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ABode Canterbury, hotel in Canterbury

Within Canterbury’s historic city walls, ABode Canterbury is just 300 metres from Canterbury Cathedral.

7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
2,497 reviews
Price from£94per 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 centre is a 2-minute walk away.

8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
2,638 reviews
Price from£105per night
Ebury Hotel Cottages and Apartment's, hotel in Canterbury

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.

8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
2,795 reviews
Price from£95per 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 situated in Upper Harbledown, just outside historic Canterbury.

8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
839 reviews
Price from£68per night
Thomas Ingoldsby Wetherspoon, hotel in Canterbury

Located in Canterbury, within a few steps of Canterbury Cathedral and 4.1 km of University of Kent, Thomas Ingoldsby Wetherspoon provides accommodation with a restaurant and a bar, and free WiFi...

8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
1,618 reviews
Price from£88per night
Pilgrims Hotel, hotel in Canterbury

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.

8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
2,126 reviews
Price from£95per night
The Falstaff in Canterbury, hotel in Canterbury

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

8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
2,500 reviews
Price from£114per 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.

8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
1,504 reviews
Price from£80per 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
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,033 reviews
Price from£79per 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
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,145 reviews
Price from£90.72per night
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  • Number 8
    Cheap hotel

    Located within 500 metres of Canterbury Cathedral and 1.1 km of Canterbury WestTrain Station, Number 8 features rooms in Canterbury.

    Period property but modern and very tastefully appointed.

    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 851 reviews
  • Thomas Ingoldsby Wetherspoon
    Cheap hotel

    Located in Canterbury, within a few steps of Canterbury Cathedral and 4.1 km of University of Kent, Thomas Ingoldsby Wetherspoon provides accommodation with a restaurant and a bar, and free WiFi...

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

    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,619 reviews
  • The Old Gate Inn by Innkeeper's Collection
    Cheap hotel

    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.

    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,033 reviews
  • Pilgrims Hotel
    Cheap hotel

    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.

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

    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,126 reviews
  • Keynes College
    Cheap hotel

    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 quality basic accommodation. Very good breakfast.

    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 749 reviews
  • Keynes College Budget Accommodation
    Cheap hotel

    Set in Canterbury, 500 metres from University of Kent, Keynes College Budget Accommodation offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

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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

    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
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Wonderful Cathedral and precinct which now allows dogs...

    Wonderful Cathedral and precinct which now allows dogs inside. Parking in the city was expensive. We had a blue badge but it needs to be registered Mon-Fri to apply for free parking which I wasn’t aware of till too late.
    Jane
    United Kingdom
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    Canterbury was lovely but the lack of phone signal...

    Canterbury was lovely but the lack of phone signal everywhere was just crippling. It’s not good enough when you’re trying to navigate and look up reviews of cafes and bars and restaurants, or contact people. Third world city. We were thinking about moving to the city centre but absolutely no chance when you lose signal outside of wi-fi range. And no, I don’t want to have to sign into shops and cafes wi-fi all the time. Rant over. I’m on Vodafone - maybe others do better but from those I spoke to, I think not.
    Richardson
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Absolutely lovely, people very friendly, so much history.

    Absolutely lovely, people very friendly, so much history. The kings golden mile fabulous, and the little bar so quaint The Thomas Tallis ale house wonderful gentleman (owner) so helpful with great ideas what to see and even the train schedule back to london. This pub was so comfy and welcoming it was hard to continue on our journey, could have spend the entire evening there. Canterbury cathederal a must see no question there. Also walk along the water with such beautiful gardens can’t miss it just to the right of the stone arch into the city. Also the crooked house now a book shop, take time to look around some exceptional books. Our hotel was exceptional, great choices for lunch and dinner. It would be a shame if you didn’t spend at least one full day and night in the quaint village. So much to do and see so little time!
    Catherine
    Canada
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Canterbury was very nice and the hotel was a short walk from...

