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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.

Perfect location! So convenient to cathedral and the old town shops. Room was comfortable and clean with view of cathedral out the window. Breakfast was great… made to order with a number of choices. Staff were lovely… kind and helpful.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
2,742 reviews
Price from
$136.65
per 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.

Staff were very friendly. The hot food for breakfast was well cooked, hot and very tasty. The dinner had a wide choice and was delicious. The parking is an asset to the hotel The hotel is very clean.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
929 reviews
Price from
$99.56
per 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...

Friendliness of staff and great breakfast and nostalgic
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
603 reviews
Price from
$78.66
per 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
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
1,581 reviews
Price from
$117.13
per 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...

Location, staff and breakfast.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
5,515 reviews
Price from
$109.09
per night
Number 8, hotel in Canterbury

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

close to Cathedral
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
935 reviews
Price from
$152.07
per night
The Falstaff in Canterbury, hotel in Canterbury

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

Great location. Quick walk from train station. Bus stop across the street.Fun vibe to hotel and rooms. Staff we excellent.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
2,586 reviews
Price from
$96.44
per 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.

Convenient location, adequate breakfast, staff at reception for check-in was quite helpful and responsive.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
2,298 reviews
Price from
$117.13
per night
The Hugo - Hotel Concept Canterbury, hotel in Canterbury

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

Location, cleanliness, comfortable
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
1,019 reviews
Price from
$87.39
per 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.

We loved our stay and will definitely be back! We stayed in a room with a beautiful four-poster bed with a red canopy. The room was spacious and airy, with a nice bathroom featuring a bathtub and a stained glass window. Breakfast was wonderful. The location is great, very peaceful and just about a 15-minute walk from the historical centre and all the cafes and pubs.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
3,122 reviews
Price from
$130.15
per night
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  • Number 8
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 935 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.

  • The Hugo - Hotel Concept Canterbury
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,018 reviews

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

    stylish room design great location comfortable bed

  • The Old Gate Inn by Innkeeper's Collection
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,134 reviews

    Coupled with The Old Gate pub, this historic Canterbury hotel offers its guests a hearty menu of freshly cooked food.

    Good location within 5 mins. drive to town centre.

  • Canterbury Hotel Cottages and Apartment's
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 3,122 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.

    Beautiful garden, great bed, excellent breakfast, vy friendly staff

  • Pilgrims Hotel
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,298 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

  • Howfield Manor Hotel
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,580 reviews

    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 staff were superb, nice room and great location

  • Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 2,742 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.

    In the grounds of cathedral and free passes into it

  • Thanington Hotel
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 986 reviews

    Thanington 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.

    Delicious breakfast Amazing reception staff Free car park

FAQs about hotels in Canterbury

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:

  • Scored 10
    10

    The Cathedral is magnificent and the docent-led tour perfect...

    The Cathedral is magnificent and the docent-led tour perfect for even slow walkers. The volunteers scattered about the precinct helpful on my return trips ( I made 4 in one day) to the cathedral. The town has wonderful choices for food. I highly recommend The Parrot. The plaza outside of the cathedral is filled at night with vibrant crowd. Enjoyed the buskers who sang everything from sea chanties to Liverpool anthems. Two other sights not to miss are the ruins of the Augustine Abbey and St Martin's, the oldest Christian English Church in continuous use.
    Linda
  • Scored 10
    10

    Great city. Very historic, Roman influences.

    Great city. Very historic, Roman influences. Worth doing a walking tour or bus trip. Very clean. Some great restaurants. The cathedral dominates, very imposing and worth a look from the outside. Some great pubs too, we went to the Old Weavers overlooking the river. The crooked house book shop is also worth a look, and try their 'blind date' book! The Beany building (free to enter) is worth a look, and the Roman Museum.
    A
    Anonymous
    United Kingdom
  • Scored 10
    10

    A lovely town with a medieval/renaissance vibe and a famous...

    A lovely town with a medieval/renaissance vibe and a famous cathedral. We walked the whole central area in 2 hours and then just leisurely strolled the small streets and popped into shops. Westgate Gardens and Abbots Mill Garden are absolutely charming. Had a bite to eat at a wonderful French bakery, Cafe St Pierre. For a more substantial and inexpensive lunch, Plan Burrito Canterbury. Part of the cathedral façade is under restoration, if you are going for that, it is best to find out when it will be finished. Overall, the town can be seen in 1 day. We stayed here for 2 days but spent one day in Dover, there is a bus from Canterbury that takes only half an hour.
    Anna
    Serbia
  • Scored 10
    10

    Lovely town centre.

    Lovely town centre. The Cathedral was beautiful and is a must-see. Also, I'd recommend booking a guide that will give more insight into the historical background of the cathedral. Take a 45 minute boat cruise https://www.canterburyrivertours.co.uk/ on River Strout. our guide Alex was very good and gave a lot of information on Canterbury. Had a good meal at the local Wetherspoon. There're two zoos in Canterbury: Wingham zoo and Howletts Wild animal park. We went to the latter mentioned. The wild animals have a huge area to roam around that bares the chance of not necessarily seeing them close up but saw lots of monkeys and gorillas. Elephants were quite a sight as they were just let out to the front area. The rhinos also came up to us and also managed to catch the anteaters walking about looking for food. I'd suggest you walk around and if you cannot see an animal, go back a bit later and you might just catch them like we did with the anteaters. Also visited some seaside towns around Canterbury and I'd recommend them if you fancy a walk along the beach in Whitstable, Herne Bay and Deal. Dover castle and the White Cliffs of Dover also worth a visit.
    Emese
    United Kingdom
  • Scored 6.0
    6.0

    The people were very nice and friendly .

    The people were very nice and friendly . There were lots of closed down shop fronts which looked tacky . There was a huge charge to go inside the cathedral ( crazy ) huge charge to go on boat and go to Roman museum . We choose one activity. There were lots of good places to eat and drink and stunning historical places . Car parks were not easy to find , run down looking and wifi was a huge problem .
    maria
    United Kingdom
  • Scored 10
    10

    The cathedral is a must.

    The cathedral is a must. I had an English Heritage pass so was able to get 20% off entry, plus your ticket lasts a year! Many places nearby to visit with your English Heritage pass including Deal and Walmer castles. It was lovely to just walk around Cathedral, some interesting independent shops plus the normal shops. Plenty of places to stop for a coffee or eat and let the world go by. A walk along the river is a must.
    Lin
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Canterbury

  • From $117.13 per night
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 3,122 reviews
    Breakfast is better than I expected and the hotel allows dogs to be with us in the restaurant. Everyone is super friendly, they welcome dogs very much. There is a huge free-run area behind the hotel for dogs and chill. The parking area is in front of the hotel, we feel very safe parking there. It is just 10 mins walk to the city centre, and a lot of supermarkets nearby. I highly recommend the EBURY hotel and would love to stay again.
    MinnieSo
    United Kingdom
  • From $126.24 per night
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 856 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 $142.70 per night
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,018 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
  • From $126.24 per night
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 343 reviews
    In the centre of Canterbury, this 15th Century listed building / hotel lies over a jewellery shop and a lively restaurant.
    Sarah
    United Kingdom
  • Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,394 reviews
    Hotel was within easy walking distance of Canterbury city centre and local parks. Room was a good size.
    Peter Joseph
    Singapore

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