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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 center is a 2-minute walk away.

8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
2,679 reviews
Price from$130.73per night
ABode Canterbury, hotel in Canterbury

Within Canterbury’s historic city walls, ABode Canterbury is just 984 feet from Canterbury Cathedral.

7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
2,540 reviews
Price from$92.13per night
Ebury Hotel Cottages and Apartment's, hotel in Canterbury

A short walk from Canterbury city center and its world-famous Cathedral, this privately-owned hotel is set within a Victorian townhouse, amid 2 acres of well-maintained grounds.

8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
2,851 reviews
Price from$155.63per night
The Falstaff in Canterbury, hotel in Canterbury

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

8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
2,515 reviews
Price from$135.44per night
Pilgrims Hotel, hotel in Canterbury

Located within the Roman city walls of historic Canterbury’s center, this family-run hotel dates back to the 16th century. It offers free WiFi, and a cozy, oak-beamed bar.

8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
2,157 reviews
Price from$124.51per night
Cathedral Gate, hotel in Canterbury

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

8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,157 reviews
Price from$125.50per night
Thomas Ingoldsby Wetherspoon, hotel in Canterbury

Located in Canterbury, within a few steps of Canterbury Cathedral and 2.5 mi of University of Kent, Thomas Ingoldsby Wetherspoon provides accommodations with a restaurant and a bar, and free WiFi...

8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
1,636 reviews
Price from$109.56per 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 located in Upper Harbledown, just outside historic Canterbury.

8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
877 reviews
Price from$95.25per 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.

8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
1,536 reviews
Price from$112.05per 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.

8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,043 reviews
Price from$110.93per night
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Budget hotels in Canterbury

  • The Hugo - Hotel Concept Canterbury
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 962 reviews

    The Hugo - Hotel Concept Canterbury is offering room-only accommodations 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
     · 878 reviews

    With a 24-hour front desk, this hotel offers free breakfasts and a modern restaurant. Holiday Inn Express Canterbury is located in Upper Harbledown, just outside historic Canterbury.

    Kindness of staff and super helpful and welcoming.

  • Number 8
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 867 reviews

    Number 8 is located in Canterbury, 2.6 miles from University of Kent and 15 miles from Sandwich Railway Station.

    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 accommodations offers single and double rooms with attached bathroom with tea and coffee...

    Good quality basic accommodation. Very good breakfast.

  • Keynes College Budget Accommodation

    Located in Canterbury, a 5-minute walk from University of Kent, Keynes College Budget Accommodation has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

Hotels located in the center of Canterbury

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

    Located in Canterbury and with Canterbury WestTrain Station reachable within a 11-minute walk, The Sun Hotel has a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

    breakfast is very good, location is close to cathedral

  • Canterbury Hotel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 645 reviews

    Canterbury Hotel is a charming 18th-century property with an indoor swimming pool, spa and free Wi-Fi. Canterbury town center 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
     · 331 reviews

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

    Every thing was great lovely place will be going back

  • ABode Canterbury
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,540 reviews

    Within Canterbury’s historic city walls, ABode Canterbury is just 984 feet 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:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Charming historic and very walkable.

    Charming historic and very walkable. The cathedral is a must to visit. We also did a ghost walk which was hugely entertaining. The town has an eclectic mix of eateries , big name stores peppered with interesting independents.
    Daniels
  • 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 of America
  • 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
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Beautiful, lots of history and charm, relatively clean and...

    Beautiful, lots of history and charm, relatively clean and classy. Cathedral and its grounds were a lovely Lots of cafes, pubs and restaurants to choose from Easy and pleasant walking around the historic streets
    Steven
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Canterbury

