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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.

Location was exceptional and staff was very, very accommodating!
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
2,749 reviews
Price from$134.83per 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.

Everything the hotel Was clean food excellent staff cleaners manager reception staff everyone was so helpful lovely stay
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
919 reviews
Price from$98.23per 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 center, half a mile from Canterbury...

Excellent location. Room was newly renovated. Friendly staff. Parking facilities.
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
443 reviews
Price from$77.61per 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.

Grand old British inn… but showing it’s age
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
1,597 reviews
Price from$115.56per night
Hampton by Hilton Canterbury, hotel in Canterbury

Located in Canterbury and with Canterbury East Train Station reachable within a 6-minute walk, Hampton by Hilton Canterbury has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property...

We travelled as a group of 9 colleagues as part of a fund raising challenge. We visited 5 cathedral cities over 2 days running between 5k and 10k at each. Our overnight stay was in Canterbury and the hotel was perfect in terms of location for restaurants, bars and the cathedral. Parking the minibus was easy in a nearby car park. Staff answered all questions ahead of visit and were attentive throughout. Rooms were exceptional for the price paid.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
5,575 reviews
Price from$96.65per night
The Falstaff in Canterbury, hotel in Canterbury

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

Neat setting, close to train station.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
2,570 reviews
Price from$117.72per 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.

Located in the heart of everything and in a historic building.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
2,266 reviews
Price from$154.09per night
Canterbury 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.

Location in proximity to the city.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
2,987 reviews
Price from$141.25per 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.

Breakfast was great!
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,082 reviews
Price from$114.41per 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...

Location was convenient. Breakfast prices were very reasonable.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
1,682 reviews
Price from$92.45per night
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  • Number 8
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 904 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.

  • Thomas Ingoldsby Wetherspoon
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,682 reviews

    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...

    Everything was perfect - a real surprise for a Weatherpersons

  • The Old Gate Inn by Innkeeper's Collection
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,082 reviews

    Coupled 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.

  • The Evenhill
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,124 reviews

    With a 4-star rating, this characteristic pub with an open fire and beams offers home cooked cuisine.

    Staff were exceptionally friendly and very helpful

  • Canterbury Hotel Cottages and Apartment's
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,987 reviews

    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.

    The location was great, staff very friendly and helpful

  • Pilgrims Hotel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,266 reviews

    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.

    An excellent value for money stay. Fantastic staff

  • Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,749 reviews

    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.

    Modern, clean and very well run. Great breakfasts.

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

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

    Spacious, stylish, great facilities, brilliant location.

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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:

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Lovely place with lots of unique shops also the main shops...

    Lovely place with lots of unique shops also the main shops and banks you would expect in a big city. Used Canterbury East station and South East Kent trains to travel to Dover Castle . Luke at the hotel told us how to get there only a 5 minute walk from the hotel. Plenty of places to eat or buy food from.
    Judith
    United Kingdom
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    A busy bustling place.

    A busy bustling place. The older part of the city is full of narrower streets with independent shops, and is by far the nicer area to stroll around. The cathedral is very interesting, but the charge of £17 to enter is a rip off.
    Phil Rowley
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    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.
    Ian
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 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.
    LukeW
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 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!
    Sarah
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 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
    Denise
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Canterbury

  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,287 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
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 71 reviews
    The house was very clean and modern and we loved the set up and decor of the rooms. Very comfy bedding for a great night sleep for all of us. We were also welcomed with lovely complimentary snacks. The kitchen was well equipped for the 7 of us and there were enough bathrooms/toilets facilities for our group. The location of the house was conveniently close to the city and within a short walking distance to all the places we wanted to visit in Canterbury.
    Wai Ying
    United Kingdom
  • From $134.83 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 894 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
  • From $229.84 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,626 reviews
    Lovely hotel, we had a bit of drama at the arrival however Neelum the lovely lady who was on reception was so helpful and sorted this out for us so we really appreciate that thank you she is an asset to your team! Rooms were clean and of good size, nice bar area with good selection of drinks and cocktails there was a deal on for 2 for £16 peach punch was lush! Good location right in the centre of Canterbury town
    Chloe
    United Kingdom
  • From $154.09 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,266 reviews
    Continental 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!
    Amanda
    United Kingdom
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 40 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
  • 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 $139.96 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,418 reviews
    Great location, only a short 10/15 minute walk into Canterbury City centre. Good on site parking. Great value for money, we were very pleasantly surprised how nice everything was for the money we paid. Had breakfast and evening meal at hotel and couldn't fault the food or service. Would stay again.
    Robert Reason
    United Kingdom
  • From $166.93 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 186 reviews
    The location of Iffin Farmhouse is simply superb, hidden away near Canterbury we had a fantastic one night stay. The room was clean, adorable and the view was beautiful. The woman who greeted us was very helpful and we would happily go back if we were in the area again!
    Alex
    United Kingdom
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 5,575 reviews
    Staff were friendly and helpful. We arrived before check in time but no problem leaving bags at hotel for a couple of hours. Location was excellent for seeing Canterbury on a 3 day weekend visit. Breakfast was very good, plenty of variety and good quality.
    Stephen
    United Kingdom
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 5,575 reviews
    Great location within the Canterbury's city centre. Nearby multi storey car park affiliated to the hotel. Good breakfast and spacious room. I appreciated having a real hairdryer. Very welcoming staff at reception and at breakfast time.
    Gariglio
    United Kingdom
  • From $154.09 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,266 reviews
    The hotel is in a fantastic location right in the heart of Canterbury and very close to the Cathedral. Housed in a lovely old building with lots of character. The staff were very friendly and the breakfast was excellent.
    Kate
    United Kingdom
  • From $128.40 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,987 reviews
    A manageable flat walk into the centre of Canterbury from the hotel. Nice king size room with views of the garden. Nice buffet style breakfast. The staff, on the whole, were helpful and friendly.
    Sandra
    United Kingdom
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,287 reviews
    Finding a place with parking in Canterbury is so difficult, but this place has it: on top of that its a nice place to stay the staff are lovely and its exactly what I needed for a Work trip.
    Heidi
    United Kingdom
  • From $128.40 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,987 reviews
    Very easy to check in and rooms were available when we arrived. Good selection for breakfast. Easy walk into the centre of Canterbury. whole visit worked out very well.
    Sarah
    United Kingdom
  • From $284.75 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,176 reviews
    A very quirky hotel which made it unusual and charming. The location is fabulous! Monica and the rest of the staff were friendly and helpful. I would go there again.
    Laura
    United Kingdom
  • From $178.48 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,570 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
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 403 reviews
    The hotel is located in an excellent area for exploring Canterbury. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
    Paul
    United Kingdom
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 93 reviews
    Excellent and clean property, ideally located to explore Canterbury City centre and the surrounding area.
    Edward
    United Kingdom
  • From $129.88 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 921 reviews
    Hospitality, breakfast menu and the hotel staff were exceptional
    Vineet
    United Kingdom

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