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Canterbury Hotel Cottages and Apartment's
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.
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 situated in Upper Harbledown, just outside historic Canterbury.
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
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.
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 centre, 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
Situated in Canterbury and with Canterbury East Train Station reachable within 500 metres, Hampton by Hilton Canterbury features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property...
The Falstaff in Canterbury
Just meters from Canterbury’s medieval West Gate, this charming building dates back to 1403.
Pilgrims Hotel
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.
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 4.1 km of University of Kent, Thomas Ingoldsby Wetherspoon provides accommodation with a restaurant and a bar, and free WiFi...
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Canterbury's best hotels with breakfast
Thanington Hotel
Hotel in CanterburyBreakfast options8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 753 reviewsThanington 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.
Great service and the staff very friendly and helpful.
Holiday Inn Express Canterbury, an IHG Hotel
Hotel in CanterburyBreakfast options8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 924 reviewsWith 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.
Food exceptional, staff professional, curtious and friendly
Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel
Hotel in CanterburyBreakfast options8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 433 reviewsIn 2 acres of landscaped gardens, Abbots Barton Hotel has a traditional restaurant and elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi.
The new refurbishment is great. Our room was lovely.
ABode Canterbury
Hotel in CanterburyBreakfast options7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 2,616 reviewsWithin Canterbury’s historic city walls, ABode Canterbury is just 300 metres from Canterbury Cathedral.
The quiet lounge on 1/F for my conference call.
Number 8
Hotel in CanterburyBreakfast options9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 901 reviewsLocated within 500 metres of Canterbury Cathedral and 1.1 km of Canterbury WestTrain Station, Number 8 features rooms in Canterbury.
Great location. Clean and tidy. Everything you need.
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
Hotel in CanterburyBreakfast options8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 2,745 reviewsIn 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.
Modern, clean and very well run. Great breakfasts.
Keynes College
Hotel in CanterburyBreakfast options7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 749 reviewsSurrounded by 300 acres of parkland with a labyrinth and nature trails, the 4-star VisitEngland campus-graded accommodation offers single and double en-suite rooms with tea and coffee making...
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:
- 6.0Scored 6.0
A busy bustling place.
A busy bustling place. The older part of the city is full of narrower streets with independent shops, and is by far the nicer area to stroll around. The cathedral is very interesting, but the charge of £17 to enter is a rip off.
Phil RowleyUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10
Canterbury is an historic city, as such is easy to get...
Canterbury is an historic city, as such is easy to get around ancient streets, very intimate centre. For me the Lovely Cathedral is the jewel in the crown, and from the Hampton by Hilton Hotel is a few minutes walk, I could see the Spires from room windows.. This hotel has a rooftop restaurant and the views from there are spectacular, I went for a look. As I travel alone I usually eat at M&S Cafes or similar, and if I need anything else take back sandwiches to hotel. I can recommend Canterbury for a visit, I got train from London St, Pancras to Canterbury West Station, hotel 10 mins walk or Taxi £7,00.
IanUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10
The city abounds with areas to discover...take the time,...
The city abounds with areas to discover...take the time, walk, it will be rewarding. We used local bus services to visit the local region...Deal, Sandwich, Dover and Folkstone...fabulous! We discovered that Good Friday was the best day to see the Cathedral because litugically it is an empty space that day...but it was being prepared for BBC broadcasts and hence was fully open. The surrounds are worth some time also.LukeWAustralia - 10Scored 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!
SarahUnited Kingdom - 8.0Scored 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
DeniseUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 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.StephenUnited Kingdom
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- 9.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 563 reviewsThe hosts are wonderful and care about their guests. There are many little extras, like chocolates and filtered water, towel heating racks, tea kettle, fridge, as well as information about the area and dining suggestions. The room was very comfortable. I choose a small twin bed room which is perfect for a solo traveler. The breakfast offered was generous and delicious! I enjoyed eating breakfast in the sun room and watching the goings on at the park across the street. If I return to Canterbury, I will be returning to this property!BarbUnited States
- From € 126.01 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 433 reviewsLocation is idyllic near the medieval centre of Canterbury and flanked by plenty greenery lawns and mature trees and generous parking. The main core of the hotel has fine gothic Abbey architectural characterful features.The classic traditional bedrooms are warm, comfortable fresh and bright, with opening windows in many, good for sleep quality. However the hotel is being refurbished and I fear the viridian, wood panel theme while attractive in the modern foyer parts of the hotel fails aesthetically in the bar areas.BernadetteIreland
- From € 112.95 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 1,281 reviewsThe location could hardly be better for visiting Canterbury. It is only a ten-minute walk to the city centre. Another big positive is that there is ample parking for anyone arriving by car. The building is a beautiful 14th century timber-frame construction, that is now a restaurant on the ground floor with hotel accommodation above, entered by a separate door so that guests don't have to walk through the dining area to get to bedrooms. There is no breakfast service, but there are plenty of cafes nearby.PaulineUnited Kingdom
- 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 1,155 reviewsUpon arrival, we were greeted by the very pleasant and friendly owner Stuart who showed us to our rooms and offered advice on nearby attractions. The breakfast was amazing one of the best I had ever had I must add as I am a bit of a foodie. Great location, roughly a 7min drive to Canterbury Town centre. My daughter enjoyed the surrounding woodland with resident wild pigs which gave the setting a back to nature ambience. Would definitely recommend and visit again if in the area.