  • From $149.41 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,270 reviews
    This 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.
    Dylan
    Luxembourg
  • From $135.71 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,172 reviews
    Upon arrival, we were greeted by the very pleasant and friendly owner Stuart who showed us to our rooms and offered advice on nearby attractions. The breakfast was amazing one of the best I had ever had I must add as I am a bit of a foodie. Great location, roughly a 7min drive to Canterbury Town centre. My daughter enjoyed the surrounding woodland with resident wild pigs which gave the setting a back to nature ambience. Would definitely recommend and visit again if in the area.
    Clarista
    United Kingdom
  • From $118.28 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 621 reviews
    Location, just outside the City Gate -- easy walk into centre and the cathedral. The Dickens Room was clean, light, airy and spacious, with view of city wall tower. Not noisy, in spite of facing on a busy street. Staff was helpful with parking next door and a city map. Breakfast was attractive and generous, but lacking in protein. Everything was sweet. A boiled egg, or some cheese would benefit people with blood sugar concerns.
    Clelia
    United States of America
  • From $105.46 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 5,301 reviews
    We LOVED everything about our 3 nights stay. First and foremost the AC that was working to perfection without being noisy. The staff that was very helpful and smiling. Breakfast was fresh and varied. The beds comfortable. The area was perfect, just off the main street in Canterbury old center, so close to everything, but quiet. We would definitely stay again if we are in the area.
    Diana
    Romania
  • From $105.46 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 5,301 reviews
    The location was excellent, right in the centre of Canterbury. The beds were very comfortable & the rooms were clean. At hotel is well maintained & the reception area welcoming. The food & beverage team managing the breakfast area were very helpful, looking after one of our party who was gluten intolerant & found us somewhere to sit when the breakfast area was heaving..
    Helen
    Australia
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 35 reviews
    A lovely clean and well located place to explore the Canterbury area. The pub around the corner does a decent Carvery meal and there are buses to Canterbury town centre running frequently. The garden, while small, is pleasant and the lounge, kitchen, dining room were fit for purpose and pleasant to use. I liked the various books that were at the property.
    Steve
    United Kingdom
  • From $118.28 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,851 reviews
    Very lovely traditional B&B in the beautiful town of Canterbury. Staff very nice and friendly, room was clean, not big but enough for a one night stay for us. Breakfast was great with choice of eggs, bacons, sausages etc. Wi-Fi working well, Carpark right outside the hotel. Parking in the town centre was a bit expensive to our surprise.
    CoCo
    Hong Kong
  • From $120.77 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 911 reviews
    The hotel is located just of the main street in a quiet residential area with a beautiful garden at the rear where you can sit out. The rooms were clean, comfy and well stocked, ours had a mini fridge. Breakfast was full english with a buffet of cereals, pastries etc. Just a few minute walk from the centre of Canterbury so perfect.
    Debbie
    United Kingdom
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 23 reviews
    This is a comfortable cabin located about halfway between Canterbury and Ramsgate. After a couple of weeks staying in hotels and B&Bs this was a nice change to have a place with bedrooms separate from the living area. It was well equipped with cooking equipment and the washing machine in the cabin was a bonus.
    Malcolm
    Australia
  • From $119.23 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,157 reviews
    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.
    Florencio
    United Kingdom
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 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 $124.51 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,967 reviews
    Continental breakfast had sufficient variety and the quality of all the food was good. The location of this hotel to explore the historic centre of Canterbury was brilliant. Staff were very friendly and attentive.
    Giovanni
    Netherlands
  • From $112.05 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 433 reviews
    The location could not have been more convenient to the coach station and to the city centre. The staff was attentive and helpful. I have already recommended The Coach House to friends traveling in the area soon!
    Tiffany
    United States of America
  • From $127 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 962 reviews
    It is right in the town centre, very convenient. Best to park car at station west car park for 10 pounds per day. Canterbury is a compact and beautiful town
    Chee Hui
    Malaysia
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 81 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 of America
  • From $191.74 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 655 reviews
    We didn’t have breakfast at the hotel but the location was amazing. Not long at all into Canterbury but also surrounded by lovely walks.
    E
    Eleanor
    United Kingdom
  • From $136.96 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 26 reviews
    The yurt and facilities were fabulous. The owners have thought of everything! Just a 10 min drive into Canterbury
    elena
    Australia
  • From $124.51 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,157 reviews
    Great location for both downtown and west station. Very clean and I really like the old hotels in Europe.
    Dave
    United States of America
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 87 reviews
    Excellent and clean property, ideally located to explore Canterbury City centre and the surrounding area.
    Edward
    United Kingdom
  • From $136.96 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,536 reviews
    The hotel and surrounding areas
    Luis Felipe
    United Kingdom

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