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Canterbury – 53 hotels and places to stay
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 center is a 2-minute walk away.
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 located in Upper Harbledown, just outside historic Canterbury.
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 center, 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
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...
Number 8
Number 8 is located in Canterbury, 2.6 miles from University of Kent and 15 miles from Sandwich Railway Station.
The Falstaff in Canterbury
Just yards from Canterbury’s medieval West Gate, this charming building dates back to 1403.
Pilgrims Hotel
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.
The Hugo - Hotel Concept Canterbury
The Hugo - Hotel Concept Canterbury is offering room-only accommodations on Canterbury High Street.
Canterbury Hotel Cottages and Apartment's
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.
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Scored 8.48.4Rated very goodVery Good · 2,587 reviews
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Scored 8.58.5Rated very goodVery Good · 917 reviewsWith 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 brilliant. Really friendly and helpful.
ABode Canterbury
Hotel in CanterburyCheap hotelScored 7.87.8Rated goodGood · 2,657 reviewsWithin Canterbury’s historic city walls, ABode Canterbury is just 984 feet from Canterbury Cathedral.
Amazing breakfast, comfortable beds and very quiet.
Scored 7.97.9Rated goodGood · 667 reviewsIn 2 acres of landscaped gardens, Abbots Barton Hotel has a traditional restaurant and elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi.
Location/ newly decorated rooms and bar and reception
Number 8
Hotel in CanterburyCheap hotelScored 9.19.1Rated wonderfulWonderful · 920 reviewsNumber 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.
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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:
- Scored 1010
Busy bustling lots of shops and food places along with so...
Busy bustling lots of shops and food places along with so much history. Love kent as its my birthplace and is a nice break from London. So much to do and look at . Good pubs and shopping area and lots to explore.
RaminderUnited Kingdom - Scored 1010
A wonderful city, loved the cathedral and the guided tour...
A wonderful city, loved the cathedral and the guided tour of the city added greatly to my knowledge of Canterbury. I visited the theatre which was very enjoyable, very good value for the musical I saw. Would recommend walking by the river and West gate gardens. Good variety of shops. A very walkable city.Connely - Scored 1010
Canterbury is a delightful city.
Canterbury is a delightful city. A good mix of history and some modern within the city walls. Plenty of choice for cafes / pubs/ restaurants to suit all tastes/balances. The Cathedral is of course sublime but also good to explore the town and city walls etc. We all took the train to Margate for a day as well. Favourite Cafe : King & Guild Fav pub Thomas Beckett, Bell & Crown,White Hart. Foundry Brew Pub for cask and food is very good. Restaurants : Socialite, El Sol and Olive Grove.DavidUnited Kingdom - Scored 1010
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 1010
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.AAnonymousUnited Kingdom - Scored 1010
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.
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- Scored 8.08.0Rated very goodVery Good · 30 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 $117.67 per nightScored 7.97.9Rated goodGood · 2,423 reviewsThe room we had was large, and very comfortable. The property was on 15 minutes from the town centre and the Cathedral. Great place for exploring the area. The continental breakfast was good. We found the staff helpful and very friendly. When we have the opportunity to return to Canterbury, we will use the Castle House Hotel again.RobertAustralia
- From $196.12 per nightScored 8.28.2Rated very goodVery Good · 1,540 reviewsA very nice stylish hotel in a green and quiet environment, a bit out of city centre, but only 7 minutes away by car. I liked the old-style interiors of the manor house, even the squeaky floors, it all had a nice flair to it. Very polite staff and the best cooked breakfast I have ever had in a hotel of this category.
IzabelaUnited Kingdom - From $128.91 per nightScored 8.68.6Rated excellentExcellent · 5,429 reviewsThis hotel is smart and comfortable, with helpful staff and a great location in the history-steeped town centre. (You can even see a fragment of the Roman amphitheatre remains through the floor of the reception area.) Our room was large and comfortable. The choice at breakfast was good, with vegan sausages on offer.AlisonUnited Kingdom
- From $161.47 per nightScored 8.48.4Rated very goodVery Good · 2,587 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
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