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Ebury Hotel Cottages and Apartment's
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.
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 situated in Upper Harbledown, just outside historic Canterbury.
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 centre is a 2-minute walk away.
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 centre, 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
Situated in Canterbury and with Canterbury East Train Station reachable within 500 metres, Hampton by Hilton Canterbury features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property...
The Falstaff in Canterbury
Just meters from Canterbury’s medieval West Gate, this charming building dates back to 1403.
Pilgrims 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.
The Old Gate Inn by Innkeeper's Collection
Coupled with The Old Gate pub, this historic Canterbury hotel offers its guests a hearty menu of freshly cooked food.
Thomas Ingoldsby Wetherspoon
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...
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8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 933 reviewsWith 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.
Staff were great, lesson to learnt by other hotels. Be nice.
8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 422 reviewsIn 2 acres of landscaped gardens, Abbots Barton Hotel has a traditional restaurant and elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi.
The new refurbishment is great. Our room was lovely.
Number 8
Hotel in CanterburyCheap hotel9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 896 reviewsLocated within 500 metres of Canterbury Cathedral and 1.1 km of Canterbury WestTrain Station, Number 8 features rooms in Canterbury.
Great location. Clean and tidy. Everything you need.
8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 990 reviewsThe Hugo - Hotel Concept Canterbury is offering room-only accommodation on Canterbury High Street.
Lovely bedrooms, good space and excellent location.
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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:
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Canterbury is an historic city, as such is easy to get...
Canterbury is an historic city, as such is easy to get around ancient streets, very intimate centre. For me the Lovely Cathedral is the jewel in the crown, and from the Hampton by Hilton Hotel is a few minutes walk, I could see the Spires from room windows.. This hotel has a rooftop restaurant and the views from there are spectacular, I went for a look. As I travel alone I usually eat at M&S Cafes or similar, and if I need anything else take back sandwiches to hotel. I can recommend Canterbury for a visit, I got train from London St, Pancras to Canterbury West Station, hotel 10 mins walk or Taxi £7,00.
IanUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10
The city abounds with areas to discover...take the time,...
The city abounds with areas to discover...take the time, walk, it will be rewarding. We used local bus services to visit the local region...Deal, Sandwich, Dover and Folkstone...fabulous! We discovered that Good Friday was the best day to see the Cathedral because litugically it is an empty space that day...but it was being prepared for BBC broadcasts and hence was fully open. The surrounds are worth some time also.LukeWAustralia - 10Scored 10
The Cathedral is awesome.
The Cathedral is awesome. Plenty of places to eat and drink....the Cafe du Soleil stood out the food was very good and the staff where friendly & professional. We loved walking around Canterbury, lots of green spaces, side roads that led you on, our stay was too short so we didn't find anywhere that we would avoid.....we'll just have to go back!SarahUnited Kingdom - 8.0Scored 8.0
Enjoyed the historic buildings and the lovely cricket ground...
Enjoyed the historic buildings and the lovely cricket ground which was the reason for our visit. We ate at a variety of places - good pub (The Two Sawyers), a turkish restaurant A la Turka and the Weavers. Canterbury was compact and good to walk around. Only have to avoid the numerous food delivery cycles
DeniseUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10
Canterbury is one of those rare British cities that has...
Canterbury is one of those rare British cities that has retained its character as it somehow escaped being wrecked by appalling postwar planning decisions. The relatively few modern buildings, like the Marlowe Theatre, are of high quality, at least from the outside. It's a comfortable size to stroll around (and flat) plus it has the two arms of the river to add interest and the opportunity to punt or take a boat tour. Hard to say whether there are more pubs or churches - there are lots of both, so if you don't want to pay for entry to the cathedral there are other historic buildings to see. Didn't bother with the shopping centre so can't pass judgement on its value as a place for shopping - there'll be the usual boring 'high street' chains, no doubt; I did notice a few independent shops in the High Street as well. The tea shops we came across are insanely expensive so are probably best avoided if you're on a budget. We ate at The Old Weaver's House and had a superb meal - their pies are worth a trip to Canterbury alone! The Beaney House museum etc looks interesting and is free - we just explored the front room which has some fine 19th century paintings. Probably worth a more detailed investigation on another visit.StephenUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10
Canterbury Cathedral was beautiful they was lot of facts...
Canterbury Cathedral was beautiful they was lot of facts about Medieval England. I went Westgate Garden 🪴the flower was stunning to look at. It was peaceful look at the scenery Canterbury Cathedral had old Architecture and old ruins to stunning artifact of such beauty.
