Cambridge

Travel Guide
Cambridge featuring kayaking or canoeing, boating and a lake or waterhole
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 center 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

4.5/5(38 area reviews)

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

Chesterton might not have many top sights, but Christ's College and The River Cam are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Chesterton

Arbury

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

While there might not be top attractions in Arbury, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Jesus Green and The River Cam.

Arbury
ibis Cambridge Central Station
ibis Cambridge Central Station
3 out of 5
2 Station Square, Cambridge, England
The price is ¥12,302 per night from May 27 to May 28
¥12,302
per night
May 27 - May 28
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location, fantastic breakfast buffet with many options, overall hotel was a bit like a store-brand citizen-m"

Reviewed on May 8, 2024

ibis Cambridge Central Station
Hyatt Centric Cambridge
Hyatt Centric Cambridge
4 out of 5
37 Eddington Avenue, Cambridge, England
The price is ¥15,441 per night from May 24 to May 25
¥15,441
per night
May 24 - May 25
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (213 reviews)
"Second stay. Rooms are clean and modern. Good nights sleep."

Reviewed on May 4, 2024

Hyatt Centric Cambridge
Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa
Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
Back Lane, Cambourne, Cambridge, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥16,097 per night from May 23 to May 24
¥16,097
per night
May 23 - May 24
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our 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 May 6, 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
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Cambridge. Enjoy free parking, a pool table, and an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Cambridge University Botanic Garden ...
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 Apr 15, 2024

Fennec Apartments
 The Regent
The Regent
3 out of 5
41 Regent St, Cambridge, England
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (135 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2024

The Regent
Cambridge City Studios by Paymán Club
Cambridge City Studios by Paymán Club
4 out of 5
26 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, England
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and premium bedding. Popular attractions Midsummer Common and Parker's Piece ...
4.8/10 (64 reviews)
"Their photographer needs a raise with that quality of misleading photos"

Reviewed on Nov 14, 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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Reviews of Cambridge

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Mar 18, 2020

Walking through the city center and around the university, the architecture is gorgeous.

5/5 - Excellent

Shan
Mar 17, 2020

Irrespective of your religion or beliefs, do attend an evensong at Kings or St. Johns. A wonderful experience and the Chapels are gorgeous. If you have the time, do a day-trip to Ely - the Cathedral is unique and the tower tour is a must.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Mar 8, 2020

Too many tourists. The university and city Council need to set limits like in Venice.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Oct 29, 2019

Nice college town well worth a day trip from London

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Oct 3, 2019

It’s a lovely college city with so much to see and do. Museums, gardens, the river, shopping and history.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Sep 24, 2019

Cambridge is my home away from Home. Always a pleasure to visit!!

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