A short walk from Canterbury city centre and its world-famous Cathedral, this privately-owned hotel is set within a Victorian townhouse, amid 2 acres of well-maintained grounds.
Claire
United Kingdom
Good to have an option to buy breakfast very handy. Close to city and cricket ground with ample parking.
With a 24-hour front desk, this hotel offers free breakfasts and a modern restaurant. Holiday Inn Express Canterbury is situated in Upper Harbledown, just outside historic Canterbury.
Arnis
Malaysia
Breakfast included in the stay, which is great! The room was very clean. Comfortable bed. Friendly & helpful staff. Very well-maintained hotel & facilities.
In the private and peaceful grounds of Canterbury Cathedral, this stylish lodge offers free Wi-Fi, hearty breakfasts and scenic views. Canterbury’s historic centre is a 2-minute walk away.
In 2 acres of landscaped gardens, Abbots Barton Hotel has a traditional restaurant and elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi. The hotel is just outside Canterbury centre, half a mile from Canterbury...
KENNIS
Hong Kong
Good free private parking. Just 10 mins walk distance to town. Cozy room and nice staff.
I enjoy listening to the T.V when bathing.
Good air-conditioned.
Everything is fine. Thank you.
This charming hotel is 2 miles from Canterbury and close to Dover and the Eurostar. Dating back to the 12th century, it is surrounded by picturesque hills and fruit trees.
Stephen
United Kingdom
Nice big room. Evening meal nice.
Good location for Canterbury.
Nice location. Staff good and helpful.
Clean and tidy..
Situated in Canterbury and with Canterbury East Train Station reachable within 500 metres, Hampton by Hilton Canterbury features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property...
Situated within the Roman city walls of historic Canterbury’s centre, this family-run hotel dates back to the 16th century. It offers free WiFi, and a cosy, oak-beamed bar.
GRAHAM
United Kingdom
The room I had was very spacious and well appointed. The breakfast was of a continental style and had many options and was very good. The location of the Pilgrims Hotel is very close to the main shopping area and near to the Marlowe Theatre and also the Cathedral.
Coupled with The Old Gate pub, this historic Canterbury hotel offers its guests a hearty menu of freshly cooked food.
Germa
Netherlands
This hotel is a perfect place close to the boat in Dover. There is ample parking on site and you can easily take the bus to Cambridge. The breakfast exceeded our expectations and the dinner was excellent.
Located in Canterbury, within a few steps of Canterbury Cathedral and 4.1 km of University of Kent, Thomas Ingoldsby Wetherspoon provides accommodation with a restaurant and a bar, and free WiFi...
Canterbury Hotel is a charming 18th-century property with an indoor swimming pool, spa and free Wi-Fi. Canterbury town centre and cathedral are a 15-minute walk away.
Great service and the staff very friendly and helpful.
With a 24-hour front desk, this hotel offers free breakfasts and a modern restaurant. Holiday Inn Express Canterbury is situated in Upper Harbledown, just outside historic Canterbury.
Staff were great, lesson to learnt by other hotels. Be nice.
The Hugo - Hotel Concept Canterbury is offering room-only accommodation on Canterbury High Street.
Lovely bedrooms, good space and excellent location.
FAQs about hotels in Canterbury
On average, 3-star hotels in Canterbury cost ¥19,784 per night, and 4-star hotels in Canterbury are ¥26,304 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Canterbury can on average be found for ¥32,548 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Canterbury this weekend is ¥31,519 or, for a 4-star hotel, ¥32,587. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Canterbury for this weekend cost on average around ¥52,620 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs ¥19,318 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Canterbury for tonight. You'll pay on average around ¥44,470 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Canterbury will cost around ¥44,017 (based on Booking.com prices).
Canterbury’s religious and historic significance has inspired literary greatness. Chaucer’s ‘Canterbury Tales’ were based on pilgrimages to the bygone shrine of Thomas A Becket, who was murdered here. The Marlowe Theatre is named after the 16th-century playwright born here, and the Canterbury Museum has an exhibit on Rupert Bear, whose author lived in this River Stour city.
