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The Sun Hotel
About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: The Sun Hotel in Canterbury offers interconnected rooms with city views, work desks, and free WiFi. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, mini-bar, electric kettle, wardrobe, and a seating area. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a family-friendly restaurant serving Spanish cuisine for lunch and dinner. The bar provides a relaxing atmosphere for evening drinks. Additional facilities include a hot tub, spa bath, and a workout area. Convenient Location: Located 59 mi from London City Airport, the hotel is a short walk from Canterbury Cathedral and close to Canterbury West Train Station. Nearby attractions include the University of Kent (2.5 mi) and Sandwich Railway Station (16 mi). Guests appreciate the convenient location, history, and culture.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sandra
United Kingdom
“The location was very central and the room were quirky.” - Sqf
United States
“Perfect location in the heart of Canterbury, friendly staff.” - Pia
United States
“I loved my room and view of the street and the fact the bed in my room may have been slept in by Charles Dickens” - Griffith
United States
“Location was great. It was fun to stay in such an historic building. Bathroom had been recently rehabbed nicely.” - Elsa
United States
“The location was ideal! We were close to the cathedral and not too far from the train station. The owners were very friendly.” - Alice
United States
“Location amazing, heart of everything. Loved the building, built in 1500 so very historic but also with the disadvantages of an ancient structure, staircases quite steep but very doable.” - Jerry
United States
“The Sun Hotel is a 15th century hotel just across the street from Canterbury Cathedral. The location is excellent for accessing the old town center and the main attractions in Canterbury such as the cathedral and the Augustine Abbey ruins....” - Chloe
United Kingdom
“The hotel was right above a lovely restaurant and the staff were very attentive and lovely” - Eric
United States
“Excellent location. We stayed in the Sun room and it had double exposure so really sunny. Hotel dates back from 1480. 350 meters from the Canterbury Cathedral. Good Tapas restaurant below us.” - Ybk
United States
“Very old building, well preserved. Very nice updated bathroom. Wonderful restaurant downstairs. Staff were Excellent!!”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- El Sol Restaurant
- CuisineSpanish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.


The fine print
A damage deposit of £81 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.