    Canterbury was very nice and the hotel was a short walk from the city centre. There was one problem that I encountered in the city and that was the amount of people rough sleeping, it seemed that it is quite a serious problem in Canterbury.
    Bruce

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Canterbury

  • From £99.79 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,145 reviews
    The hotel was beautiful and quaint. It was perfectly located for exploring Canterbury. Our room was nice and spacious with a good view and a comfortable bed. The breakfast provided the next day was varied and generous in quantity. I especially want to thank Monica who oversaw our stay. After informing her that we were recently engaged, she went the extra mile in arranging romantic touches for the room, providing recommendations for exploring the area, and generally making us feel very welcome and relaxed. Thank you so much, Monica!
    Joseph
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 10 reviews
    Very tidy and lovely room equipped with everything you need. A good bed and nice bathroom. Location is convenient as well — it’s literally a 3 minute walk to everything you need in the area. Literally nothing bad to say! Definitely staying there if I ever have to go to Canterbury again. Would highly recommend you do the same!
    Thomas
    New Zealand
  • From £125 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 364 reviews
    Lovely old building with an interesting history and perfect location. Welcoming staff, room fairly basic but warm, clean and comfortable. Nice garden area. Honesty bar a nice touch. Breakfast went down very well. Last time in Canterbury we stayed at a more expensive hotel nearby but overall preferred staying here.
    Kier
    United Kingdom
  • From £99 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,497 reviews
    The location of the hotel was great. You can walk from the Canterbury West train station within 10 minutes. Our room was nice and quiet. You do not hear the outside noise even if it is located in the centre. We had dinner in the hotel restaurant and the food was excellent. Definitely recommend to dine in here.
    BASAK
    United Kingdom
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 606 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
  • From £140 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 956 reviews
    The room was clean, spacious. The location overlooks the site of an old watermill and is convenient for West station and the city centre. Breakfast choke was better than some larger hotels I have experienced, and well presented. The evening menu was interesting and good value. The staff were friendly.
    Denis
    United Kingdom
  • From £107 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 184 reviews
    The location of Iffin Farmhouse is simply superb, hidden away near Canterbury we had a fantastic one night stay. The room was clean, adorable and the view was beautiful. The woman who greeted us was very helpful and we would happily go back if we were in the area again!
    Alex
    United Kingdom
  • From £95 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,795 reviews
    Nice hotel with clean and comfortable bed's and lot's of character within short walking distance to Canterbury Town centre. Breakfast was tasty and the staff were extremely friendly, I would definitely recommend staying here if your visiting Canterburys historic site's.
    Barry
    United Kingdom
  • From £105 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,126 reviews
    Lovely boutique hotel in the centre of Canterbury. Staff were professional and helpful. Excellent value for money with delicious continental breakfast included. Hotel also assists with booking your vehicle into one of the carparks a few minutes walk from hotel.
    Deanne
    United Kingdom
  • From £105 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,638 reviews
    I can’t say enough good things about Canterbury Cathedral Lodge. It was wonderful from beginning to end. Staying on the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral is just a bonus. This will definitely be my goto place, next time I come to Canterbury.
    Dawn
    United States
  • From £97.54 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 5,208 reviews
    Fantastic location in the centre of Canterbury! Hotel had great facilities, staff were lovely, great breakfast. Arrived early and went to drop off our bags, but were allowed early access to the room because it was ready! Fantastic!
    Paul
    Bermuda
  • From £105 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,126 reviews
    The hotel is in a fantastic location right in the heart of Canterbury and very close to the Cathedral. Housed in a lovely old building with lots of character. The staff were very friendly and the breakfast was excellent.
    Kate
    United Kingdom
  • From £98 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,324 reviews
    I really enjoyed my stay at Victoria Hotel. It’s in a very good location close to Canterbury City Centre. My room was clean and was very comfortable. The staff were helpful and friendly.
    I
    Isaac
    United Kingdom
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,925 reviews
    I love that the hotel was sooo close to the city centre, I was about a 10 minute wait walk and a beautiful one at that! The car park was handy. the area is lovely too.
    Do Rosario
    United Kingdom
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 80 reviews
    Incredible location and an amazing price for Canterbury. Much better option than the hotels in the area. Hosts were extremely responsive.
    Jonathan
    United States
  • From £99 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,497 reviews
    Location is spot on. Shops are right outside and u can walk to anywhere u might wanna visit in canterbury from the hotel.
    Idris
    Malaysia
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 82 reviews
    Excellent and clean property, ideally located to explore Canterbury City centre and the surrounding area.
    Edward
    United Kingdom
  • From £123.50 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,500 reviews
    Lovely hotel Friendly staff Nice breakfast (avocado on toast) Comfy bed Powerful shower
    Nicola
    United Kingdom
  • From £88 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,619 reviews
    great value hotel in the centre of Canterbury
    adam
    United Kingdom
  • From £110 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,504 reviews
    The hotel and surrounding areas
    Luis Felipe
    United Kingdom

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