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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
2,543 reviews
Price from$92.14per 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
2,853 reviews
Price from$155.64per night
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
2,689 reviews
Price from$130.74per 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
2,158 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
1,158 reviews
Price from$125.51per 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
878 reviews
Price from$95.25per 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...

7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
332 reviews
Price from$75.25per 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.

8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,045 reviews
Price from$110.94per night
The Hugo - Hotel Concept Canterbury, hotel in Canterbury

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

8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
964 reviews
Price from$83.61per night
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Budget hotels in Canterbury

  • Number 8
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 868 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
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,636 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...

    Shower was amazing. Clean room and big bed. Extra pillows available.

  • The Old Gate Inn by Innkeeper's Collection
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,045 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 Falstaff in Canterbury
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,516 reviews

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

    Breakfast was lovely, served quickly and nice and hot.

  • Pilgrims Hotel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,158 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.

    Room, location, breakfast, size of room, warm room

  • Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,689 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.

    Everything about the accommodation itself was perfect

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

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

    Lovely bedrooms, good space and excellent location.

  • 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.

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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

  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,168 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 $199.22 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,689 reviews
    Canterbury Cathedral Lodge was the perfect place to stay! It was modern, clean, comfortable and had an excellent professional staff that went out of their way to make guests feel cared for. The special free access to the cathedral and grounds 24/7 made one feel special as well. We could order large, delicious breakfasts each morning in the sunny dining room being served on white tablecloths with waiters. All included in room cost. I can’t recommend this place highly enough.
    Kyanne
    United States of America
  • From $136.96 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,537 reviews
    The hotel is very comfortable, only 15 rooms. The staff were very friendly and made the stay memorable. Situated just outside Canterbury, easy access to city. There is a Park’n’ride, just a few minutes away, excellent way to city centre. The food was excellent, cooked to perfection. I would definitely stay here again. We only booked a small room as we were there only one night. For a longer stay worth having a bigger room. Thank you
    Barry
    United Kingdom
  • From $136.96 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,158 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
  • From $180.54 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 964 reviews
    This is a decent pub with rooms above. It's a 2-minute walk to the centre of Canterbury and while it has no car park of its own, there is a public car park across the road (expensive but the pub arranges 24-hour parking for £12). Breakfast options were very good - they included avocado + egg or smoked salmon + egg on sourdough toast.
    Chris
    United Kingdom
  • From $124.51 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,970 reviews
    The 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.
    Robert
    Australia
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 648 reviews
    the hotel is very clean in all areas. located a short walk from city centre. the swimming pool is an added bonus. love that there is a bar/ lounge area and a lovely beauty therapy room where you can have a relaxing massage or pedicure. the court yard garden area is lovely when the weather is good enough
    Catherine
    United Kingdom
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,359 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
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,359 reviews
    This was an excellent hotel with proximity to Canterbury Cathedral. Although a 20-minute walk, the walk was through public gardens along the river. It was very pleasant. The rooms were big, comfortable and breakfast good. Staff was friendly and accommodating.
    Richard
    United States of America
  • From $112.06 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,853 reviews
    Great facilities location. Immaculately clean and presented and easy checking in with excellent parking. Easy short walk into central Canterbury as well as a base to explore with car. No fussing with parking compared to hotels inside city walls
    Elizabeth
    United Kingdom
  • From $131.36 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,516 reviews
    fantastic location - a few minutes walk from the city centre and close to the canterbury city centre coach stop. The breakfast was excellent ( personal service and not buffet style), the room is clean, spacious and the bed was very comfortable.
    Maradesa
    United Kingdom
  • From $123.26 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,543 reviews
    Location great, hotel stylish and welcoming - room comfortable, clean and fully equipped- dining facilities and lounge/bar area nicely designed, warm & welcoming and staff in all areas very welcoming, smart, polite and professional
    Loraine
    United Kingdom
  • From $116.12 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 5,307 reviews
    The variety of breakfast options was very good, with vegetarian and vegan options available. The city centre location was excellent, the hotel is just behind the main shopping area and just off the High Street.
    Keziah
    United Kingdom
  • From $149.41 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,271 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 $116.12 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 5,307 reviews
    Excellent location in the centre of town. Brand new hotel. Comfortable beds, clean spacious rooms. Breakfast good, plenty choice. Staff friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.
    Nigel
    United Kingdom
  • From $123.26 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,543 reviews
    The hotel is located right in the centre of Canterbury and within walking distance to the cathedral and other places of interest and right in the middle of the best eating places.
    Adam
    Australia
  • From $112.06 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,853 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 $164.35 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 $124.51 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,970 reviews
    Very close to Canterbury centre. Nice continental breakfast. Over the road is an Aldi so can get whatever you need there.
    Jason
    United Kingdom
  • From $95.25 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 878 reviews
    Nice little hotel 15 min drive from Canterbury centre.
    Radu
    United Kingdom

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