
"great facilities. short ride to cambridge center, onsite restaurants and supermarkets are great."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Hyatt Centric Cambridge
Turing Locke Cambridge

Turing Locke Cambridge

4 out of 5
47 Eddington Ave, Cambridge, England
The price is NZ$194 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$194
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (444 reviews)
"Air con was not cool enough. It was a very hot weekend. We could not turn down the air con - 19 was NOT cool enough"

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Turing Locke Cambridge
Clayton Hotel Cambridge

Clayton Hotel Cambridge

4 out of 5
Station Rd, Cambridge, England
The price is NZ$341 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$341
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
We will be back!
"Wonderful stay, lovely hotel, polite staff and yummy breakfast. Will come back for sure"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Clayton Hotel Cambridge
Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa

Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Back Lane, Cambourne, Cambridge, England
The price is NZ$177 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$177
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Pretty good but no air con
"All was pretty good as it was only an overnight stay. Room was lovely, clean and looked more special than the budget hotels that we are more used to when travelling. Bit surprised there was no air conditioning. The windows only open a little as we were on the 2nd floor so air con would have been ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa
Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG

3 out of 5
15/17 Coldhams Park, Norman Way, Cambridge, England
The price is NZ$142 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$142
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Excellent. Room was spacious and clean. Decent breakfast buffet. Great staff. Ideal location for Cambridge stay."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG
The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
33 Milton Road, Cambridge, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$309 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$309
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (348 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Clean room. Good air conditioning in a heat wave! Comfy beds. Well furnished suites. TVs are quite old and so you can’t watch Netflix etc on them. The apps that were on the TV were so old that they wouldn’t work because they needed updates we couldn’t do. The toiletries were nice ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Other neighbourhoods around Castle

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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
Cambridge Corn Exchange showing heritage elements and street scenes

Cambridge City Centre

4/5(8 area reviews)

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.

Cambridge City Centre
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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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.

Orchard Park
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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 Christ's College and The River Cam.

Chesterton
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King's Hedges

While King's Hedges isn't home to many top sights, The River Cam and Cambridge University Botanic Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.

King's Hedges

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