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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.

This a great hotel 10-15 minute walk to the centre. Our room was very spacious and clean. Simple but tastefully decorated. Crisp white bedding and very comfy bed. The staff were welcoming and polite. Breakfast was good with a wide selection of continental and hot options. The hotel has lovely gardens behind, the view from our window was beautiful. Very happy with our stay and would recommend.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
2,942 reviews
Price from€ 128.20per night
Holiday Inn Express Canterbury, an IHG Hotel, hotel in Canterbury

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.

Really friendly and helpful staff.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
916 reviews
Price from€ 89.16per 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.

Brilliant location. Very helpful staff. Breakfast was very good.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
2,753 reviews
Price from€ 122.37per night
Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel, hotel in Canterbury

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...

The location for what we were doing was excellent and so was breakfast and the room.
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
386 reviews
Price from€ 82.86per 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.

The full English breakfast was excellent better than the quality of dinner the eve before
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
1,579 reviews
Price from€ 104.89per night
Hampton by Hilton Canterbury, hotel in Canterbury

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...

Location, friendly welcoming staff, great atmosphere and facilities
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
5,446 reviews
Price from€ 90.51per night
The Falstaff in Canterbury, hotel in Canterbury

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

Lovely room with attractive decor ,comfortable beds,nice linen ,everything well thought out and presented .nothing to complain about in the room .
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
2,565 reviews
Price from€ 112.47per 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.

Location was excellent - couldn't be better. If I stay again I may try to time it for an event at the theatre next door. Continental breakfast had plenty of choice, and though I missed having a cooked breakfast, which is the one thing I really love on the rare occasions I stay away from home, I understand why it isn't possible as there appeared to only one, very hard-working, lady who was doing everything. But the freshly made toast was appreciated. The room had everything we needed, including tea & coffee-making facilities - essential after walking around in a city whose tea shops are insanely expensive. Staff were very friendly and helpful - full marks to them all.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
2,209 reviews
Price from€ 116.55per 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.

Great hotel, clean and well-furnished rooms, excellent friendly and helpful staff, and very comfortable. Good parking. The food was superb - best Sunday roast we’ve had in a very long time. Ideal location for our overnight stop for an early ferry crossing.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,078 reviews
Price from€ 114.33per 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...

Perfect location. I've always wanted to stay in a wetherspoons pub and it didn't disappoint
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
1,663 reviews
Price from€ 88.57per night
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Budget hotels in Canterbury

  • The Hugo - Hotel Concept Canterbury
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 987 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
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 916 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.

  • ABode Canterbury
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,622 reviews

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

    Spacious and clean room. Fantastic experience all round.

  • Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 386 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

  • Number 8
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 889 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.

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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:

  • 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.
    Donna
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    A beautiful historical place to visit the cathedral is a...

    A beautiful historical place to visit the cathedral is a must £17.00 admission per person but that entitles to visit a full year as many times you like the old cobblestone streets are beautiful with little hidden shops.Afternoon tea in Tiny Tim’s is also a place to visit
    colin
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    A very interesting city, with excellent restaurants and bars...

    A very interesting city, with excellent restaurants and bars all in easy walking distance of each other, cathedral was outstanding as was the Beaney museum also very interesting, Canterbury reminded us of York lots to see and do would definitely recommend a vist.
    John
    United Kingdom
  • 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

