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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 centre is a 2-minute walk away.

V
Virginia
From
Ireland
The location was second to none. Staff were extremely friendly and very helpful and accommodating. Breakfast was gorgeous. Much better than at other 4 star hotels.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,692 reviews
Price from
US$152.28
1 night, 2 adults

Hampton by Hilton Canterbury

Hotel in Canterbury

Boasting a bar, Hampton by Hilton Canterbury is situated in Canterbury in the Kent region, 500 metres from Canterbury East Train Station and 600 metres from Canterbury Cathedral.

p
patel
From
New Zealand
Beds super comfy, excellent pressure and hot water in shower, quiet rooms, very good heating, exceptionally helpful and welcoming staff, great facilities, super clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 4,645 reviews
Price from
US$116.53
1 night, 2 adults

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.

B
Bunglescab
From
Guernsey
We had a fantastic 2 night stay here. The staff were very friendly and helpful the room was clean and had everything you could need. The hotel is literally a 5 minute drive away from the city centre. We would definitely recommend this hotel and would stay here again if we came to this part of the UK again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,073 reviews
Price from
US$101.30
1 night, 2 adults

Cathedral Gate

Hotel in Canterbury

Dating back to 1438, the historic Cathedral Gate is in the heart of Canterbury.

K
Ken
From
Spain
Great old building. Very comfortable room. Friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,040 reviews
Price from
US$113.45
1 night, 2 adults

The Falstaff in Canterbury

Hotel in Canterbury

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

M
MATHILDE
From
France
Amazing decor, the lounge is very relaxing and the bar serves amazing drinks. The room is really cosy, really appreciated the bath and the bed is very comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,275 reviews
Price from
US$121.40
1 night, 2 adults

Thanington Hotel

Hotel in Canterbury

Thanington Hotel is a charming 18th-century property with an indoor swimming pool, spa and free Wi-Fi. Canterbury town centre and cathedral are a 15-minute walk away.

L
Laura
From
Belgium
I will be back Le service et petsonnel et l’emplacement
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,667 reviews
Price from
US$218.48
1 night, 2 adults

Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG

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.

N
Nur Ain
From
Malaysia
Great Hospitality by the Staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,665 reviews
Price from
US$78.12
1 night, 2 adults

Canterbury 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.

ש
שרית
From
Israel
The cottage is nice and has a lot of space Very nice hotel , good breakfast , Eliot was very kind and helpful with every thing we needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,564 reviews
Price from
US$152.28
1 night, 2 adults

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 centre, half a mile from Canterbury...

V
VICTORIA
From
Germany
super friendly staff, close to the city centre, free parking, renovated bar and reception area. Rooms clean. We stayed in a renovated suite which was beautiful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,592 reviews
Price from
US$90.16
1 night, 2 adults

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.

J
Jan
From
Czech Republic
Lovely place, amazing manor house from 12th century
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,383 reviews
Price from
US$132.42
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget hotels in Canterbury and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.8
Poor - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Situated in Kent, near Canterbury West Train Station, Canterbury East Train Station and Canterbury Cathedral, City center spacious bedrooms has a garden.

From US$71.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 112 reviews

Situated in Canterbury and within 200 metres of Canterbury Cathedral, Church Street House has a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

From US$79.45 per night

Situated in Hackington within less than 1 km of Canterbury Cathedral and a 17-minute walk of Canterbury West Train Station, Payton Mews features rooms with free WiFi.

From US$71.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 660 reviews

Situated in a Victorian villa in a quiet, tree-lined street, YHA Canterbury is just 15 minutes’ walk from Canterbury Cathedral. Guests can enjoy the cafe bar, TV lounge and games room.

From US$66.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
Passable - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Offering a garden and garden view, Luxurious Room is situated in Hackington, 1.7 km from Canterbury Cathedral and 2.5 km from Canterbury East Train Station.

From US$63.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews

Set in Canterbury, 400 metres from University of Kent, Tyler Court, University of Kent offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

From US$92.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews

Offering a garden and garden view, Sturry House is located in Sturry, 4.9 km from Canterbury Cathedral and 5.6 km from Canterbury West Train Station.

From US$99.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

Located in Sturry and only 5.5 km from Canterbury Cathedral, Cosy woodland Romantic retreat With log fires and nature provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$90.57 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Canterbury

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 394 reviews

Situated in Canterbury and with Canterbury Cathedral reachable within 400 metres, The Sun Hotel features a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

From US$158.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Offering city views, Unique Rooftop Retreat - City View - Sleeps 4 is an accommodation situated in Canterbury, 1.2 km from Canterbury East Train Station and 500 metres from Canterbury Cathedral.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Offering city views, The Luxe Pad - Stylish Stay in Canterbury is an accommodation set in Canterbury, 800 metres from Canterbury East Train Station and 500 metres from Canterbury Cathedral.

From US$293.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,040 reviews

Dating back to 1438, the historic Cathedral Gate is in the heart of Canterbury.

From US$118.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,564 reviews

Within Canterbury’s historic city walls, ABode Canterbury is just 300 metres from Canterbury Cathedral. Complete with restaurant and cocktail bar, the hotel offers stylish bedrooms with free Wi-Fi.