DonnaUnited Kingdom
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- From € 123.14 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 910 reviewsLocation was amazing, close to the town centre but far enough away that there was no traffic or noise. Room was perfect, bigger than expected. Ticked all the boxes for a B&B and the bed was super comfortable. Great choice of food for breakfast. Staff were accommodating and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. The back garden was lovely and peaceful, a nice additional feature to have that most hotels don't think about. Look forward to out next trip to Canterbury!GraceUnited Kingdom
- From € 159.50 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 1,595 reviewsThe 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
BarryUnited Kingdom - From € 140.74 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 2,243 reviewsThe staff have good hospitality, the personal room was perfect, clean and stocked with two biscuits and ingredients for tea, a closet with a safe is provided, two towels for the shower, bed sheets are clean and tucked in, breakfast was provided in abundance, the hotel is about a six minute walk from Canterbury Cathedral, all for a price at roughly £70, cheaper than many other hotels.
M J CarrollUnited States - From € 121.97 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 444 reviewsLocation - excellent in Canterbury city centre.Parking available right outside hotel - there were still spaces available the night I stayed. I inadvertently paid twice. The hotel contacted me promptly and refunded the over-payment. Friendly staff.Room clean, quiet and comfortable.Good continental breakfast delivered to room due to coronavirus restrictions.
JohnUnited Kingdom - From € 99.69 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 933 reviewsBreakfast was hearty to start the day, Dinner was very good with good prices, room was very clean and roomy, and plenty of parking with secure lighting. Great location to accomplish several short day trips in the area like seeing the Canterbury Cathedral, a restored Viking ship near Ramsgate. and a medieval castle like Dover Castle.BBarbaraUnited States
- From € 198.20 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 2,626 reviewsThis was one of the best stays we have ever had in Canterbury a perfect short break after the Christmas rush, the room was of a high quality, very comfortable king size bed very warm and comfortable room , The staff are very polite and helpful an ideal location to stay in the city, 10 out of 10 for service
MartinUnited Kingdom - From € 220.61 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 2,567 reviewsAn amazing traditional British hotel in the beautiful and historical area of Canterbury. The second time, I've been here. The architecture, location, food, and friendly staff are among the best things. Definitely recommend it to everyone who wants to visit the Canterbury area.
Raz&IonyUnited Kingdom - From € 134.87 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 2,075 reviewsExcellent small hotel in Canterbury, easy to find from main road into Canterbury, free parking and only a few minutes walk to Canterbury centre. Large, quiet, family room overlooking courtyard, four comfortable beds in a lovely period house. Very clean and comfortable.
YvonneBelgium - From € 164.32 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 1,188 reviewsI love Cathedral Gate Hotel and is my favourite in Canterbury. If you are coming to visit the Cathedral, this is the best and most traditional Hotel. Breakfast is absolutely delicious and the staff takes great care of you. I highly recommend Cathedral Gate Hotel.
FlorencioUnited Kingdom - From € 129.01 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 1,131 reviewsPub staff was incredibly friendly and professional. The dinner menu was quite tasty and they were able to fit me in without a booking. Also the size of the tub in the room was delightful; I'm quite tall and I could actually fit into it which is rare in hotels.
WilliamUnited Kingdom - From € 187.65 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 2,754 reviewsI 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.DawnUnited States
- From € 160.67 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 2,571 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
- 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 176 reviewsThe location was ideal for our visit to Canterbury. Only a couple of miles out so very handy for the city centre. The location was in a secluded countryside area with lots of land to walk our dogs.AlanUnited Kingdom
- From € 164.19 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 273 reviewsExcellent 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.Eric Jeffrey KaufmanUnited States
- 8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 2,419 reviewsI 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.IIsaacUnited Kingdom
- 7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 86 reviewsRight in the middle of historical Canterbury within walking distance of all the main sights. Quiet street (even during freshers’ week) and smooth check in process at the Pilgrims Hotel.
MariaUnited Kingdom - From € 198.20 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 2,626 reviewsThe 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.AdamAustralia
- From € 177.61 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 5,508 reviewsGreat location in centre of Canterbury. Friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast buffet. Hotel is relatively recently built - rooms were clean and comfortable
MartinUnited Kingdom - 9.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 563 reviewsBreakfasts were excellent with great variety, and location was perfect to get into the center of Canterbury. A simple walk into the center.BenUnited States
- 8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 273 reviewsThe room was very comfortable. It was a great size, in a quiet area very close to the centre of CanterburyMichaelaMalta
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