ClaristaUnited Kingdom - From € 128.25 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 2,616 reviewsLovely hotel, we had a bit of drama at the arrival however Neelum the lovely lady who was on reception was so helpful and sorted this out for us so we really appreciate that thank you she is an asset to your team! Rooms were clean and of good size, nice bar area with good selection of drinks and cocktails there was a deal on for 2 for £16 peach punch was lush! Good location right in the centre of Canterbury townChloeUnited Kingdom
- From € 111.78 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 753 reviewsThe hotel is comfortable and easy to find, and provide an extremely nice breakfast. The lovely centre of Canterbury is approx 12 minutes walk and very easy access The manager provided a good nap to use, but thus wasn’t really needed. There is a small car park attached to the hotel, but you may need to park elsewhere if it is full. We didn’t use the pool, but it looks lovelyHelenUnited Kingdom
- 9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 399 reviewsLovely old building with an interesting history and perfect location. Welcoming staff, room fairly basic but warm, clean and comfortable. Nice garden area. Honesty bar a nice touch. Breakfast went down very well. Last time in Canterbury we stayed at a more expensive hotel nearby but overall preferred staying here.
KierUnited Kingdom - From € 166.49 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 2,570 reviewsStayed 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 UKUnited Kingdom - From € 141.19 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 2,256 reviewsThe staff were very welcoming and helpful. The room was very neat, clean and tidy and the facilities were excellent. The hotel is very quite and in an excellent location. The breakfast area was very clean and spacious and the breakfast that was served was ample.
GRAHAMUnited Kingdom - From € 117.41 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 1,179 reviewsloved the helpfulness of the staff, quick email return with questions, helpful with parking, allowed us to store luggage for a short while after check out, lovely breakfast with a fun history lesson. location and history of building can’t be beat.
Jeri AnnUnited States - From € 111.78 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 753 reviewsMy partner and I really enjoyed our stay here. The breakfast was exceptional, our room was spacious, lots of parking space and location was great just walking distance from the Canterbury's tourist spots. Staff were friendly and accommodating.JomarieUnited Kingdom
- From € 129.43 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 2,974 reviewsA well presented hotel where many of the original features have been retained. Friendly and helpful staff. On site parking in mature gardens. A tasty breakfast that was cooked for me individually. A10/15 minute walk into Canterbury city centre
EdwardUnited Kingdom - From € 162.37 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 650 reviewsEasy to find with parking close by. Very friendly staff. Comfortable, quirky room with lovely beams. Enjoyed a lovely meal in the evening, especially the short rib croquette thingys and the mushroom ketchup YUM!SharonIsle of Man
- From € 129.43 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 2,974 reviewsIt was a lovely cottage with beautiful architecture. Very comfortable 2 bedroom with kitchen, wifi, television and all amenities. Close to everything. Hotel staff were very friendly and courteous.
Betty MarieUnited States - From € 164.73 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 274 reviewsExcellent location. We stayed in the Sun room and it had double exposure so really sunny. Hotel dates back from 1480. 350 meters from the Canterbury Cathedral. Good Tapas restaurant below us.Eric Jeffrey KaufmanUnited States
- From € 166.98 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 5,558 reviewsThe local of the hotel is excellent, in the city centre but a quiet area. It is a new hotel and everything is very fresh and clean. The staff were friendly and helpful without exception.JohnUnited Kingdom
- From € 142.02 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 986 reviewsIt is right in the town centre, very convenient. Best to park car at station west car park for 10 pounds per day. Canterbury is a compact and beautiful town
Chee HuiMalaysia - 5.0Scored 5.0AverageRated passable· 108 reviewsThe facilities ( wifi, heating, water pressure-shower, all fairly clean). The place was quiet, so was the area and quite close to the city centre.IrisNetherlands
- 9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 84 reviewsIncredible location and an amazing price for Canterbury. Much better option than the hotels in the area. Hosts were extremely responsive.JonathanUnited States
- From € 151.78 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 2,410 reviewsHotel was within easy walking distance of Canterbury city centre and local parks. Room was a good size.Peter JosephSingapore
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