Cambridge City Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Cambridge Corn Exchange
Legendary performers, such as Syd Barrett and David Bowie, have performed at this historic venue.
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.
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.
Jesus College
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Jesus College during your travels in Cambridge. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
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.
Things to do
Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge
Cambridge University & Kings College Walking Tour By AlumniTM
Self Guided Walking Tour of Cambridge with Audio Guide
Cambridge: Alumni-Led University Ghost Tour
Dive into History: Cambridge & Medieval England from London
Tangential Cambridge: Group Walking Tour of Sights and Highlights
Top hotels in Cambridge City Centre
University Arms, Autograph Collection
We always enjoy our stays at this lovely hotel. The staff, especially the concierge, are always 100%.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Wilde Cambridge City Centre
Room was clean and big. Hotel is only 10 mins walk to most of the landmarks of Cambridge, safe and staff super friendly.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Hilton Cambridge City Centre
No aircon controller in room, if it required changes someone had to come up and make the adjustment via a remote they brought with them and took it again when they left, so either you suffered a too hot or too cold room
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Graduate by Hilton Cambridge
All good
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Premier Inn Cambridge City Centre - Corn Exchange/Lion Yard
The Hobson Cambridge By Adina
Excellent, polite well informed staff. Clean comfortable room, great amenities
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Cambridge City Centre
Petersfield
While visiting Petersfield, you might make a stop by sights like Mill Road and Fenner's.
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 Cambridge Market Square.
Newnham
If you're spending some time in Newnham, King's College Chapel and River Cam are top sights worth seeing.
Castle
While visiting Castle, you might make a stop by sights like River Cam and Castle Hill.
Arbury
While Arbury isn't home to many top sights, Castle Hill and Kettle's Yard are some notable places to visit nearby.
Romsey
If you're spending some time in Romsey, Mill Road and The Centre for Computing History are top sights worth seeing.
