Cambridge Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Cambridge which includes kayaking or canoeing, a lake or waterhole and boating
This picturesque English town is famous for its historic university, medieval architecture, neighborly pubs and eclectic year-round festivals.

Walk in the footsteps of literary greats, inventors and Nobel Prize winners at the English city of Cambridge. Visit a historic university and spot centuries-old architecture. Explore art museums and enjoy a lively performing arts scene. Cruise down a lazy river on a traditional flat-bottomed punt or relax in pristine public parks. 

Cambridge’s city centre is a compact area of brick and cobblestone streets ideal for exploration on foot. Find galleries, boutiques, pubs and churches along narrow passageways. Visit the 12th-century Round Church, one of the city’s oldest buildings. Climb the medieval staircase to enjoy panoramic views from the tower of Great St. Mary’s Church. Experience the boisterous ambiance of Cambridge’s pubs, such as the 500-year-old Pickerel Inn. 

Be inspired at the city’s varied museums. Study art and antiquities from 3000 B.C. to the present at the Fitzwilliam Museum. Admire work by 20th-century artists, such as Alfred Wallis and Joan Miró, at Kettle’s Yard. Discover ancient artifacts at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. The Centre for Computing History has vintage computer displays and classic video games.

See what life would be like as a student at Cambridge University. Wander around the grounds of historic colleges, including Kings College and Trinity College. Pause to imagine a time when Isaac Newton and Oliver Cromwell studied here. Take a punting trip on the River Cam for an alternative view of the university. Relax in a flat-bottomed boat as you glide past The Backs, a collection of riverside parks and gardens.

Throughout the summer Cambridge buzzes with open-air cultural events. Be part of festivals dedicated to beer, comedy, literature, music and street performers. Summer in the City is a series of free events held in the glorious city parks.

Cambridge sits in the eastern region of England and is easily accessible via inter-city trains and buses. The city is just a 50-minute train ride from central London. Whether for touristic or academic purposes, a visit to Cambridge is fulfilling in any season.

Where to stay in Cambridge

Cambridge Corn Exchange showing heritage elements and street scenes

Cambridge City Centre

Unique features of Cambridge City Centre include the gardens and river views. Make a stop by Christ's College or Cambridge Market Square while you're exploring the area.

Cambridge City Centre

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

Arbury

While Arbury isn't home to many top sights, Jesus Green and The River Cam are some notable places to visit nearby.

Arbury
ibis Cambridge Central Station
ibis Cambridge Central Station
3 out of 5
2 Station Square, Cambridge, England
The price is ₹6,299 per night from 26 May to 27 May
₹6,299
per night
26 May - 27 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice well maintained and convenient"

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

ibis Cambridge Central Station
Hyatt Centric Cambridge
Hyatt Centric Cambridge
4 out of 5
37 Eddington Avenue, Cambridge, England
The price is ₹7,778 per night from 12 May to 13 May
₹7,778
per night
12 May - 13 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.8/10 Excellent! (213 reviews)
"Second stay. Rooms are clean and modern. Good nights sleep."

Reviewed on 4 May 2024

Hyatt Centric Cambridge
Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa
Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
Back Lane, Cambourne, Cambridge, England
The price is ₹8,236 per night from 19 May to 20 May
₹8,236
per night
19 May - 20 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Breakfast service need to be improved. They do not pay attention to filling up things and making sure everything is available for the breakfast"

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Fennec Apartments
Fennec Apartments
3 out of 5
16 Fennec Close, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, England
Enjoy free parking, a pool table and an outdoor tennis court.
8.4/10 Very Good! (30 reviews)
"Wasn't expecting any parking but found it easy to park in a visitor's bay, after checking with a local resident. Nice to have tea, coffee & biscuits too. Thank you."

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2024

Fennec Apartments
 The Regent
The Regent
3 out of 5
41 Regent St, Cambridge, England
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
9/10 Wonderful! (152 reviews)
Great place in the centre of Cambridge
"Nice apartment style room with great view of the park and excellent amenities."

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

The Regent
Cambridge City Studios by Paymán Club
Cambridge City Studios by Paymán Club
4 out of 5
26 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, England
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and premium bedding.
4.8/10 (64 reviews)
"Their photographer needs a raise with that quality of misleading photos"

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2023

Cambridge City Studios by Paymán Club
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
9 Mar 2020

Love it

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
20 Feb 2020

Lots of walking. Cambridge is always best place to spend a weekend.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
14 Feb 2020

Nice City for a weekend break. Traffic can be a nitemare though

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
28 Jan 2020

A lovely place to visit with lots to do. Lots of shops in the centre and within walking distance of the centre.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
20 Jan 2020

Don't try to park in Cambridge. Leave your car at the hotel and get a taxi (less than £10) into the centre.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
9 Jan 2020

Just stay here it’s great

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