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.

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.

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.

Fitzwilliam Museum
Spend hours discovering more than 4,000 years of art and antiquities in the grand setting of a monumental 19th-century building.
Things to do

Cambridge: University & Kings College Guided Walking Tour

Cambridge: Alumni-Led University Ghost Tour

Dive into History: Cambridge & Medieval England from London

Tangential Cambridge: Group Walking Tour of Sights and Highlights

Explore Cambridge Student Life & Top Colleges Walking Tour

Bridges and Brilliance Cambridge UK Self Guided Tour with App
Top hotels in Cambridge City Centre

Wilde Cambridge City Centre
Perhaps the hotel is new because it was in perfect condition. The room was large, modern and comfortable. Location perfect for the city centre, but best be on foot.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

University Arms, Autograph Collection
Yes
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Graduate by Hilton Cambridge
Will
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Hilton Cambridge City Centre
nice
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

The Varsity Hotel & Spa
Clean room, very friendly staff, elemis toiletries and well equipped coffee/tea station. Only issue is the poor reception in the room.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

The Hobson Cambridge By Adina
Great location and excellent breakfast.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 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 Bridge of Sighs.

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

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

Arbury
While Arbury isn't home to many top sights, Bridge of Sighs and Castle Hill 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.
