Independent hotels in Cambridgeshire

19 independent hotels in and around Cambridgeshire, nearest the town centre first. Owner-confirmed listings come first. Nobody pays for their place. Last updated 2026-10-22.

Independent hotels listed
2 in Cambridgeshire, 19 within 15 km
Independent share of Cambridgeshire's places to stay
83.3% (5 of 6)
Cambridgeshire's high street overall
78.6% independent
Indie Index rank
36th of 89 towns
Owner-confirmed
None yet

From the Indie Index for Cambridgeshire.

Questions about hotels in Cambridgeshire

How many independent hotels are there in Cambridgeshire?

We list 2 independent hotels in Cambridgeshire itself, and 19 within 15 km. Each has its own website and isn't one of the thousands of chain and franchise brands we check against.

Which independent hotel is closest to the centre of Cambridgeshire?

The Pike & Eel Hotel and Marina, about 2.1 km from the town centre.

Are most places to stay in Cambridgeshire independent?

83.3% are: 5 of the 6 places to stay we counted in Cambridgeshire are independent and 1 is a chain (Indie Index ).

How independent is Cambridgeshire's high street?

78.6% of the 42 high-street businesses we counted are independent, which ranks Cambridgeshire 36th of 89 towns in the Indie Index.

Can a hotel pay to appear higher on this list?

No. Nobody can pay for a place on Independents Only. The list puts businesses in the town first, then owner-confirmed ones, then the nearest.

I run a hotel in Cambridgeshire. How do I get listed?

If you're independent and have your own website, it's free: find your business and claim it, or add it if it's missing. Claiming lets you add your own description and opening hours.

How this list was made

Every hotel here has its own website, isn't one of the thousands of chain and franchise brands we check against, doesn't share a website with other branches, and was open when last checked. Spot a chain? Use “Report” on its page. More on our checks.

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