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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 located in Upper Harbledown, just outside historic Canterbury.
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 center, 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
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...
The Falstaff in Canterbury
Just yards from Canterbury’s medieval West Gate, this charming building dates back to 1403.
Pilgrims Hotel
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.
Ebury Hotel Cottages and Apartment's
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.
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 2.5 mi of University of Kent, Thomas Ingoldsby Wetherspoon provides accommodations with a restaurant and a bar, and free WiFi...
Cathedral Gate
Dating back to 1438, the historic Cathedral Gate is in the heart of Canterbury.
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8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 987 reviewsThe Hugo - Hotel Concept Canterbury is offering room-only accommodations on Canterbury High Street.
Lovely bedrooms, good space and excellent location.
8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 916 reviewsWith 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.
ABode Canterbury
Hotel in CanterburyCheap hotel7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 2,622 reviewsWithin Canterbury’s historic city walls, ABode Canterbury is just 984 feet from Canterbury Cathedral.
Spacious and clean room. Fantastic experience all round.
7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 386 reviewsIn 2 acres of landscaped gardens, Abbots Barton Hotel has a traditional restaurant and elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi.
The bed was extremely comfortable and the room was fine
Number 8
Hotel in CanterburyCheap hotel9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 889 reviewsNumber 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.
Keynes College
Hotel in CanterburyCheap hotel7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 749 reviewsSurrounded 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.
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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 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 - 10Scored 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 visitcolinUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 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.
JohnUnited Kingdom - 8.0Scored 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.
PettinaAustralia - 10Scored 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.
IsaacUnited Kingdom
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- From £160 per night8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 2,753 reviewsThe 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!JingboIreland
- From £105 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 912 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 £110 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 1,126 reviewsThe 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
ManeeshaQatar - From £89.10 per night8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 1,079 reviewsAll 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.MAUREENSpain
- From £108 per night8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 1,283 reviewsThis is the 3rd time that I have stayed at The Maidens Chambers and on each occasion, the welcome has been warm, the rooms comfortable and spotless and the facilities are all that you need for an overnight stay. The hotel is located on the edge of the city centre, but that brings with it the benefits of free parking on site and all that Canterbury offers is within a very short walk.
LangleyUnited Kingdom - From £93.50 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 916 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 of America
- 10Scored 10ExceptionalRated exceptional· 10 reviewsVery tidy and lovely room equipped with everything you need. A good bed and nice bathroom. Location is convenient as well — it’s literally a 3 minute walk to everything you need in the area. Literally nothing bad to say! Definitely staying there if I ever have to go to Canterbury again. Would highly recommend you do the same!
ThomasNew Zealand - From £109.30 per night8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 5,447 reviewsThis hotel is smart and comfortable, with helpful staff and a great location in the history-steeped town centre. (You can even see a fragment of the Roman amphitheatre remains through the floor of the reception area.) Our room was large and comfortable. The choice at breakfast was good, with vegan sausages on offer.AlisonUnited Kingdom
- From £109 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 2,622 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 £130 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 981 reviewsThe room was clean, spacious. The location overlooks the site of an old watermill and is convenient for West station and the city centre. Breakfast choke was better than some larger hotels I have experienced, and well presented. The evening menu was interesting and good value. The staff were friendly.
DenisUnited Kingdom - From £120 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 699 reviewsThe staff were very available and friendly. The breakfast was great. There was enough parking and the hotel was a short walk into the city centre. The pool was great! Our room was spacious and comfortable. The shower pressure was weak but it was nice to also have the option of a bath.SiobhanUnited Kingdom
- From £136 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 1,579 reviewsThe 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.NaudiUnited Kingdom
- From £98 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 1,663 reviewsroom 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.Jordan RussellUnited Kingdom
- From £102 per night8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 987 reviewsThe Hugo hotel is a great hidden gem in the heart of Canterbury , really clean , very comfortable bed and a great shower a well thought out room, even though it's right it the town centre it was very quiet. we would definitely recommend thanksgaryUnited Kingdom
- From £140 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 2,943 reviewsThe hotel is located just outside of Canterbury city centre on beautiful grounds. The room was spacious, beautifully furnished and the bed was extremely comfortable. The cooked breakfast was excellent.NNualaUnited Kingdom
- 8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 2,407 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
- From £109 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 2,622 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 £141.50 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 2,566 reviewsThe Falstaff Hotel is a great place to stay in Canterbury. Has a fantastic bar with an extensive list of cocktails. A sumptuous breakfast in the morning …
KeithUnited Kingdom - 8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 5 reviewsLovely home in the city centre of Canterbury. Easy checkin, good amenities, well equiped kitchenAAnonymousNetherlands
- From £136 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 1,579 reviewsThe hotel and surrounding areas
Luis FelipeUnited Kingdom
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