River cruises and punting provide fantastic views of the striking weavers’ houses right on the water, and of Westgate - the UK’s largest city gate. Other sections of the city walls remain, and there are also ruins of St Augustine’s Abbey, named after the 6th-century saint who brought Christianity to England. He was the first Archbishop of Canterbury, but the modern-day seat is the UNESCO World Heritage-listed cathedral, dating to the 12th century.
From the same period are the Norman castle ruins, occupying the site of a wooden fort constructed by William the Conqueror. The mound they sit on in Dane John Gardens is thought to be a Roman cemetery, and an original mosaic is visible in the Roman Museum.
In the Buttermarket half-timbered houses and historic inns are interspersed with shops, and big name brands line the Whitefriars Shopping Centre. The Canterbury accommodation on Booking.com includes luxury hotels with swimming pools, cheap hostels and city centre B&Bs.
What guests said about Canterbury:
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Scored 10
Canterbury is an historic city, as such is easy to get...
Canterbury is an historic city, as such is easy to get around ancient streets, very intimate centre. For me the Lovely Cathedral is the jewel in the crown, and from the Hampton by Hilton Hotel is a few minutes walk, I could see the Spires from room windows.. This hotel has a rooftop restaurant and the views from there are spectacular, I went for a look.
As I travel alone I usually eat at M&S Cafes or similar, and if I need anything else take back sandwiches to hotel. I can recommend Canterbury for a visit, I got train from London St, Pancras to Canterbury West Station, hotel 10 mins walk or Taxi £7,00.
Ian
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
The city abounds with areas to discover...take the time,...
The city abounds with areas to discover...take the time, walk, it will be rewarding. We used local bus services to visit the local region...Deal, Sandwich, Dover and Folkstone...fabulous!
We discovered that Good Friday was the best day to see the Cathedral because litugically it is an empty space that day...but it was being prepared for BBC broadcasts and hence was fully open. The surrounds are worth some time also.
LukeW
Australia
10
Scored 10
The Cathedral is awesome.
The Cathedral is awesome. Plenty of places to eat and drink....the Cafe du Soleil stood out the food was very good and the staff where friendly & professional. We loved walking around Canterbury, lots of green spaces, side roads that led you on, our stay was too short so we didn't find anywhere that we would avoid.....we'll just have to go back!
Sarah
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Enjoyed the historic buildings and the lovely cricket ground...
Enjoyed the historic buildings and the lovely cricket ground which was the reason for our visit.
We ate at a variety of places - good pub (The Two Sawyers), a turkish restaurant A la Turka and the Weavers.
Canterbury was compact and good to walk around.
Only have to avoid the numerous food delivery cycles
Denise
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Canterbury is one of those rare British cities that has...
Canterbury is one of those rare British cities that has retained its character as it somehow escaped being wrecked by appalling postwar planning decisions. The relatively few modern buildings, like the Marlowe Theatre, are of high quality, at least from the outside. It's a comfortable size to stroll around (and flat) plus it has the two arms of the river to add interest and the opportunity to punt or take a boat tour. Hard to say whether there are more pubs or churches - there are lots of both, so if you don't want to pay for entry to the cathedral there are other historic buildings to see. Didn't bother with the shopping centre so can't pass judgement on its value as a place for shopping - there'll be the usual boring 'high street' chains, no doubt; I did notice a few independent shops in the High Street as well. The tea shops we came across are insanely expensive so are probably best avoided if you're on a budget. We ate at The Old Weaver's House and had a superb meal - their pies are worth a trip to Canterbury alone! The Beaney House museum etc looks interesting and is free - we just explored the front room which has some fine 19th century paintings. Probably worth a more detailed investigation on another visit.
Stephen
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Canterbury Cathedral was beautiful they was lot of facts...
Canterbury Cathedral was beautiful they was lot of facts about Medieval England. I went Westgate Garden 🪴the flower was stunning to look at. It was peaceful look at the scenery
Canterbury Cathedral had old Architecture and old ruins to stunning artifact of such beauty.
