Skip to main content

Search hotels in Canterbury

Enter your dates to see the latest prices and deals for Canterbury hotels

Canterbury – 290 hotels and places to stay

Filter by:

Star rating
Review score

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.

J
JOHN
From
China
house cleaning, place location and the kindly staffs.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,659 reviews
Price from
US$153.31
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.

T
Tom
From
Australia
it was a great location, excellent amenities and super helpful staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 4,587 reviews
Price from
US$112.18
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.

X
Xenia_W
From
Germany
The room was spotlessly clean, excellent dinner and breakfast. Very attentive staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,063 reviews
Price from
US$101.99
1 night, 2 adults

Cathedral Gate

Hotel in Canterbury

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

K
Kamolwan
From
Thailand
First of all the employees are very kind and very nice helping us to carry our stuff to our room and even let us check in early then the booking which also helping us a lot. Other things that we didn't expect is a breakfast it was very nice. The accommodation has everything that we need the rooms are clean and comfortable with a nice view of the cathedral. This place helping us to travel around the city easier because it is in the middle spot of the city. Lastly all off employee are very helpful and will come as from the start to the end of the trip we hope to travel back again in someday.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,018 reviews
Price from
US$150.51
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.

E
Eric
From
Netherlands
I really enjoyed my stay here. The whole place had a warm, tasteful feel — both the rooms and the shared spaces. Cosy, comfortable, and clearly done with care. Nothing bland or generic. We were upgraded to a junior suite, which was a lovely surprise. The room was clean, spacious, had a great bed and a good bathroom. Everything worked, everything felt solid. You could tell they paid attention to detail. The reception was welcoming and friendly. The hotel is in a perfect spot — right in the heart of Canterbury — and still very affordable, which honestly makes it feel like a bit of a hidden gem. Just a very pleasant, characterful place to stay. I’d happily come back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,239 reviews
Price from
US$122.22
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.

K
Katerina
From
Russia
Cosy hotel with a small wonderful garden, relaxing swimming pool, spacious room. The hotel is located close to the Old town. Managers are very kind and helpful. My stay here was enjoyable. I recommended it to my friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,713 reviews
Price from
US$219.97
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.

R
Rahul
From
India
We loved the hospitality. We visited during bank holidays and despite huge crowd, the way the things were managed, absolutely brilliant.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,728 reviews
Price from
US$84.26
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.

A
Adrian`
From
Romania
The rooms were very spacious(living, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen), clean linens, clean bathroom and kitchen. We enjoyed the full kitchen facilities. Very comfortable beds, quiet and relaxing area.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,509 reviews
Price from
US$153.31
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...

J
Jacqui
From
Australia
The room was big with plenty of room.. Very clean and comfortable The bed was very comfortable The room had been renovated and the shower was great … very quiet from any outside noise..
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,687 reviews
Price from
US$111.17
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.

C
Chris
From
New Zealand
Staff were friendly and helpful, lots of lovely history, and the location was excellent. Just far enough out of town to be comfortable and not have to worry about parking.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,357 reviews
Price from
US$133.31
1 night, 2 adults
See all 290 hotels in Canterbury

Most booked hotels in Canterbury and surroundings in the past month

See all

Popular with guests booking hotels in Canterbury

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 851 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Canterbury

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,063 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Canterbury

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,713 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Canterbury

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,509 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Canterbury

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,239 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Canterbury

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,659 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Canterbury

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,687 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Canterbury

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,728 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Canterbury

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,576 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Canterbury

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 4,587 reviews

Budget hotels in Canterbury and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,576 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$145.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,369 reviews

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

From US$125.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 4,587 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$141.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 939 reviews

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

From US$105.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 118 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$146.65 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$71.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,101 reviews

Located in Canterbury, 200 metres from Canterbury East Train Station, The Maidens Chambers provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 424 reviews

Situated in Canterbury in the Kent region, with Canterbury Cathedral and Canterbury West Train Station nearby, Four Seasons Guest House features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$86.65 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Canterbury and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,018 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,807 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$153.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 705 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 729 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,239 reviews

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

From US$158.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,209 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$153.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 490 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$119.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 528 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$139.98 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Canterbury

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 383 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$159.98 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$379.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
Passable - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Set 1.4 km from Canterbury East Train Station, 1.1 km from Canterbury West Train Station and 4.3 km from University of Kent, Luxury Flat in Canterbury City Center offers accommodation situated in...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Spacious Accommodation: Luxury Central Home in Canterbury offers a spacious holiday home with four bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 2.4
Very poor - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

Located 1.3 km from Canterbury East Train Station, 1.1 km from Canterbury Cathedral and 3.2 km from University of Kent, Cosy City Centre Flat provides accommodation situated in Canterbury.

