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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 center is a 2-minute walk away.

Everything was better than expected after arriving from Heathrow Airport after bumper-to-bumper traffic on the M25. At checkin the front desk made parking available on the Cathedral grounds and only a couple of minute walk to the inn. Breakfast was one of the best in many weeks in the UK and the location couldn't have been better with FREE access to the Cathedral and only steps away. Grounds were extremely well maintained and the room was excellent wth great internet service.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
2,760 reviews
Price from$133.33per 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.

Everything was good, the staff were friendly and helpful, we asked for late check out and they gave us until 2 afternoon.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
919 reviews
Price from$97.14per 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...

modern room and spacious. amenities staff were nice
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
395 reviews
Price from$76.75per 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.

Lovely location and very well maintained- nice mix of old charm with new amenities.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
1,580 reviews
Price from$114.29per night
Hampton by Hilton Canterbury, hotel in Canterbury

Located in Canterbury and with Canterbury East Train Station reachable within a 6-minute walk, Hampton by Hilton Canterbury has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property...

Great location; breakfast and staff were very nice.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
5,452 reviews
Price from$98.21per night
The Falstaff in Canterbury, hotel in Canterbury

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

Location. Four poster bed was comfortable, excellent shower.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
2,566 reviews
Price from$116.42per 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.

The property was lovely and clean, and the room nice and quaint. Continental breakfast was what I expected, enjoyed it! Location was absolutely perfect - right in the middle of everything, restaurants and bars nearby, and a short walk from the cathedral.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
2,215 reviews
Price from$126.99per 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.

Location and old bulldog
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
2,949 reviews
Price from$114.29per 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.

Breakfast was great!
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,082 reviews
Price from$113.14per night
Thomas Ingoldsby Wetherspoon, hotel in Canterbury

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...

Location, tidy, well equipped.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
1,667 reviews
Price from$91.43per night
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Budget hotels in Canterbury

  • Number 8
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 890 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
     · 1,667 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
     · 1,083 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.

  • Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,760 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.

    Modern, clean and very well run. Great breakfasts.

  • The Hugo - Hotel Concept Canterbury
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 990 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.

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.

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What Guests Said About Canterbury:

  • 10
    Scored 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!
    Sarah
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 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
    Denise
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 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.
    Stephen
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 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.
    Donna
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    A beautiful historical place to visit the cathedral is a...

    A beautiful historical place to visit the cathedral is a must £17.00 admission per person but that entitles to visit a full year as many times you like the old cobblestone streets are beautiful with little hidden shops.Afternoon tea in Tiny Tim’s is also a place to visit
    colin
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    A very interesting city, with excellent restaurants and bars...

    A very interesting city, with excellent restaurants and bars all in easy walking distance of each other, cathedral was outstanding as was the Beaney museum also very interesting, Canterbury reminded us of York lots to see and do would definitely recommend a vist.
    John
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Canterbury

  • From $133.33 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 913 reviews
    Location 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!
    Grace
    United Kingdom
  • From $139.68 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,128 reviews
    The location was so good. it was beautiful and room was clean with comfy beds. a bus stop to Canterbury is right in front of the facility. the staff were the kindest. all of them were very friendly and helpful in every way they could. they called for a taxi for us helped with our baggages and even packed delicious breakfast for us since we didn’t have enough time to have it at the hotel. one of the best stays i’ve evert had and definitely recommend. 11/10
    Maneesha
    Qatar
  • From $139.68 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,215 reviews
    The hotel is very convenient for Canterbury town centre. It is located opposite the Marlowe Theatre. We were able to leave luggage after checking out. The reception staff were very helpful and pleasant. The rooms were well presented and the beds were comfortable. Wifi was good throughout. The en-suite bathrooms were very good. Breakfast was very good and nicely served in a light and pleasant space dining room (the former bar). I would stay again.
    Hilary
    United Kingdom
  • From $138.41 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,627 reviews
    Check in and check out was really smooth, friendly and welcoming. Room was absolutely perfect for what we needed, bathroom very clean, location is perfect and despite being in the high street it was absolutely silent inside! Overall I was thoroughly impressed with the residence and would stay again at an abode hotel. Toilets are sensor controlled for flushing which was a nice touch and even in the cheapest room option you do feel the 4* quality.
    Gwenan
    United Kingdom
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 84 reviews
    "It was a great week in Canterbury thanks to this wonderful flat. It is very well located (close to public transport and the city centre) and quiet. It is very nicely furnished and well equipped modernly. Highly recommended for those who want to visit Canterbury and its surroundings and enjoy peace and quiet. The owner is very friendly and at your service for any questions. It was really excellent, best appartment via booking com ever!"
    dirk
    Belgium
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,411 reviews
    Room was comfortable, with en-suite, tv, tea and coffee facilities. No iron in room but easy enough to get hold of one from reception. Bar area available as well as eating facilities. We only had breakfast on one day which was alright, would prefer to eat out at a local cafe if staying again. Plenty of parking available. The hotel is a lovely 15 minute walk outside the centre of Canterbury. The staff were very helpful and friendly.
    Rachel
    United Kingdom
  • From $97.14 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 919 reviews
    Breakfast 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.
    B
    Barbara
    United States of America
  • From $179.68 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,566 reviews
    Stayed in Room 20, which was very comfortable and well layed out. The location is perfect for access to all of Canterbury. We have stayed in other hotels in the City, but by far the Falstaff has gained our No1 spot. We will definately be using now aas our go to hotel when we vist Canterbury.
    Hotel Critic UK
    United Kingdom
  • From $104.95 per night
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,258 reviews
    The hotel is wonderfully situated in the centre of Canterbury. It's a budget hotel and we did not have very high expectations. However, the staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful. Overall, the place feels a little tired but, for one night, it's absolutely fine. Free.e Wifi was a bonus
    JohnVee
    United Kingdom
  • From $114.29 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,949 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 $172.70 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,580 reviews
    The hotel is located about 3 miles from Canterbury centre with no bus service. There is however a park and ride at Wincheap for £4/day with very frequent bus service into town centre. The breakfasts at the hotel are excellent and the dinner menu good value for money.
    Naudi
    United Kingdom
  • From $126.72 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,193 reviews
    I 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.
    Florencio
    United Kingdom
  • From $124.58 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 5,454 reviews
    Brand new hotel at heart of Canterbury. Very convenient as it is at town centre, right next to everything. Room was spacious. I asked for a quiet room so they gave me a room facing a quiet corner. Staff are wonderful, greeting every guest with smiles.
    Aster
    Hong Kong
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 9 reviews
    Nice flat in a quiet block. Excellent location within walking distance of the centre of Canterbury. Lovely comfortable beds, fully stocked kitchen, comfortable seating area. Parking is a real bonus especially in Canterbury.
    Caroline
    Gibraltar
  • From $152.38 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 706 reviews
    Perfect location. Excellent hotel, staff, service, facilities, room and breakfast. Would definitely stay again on a visit to Canterbury with only approx 15min walk to city centre. Throughly recommend.
    Kelvin
    United Kingdom
  • From $137.14 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,283 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
  • 7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 86 reviews
    Right 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.
    Maria
    United Kingdom
  • From $138.41 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,627 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 $158.73 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 981 reviews
    great location and lovely pub area, great breakfast and room nice with clear view of Cathedral. parking right opposite £10 with hotel discount for 24 hours
    sean
    United Kingdom
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,411 reviews
    Within walking distance of the city centre. Comfortable room. We had a tasty salmon dinner at the hotel. Spacious parking!
    Leanna
    United States of America

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