54 New Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3DT, United Kingdom
#17 of 27 hotels in Canterbury
Guests' ChoiceBased on 235 hostel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.2
Location
8.6
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
7.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 13 May 2024
Jane
MalaysiaThe check-in time at 5pm, is rather late, I need to roam around town with my baggage. Kitchen utensils well equipped, unfortunately isn’t any tea bag or coffee provided for a drink. The kitchen is locked as soon as the staff left around 10pm, and I can’t access to take my milk and coffee which I left in the fridge….. there were cleaning work started around 5am…. If I am not mistaken …. I was woken by the noise.
Quite comfortable in every corner, clean.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Nicholas
United KingdomJust got a little hot in the room
Clean easy nice location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Tomasz
GermanyGood location, kind and helpful staff. Quiet and comfortable
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Anne
Germanybed wasnt comfortable and very hard
This Hostel is very good located, the price is affordable, it was clean and I got an upgrade for the room from the very friendly lady at the reception, I can only recommend.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Cibele
United KingdomThe distance from The city centre
It was very clean
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Jeremy
United KingdomCanned rock/pop music in the communal areas. Even at 6.30am! Parking a bit limited.
Spotlessly clean. Very reasonably priced. Kitchen well-equipped.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Souvik
IndiaThis place is almost at a 30-mins walk from the Canterbury station, and if one wants to reach by bus, they need to avail 2 buses. Town centre is not too far away though. The reception remains closed from 10:00 to 16:00, makes it difficult if one wants to leave their luggage and roam around the place, they can't get the luggage back during that time.
We booked a room with 4 beds, got upgraded to a 6-bed one. Neat & clean, same as other YHAs I have visited. It's calm too, no noise from other occupants. Breakfast was good. Plenty of shared washrooms, other than the one in our room, makes it easy to get ready while starting early.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Pong
SingaporeI think it could be even better if you add nice scent to the room.
I like the place
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Hodgen
United KingdomThe bed frame squeeked when I moved, and the duvet was too warm.
Very well equipped self-catering kitchen where we could make breakfast. Quiet room and the curtains blocked the light effectively. We were able to park in a street nearby.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Emma
United KingdomThere wasn't anything we didn't like.
Perfect for our one night stay, love the facilities that are on offer. Room was clean and comfy.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Cathy
United KingdomA necessary Suggestion not complaint. Top room. Number 15. Steps up to the room. In middle of night these steps would be dangerous. Please Take Note A Health Risk & Safety Issue. If room occupiers are drunk or not awake properly in middle of night to go to shared toilet they could fall down the steps. Needs a Ramp. Bedroom Door opens right onto the steps.
This is a necessary suggestion not a complaint. I was in the very top room in the house. Number 15. I never asked if there was a lift but if there was not a lift these stairs were long and deep stairs to walk up especially when pulling/carrying suitcases/other big bags. The occupier of top room should be told re stairs and steps up to bedroom & provided with the option before being given keys to the bedroom.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Joe
MalaysiaWe need to climb the stair to bring the luggage up. Not enough parking space, so once parked, can not go out. The toilet a bit small for adult.
Very unique and clean place to stay, the room is clean and double decker to share with family. The kitchen is big and easily cooked our meals
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Francis
United KingdomBunk beds
Location perfect for cricket ground. 10 minutes to town centre.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Jennifer
PhilippinesWifi wasn't very good outside the cabin. Toiletries are not provided, they sell it at £5 per pouch, so make sure you bring yours if you dont want to spend extra
Very good value for the price! We stayed at the outdoor cabin and it exceeded expectations. Place was clean and has everything you need for a short, simple stay. We arrived 4 hours early from check-in and asked if we can leave our luggage, the reception was very kind to accommodate us and checked us in :). There are also board games you can borrow should you want to play with friends. Place is a 10-15min walk from city centre, but there is a bus stop in front of the hostel which is very convenient. Definitely recommend this place budget, short stays and weekend breaks!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Claudiu-luigi
United KingdomThe check in hour would be better to be a bit earlier than 17.00
Big room, comfortable beds, shared kitchen, polite staff, pleasant stay
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Nyan
United KingdomDoors near room 6 are a bit noisy, felt like someone knocking the fire door from outside, whenever someone opened the inner door.
Good location, 20 mins walk to old town!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Elizabeth
United KingdomA little bit of a dust clump under the radiator.
Simple, but all that you need.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Vishal
IndiaThe timings of check in and check out way too uncomfortable for anyone to plan their stay
Location
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 5 January 2024
Agnieszka
Polandthe beds were noisy. As it was a windy at night and the windows are old, it was difficult to sleep
breakfast was nice, the room was clean, it was very close to the centre, staff was helpful
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 December 2023
Malcolm
United KingdomThey gave me an ensuite, which was very unexpected, perfect and ideal in every way.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
Melanie
FranceSeem like a ghost hostel, no one was in there to share moments.. I guess it was not the period to travel The reception closed at 10pm
I had the twin room for me Very handy with lockers Common rooms Mood of the building Showers are big : clothes stay away from the shower head, place to change your clothes The breakfast was awesome
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 December 2023
Pieterjan
BelgiumLocation is a good 20 minute walk from the centre Opening hours of the reception can be tricky to work around
Very friendly staff Very budget friendly option for a room in the city
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Frazer
United KingdomBreakfast was great staff were very friendly would return
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 18 November 2023
George
CanadaI found the room a bit chilly, and most of the power points were not functioning.
It's a lovely old Victorian house (a former school, I was told) within walking distance of central Canterbury, Canterbury East railway station and the Cathedral. They provide breakfast - hot or cold - for a reasonable price. The staff are very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed in November 2023
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