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.
dave
United Kingdom
Morning reception staff gentleman, impeccable. Breakfast wonderful. Location wonderful. Back view wonderful. Very comfortable and clean bed and room.
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.
Dee
United Kingdom
Clean and comfortable
Fair price for the standard of 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...
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.
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...
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.
Coupled with The Old Gate pub, this historic Canterbury hotel offers its guests a hearty menu of freshly cooked food.
Philip
United Kingdom
The location for a short break in Canterbury is great. Free car park with access to P&R minutes away. Local buses outside the front door about 100yds. The hotel is very old, cosy and the staff friendly. Food, especially breakfast very good.
The room cosy, but stairs a little difficult.
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...
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.
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 accommodation offers single and double en-suite rooms with tea and coffee making...
Good quality basic accommodation. Very good breakfast.
Set in Canterbury, 500 metres from University of Kent, Keynes College Budget Accommodation offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.
FAQs about hotels in Canterbury
On average, 3-star hotels in Canterbury cost £91 per night, and 4-star hotels in Canterbury are £125 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Canterbury can on average be found for £204 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Canterbury this weekend is £158 or, for a 4-star hotel, £137. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Canterbury for this weekend cost on average around £250 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
Domestic travellers can reach Canterbury by train from London (approx. 90 minutes). International travellers can fly into London airports, then take a train. Alternatively, ferries to Dover are available from mainland Europe, followed by a 30-minute train ride to Canterbury.
The most convenient airport for both domestic and international travellers is London Gatwick Airport, due to its extensive flight network. It's approximately 106 kilometres from Canterbury, making it easily accessible.
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
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
Charming historic and very walkable.
Charming historic and very walkable. The cathedral is a must to visit. We also did a ghost walk which was hugely entertaining. The town has an eclectic mix of eateries , big name stores peppered with interesting independents.
Daniels
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
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.
Location 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!
The cottage was very clean and tidy and had free parking. We arrive at 10:00 on the Friday night, after a 5 hour journey, to be greeted by the lovely Brian, who made us feel very welcome. The property is situated close to the centre of Canterbury so we could walk into town easily (10 mins). The property had everything we needed for our short stay. The garden at the back the hotel has a lovely seating area. We would definitely stay again.
The property is perfectly located just a short distance from Canterbury city centre, in a dead end close that is very quiet and peaceful. Unlike a previous reviewer who just looked at the road and turned around as it's a working class area, I never found it intimidating the exact opposite to be honest. The property was very clean and the beds everyone said they were very comfortable, Overall this property is a great base camp.
Perfect location for visiting Canterbury; nestled in the heart of the town centre, central to the High Street with its many restaurants and the Marlowe Theatre.
The hotel has it's own piece of history which just adds to the magic. Polite, attentive staff, add to the ambience of the hotel - nothing is too much. The room was clean and comfortable.
Breakfast was included and was plentiful.
Very good location just a short walk from Canterbury city centre. The staff were all really friendly and helpful. Unfortunately we had a problem with the shower flooding our bathroom on the first day but it was jumped on immediately and sorted out straight away. I left my phone charger behind and the hotel very kindly posted it to me. Big thanks :)
The 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.
An amazing traditional British hotel in the beautiful and historical area of Canterbury. The second time, I've been here. The architecture, location, food, and friendly staff are among the best things. Definitely recommend it to everyone who wants to visit the Canterbury area.
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.
Nice flat in a quiet block. Excellent location within walking distance of the centre of Canterbury. Lovely comfortable beds, fully stocked kitchen, comfortable seating area. Parking is a real bonus especially in Canterbury.
it’s in the city centre and has parking ( charged ) so is ideal for those wishing to explore Canterbury on foot. it is an individual hotel with a nice size rooms , not a chain ( or at least I don’t think it’s a chain ).
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.
Very easy to check in and rooms were available when we arrived. Good selection for breakfast. Easy walk into the centre of Canterbury. whole visit worked out very well.
I love that the hotel was sooo close to the city centre, I was about a 10 minute wait walk and a beautiful one at that! The car park was handy. the area is lovely too.
Parking facility, closeness to the city centre (10 min walk), quiet room and hotel, staff exceptionally welcoming, big room, value for money. Great facilities overall.
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