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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,243 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Canterbury

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,695 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,529 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,682 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,264 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,705 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,573 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Canterbury

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,645 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 4,609 reviews

Best hotels with breakfast in Canterbury and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,024 reviews

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

From $119.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,573 reviews

Within Canterbury’s historic city walls, ABode Canterbury is just 984 feet from Canterbury Cathedral. Complete with restaurant and cocktail bar, the hotel offers stylish bedrooms with free Wi-Fi.

From $143.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,843 reviews

Located within the Roman city walls of historic Canterbury’s center, this family-run hotel dates back to the 16th century. It offers free WiFi, and a cozy, oak-beamed bar.

From $151.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
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 center of historic Canterbury.

From $84.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 4,609 reviews

Featuring a bar, Hampton by Hilton Canterbury is located in Canterbury in the Kent region, a 6-minute walk from Canterbury East Train Station and 600 yards from Canterbury Cathedral.

From $123.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 712 reviews

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

From $144.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 738 reviews

Located in Canterbury, 1312 feet 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, 2,264 reviews

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

From $132.72 per night

Hotels located in the center of Canterbury

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 389 reviews

Located in Canterbury and with Canterbury Cathedral reachable within a 5-minute walk, The Sun Hotel has a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

From $157.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

The Luxe Pad - Stylish Stay in Canterbury is located in Canterbury, just 2.7 miles from University of Kent and 13 miles from Sandwich Railway Station.

Chic 3 Bedroom Flat in Canterbury with Cathedral Views offers accommodations in Canterbury, a 5-minute walk from Canterbury Cathedral and half a mile from Canterbury West Train Station.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Prime Location - Modern 1BR in Canterbury Centre is located in Canterbury, just 2.9 miles from University of Kent and 15 miles from Sandwich Railway Station.

From $209.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

Crippens, Beams, Sumptuous, Historic, Very Central, Parking & EV is a recently renovated vacation home in Canterbury where guests can make the most of the garden and bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews

Jesticos, Very Central Beautiful, 1 FOC Parking Included offers accommodations in Canterbury, 2.8 miles from University of Kent and 15 miles from Sandwich Railway Station.

From $328.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 949 reviews

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

From $103.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
Fair - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Luxury Flat in Canterbury City Center offers accommodations in Canterbury, 15 miles from Sandwich Railway Station and 16 miles from Ashford Eurostar International.

From $185.22 per night

Budget hotels in Canterbury and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.8
Poor - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Just a 15-minute walk from Canterbury East Train Station and half a mile from Canterbury Cathedral, City center spacious bedrooms features accommodations in Kent, with a garden.

From $65.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 401 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 $98.55 per night

Just a 11-minute walk from Canterbury East Train Station and 0.6 miles from Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury - Sleeps 7 - Pet-Friendly with Garden features accommodations in Canterbury with a garden.

From $200.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews

Located in Canterbury and within a 1-minute walk of Canterbury Cathedral, Church Street House has a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

From $85.41 per night

Payton Mews enjoys a location in Hackington, a 17-minute walk from Canterbury West Train Station and 1.2 miles from Canterbury East Train Station.

From $70.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 424 reviews

Four Seasons Guest House provides accommodations in Canterbury near Canterbury Cathedral and Canterbury West Train Station.

From $85.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,645 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 672 reviews

Located in a Victorian villa in a quiet, tree-lined street, YHA Canterbury is just 15 minutes’ walk from Canterbury Cathedral. Guests can enjoy the cafe bar, TV lounge and games room.

From $39.42 per night

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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:

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.
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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.
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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

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From $151.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,843 reviews
Continental breakfast was very good with excellent choice of food available. Staff very friendly and helpful. Loved the city centre location so close to the many attractions Canterbury has to offer, and literally right opposite the Marlowe Theatre which couldn't be more convenient when seeing a show there. My second stay at the Pilgrim Hotel and will definitely be back!
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Amanda
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews
Best night away we have had in ages!! The tent was beautiful and had all the essentials you need. The hosts even went above and beyond and added balloons and banners due to birthday. Staff are amazing and so attentive. The location was 30 mins drive from canterbury town centre . And a 5 min drive from wingham wild life park
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Caitlin
United Kingdom
From $144.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,695 reviews
The staff are great , very knowledgeable and friendly We had use of the swimming pool and towels provided . The pool and area was very clean and provided towels . Lovely breakfast in the morning . Only a short walk from the town centre and we also had a parking spot in the hotel car park.
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Victoria
United Kingdom
From $137.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,367 reviews
The hotel is located about 3 miles from Canterbury centre with no bus service. There is however a park and ride at Wincheap for £4/day with very frequent bus service into town centre. The breakfasts at the hotel are excellent and the dinner menu good value for money.
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Naudi
United Kingdom
From $132.72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,264 reviews
location is great and car park great for city centre hotel. lovely bar area.
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Catherine
United Kingdom