About Cambridge
Cambridge combines ancient colleges with a lively, modern city. Punting on the Cam past the Backs is a must. The Fitzwilliam Museum and the Botanic Garden are highlights, and the market and Mill Road offer independent shops and cafés.
Top attractions in and around Cambridge
- King's College Chapel
- The Backs (punting)
- Fitzwilliam Museum
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden
- Bridge of Sighs
- Market Square
- Trinity College
- Parker's Piece
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
- Grantchester (village)
Getting there
Main train station: Cambridge (London King's Cross/Liverpool Street ~50m–1h 15m)
Airport(s): Stansted (direct train), Heathrow (coach/train)
Station is about 20 minutes' walk or short bus ride to the centre.
Top 10 hotels in Cambridge
University Arms Hotel
Regent Street, Cambridge CB2 1AD
Restored Victorian hotel overlooking Parker's Piece.
The Varsity Hotel & Spa
24 Thompson's Lane, Cambridge CB5 8AQ
Boutique hotel with rooftop restaurant and river views.
Gonville Hotel
Gonville Place, Cambridge CB1 1LY
Elegant hotel with garden and 2 AA Rosette restaurant.
Hotel du Vin Cambridge
15-19 Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1QA
Converted former hospital with bistro and wine cellar.
The Tamburlaine
27-29 Station Road, Cambridge CB1 2FB
Design-led hotel opposite the station with brasserie.
Regent Hotel
41 Regent Street, Cambridge CB2 1AB
Family-run hotel in a great central location.
The Cambridge Belfry
Back Lane, Cambourne, Cambridge CB23 6BW
Spa hotel set in countryside near Cambridge.
Acorn Guest House
154 Chesterton Road, Cambridge CB4 1DA
Friendly B&B with river and meadow views.
Ibis Cambridge Central Station
2 Station Square, Cambridge CB1 2GA
Practical budget hotel next to the station.
The Centennial Hotel
2-4 Earl Street, Cambridge CB1 1JD
Simple, central hotel with breakfast included.