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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 centre is a 2-minute walk away.

M
Ms
From
Hungary
This is the best accommodation in Canterbury. Your feel literally to be within the garden of the Cathedral. You wake up and see the monumental building. The lodge gave us free entry cards into the cathedral for the whole stay meaning that we could go in anytime. This was simply magnificent. We visited the cathedral for an evensong and listened to the Cathedral Choir and the organ, too. Hence there is not much else to see in Canterbury (than the cathedral), it is best to be close to the main attraction. The lodge itself is very safe and friendly. Our room on the first floor was well-equipped, with a safe too. There were hardly any noises, so we had a great sleep. Staff was helpful and they were always smiling :) Breakfast was also very tasty. They have a system that you need to reserve a time spot for the breakfast (the restaurant is not big enough for everyone at the same time), and it worked, really. We could not try the restaurant during our stay because there were other organised events there. We came by car and luckily could get a parking place within the gated area. However, do not count on it because there are limited number of parking places, and do not worry because you can park elsewhere, too. Overally, we had a great stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,685 reviews
Price from
US$150.68
1 night, 2 adults

Hampton by Hilton Canterbury

Hotel in Canterbury

Boasting a bar, Hampton by Hilton Canterbury is situated in Canterbury in the Kent region, 500 metres from Canterbury East Train Station and 600 metres from Canterbury Cathedral.

S
Saruni
From
Kenya
The breakfast had lots of options, was hot and very tasty! The bedrooms have really good furniture and aesthetics. The staff were very friendly and happy to help too
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 4,627 reviews
Price from
US$107.23
1 night, 2 adults

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.

m
merkaat2017
From
Italy
Very nice place: proivate parking-rooms- restaurant <> good and quite position, outside the town but easily to reach it: you have to leave the car (lst 4) in the coach park and go/came back with a shuttle -bus to City Centre.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,073 reviews
Price from
US$100.23
1 night, 2 adults

Cathedral Gate

Hotel in Canterbury

Dating back to 1438, the historic Cathedral Gate is in the heart of Canterbury.

E
Emily
From
United Kingdom
Friendly, clean, lots of character and brilliant location!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,035 reviews
Price from
US$112.26
1 night, 2 adults

The Falstaff in Canterbury

Hotel in Canterbury

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

P
Paola
From
Italy
The fancy design. The kindness of staff. The excellent breackfast, the very confortable bed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,272 reviews
Price from
US$120.12
1 night, 2 adults

Thanington Hotel

Hotel in Canterbury

Thanington Hotel is a charming 18th-century property with an indoor swimming pool, spa and free Wi-Fi. Canterbury town centre and cathedral are a 15-minute walk away.

h
hartnup
From
United Kingdom
Opted for a little break away and this place didn't disappoint,rooms spotless bed very comfortable nice swimming pool that could have been a few degrees warmer but was still heated staff so friendly and helpful and the buffet breakfast was great short walk to the centre
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,683 reviews
Price from
US$216.19
1 night, 2 adults

Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG

Hotel in Canterbury

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.

S
Seema
From
Kenya
Everything about the hotel was good
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,689 reviews
Price from
US$77.30
1 night, 2 adults

Canterbury Hotel Cottages and Apartment's

Hotel in Canterbury

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.

M
Marek
From
Slovakia
Very good choice and value for money. Loved the garden. After couple of busy days this was great rest.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,549 reviews
Price from
US$150.68
1 night, 2 adults

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 centre, half a mile from Canterbury...

I
Inada
From
Japan
The new refurbishment is great. Our room was lovely.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,621 reviews
Price from
US$89.21
1 night, 2 adults

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.

M
McCarthy
From
United Kingdom
Lovely hotel, beautiful location, staff very friendly and helpful. Could not fault anything, room very spacious, and comfortable and very clean. Breakfast was so tasty. LovelyWill book again. I highly recommend it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,375 reviews
Price from
US$131.03
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels located in the centre of Canterbury

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 390 reviews

Situated in Canterbury and with Canterbury Cathedral reachable within 400 metres, The Sun Hotel features a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

From US$157.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Offering city views, The Luxe Pad - Stylish Stay in Canterbury is an accommodation set in Canterbury, 800 metres from Canterbury East Train Station and 500 metres from Canterbury Cathedral.