From US$117.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

<h2>Spacious Living</h2> Prime Location - Modern 1BR in Canterbury Centre offers a spacious apartment in Canterbury.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Canterbury High Street Flat is situated in Canterbury, 600 metres from Canterbury Cathedral, 600 metres from Canterbury West Train Station, and 4.6 km from University of Kent.

From US$184.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,888 reviews

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.

From US$132.42 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Canterbury and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 4,645 reviews

Boasting a bar, Hampton by Hilton Canterbury is situated in Canterbury in the Kent region, 500 metres from Canterbury East Train Station and 600 metres from Canterbury Cathedral.

From US$113.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,275 reviews

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

From US$127.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,282 reviews

In historic Canterbury, this charming 3-star metro hotel has free WiFi and free parking. The city centre and 2 rail stations are within easy reach.

From US$152.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,592 reviews

In 2 acres of landscaped gardens, Abbots Barton Hotel has a traditional restaurant and elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi.

From US$106.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,564 reviews

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.

From US$139.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,073 reviews

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

From US$94.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,383 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.

From US$139.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 871 reviews

Less than 3 miles from the historic centre of Canterbury, this luxury B&B enjoys a rural setting within its own oak woodland.

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:

10

A walkable town just a couple hours outside of London with...

A walkable town just a couple hours outside of London with historic middle ages architecture mixed with modern buildings. Train rides were pleasant straight to and from King's Cross in London, so we spent a day in the West End seeing shows. Locals were very friendly and accommodating.
Guest review by
Erich
United States
10

At every step you are looking at history, the centre of the...

At every step you are looking at history, the centre of the city is full of ancient buildings and tourists and students from all over the world. There are lots of lovely restaurants- we ate at an Arabian place one evening. The cathedral is perfect, one of our reasons to visit was for my partner to visit the archives. I went to Mass and visited the Hear Us! graffiti exhibition- quite challenging. The cobbles are also challenging for the less mobile, but it's worth it
Guest review by
Stephanie
United Kingdom
10

Loads of places to eat.

Loads of places to eat. A lovely medieval feel about the place. So many lovely old buildings. Too many very large groups of (schooĺl/kind-of-supervised) kids. The massive centre is mainly cobbled narrow streets with no cars! The cathedral is wondrous. We ate at Pho Canterbury - Vietnamese, The Olive Grove - Mediterranean, Posillipo - Italian. Would return to any of them. All first class.
Guest review by
Jennifer
United Kingdom
10

I was there for a conference, so I wasn't sight seeing.

I was there for a conference, so I wasn't sight seeing. I've been before for a break and it was great. Lots to do and see. Last time I did a boat tour on the river. Some of the younger delegates at my conference went for a Karaoke night.
Guest review by
Susan
United Kingdom
8.0

I came to a gathering of the Cathedral Music Trust.

I came to a gathering of the Cathedral Music Trust. The Cathedral could not have been more welcoming and helpful. Great range of music. Canterbury is very user friendly: huge choice of places to eat and drink and at reasonable prices. Lots and lots of history - the cradle of English Christianity. Everything is within a reasonable if not easy walking distance huge variety of early and later buildings: a living book on English architecture. Seething with humanity and vitality given the student population and closeness to continent. Note the prairy planting in the cathedral close. Good sign posting and information boards.
Guest review by
Bradley
10

Canterbury is 'bathed' in much history and archcitecture...

Canterbury is 'bathed' in much history and archcitecture that reminds of you how well and asthetic thinking went into buildings made a few hundred years ago. Restaurants tea/coffee rooms are abundant. Good shopping area with all you could wish for. Make the most of culture with a museum etc, two theatres and some great pubs with lots of character!!!!! Find 'The Parrot' pub (14th century) out of the way but well worth a visit! Don't forget the cathedral - beautiful...even if you only look at it from the outside! We are 'city freaks' and so glad we made sure that Canterbury was an experience we haven't missed! You can easily get a train to Margate and other destinations.,
Guest review by
Kerry
United Kingdom

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From US$91.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,128 reviews
This was my wife's favourite place to stay during our break. It was clean. It was also quiet, which impressed me given one evening there was live music in the pub below. By chance, they happened to serve my favourite beer from my student days, and I can assure you I did test it, although not in my student day style. The Inn is very well placed to explore both Canterbury and the surrounding area, being in walking distance of the town centre, well placed for driving, and very close to one of the railway stations.
Guest review by
Dylan
Luxembourg
From US$139.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,383 reviews
A 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.
Guest review by
Izabela
United Kingdom
From US$152.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,692 reviews
Location next to the cathedral was lovely. A very nice breakfast in a nice open and airy restaurant. Room overlooks a nice Mediterranean style garden. A 2 minute walk through the cathedral and you are in the heart of the town centre. You can get a cheaper hotel elsewhere but not one that's nice like this one!
Guest review by
Jackie
United Kingdom
From US$106.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,592 reviews
Friendly, helpful staff. Hotel is mix of old school, 'outdated', which we like, and modern(e.g. reception and bar areae). Construction in progress without causing disturbance to guests. Location 10mins walk to city centre. Would book again.
Guest review by
Peter
Netherlands
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,199 reviews
The room we had was a good size (2 bed apartment). The garden was nice. Staff all lovely and friendly. Nice restaurant and bar area. The hotel is easy to find and has good to access to Canterbury centre (about 15 mins walk).
Guest review by
Helen
United Kingdom