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.
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.
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.
Parker's Piece
One of the most popular open spaces in Cambridge is a gorgeous green expanse for sports, picnics and large-scale public events.
Things to do
Cambridge University & Kings College Walking Tour By Alumni
Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge
Shared Punt Tour - Cambridge
Top hotels in Cambridge City Centre
Wilde Cambridge City Centre
Wasn’t sure what to expect but super exceeded my expectations. Perfect location, really helpful and friendly staff, lovely ambience and so nice to have the studio rooms which are really well equipped
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
University Arms, Autograph Collection
The grout in the bathroom was cracked, crumbled and missing in the shower flooring where you stand. Als, there was hard water buildup on the waterfall shower head.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Graduate by Hilton Cambridge
Brilliant hotel
Reviewed on 3 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
Hilton Cambridge City Centre
Great location. Extensive breakfast
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge
Great Staff!!
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
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 The River Cam and Abbey Stadium.
Newnham
If you're spending some time in Newnham, King's College Chapel and Mathematical Bridge are top sights worth seeing.
Castle
While visiting Castle, you might make a stop by sights like The River Cam and Bridge of Sighs.
Arbury
While Arbury isn't home to many top sights, The River Cam and Bridge of Sighs 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.