From US$171.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews

Situated in Canterbury in the Kent region, with Canterbury West Train Station and Canterbury East Train Station nearby, Modern 3-Bed Hideaway Near Westgate With Parking features accommodation with...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Passable - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews

Plumpton Walk is situated in Canterbury, 800 metres from Canterbury Cathedral, 1.5 km from Canterbury West Train Station, and 1.8 km from Canterbury East Train Station.

From US$133.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews

Offering a garden and garden view, 3-bedroom home with free parking is situated in Canterbury, 1.5 km from Canterbury West Train Station and 1.8 km from Canterbury East Train Station.

From US$370.08 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:

10

Canterbury is beautiful. The cathedral is a must.

Canterbury is beautiful. The cathedral is a must. The Christmas market lovely but shuts at 6pm! We ate in the Cosy Club which was good. As a disabled person, the cobbled streets can be a bit painful on the mobility scooter!
Guest review by
Nicola
United Kingdom
10

Super interesting history at the Cathedral, St Augustine...

Super interesting history at the Cathedral, St Augustine Abbey ruins, the old town, St Martin's church. There is a popular cat cafe and plenty of bars, restaurants and shopping. I was there in late November and some of the open hours were shortened. A beautiful and interesting visit nonetheless.
Guest review by
Daniel
10

Lovely city, vast array of shops, chains and independent.

Lovely city, vast array of shops, chains and independent. Beautiful buildings throughout the city. A very enjoyable couple of days, and the Xmas market was on. Need to go back again, there is much more to see
Guest review by
Teresa
United Kingdom
8.0

Absolutely love Canterbury - so pretty.

Absolutely love Canterbury - so pretty. We visited the stunning Cathedral and just loved the selection of shops and seeing the Christmas lights and surrounding stalls around the cathedral. Really put us in a Christmas mood. A huge choice of places to eat and drink - train station within walking distance of town centre.
Guest review by
Anonymous
10

So much to do and see in Canterbury with all the history of...

So much to do and see in Canterbury with all the history of the Cathedral and connections it makes visiting a perfect pick. Plenty of restaurants. Fabulous walks in the countryside. Great shops and very lively with the all the students.
Guest review by
Miki
United Kingdom
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

See reviews by guests who stayed at hotels in Canterbury

See all
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,101 reviews
This was my wife's favourite place to stay during our break. It was clean. It was also quiet, which impressed me given one evening there was live music in the pub below. By chance, they happened to serve my favourite beer from my student days, and I can assure you I did test it, although not in my student day style. The Inn is very well placed to explore both Canterbury and the surrounding area, being in walking distance of the town centre, well placed for driving, and very close to one of the railway stations.
Guest review by
Dylan
Luxembourg
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,357 reviews
A hotel where we enjoyed a very relaxing couple of days. Situated just two miles from Canterbury, the city centre could be reached by following a cycle path that followed the river for a very pleasant walk. Both the breakfast and evening meal were of good quality and the selection for both was varied. All the staff we encountered, without exception, were very friendly and approachable. Would be happy to return.
Guest review by
Dave
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
A lovely clean and well located place to explore the Canterbury area. The pub around the corner does a decent Carvery meal and there are buses to Canterbury town centre running frequently. The garden, while small, is pleasant and the lounge, kitchen, dining room were fit for purpose and pleasant to use. I liked the various books that were at the property.
Guest review by
Steve
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews
Location perfect for Canterbury city centre with parking is a bonus. Property very well furnished.
Guest review by
Susan
United Kingdom
From US$159.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,713 reviews
A reasonably priced hotel in walking distance of Canterbury city centre.
Guest review by
Michael and Angela Whitfield
United Kingdom