From US$242.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,035 reviews

Dating back to 1438, the historic Cathedral Gate is in the heart of Canterbury.

From US$112.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,572 reviews

Within Canterbury’s historic city walls, ABode Canterbury is just 300 metres from Canterbury Cathedral. Complete with restaurant and cocktail bar, the hotel offers stylish bedrooms with free Wi-Fi.

From US$116.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,871 reviews

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.

From US$137.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,370 reviews

Home to a beautiful 12th-century chapel and gardens, Greyfriars Lodge Canterbury is set within the very centre of historic Canterbury.

From US$87.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

Set in Canterbury, in a historic building, 700 metres from Canterbury Cathedral, Crippens, Beams, Sumptuous, Historic, Very Central, Parking & EV is a recently renovated holiday home with a garden and...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
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Located in Canterbury, 600 metres from Canterbury East Train Station and 700 metres from Canterbury Cathedral, Jesticos, Very Central Beautiful, 1 FOC Parking Included provides accommodation with free...

From US$321.01 per night

Budget hotels in Canterbury and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 4,627 reviews

Boasting a bar, Hampton by Hilton Canterbury is situated in Canterbury in the Kent region, 500 metres from Canterbury East Train Station and 600 metres from Canterbury Cathedral.

From US$115.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 964 reviews

The Hugo - Hotel Concept Canterbury is offering room-only accommodation on Canterbury High Street.

From US$103.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.8
Poor - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Situated in Kent, near Canterbury West Train Station, Canterbury East Train Station and Canterbury Cathedral, City center spacious bedrooms has a garden.

From US$64.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 405 reviews

Quietly, yet centrally located within a beautiful Grade II Listed building, this stylish and relaxed guest house has spacious, modern rooms with free WiFi, LCD flat-screen TVs The Coach House is...

From US$98.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews

Situated in Canterbury and within 200 metres of Canterbury Cathedral, Church Street House has a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

From US$78.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 484 reviews

Set in Canterbury within 500 metres of Canterbury West Train Station and 1.3 km of Canterbury East Train Station, Canterbury Black Horse offers rooms with free WiFi.

From US$117.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 539 reviews

Located in Canterbury, The Black Horse Inn offers accommodation with free WiFi and TV, as well as a shared lounge and a garden.

From US$117.92 per night

Situated in Hackington within less than 1 km of Canterbury Cathedral and a 17-minute walk of Canterbury West Train Station, Payton Mews features rooms with free WiFi.

From US$70.75 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Canterbury and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 721 reviews

A delightful old pub close to the city centre and its many tourist attractions. The ruins of the ancient water mill (hence Miller's Arms) on the River Stour remain alongside the pub.

From US$144.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 745 reviews

Located in Canterbury, 400 metres from Canterbury Cathedral, The Corner House Canterbury features a restaurant and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

From US$131.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,269 reviews

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

From US$126.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,260 reviews

In historic Canterbury, this charming 3-star metro hotel has free WiFi and free parking. The city centre and 2 rail stations are within easy reach.

From US$150.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 453 reviews

Set 1.6 km from Canterbury East Train Station, 1.3 km from Canterbury Cathedral and 2.8 km from University of Kent, Black Horse Canterbury offers accommodation located in Canterbury.

From US$131.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,621 reviews

In 2 acres of landscaped gardens, Abbots Barton Hotel has a traditional restaurant and elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi.

From US$87.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,682 reviews

Thanington Hotel is a charming 18th-century property with an indoor swimming pool, spa and free Wi-Fi. Canterbury town centre and cathedral are a 15-minute walk away.

From US$131.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,549 reviews

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.

From US$137.58 per night

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.

What guests said about Canterbury:

8.0

The Cathedral is undoubtedly the main tourist attraction and...

The Cathedral is undoubtedly the main tourist attraction and you need several hours to fully appreciate the architecture and the features of the building. It isn't a cheap day out (currently the cost of entry is £18.00 per person - October 2025) but still represents good value, as you can use this to visit any number of times within one year. Despite the distance we will go back again, as I now know there are several things we missed during our visit. There are other things to see, but we only had one day in the city itself and the Cathedral was our main choice to visit.
Guest review by
Geoff
United Kingdom
10

We went for a long weekend - primarily to see the Catherdral...

