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.
Lucy
Australia
We stayed in the one bed apartment which was fully equipped and nicely decorated. The hotel and apartments are in a good location, close to town.
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.
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.
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...
DAVID S
United Kingdom
Set back off the road so no traffic noise. A short walk to Canterbury Centre. Free parking
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...
Carla
United Kingdom
Staff were very helpful, very good breakfast.
Room was comfortable. Great shower
Just meters from Canterbury’s medieval West Gate, this charming building dates back to 1403.
Janet
United Kingdom
Breakfast was very good and staff were all very friendly and helpful. Room was quiet. Location is excellent for easy access by train and really close to city.
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.
Alex
Australia
Staff were so friendly and helpful, a really nice and relaxed atmosphere, so close to trains and buses and the city centre. I would definitely stay again next time I'm in Canterbury
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...
David
United Kingdom
Great room. Clean with good shower. Large TV on wall Air Con huge comfy bed.
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.
Food exceptional, staff professional, curtious and friendly
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.
FAQs about hotels in Canterbury
On average, 3-star hotels in Canterbury cost HUF 45,980 per night, and 4-star hotels in Canterbury are HUF 59,315 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Canterbury can on average be found for HUF 76,920 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
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:
6.0
Scored 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 Rowley
United Kingdom
10
Scored 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.
Ian
United Kingdom
10
Scored 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.
LukeW
Australia
10
Scored 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!
Sarah
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 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
Denise
United Kingdom
10
Scored 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.
The Lodge is positioned in the grounds of the Cathedral, which is perfect for looking around the centre of Canterbury.
Plus, you have free access to the Cathedral itself, Staff are welcoming and helpful and the rooms are excellent with a view of the Cathedral from your bedroom bay window. I would reccomend not missing out on the breakfast, which is cooked to order and the serving staff look after you very well.
Overall, its a bit more pricey than the usual well known hotels, but, the overall experience is well worth the price.
What a treasure! This is a brilliant small hotel, just a few minutes walk from the City centre. The room was so clean and cozy. I was staying in the annexe room, which was great as I could come and go through a separate entrance. There is a min i fridge with water and fresh milk, and breakfast is brought to the room on a tray. Breakfast, although continental was really good - fresh yogurt/granola, juice, hot toast and jam, fresh fruit and patisserie. Its really well thought out. I would definitely stay again.
"It was a great week in Canterbury thanks to this wonderful flat. It is very well located (close to public transport and the city centre) and quiet. It is very nicely furnished and well equipped modernly. Highly recommended for those who want to visit Canterbury and its surroundings and enjoy peace and quiet. The owner is very friendly and at your service for any questions. It was really excellent, best appartment via booking com ever!"
The hotel is very comfortable, only 15 rooms. The staff were very friendly and made the stay memorable. Situated just outside Canterbury, easy access to city. There is a Park’n’ride, just a few minutes away, excellent way to city centre. The food was excellent, cooked to perfection. I would definitely stay here again. We only booked a small room as we were there only one night. For a longer stay worth having a bigger room. Thank you
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.
We had booked to stay in this hotel to attend our son's graduation at Canterbury Cathedral, which is a short walk from the hotel. It is a historic house with spacious comfortable rooms. Very helpful staff. The breakfast was a buffet with a good range of cold food. I wondered about this when booking but it was actually very good and to be honest better than the usual 'full English'.
The location was excellent, right in the centre of Canterbury.
The beds were very comfortable & the rooms were clean. At hotel is well maintained & the reception area welcoming.
The food & beverage team managing the breakfast area were very helpful, looking after one of our party who was gluten intolerant & found us somewhere to sit when the breakfast area was heaving..
Staff were very nice, hotel clean and generally well appointed. Plenty of free parking at the rear. liked the continental breakfast option and found this very satisfactory with plenty of choice of food. I didn't use the bar, ;lunge or garden area but they all looked good. although slightly outside the city centre there is pleasant walk in along a treelined footpath
The hotel is located just of the main street in a quiet residential area with a beautiful garden at the rear where you can sit out. The rooms were clean, comfy and well stocked, ours had a mini fridge. Breakfast was full english with a buffet of cereals, pastries etc. Just a few minute walk from the centre of Canterbury so perfect.
Lovely 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.
The hotel is located in a very central area close to all amenities, the Cathedral and boat ride opportunities. It was very clean and stylish. It offers parking opportunities (offered with extra payment though). Nice restaurant for breakfast and interesting bar. Very welcoming and accommodating staff.
This was an excellent hotel with proximity to Canterbury Cathedral. Although a 20-minute walk, the walk was through public gardens along the river. It was very pleasant. The rooms were big, comfortable and breakfast good. Staff was friendly and accommodating.
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.
- great location. The city centre is across the road from the property. The property isn’t far from Canterbury East station. The area is so diverse that they have an Asian grocer and corner shop.
- friendly people.
-love the decor.
For me, the location is perfect -- across from the Cathedral and in the heart of old Canterbury. It was simple, comfortable, and welcoming. From here I could walk over during the day for the different services -- Perfect!
Finding a place with parking in Canterbury is so difficult, but this place has it: on top of that its a nice place to stay the staff are lovely and its exactly what I needed for a Work trip.
Great location in centre of Canterbury. Friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast buffet. Hotel is relatively recently built - rooms were clean and comfortable
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