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ABode Canterbury, hotel in Canterbury

Within Canterbury’s historic city walls, ABode Canterbury is just 300 metres from Canterbury Cathedral.

Great location and some staff were friendly
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
2,568 reviews
Price from£74per night
Pilgrims Hotel, hotel in Canterbury

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.

Breakfast was very good, but I would have liked cooked breakfast better. Location perfect.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
2,168 reviews
Price from£100per night
The Falstaff in Canterbury, hotel in Canterbury

Just meters from Canterbury’s medieval West Gate, this charming building dates back to 1403.

The room was lovelly and the breakfast was really nice. Staff were very friendly and it was in a great location.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
2,528 reviews
Price from£96.50per night
Ebury Hotel Cottages and Apartment's, hotel in Canterbury

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.

Large apartment, free parking, well equipped, close to centre.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
2,880 reviews
Price from£110per night
The Old Gate Inn by Innkeeper's Collection, hotel in Canterbury

Coupled with The Old Gate pub, this historic Canterbury hotel offers its guests a hearty menu of freshly cooked food.

Clean and tidy. Just needed a bed for the night really. Nice bare and restaurant area. Staff were all very pleasant and helpful.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,061 reviews
Price from£89.10per night
Thomas Ingoldsby Wetherspoon, hotel in Canterbury

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...

Nice and central to all we wanted to do. Breakfast was lovely and staff at Breakfast were helpful. Beautiful view from our room.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
1,642 reviews
Price from£88per night
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, hotel in Canterbury

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.

The location was beautiful
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
2,715 reviews
Price from£105per night
Cathedral Gate, hotel in Canterbury

Dating back to 1438, the historic Cathedral Gate is in the heart of Canterbury.

Absolutely amazing staff, everyone I came across was so lovely and helpful. Brilliant location and very comfy room
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,165 reviews
Price from£100.80per night
Howfield Manor Hotel, hotel in Canterbury

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.

Breakfast was really good.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
1,555 reviews
Price from£90per night
The Evenhill, hotel in Canterbury

With a 4-star rating, this characteristic pub with an open fire and beams offers home cooked cuisine Originally built as cottages in the 16th century, the Evenhill lies on the A257 in Littlebourne, b...

Excellent value, great facilities, amazing food and slept very well.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
1,118 reviews
Price from£110per night
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Budget hotels in Canterbury

  • The Hugo - Hotel Concept Canterbury
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 974 reviews

    The Hugo - Hotel Concept Canterbury is offering room-only accommodation on Canterbury High Street.

    Lovely bedrooms, good space and excellent location.

  • Holiday Inn Express Canterbury, an IHG Hotel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 885 reviews

    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.

    Kindness of staff and super helpful and welcoming.

  • Number 8
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 876 reviews

    Located within 500 metres of Canterbury Cathedral and 1.1 km of Canterbury WestTrain Station, Number 8 features rooms in Canterbury.

    Great location. Clean and tidy. Everything you need.

  • Keynes College
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 749 reviews

    Surrounded by 300 acres of parkland with a labyrinth and nature trails, the 4-star VisitEngland campus-graded accommodation offers single and double en-suite rooms with tea and coffee making...

    Good quality basic accommodation. Very good breakfast.

  • Keynes College Budget Accommodation

    Set in Canterbury, 500 metres from University of Kent, Keynes College Budget Accommodation offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

Hotels located in the centre of Canterbury

  • The Sun Hotel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 265 reviews

    Situated in Canterbury and with Canterbury WestTrain Station reachable within less than 1 km, The Sun Hotel features a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

    breakfast is very good, location is close to cathedral

  • Canterbury Hotel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 659 reviews

    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.

  • Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 348 reviews

    In 2 acres of landscaped gardens, Abbots Barton Hotel has a traditional restaurant and elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi.

    The bed was extremely comfortable and the room was fine

  • ABode Canterbury
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,568 reviews

    Within Canterbury’s historic city walls, ABode Canterbury is just 300 metres from Canterbury Cathedral.

    Spacious and clean room. Fantastic experience all round.

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Heavenly Heritage and Literary Legend

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.

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What guests said about Canterbury:

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    We loved exploring the Kent area whilst based in Canterbury.

    We loved exploring the Kent area whilst based in Canterbury. We did 3 x Day trips - to Whitstable, Margate and Ramsgate. Then the White Cliffs of Dover and on our final day did a day trip to Dover Castle.
    Pettina
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Beautiful with loads of independent shops.

    Beautiful with loads of independent shops. Really beautiful gems around the cathedral. Difficult to find decent parking in town. Public car parks not cheap and can’t vouch for their safety. Most city centre hotels don’t have their own car parks…which is a big problem.
    Isaac
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    I know Canterbury well as parents have lived in many...

    I know Canterbury well as parents have lived in many locations surrounding the area including Reculver, Herne Bay, Seasalter, Whitstable. Not easy to get around from area to close area outside Canterbury using taxis. No taxis from various train stations to various surrounding areas. When travelling with friend in wheel chair it was a nightmare. Could not get any taxis. Luckily we were able to rely on relatively good bus services using disabled free bus passes.
    Cathy
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    The cathedral was beautiful !

    The cathedral was beautiful ! The neighborhood has a lot of walkable streets wear tennis shoes though uneven pavements , very unsafe feeling environment where cycles park. There is limited parking there so you have to park blocks away and pay a premium.
    Janice
    United States
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    We only stayed one night and saw everything we wanted to...

