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.
Frank
Netherlands
Beautiful classic building, very friendly receptionist (who also appeared to be the waiter and perhaps also cook at breakfast) nice large enough room (nr. 8), clean and large bed, clean sheets and pillows. Nice entrance, nice bar and barman, good drinks in the evening. Good and tasteful breakfast in a nice classic breakfast room. Good coffee! Clean and working toilet downstairs.
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.
Claire
Sweden
The place was clean and organized. Great shower. Good breakfast. Very good and friendly staff. EV charger worked well.
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.
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...
Rolien
Netherlands
We had such a lovely, comfortable room! We would have loved to stay longer and will definitely come back when we're in the area again.
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.
Jaak
United Kingdom
Very unique countryside property. Despite being close to Canterbury you don’t feel like the place is near a city with a lovely garden like that. Great customer service, good food and quirky room.
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...
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 Hugo - Hotel Concept Canterbury is offering room-only accommodation on Canterbury High Street.
Romario
United Kingdom
The size of the room was great and the fact you can’t hear any of the noise of the very busy street was amazing. The room was tidy and clean and the double sinks in the bathroom were a nice touch. The air conditioning worked well on one of the hottest days of the year and was very useful. The room had lots of natural light and cute decor.
Thanington Hotel is a charming 18th-century property with an indoor swimming pool, spa and free Wi-Fi. Canterbury town centre and cathedral are a 15-minute walk away.
Delicious breakfast
Amazing reception staff
Free car park
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.
The staff very friendly and the breakfast was nice.
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 shower, good WiFi, comfy beds, maxing breakfast
The Hugo - Hotel Concept Canterbury is offering room-only accommodation on Canterbury High Street.
Lovely place, comy bed, clean, great location, uber cool
FAQs about hotels in Canterbury
On average, 3-star hotels in Canterbury cost £109 per night, and 4-star hotels in Canterbury are £141 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Canterbury can on average be found for £233 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
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:
Scored 8.0
8.0
We went to the Cathedral. Well worth the entrance fee.
We went to the Cathedral. Well worth the entrance fee. There is more to see than just the main cathedral. Walk the riverside walk. Roam the side streets as well.
It is a small city easy to walk around. Plenty of eating places to suit all budgets.
Linda
United Kingdom
Scored 10
10
From all the places I visited in the Kent county, Canterbury...
From all the places I visited in the Kent county, Canterbury was the most captivating city.
The city centre is built surrounding a huge cathedral, with many shops and cafes/restaurants/pubs around it. I visited the city on a Saturday morning, and up to the evening it seemed quite lively. The way the blocks are irregularly placed around the cathedral makes it more interesting to explore and walk around (think of it as an opposite to Milton Keynes blocks). The roads in the centre were made of cobblestones and a bit restricted to cars (they can drive through tho), which allows for large groups of people to circulate around it.
I definitely recommend it to those who would enjoy a visit into the Canterbury Cathedral, which is incredible. There also happened to be a medieval pageant event going on, which made it even more fascinating!
Henrique
United Kingdom
Scored 10
10
The hotel was ideally placed in the midst of the busy town...
The hotel was ideally placed in the midst of the busy town centre. There are a variety of shops, bars, restaurants, bakeries, nail bars and other tourist attractions including the cathedral (recommend a visit) with its beautiful grounds and gardens, the river for boat rides, a large park close by. Only a short walk to Canterbury East train station. Would recommend the restaurant Pinocchio, a lovely Italian diner with a wide choice of food, a specials board and very friendly, helpful staff.
Linda
United Kingdom
Scored 10
10
Canterbury was fascinating.
Canterbury was fascinating. From Roman to medieval history to the present day. There are numerous coffee shops and restaurants. The Coty Centre is pedestrianised and comfortable to walk round. Plenty of guided walking tours are available. I’m
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Anonymous
Scored 10
10
We found Canterbury an easy walkable city with lots of...
We found Canterbury an easy walkable city with lots of enjoyable walking options. Our walk in Westgate Gardens along the river was lovely and relaxing. We had tried earlier in the day to walk the ramparts but we couldn’t find any access points as we were strolling around, so we eventually gave up.
There are loads of takeaway options in Canterbury to choose from.
It would be so great if some of the tourist sites were open later during the spring and summer when the days are longer.
Candace
Canada
Scored 8.0
8.0
I spent a lot of time in the cathedral, it is very...
I spent a lot of time in the cathedral, it is very interesting and the guided tour for five pounds was excellent. The city is charming with lots of interesting buildings.
I ate at The Cosy Club which has good food, pleasant staff and an especially good miso based pudding. The Chapter Pizza restaurant was very good as well. Both restaurants are very reasonably priced.
The hotel is very convenient for Canterbury town centre. It is located opposite the Marlowe Theatre. We were able to leave luggage after checking out. The reception staff were very helpful and pleasant. The rooms were well presented and the beds were comfortable. Wifi was good throughout. The en-suite bathrooms were very good. Breakfast was very good and nicely served in a light and pleasant space dining room (the former bar). I would stay again.
The cottage was very clean and tidy and had free parking. We arrive at 10:00 on the Friday night, after a 5 hour journey, to be greeted by the lovely Brian, who made us feel very welcome. The property is situated close to the centre of Canterbury so we could walk into town easily (10 mins). The property had everything we needed for our short stay. The garden at the back the hotel has a lovely seating area. We would definitely stay again.
The hotel is in a great location with plenty of parking available. The city centre is within 20 minutes by foot, so it's brilliant to be able to leave the car and enjoy strolling through the old city. Breakfast was great and the staff were very friendly. The room was clean, cozy and spacious with a bathtub included. Good WiFi connection. This hotel will be our first thought whenever we visit Canterbury again.
Location for visiting cathedral and city centre very good but I chose this hotel because advertised parking . Not only was access a nightmare involving very small streets , the car park was full and we then had to reverse up the same streets. Best to park elsewhere at considerable expense and walk.
Good breakfast and pleasant staff.
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