About this property

Located 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. Most rooms contain bunk beds, and all rooms have access to a shared bathroom. Meals are available at YHA Canterbury, along with a self-catering kitchen and dining room. There is also a small onsite shop. Guests at YHA Canterbury can relax in lounge or the pretty garden. Laundry facilities with washing machines are also available for guests' use. The center of historic Canterbury can be reached in 10 minutes on foot, while The Marlowe Theater is 15 minutes’ walk away. St. Augustine’s Abbey is a 10-minute walk, and Canterbury East Rail Station is a 15-minute walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Full English/Irish, Buffet

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
2 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
6 bunk beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
5 bunk beds
6 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
1 full bed
and
3 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sheik
    Qatar Qatar
    Clean, tidy room for the family. Fantastic cabin. Reception staff very friendly. Will definitely stay again. Free parking is a bonus
  • Howard
    United States United States
    Great facility with nice grounds out back, in a quiet area and kitchen facility and decent beds with real bedding. Nice staff. Clean place. Good wifi, has food/drink machines and I think on site beer wine thru staff. A lot to like.
  • Emily
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were for the most part super friendly and went above and beyond to be helpful. Value was extremely good. Appreciated secure bike storage.
  • Daniel
    United States United States
    Felt welcome, safe and it was very quiet. there is a beautiful backyard with three little houses that can also be rented for a fair price that include a bathroom and sleeping for up to five. The large lounge plus separately, kitchen and...
  • Annadurai
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Property is clean and tidy. It’s was hassle-free check-in process. The receptionist called us before an hour and confirmed our arrival time. 5-bed dormitory is very comfortable with en-suite. It was easy to locate the property. Thank you for your...
  • Aniket
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff was very courteous and friendly. The rooms was just spacious enough with clean and comfy mattress and sheets. Certain things like radiators could be cleaned once in a while. The toilets were clean and spacious. The breakfast was really...
  • Dar
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly staff and cleanliness was on point in all communal areas as well
  • Carl
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location and incredible value for money. The staff were very helpful and friendly. I would happily stay again.
  • Souvik
    India India
    We booked a room with 4 beds, got upgraded to a 6-bed one. Neat & clean, same as other YHAs I have visited. It's calm too, no noise from other occupants. Breakfast was good. Plenty of shared washrooms, other than the one in our room, makes it easy...
  • Joe
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Very unique and clean place to stay, the room is clean and double decker to share with family. The kitchen is big and easily cooked our meals

Area info

House rules

YHA Canterbury takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property does not accept group bookings for 16 people or more.

Stays exceeding 14 consecutive nights at this property will not be allowed.

Please note that all adult guests need to provide a valid ID with a matching name and address at check-in.

Please note discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hosteling International as part of this booking.

Towels are not included in the rate. Guests can rent them at the property for an additional charge or bring their own.

Please contact the property to confirm the availability of accessible rooms before booking.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.