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Canterbury

  • From € 186.47 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,753 reviews
    The Cathedral Lodge was a fantastic choice for our one-day trip to Canterbury. The location is perfect and the breakfast was well above our expectations. The tickets to the cathedral were also included in the room price, so are discounts in many restaurants across the town - which were not even advertised when we booked. Tourists who are like us on a budget should really check out this place. It was the best hotel choice we made during our trip around Southern England. Great value! Excellent service!
    Jingbo
    Ireland
  • From € 122.37 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 912 reviews
    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!
    Grace
    United Kingdom
  • From € 128.20 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,126 reviews
    The location was so good. it was beautiful and room was clean with comfy beds. a bus stop to Canterbury is right in front of the facility. the staff were the kindest. all of them were very friendly and helpful in every way they could. they called for a taxi for us helped with our baggages and even packed delicious breakfast for us since we didn’t have enough time to have it at the hotel. one of the best stays i’ve evert had and definitely recommend. 11/10
    Maneesha
    Qatar
  • From € 103.84 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,079 reviews
    All the staff were great, really friendly & helpful. The room was clean and tidy but we felt that it catered more for short stays as hanging space was limited. The bathroom, although clean, lacked shelf space. Parking at hotel was no problem as it was right next to a park and ride with easy access to Canterbury town centre. The restaurant was comfortable with a varied menu. The meals we had were well presented & delicious.
    MAUREEN
    Spain
  • From € 125.87 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,283 reviews
    This is the 3rd time that I have stayed at The Maidens Chambers and on each occasion, the welcome has been warm, the rooms comfortable and spotless and the facilities are all that you need for an overnight stay. The hotel is located on the edge of the city centre, but that brings with it the benefits of free parking on site and all that Canterbury offers is within a very short walk.
    Langley
    United Kingdom
  • From € 108.97 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 916 reviews
    Breakfast was hearty to start the day, Dinner was very good with good prices, room was very clean and roomy, and plenty of parking with secure lighting. Great location to accomplish several short day trips in the area like seeing the Canterbury Cathedral, a restored Viking ship near Ramsgate. and a medieval castle like Dover Castle.
    B
    Barbara
    United States
  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 10 reviews
    Very tidy and lovely room equipped with everything you need. A good bed and nice bathroom. Location is convenient as well — it’s literally a 3 minute walk to everything you need in the area. Literally nothing bad to say! Definitely staying there if I ever have to go to Canterbury again. Would highly recommend you do the same!
    Thomas
    New Zealand
  • From € 127.38 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 5,447 reviews
    This hotel is smart and comfortable, with helpful staff and a great location in the history-steeped town centre. (You can even see a fragment of the Roman amphitheatre remains through the floor of the reception area.) Our room was large and comfortable. The choice at breakfast was good, with vegan sausages on offer.
    Alison
    United Kingdom
  • From € 127.03 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,622 reviews
    This was one of the best stays we have ever had in Canterbury a perfect short break after the Christmas rush, the room was of a high quality, very comfortable king size bed very warm and comfortable room , The staff are very polite and helpful an ideal location to stay in the city, 10 out of 10 for service
    Martin
    United Kingdom
  • From € 151.51 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 981 reviews
    The room was clean, spacious. The location overlooks the site of an old watermill and is convenient for West station and the city centre. Breakfast choke was better than some larger hotels I have experienced, and well presented. The evening menu was interesting and good value. The staff were friendly.
    Denis
    United Kingdom
  • From € 139.85 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 698 reviews
    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.
    Siobhan
    United Kingdom
  • From € 158.50 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,579 reviews
    The hotel is located about 3 miles from Canterbury centre with no bus service. There is however a park and ride at Wincheap for £4/day with very frequent bus service into town centre. The breakfasts at the hotel are excellent and the dinner menu good value for money.
    Naudi
    United Kingdom
  • From € 114.21 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,663 reviews
    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.
    Jordan Russell
    United Kingdom
  • From € 118.88 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 987 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
  • From € 163.16 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,942 reviews
    The hotel is located just outside of Canterbury city centre on beautiful grounds. The room was spacious, beautifully furnished and the bed was extremely comfortable. The cooked breakfast was excellent.
    N
    Nuala
    United Kingdom
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,407 reviews
    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.
    I
    Isaac
    United Kingdom
  • From € 127.03 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,622 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 € 164.91 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,566 reviews
    The Falstaff Hotel is a great place to stay in Canterbury. Has a fantastic bar with an extensive list of cocktails. A sumptuous breakfast in the morning …
    Keith
    United Kingdom
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 5 reviews
    Lovely home in the city centre of Canterbury. Easy checkin, good amenities, well equiped kitchen
    A
    Anonymous
    Netherlands
  • From € 158.50 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,579 reviews
    The hotel and surrounding areas
    Luis Felipe
    United Kingdom

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