We went for a long weekend - primarily to see the Catherdral. The Catherdral was stunning. We even went to the Sunday morning service, which was genuinely interesting to see. The whole building and surrounding estate was really worth the visit. The part of the city around the Catherdral was also lovely. Lots of indepdendent shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs. Obviosuly some of it caters to the toursit trade, but overall it was really nice. We found a lovely vegetarian cafe, The Veg Box, and had a fantastic Italian meal on the evening. We also went to see a film at the Curzon at what looke dlike a brand new entertainment area. The Riverside, just at the northern end of the centre. Lots of history to learn about and a nice compact city centre. Rest of the weekend utilised our Nationa Trust membership at a couple of nearby places.
Guest review by
Neil
United Kingdom
10

Canterbury is a pretty city with a rich history and plenty...

Canterbury is a pretty city with a rich history and plenty to do and see. Walking around the old streets and the canal is a very pleasant way to spend the day. There are many fantastic green spaces such as Westgate Park and you can enjoy punting on the canal. There are many great places to eat and drink and attractions like Canterbury Cathedral and the Roman Museum. It is well served by two train stations and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. You definitely need more than one day there!
Guest review by
Benzaamia
10

Great city will lots of history , culture and vitality.

Great city will lots of history , culture and vitality. Lovely walks along the Stour. Are at The Millers Arms and Pinocchios, both great mid-range ( Millers a pub and Pinocchios an Italian restaurant. However, there are upper bracket and lower bracket restaurants to choose from (Millers Arms was Dog friendly, Pinocchios wasn’t)
Guest review by
Andrew
United Kingdom
10

A walkable town just a couple hours outside of London with...

A walkable town just a couple hours outside of London with historic middle ages architecture mixed with modern buildings. Train rides were pleasant straight to and from King's Cross in London, so we spent a day in the West End seeing shows. Locals were very friendly and accommodating.
Guest review by
Erich
United States
10

At every step you are looking at history, the centre of the...

At every step you are looking at history, the centre of the city is full of ancient buildings and tourists and students from all over the world. There are lots of lovely restaurants- we ate at an Arabian place one evening. The cathedral is perfect, one of our reasons to visit was for my partner to visit the archives. I went to Mass and visited the Hear Us! graffiti exhibition- quite challenging. The cobbles are also challenging for the less mobile, but it's worth it
Guest review by
Stephanie
United Kingdom

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From US$150.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,260 reviews
The staff, that i encountered, night porter,Brian and the early shift porter,,Daryl , were most friendly and helpful and made my stay tenable .Great wifi. Close to Canterbury East station. Close to city centre. Wonderful size room. Modern shower system...the hotel always promptly replied to my e-mails. Parking space a big plus for drivers. Loved the quaint furnishing of the rooms
Guest review by
Andrew
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 936 reviews
The location was convenient and quiet, it was quite easy to find by car and there was ample parking. We got the bus easily into the centre of Canterbury to save taking the car into the city. It's a great idea renting out student accommodation for cheap lodgings, but it wasn't that cheap. The room was spacious. Staff were brilliant in every area, no complaints about service.
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Rachel
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 584 reviews
We have stayed here half a dozen times. It's a 2 minute walk to the centre of town. The rooms are good and very clean. The staff are great and very friendly. Good variety for breakfast, which is included with the cost of the room. There is a lovey private garden to sit in. I've stayed in a few hotels in Canterbury, and this is by far the best😊😊
Guest review by
Lynda
United Kingdom
From US$131.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,682 reviews
The hotel is wonderfully located on the edge of Canterbury but a comfortable 10 to 15 minute walk to the City Centre! The staff here are amazing! Incredibly helpful, polite and friendly! The room is a good size and with a really comfortable bed. The shower was excellent! Didn't have time to use the pool but maybe when I return!
Guest review by
Sandy Hood
United Kingdom
From US$117.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 484 reviews
Somewhere cheap(ish) to sleep near to Canterbury city centre.
Guest review by
Nicola
United Kingdom