Cambridge

Travel Guide

Cambridge showing heritage architecture, heritage elements and kayaking or canoeing
Cambridge which includes kayaking or canoeing, a lake or waterhole and boating
Church of St Mary the Great featuring street scenes
Cambridge
King\'s College Chapel showing heritage architecture and heritage elements

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 artefacts 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 which includes heritage elements and street scenes

Cambridge City Centre

4.5/5(85 area reviews)

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

Cambridge City Centre

Trumpington

Unique features of Trumpington include the coffee shops and historical sites. Make a stop by University Botanic Gardens or Cambridge Lakes Golf Course while you're exploring the area.

Trumpington
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Petersfield

While visiting Petersfield, you might make a stop by sights like Mill Road and Cambridge Muslim Welfare Society.

Petersfield
King\'s College featuring heritage architecture

Newnham

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

Newnham

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 Bridge of Sighs.

Chesterton

Coleridge

When in Coleridge, you can plan a visit to Cambridge Junction and Mill Road, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Coleridge
Clayton Hotel Cambridge

Clayton Hotel Cambridge

4 out of 5
Station Rd, Cambridge, England
The price is RM643 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
RM643
RM772 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Comfortable, friendly staff."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Clayton Hotel Cambridge
Hyatt Centric Cambridge

Hyatt Centric Cambridge

4 out of 5
37 Eddington Avenue, Cambridge, England
The price is RM359 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
RM359
RM431 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (530 reviews)
"Good hotel, room was lovely and bed very comfy. A good 30 min walking distance from City centre but we enjoyed the walk. Overall happy"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Hyatt Centric Cambridge
Turing Locke Cambridge

Turing Locke Cambridge

4 out of 5
47 Eddington Ave, Cambridge, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM374 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
RM374
RM449 total
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (492 reviews)
"Nice place. A bit confusing as to where you can park a car. Self check in, was efficient but soulless. Well equipped rooms."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Turing Locke Cambridge
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.
Turing Locke Cambridge

Turing Locke Cambridge

4 out of 5
47 Eddington Ave, Cambridge, England
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (492 reviews)
"Nice place. A bit confusing as to where you can park a car. Self check in, was efficient but soulless. Well equipped rooms."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Turing Locke Cambridge
The Regent Aparthotel

The Regent Aparthotel

3.5 out of 5
41 Regent St, Cambridge, England
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (251 reviews)
Hojo
"Excellent location. Spacious room."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

The Regent Aparthotel
Willingham House

Willingham House

2 out of 5
50 Church St, Cambridge, England
Stay at this aparthotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 meeting rooms. Popular attractions The Green and Hermitage Marina are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6 reviews)
"Wonderful setting and tranquil"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Willingham House
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

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 55%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 38%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 5%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Love it

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

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

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

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

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

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

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

Just stay here it’s great