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Canterbury Hotel Cottages and Apartment's
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.
Holiday Inn Express Canterbury, an IHG Hotel
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.
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
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.
Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel
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...
Howfield Manor Hotel
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.
Hampton by Hilton 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...
The Falstaff in Canterbury
Just meters from Canterbury’s medieval West Gate, this charming building dates back to 1403.
Pilgrims Hotel
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.
The Old Gate Inn by Innkeeper's Collection
Coupled with The Old Gate pub, this historic Canterbury hotel offers its guests a hearty menu of freshly cooked food.
Thomas Ingoldsby Wetherspoon
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...
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Hotel in CanterburyCheap hotel9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 900 reviewsLocated 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.
8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 1,084 reviewsCoupled with The Old Gate pub, this historic Canterbury hotel offers its guests a hearty menu of freshly cooked food.
Lovely old character building, but well maintained.
8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 2,748 reviewsIn 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.
Modern, clean and very well run. Great breakfasts.
8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 990 reviewsThe Hugo - Hotel Concept Canterbury is offering room-only accommodation on Canterbury High Street.
Everything you need to be comfortable, very luxurious
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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.
What guests said about Canterbury:
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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.
IanUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 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.LukeWAustralia - 10Scored 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!SarahUnited Kingdom - 8.0Scored 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
DeniseUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 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.StephenUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 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.
DonnaUnited Kingdom
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- From € 187.95 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 2,748 reviewsReally enjoyed our stay in Canterbury Cathedral lodge. Very nice clean hotel with views from your window of the cathedral. Really nice that even after the cathedral grounds are closed to the public, with your key card to your room, you can get access to the cathedral grounds through the main gate to walk as you will. Kind of fun at night after hours. Front desk staff girls were excellent. Very informative and helpful. Had to park off site, but it was a short, easy walk through the interesting city streets. Excellent breakfast.
CarlUnited States - From € 126.87 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 1,286 reviewsThis was my wife's favourite place to stay during our break. It was clean. It was also quiet, which impressed me given one evening there was live music in the pub below. By chance, they happened to serve my favourite beer from my student days, and I can assure you I did test it, although not in my student day style. The Inn is very well placed to explore both Canterbury and the surrounding area, being in walking distance of the town centre, well placed for driving, and very close to one of the railway stations.DylanLuxembourg
- 8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 34 reviewsThe property is perfectly located just a short distance from Canterbury city centre, in a dead end close that is very quiet and peaceful. Unlike a previous reviewer who just looked at the road and turned around as it's a working class area, I never found it intimidating the exact opposite to be honest. The property was very clean and the beds everyone said they were very comfortable, Overall this property is a great base camp.Adrian MaltbyUnited Kingdom
- From € 140.96 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 2,251 reviewsContinental breakfast was very good with excellent choice of food available. Staff very friendly and helpful. Loved the city centre location so close to the many attractions Canterbury has to offer, and literally right opposite the Marlowe Theatre which couldn't be more convenient when seeing a show there. My second stay at the Pilgrim Hotel and will definitely be back!AmandaUnited Kingdom
- From € 129.21 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 2,973 reviewsWe were allowed to park before our check-in so that we could explore Canterbury centre, which is a 15 minute walk away. Both check-in and staff were great, the hotel grounds are fantastic and the bar area is a bonus. Lovely choice of food for breakfast. Howletts Animal Park is only a 10 minute drive away, Ebury is perfect for exploring the area.
CraigUnited Kingdom - 8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 2,416 reviewsAn old style hotel but we ended up in the 'newer' accommodation at the back of the hotel. Nothing available in the original hotel. Reasonably close to the old centre of Canterbury so an easy walk into town. Staff very helpful with information on what to see and do. A very good breakfast was provided.chrisAustralia
- From € 123.34 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 748 reviewsThe 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.SiobhanUnited Kingdom
- From € 135.09 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 2,089 reviewsExcellent 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.
YvonneBelgium - From € 175.03 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 2,569 reviewsfantastic location - a few minutes walk from the city centre and close to the canterbury city centre coach stop. The breakfast was excellent ( personal service and not buffet style), the room is clean, spacious and the bed was very comfortable.MaradesaUnited Kingdom
- 9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 8 reviewsNice 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.CarolineGibraltar
- From € 175.88 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 5,538 reviewsThe location is in the middle of Canterbury, so its easy to find and really simple to see the sights of the local area. The hotel is modern and so the rooms and facilities are fresh and clean. The staff were very helpful.MartynUnited Kingdom
- From € 175.03 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 2,569 reviewsit’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 ).
JulieUnited Kingdom - 9.4Scored 9.4SuperbRated superb· 89 reviewsThe property was spotlessly clean and had everything you need for a stay. Lovely decor and lots of tech . Comfy beds and a 1 minute stroll to the centre of Canterbury. Lots of interesting buildings and lots of shops
TraceyUnited Kingdom - From € 123.34 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 748 reviewsPerfect location. Excellent hotel, staff, service, facilities, room and breakfast. Would definitely stay again on a visit to Canterbury with only approx 15min walk to city centre. Throughly recommend.
KelvinUnited Kingdom - From € 175.88 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 5,538 reviewsExcellent 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.NigelUnited Kingdom
- From € 198.52 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 2,625 reviewsThe 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.AdamAustralia
- 5.0Scored 5.0AverageRated passable· 108 reviewsThe facilities ( wifi, heating, water pressure-shower, all fairly clean). The place was quiet, so was the area and quite close to the city centre.IrisNetherlands
- From € 128.04 per night9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 1,152 reviewsSpacious comfortable room. Very clean. Lovely peaceful gardens and wooded area. Very handy for Canterbury. Good breakfast.
WendyUnited Kingdom - 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 92 reviewsExcellent and clean property, ideally located to explore Canterbury City centre and the surrounding area.
EdwardUnited Kingdom - From € 198.52 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 2,625 reviewsLovely small hotel in the heart of city centre.ChandleyUnited Kingdom
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