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.
Stuart
United States of America
Excellent all-round value, excellent breakfast; great location for the cathedral and shops/pubs on and around the main drag; very quiet
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.
Connnie
United States of America
This was a lovely hotel. The staff were all friendly and hardworking. Breakfast was wonderful. I highly recommend it. .
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...
shaheen
United Kingdom
modern room and spacious.
amenities staff were nice
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.
Tracey
United Kingdom
Breakfast and dinner was great, plenty of choices, well presented and very tasty.
Room was comfortable and clean and had all that we needed.
Nice grounds and in a quiet location, although close enough to Canterbury for a quick drive.
The staff were very friendly and extremely accommodating - nothing was an issue for them.
Would recommend this to others. If we go again, I would ask to stay in the newer part.
Did enjoy our stay there.
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...
Tarah
United States of America
Staff were kind, location is great and room was big!
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.
scott
United Kingdom
we stayed in the apartment which very spacious and comfortable
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...
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.
Kindness of staff and super helpful and welcoming.
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.
Located in Canterbury and with Canterbury WestTrain Station reachable within a 11-minute walk, The Sun Hotel has a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.
breakfast is very good, location is close to cathedral
Canterbury Hotel is a charming 18th-century property with an indoor swimming pool, spa and free Wi-Fi. Canterbury town center and cathedral are a 15-minute walk away.
Great service and the staff very friendly and helpful.
Within Canterbury’s historic city walls, ABode Canterbury is just 984 feet from Canterbury Cathedral.
Spacious and clean room. Fantastic experience all round.
FAQs about hotels in Canterbury
On average, 3-star hotels in Canterbury cost $115 per night, and 4-star hotels in Canterbury are $158 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Canterbury can be found for $257 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
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:
8.0
Scored 8.0
We loved exploring the Kent area whilst based in Canterbury.
We loved exploring the Kent area whilst based in Canterbury. We did 3 x Day trips - to Whitstable, Margate and Ramsgate. Then the White Cliffs of Dover and on our final day did a day trip to Dover Castle.
Pettina
Australia
10
Scored 10
Beautiful with loads of independent shops.
Beautiful with loads of independent shops. Really beautiful gems around the cathedral. Difficult to find decent parking in town. Public car parks not cheap and can’t vouch for their safety. Most city centre hotels don’t have their own car parks…which is a big problem.
Isaac
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
I know Canterbury well as parents have lived in many...
I know Canterbury well as parents have lived in many locations surrounding the area including Reculver, Herne Bay, Seasalter, Whitstable. Not easy to get around from area to close area outside Canterbury using taxis. No taxis from various train stations to various surrounding areas. When travelling with friend in wheel chair it was a nightmare. Could not get any taxis. Luckily we were able to rely on relatively good bus services using disabled free bus passes.
Cathy
6.0
Scored 6.0
The cathedral was beautiful !
The cathedral was beautiful ! The neighborhood has a lot of walkable streets wear tennis shoes though uneven pavements , very unsafe feeling environment where cycles park. There is limited parking there so you have to park blocks away and pay a premium.
Janice
United States of America
8.0
Scored 8.0
We only stayed one night and saw everything we wanted to...
We only stayed one night and saw everything we wanted to around the city; had we come by car we would have gone further afield and I am sure there were buses but this was deliberately a one night city break and we covered everything by walking.
Local independent shops were good, Corkk for English wines and good coffee shop opposite Burgate Coffee Shop with fantastic cakes. The Parrot and The Dolphin served good food and drinks.
Anne
United Kingdom
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.
The Cathedral Lodge was a fantastic choice for our one-day trip to Canterbury. The location is perfect and the breakfast was well above our expectations. The tickets to the cathedral were also included in the room price, so are discounts in many restaurants across the town - which were not even advertised when we booked. Tourists who are like us on a budget should really check out this place. It was the best hotel choice we made during our trip around Southern England. Great value! Excellent service!
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
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.
All the staff were great, really friendly & helpful.
The room was clean and tidy but we felt that it catered more for short stays as hanging space was limited. The bathroom, although clean, lacked shelf space. Parking at hotel was no problem as it was right next to a park and ride with easy access to Canterbury town centre. The restaurant was comfortable with a varied menu. The meals we had were well presented & delicious.
New staff nice, helpful and apologetic. Owner totally missing in action so was not there to carry out their responsibility and manage the hotel, which was extremely disappointing. Well done to the new staff for trying to do their best shame about the managers. Garden is nice with a fountain. Good location - quote close to the town centre but if you travel with someone with mobility issues it may be a bit far for them.
Location - 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.
For the price you pay, the breakfast is good with plenty of options at the buffet to choose from. Hotel is brand new and so everything is in mint condition and the room was quite spacious and clean. Location is its best selling point, right in the centre of Canterbury and behind the Whitefriars Shopping Centre and the high street.
room was massive. Wasn't too sure about staying in a pub but the room upstairs was clean and comfortable. felt more like a proper hotel. the toilet was huge. really good location (right on top of an affordable pub that opens until late) and right in the city centre.
This was an excellent hotel with proximity to Canterbury Cathedral. Although a 20-minute walk, the walk was through public gardens along the river. It was very pleasant. The rooms were big, comfortable and breakfast good. Staff was friendly and accommodating.
The owner and family are very kind and obviously work hard to keep this 550 year old Inn going. It isn’t a five star hotel, but the room was clean & comfortable and the location, staff and value make it an excellent choice for staying in Canterbury .
fantastic location - a few minutes walk from the city centre and close to the canterbury city centre coach stop. The breakfast was excellent ( personal service and not buffet style), the room is clean, spacious and the bed was very comfortable.
It was pet friendly hotel we could find in Canterbury close to the city center and all the attractions. The hotel has open grass area where we can take our pet out. They have 24 hr reception, and were very kind. The room was clean and cozy.
Loved the large room. The building is set back from the street and just down the road from the university area so it was quite and peaceful. Easy walk into the center of Canterbury. Lovely garden at the rear and friendly staff.
Lovely refurbished hotel. Ten minute walk into city centre so easily accessible to shops and restaurants. Staff very accommodating. Good reasonably priced food served in on site restaurant and comfortable bar area.
A manageable flat walk into the centre of Canterbury from the hotel. Nice king size room with views of the garden. Nice buffet style breakfast. The staff, on the whole, were helpful and friendly.
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.
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
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