The hosts are wonderful and care about their guests. There are many little extras, like chocolates and filtered water, towel heating racks, tea kettle, fridge, as well as information about the area and dining suggestions. The room was very comfortable. I choose a small twin bed room which is perfect for a solo traveler. The breakfast offered was generous and delicious! I enjoyed eating breakfast in the sun room and watching the goings on at the park across the street. If I return to Canterbury, I will be returning to this property!
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge was the perfect place to stay! It was modern, clean, comfortable and had an excellent professional staff that went out of their way to make guests feel cared for. The special free access to the cathedral and grounds 24/7 made one feel special as well. We could order large, delicious breakfasts each morning in the sunny dining room being served on white tablecloths with waiters. All included in room cost. I can’t recommend this place highly enough.
Location was amazing, close to the town centre but far enough away that there was no traffic or noise.
Room was perfect, bigger than expected. Ticked all the boxes for a B&B and the bed was super comfortable.
Great choice of food for breakfast. Staff were accommodating and friendly, nothing was too much trouble.
The back garden was lovely and peaceful, a nice additional feature to have that most hotels don't think about. Look forward to out next trip to Canterbury!
Check in and check out was really smooth, friendly and welcoming. Room was absolutely perfect for what we needed, bathroom very clean, location is perfect and despite being in the high street it was absolutely silent inside! Overall I was thoroughly impressed with the residence and would stay again at an abode hotel. Toilets are sensor controlled for flushing which was a nice touch and even in the cheapest room option you do feel the 4* quality.
The hotel is very comfortable, only 15 rooms. The staff were very friendly and made the stay memorable. Situated just outside Canterbury, easy access to city. There is a Park’n’ride, just a few minutes away, excellent way to city centre. The food was excellent, cooked to perfection. I would definitely stay here again. We only booked a small room as we were there only one night. For a longer stay worth having a bigger room. Thank you
Location - excellent in Canterbury city centre.Parking available right outside hotel - there were still spaces available the night I stayed.
I inadvertently paid twice. The hotel contacted me promptly and refunded the over-payment.
Friendly staff.Room clean, quiet and comfortable.Good continental breakfast delivered to room due to coronavirus restrictions.
The staff were very available and friendly. The breakfast was great. There was enough parking and the hotel was a short walk into the city centre. The pool was great! Our room was spacious and comfortable. The shower pressure was weak but it was nice to also have the option of a bath.
An amazing traditional British hotel in the beautiful and historical area of Canterbury. The second time, I've been here. The architecture, location, food, and friendly staff are among the best things. Definitely recommend it to everyone who wants to visit the Canterbury area.
Excellent small hotel in Canterbury, easy to find from main road into Canterbury, free parking and only a few minutes walk to Canterbury centre. Large, quiet,
family room overlooking courtyard, four comfortable beds in a lovely period house. Very clean and comfortable.
room was massive. Wasn't too sure about staying in a pub but the room upstairs was clean and comfortable. felt more like a proper hotel. the toilet was huge. really good location (right on top of an affordable pub that opens until late) and right in the city centre.
I love Cathedral Gate Hotel and is my favourite in Canterbury. If you are coming to visit the Cathedral, this is the best and most traditional Hotel. Breakfast is absolutely delicious and the staff takes great care of you. I highly recommend Cathedral Gate Hotel.
Nice flat in a quiet block. Excellent location within walking distance of the centre of Canterbury. Lovely comfortable beds, fully stocked kitchen, comfortable seating area. Parking is a real bonus especially in Canterbury.
it’s in the city centre and has parking ( charged ) so is ideal for those wishing to explore Canterbury on foot. it is an individual hotel with a nice size rooms , not a chain ( or at least I don’t think it’s a chain ).
The location was ideal for our visit to Canterbury. Only a couple of miles out so very handy for the city centre. The location was in a secluded countryside area with lots of land to walk our dogs.
I really enjoyed my stay at Victoria Hotel. It’s in a very good location close to Canterbury City Centre. My room was clean and was very comfortable. The staff were helpful and friendly.
Excellent location in the centre of town. Brand new hotel. Comfortable beds, clean spacious rooms. Breakfast good, plenty choice. Staff friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.
The hotel is located right in the centre of Canterbury and within walking distance to the cathedral and other places of interest and right in the middle of the best eating places.
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