Skip to main content

Search hotels in Canterbury

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

Canterbury – 293 hotels and places to stay

Most booked hotels in Canterbury and surrounding area in the past month

See all

Popular with guests booking hotels in Canterbury

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,075 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Canterbury

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,252 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Canterbury

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,691 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Canterbury

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,532 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Canterbury

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,680 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Canterbury

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,271 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Canterbury

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,699 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Canterbury

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,577 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Canterbury

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,635 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Canterbury

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 4,618 reviews

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 $65.33 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 $85.78 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 $71.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 668 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 $39.59 per night

Delux Double Bedroom offers accommodations in Hackington, 1.5 miles from Canterbury East Train Station and 2.1 miles from Canterbury West Train Station.

From $92.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews

Located in Canterbury, a 4-minute walk from University of Kent, Tyler Court, University of Kent has accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews

Sturry House enjoys a location in Sturry, 3.6 miles from Canterbury East Train Station and 4.1 miles from University of Kent. 3 miles from Canterbury Cathedral and 3.5 miles from Canterbury West Train...

From $98.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews

Featuring a garden, little vintage caravan with cosy log burner features accommodations in Canterbury.

From $77.21 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 $158.37 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,577 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 $143.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,852 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 $151.77 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 $186.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Just a 11-minute walk from Canterbury Cathedral and 0.6 miles from Canterbury West Train Station, Royal Exchange House - Canterbury features accommodations in Canterbury with a garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,271 reviews

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

From $133.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 2.5
Very Poor - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

Cosy City Centre Flat is located in Canterbury, just 2 miles from University of Kent and 16 miles from Ashford Eurostar International.

From $106.90 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Canterbury and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,252 reviews

In historic Canterbury, this charming 3-star metro hotel has free WiFi and free parking. The city center and 2 rail stations are within easy reach.

From $138.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 487 reviews

Canterbury Black Horse offers accommodations in Canterbury, a 16-minute walk from Canterbury Cathedral and 1.7 miles from University of Kent.

From $118.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

Canterbury lodge enjoys a location in Kent, 1.8 miles from University of Kent and 16 miles from Ashford Eurostar International.

From $158.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,635 reviews

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

From $111.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,691 reviews

Thanington Hotel is a charming 18th-century property with an indoor swimming pool, spa and free Wi-Fi. Canterbury town center and cathedral are a 15-minute walk away.

From $158.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,369 reviews

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.

From $138.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 860 reviews

Less than 3 miles from the historic center of Canterbury, this luxury B&B enjoys a rural setting within its own oak woodland.

From $129.47 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,699 reviews

With a 24-hour front desk, this hotel offers free breakfasts and a modern restaurant. Holiday Inn Express Canterbury is located in Upper Harbledown, just outside historic Canterbury.

From $72.22 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:

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
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
10

A walkable town just a couple hours outside of London with...

A walkable town just a couple hours outside of London with historic middle ages architecture mixed with modern buildings. Train rides were pleasant straight to and from King's Cross in London, so we spent a day in the West End seeing shows. Locals were very friendly and accommodating.
Guest review by
Erich
United States
10

At every step you are looking at history, the centre of the...

At every step you are looking at history, the centre of the city is full of ancient buildings and tourists and students from all over the world. There are lots of lovely restaurants- we ate at an Arabian place one evening. The cathedral is perfect, one of our reasons to visit was for my partner to visit the archives. I went to Mass and visited the Hear Us! graffiti exhibition- quite challenging. The cobbles are also challenging for the less mobile, but it's worth it
Guest review by
Stephanie
United Kingdom

See reviews by guests who stayed at hotels in Canterbury

See all
From $110.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,175 reviews
This is the fourth year that I've stayed at the hotel which speaks for itself. My room was large and comfortable and I was made to feel very welcome by the staff. The restaurant serves a good breakfast and a wide selection of food on the dinner menu. There's a comfortable lounge bar with outside areas at the front and back of the hotel. It's well situated just off the main road into Canterbury and within walking distance of the city centre and both railway stations.
Guest review by
Robert
United Kingdom
From $121.42 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,119 reviews
This is the 3rd time that I have stayed at The Maidens Chambers and on each occasion, the welcome has been warm, the rooms comfortable and spotless and the facilities are all that you need for an overnight stay. The hotel is located on the edge of the city centre, but that brings with it the benefits of free parking on site and all that Canterbury offers is within a very short walk.
Guest review by
Langley
United Kingdom
From $138.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,369 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.
Guest review by
Naudi
United Kingdom
From $113.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 4,618 reviews
Great hotel right in the centre of Canterbury, with comfortable rooms, decent gym and great breakfast. Would definitely stay again when I next visit the town!
Guest review by
Enrique84
United Kingdom
From $122.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 585 reviews
Comfortable rooms. Lovely unique and old coaching inn hotel. In centre of Canterbury and easy to walk to the Cathedral, Marlowe theatre, and river cruises.
Guest review by
Susan
United Kingdom