    We only stayed one night and saw everything we wanted to around the city; had we come by car we would have gone further afield and I am sure there were buses but this was deliberately a one night city break and we covered everything by walking. Local independent shops were good, Corkk for English wines and good coffee shop opposite Burgate Coffee Shop with fantastic cakes. The Parrot and The Dolphin served good food and drinks.
    Anne
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Canterbury is a lovely old historical partly walled City,...

    Canterbury is a lovely old historical partly walled City, it has a beautiful Cathedral and a castle well worth visiting. The high st is a mixture of modern and quaint old shops, the older buildings/architecture is lovely to see. Great variety of cafes/restaurants/pubs to visit . We visited the Olive Grove for dinner on the first night great food , very friendly staff, good atmosphere! Guided walks available throughout the day & evening . Two days was not enough to see & do all we wanted, Will definitely be back again soon.
    Tina
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Canterbury

  • From £100 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 627 reviews
    What a treasure! This is a brilliant small hotel, just a few minutes walk from the City centre. The room was so clean and cozy. I was staying in the annexe room, which was great as I could come and go through a separate entrance. There is a min i fridge with water and fresh milk, and breakfast is brought to the room on a tray. Breakfast, although continental was really good - fresh yogurt/granola, juice, hot toast and jam, fresh fruit and patisserie. Its really well thought out. I would definitely stay again.
    Susan
    United Kingdom
  • From £120 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,273 reviews
    The location could hardly be better for visiting Canterbury. It is only a ten-minute walk to the city centre. Another big positive is that there is ample parking for anyone arriving by car. The building is a beautiful 14th century timber-frame construction, that is now a restaurant on the ground floor with hotel accommodation above, entered by a separate door so that guests don't have to walk through the dining area to get to bedrooms. There is no breakfast service, but there are plenty of cafes nearby.
    Pauline
    United Kingdom
  • From £90 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,881 reviews
    Breakfast is better than I expected and the hotel allows dogs to be with us in the restaurant. Everyone is super friendly, they welcome dogs very much. There is a huge free-run area behind the hotel for dogs and chill. The parking area is in front of the hotel, we feel very safe parking there. It is just 10 mins walk to the city centre, and a lot of supermarkets nearby. I highly recommend the EBURY hotel and would love to stay again.
    MinnieSo
    United Kingdom
  • From £115 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,556 reviews
    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
    Barry
    United Kingdom
  • From £97 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 913 reviews
    The hotel was only a 7 minute walk to Canterbury town centre but was on a quiet calm little street. The room size was great and it was lovely and warm with a spare blanket. There was a kettle and a coffee pot to make teas and coffees as well as a little fridge if we had anything we wanted to keep in there. The bed was super comfy and shower was lovely. Self check in and out was particularly handy and very secure and safe.
    Amber
    United Kingdom
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 434 reviews
    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.
    John
    United Kingdom
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,374 reviews
    Hotel had a great location. I appreciated that Reception showed me a delightful way to walk into the center of Canterbury through gardens and alongside the river and it was one of the prettiest parts of the city and very restful. Also there was a pleasant garden at the back of the hotel. Dining staff were very friendly and helpful as was Reception.
    A
    Anonymous
    United States
  • From £77.90 per night
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,229 reviews
    The hotel is wonderfully situated in the centre of Canterbury. It's a budget hotel and we did not have very high expectations. However, the staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful. Overall, the place feels a little tired but, for one night, it's absolutely fine. Free.e Wifi was a bonus
    JohnVee
    United Kingdom
  • From £160 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,715 reviews
    The area the hotel is in is amazing. We loved that it opened into the closed off courtyard of the cathedral. It made it seem like we had the whole place to ourselves, after a certain hour. Also, the sparkling water station was above and beyond.
    Jason
    United States
  • From £73.95 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 974 reviews
    The Hugo hotel is a great hidden gem in the heart of Canterbury , really clean , very comfortable bed and a great shower a well thought out room, even though it's right it the town centre it was very quiet. we would definitely recommend thanks
    gary
    United Kingdom
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 9 reviews
    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.
    Caroline
    Gibraltar
  • From £109 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,568 reviews
    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.
    Adam
    Australia
  • From £90 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,990 reviews
    I love that the hotel was sooo close to the city centre, I was about a 10 minute wait walk and a beautiful one at that! The car park was handy. the area is lovely too.
    Do Rosario
    United Kingdom
  • From £90 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,881 reviews
    Good location with easy walk into the centre of Canterbury. Parking on site was really appreciated. Spacious, clean room. Helpful staff and very good breakfast.
    Jane
    United Kingdom
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 82 reviews
    Incredible location and an amazing price for Canterbury. Much better option than the hotels in the area. Hosts were extremely responsive.
    Jonathan
    United States
  • From £164.36 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 5,349 reviews
    The best budget city centre hotel chain period great comfy bed, great breakfast, exceptional staff
    A
    Anonymous
    United Kingdom
  • From £110 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,168 reviews
    The hotel is within walking distance to all Canterbury attractions. Clean rooms, friendly staff.
    Jean
    Australia
  • From £164.36 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 5,349 reviews
    Well located in the centre of Canterbury. There is a car park close by.
    Alayne
    France
  • From £76.50 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 885 reviews
    Nice little hotel 15 min drive from Canterbury centre.
    Radu
    United Kingdom
  • From £109 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,568 reviews
    Lovely small hotel in the heart of city centre.
    Chandley
    United Kingdom

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