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.
Sarah
United Kingdom
Excellent service from staff. Great place for family to have separate rooms, big bathroom & living and kitchen space. Good location & free on site parking
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.
David
United Kingdom
Very clean, good food and special mention to all the staff who were fantastic
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.
Madeleine
United Kingdom
The staff were all cheerful, friendly and helpful. It was lovely to still have access to the cathedral grounds after the public had left. The breakfast was excellent with a good range of choice as well as being well-cooked and well-presented.
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...
jane
United Kingdom
Excellent walking distance from town center, plenty parking, rooms lovely, breakfast excellent, all staff extremely helpful and informative will recommend
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...
Hatcher
United Kingdom
Overall nice friendly staff , socialite bar and terrace was great on a sunny day
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.
jane
United Kingdom
Perfect location. Staff were really brilliant and lovely. Breakfast was good.
Despite my negative comments I would stay again..
Nice view of the Cathedral...
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...
Jayne
United Kingdom
Good spacious room and very quiet. It was right by the car park and in the city centre so perfect for parking the car and spending the weekend mooching around the city. The room was very clean.
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...
Brilliant location, fab breakfast and lovely room!
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...
Room was comfy and warm. Central location was good.
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.
Modern, clean and very well run. Great breakfasts.
In 2 acres of landscaped gardens, Abbots Barton Hotel has a traditional restaurant and elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi.
Location great for easy walk into central Canterbury
FAQs about hotels in Canterbury
On average, 3-star hotels in Canterbury cost £101 per night, and 4-star hotels in Canterbury are £132 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Canterbury can on average be found for £171 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Canterbury this weekend is £184 or, for a 4-star hotel, £416. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Canterbury for this weekend cost on average around £263 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:
8.0
Scored 8.0
I spent a lot of time in the cathedral, it is very...
I spent a lot of time in the cathedral, it is very interesting and the guided tour for five pounds was excellent. The city is charming with lots of interesting buildings.
I ate at The Cosy Club which has good food, pleasant staff and an especially good miso based pudding. The Chapter Pizza restaurant was very good as well. Both restaurants are very reasonably priced.
Madeleine
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Saw the Cathedral and although not religious was fantastic...
Saw the Cathedral and although not religious was fantastic to see it and the history about it. Village near it was lovely and some very old houses. The Old butter market pub, excellent food and great prices!
Peter
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
There is so much to see and do in Canterbury.
There is so much to see and do in Canterbury.
I would recommend a walking tour with a guide.
Apart from the cathedral, there are plenty of fascinating old buildings to see and the history of the place.
The shopping in Canterbury is very good, with lots of small and large shops.
There is such a wide choice of restaurants, cafés, and pubs.
French granny
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Lovely place with lots of unique shops also the main shops...
Lovely place with lots of unique shops also the main shops and banks you would expect in a big city. Used Canterbury East station and South East Kent trains to travel to Dover Castle . Luke at the hotel told us how to get there only a 5 minute walk from the hotel.
Plenty of places to eat or buy food from.
Judith
United Kingdom
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.
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.
Location is idyllic near the medieval centre of Canterbury and flanked by plenty greenery lawns and mature trees and generous parking. The main core of the hotel has fine gothic Abbey architectural characterful features.The classic traditional bedrooms are warm, comfortable fresh and bright, with opening windows in many, good for sleep quality. However the hotel is being refurbished and I fear the viridian, wood panel theme while attractive in the modern foyer parts of the hotel fails aesthetically in the bar areas.
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.
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.
Everything about our stay was amazing. The Falstaff is perfectly located in Canterbury, it's a 3-min walk from the city centre and just a stone's throw away from a number of amazing pubs and restaurants. The staff are really friendly, they upgraded us for free and the overall atmosphere was great.
The bar and the restaurant in the hotel itself are totally worth checking out. Fantastic cocktails and tasty pizza.
We had an amazing stay
Perfect location, bang in the middle of the town centre, in a beautiful cobbled street square overlooking cafes and specialist shops & beautifies, adjacent to the famous Canterbury Cathedral. Rooms were spacious, comfortable, luxury free toiletries & good quality hot drinks facilities. Plus complimentary chilled still and sparkling water on tap by reception 24/7. Loved the character of the hotel, quaint and historic.
The room we had was large, and very comfortable. The property was on 15 minutes from the town centre and the Cathedral. Great place for exploring the area. The continental breakfast was good. We found the staff helpful and very friendly. When we have the opportunity to return to Canterbury, we will use the Castle House Hotel again.
A very nice stylish hotel in a green and quiet environment, a bit out of city centre, but only 7 minutes away by car. I liked the old-style interiors of the manor house, even the squeaky floors, it all had a nice flair to it. Very polite staff and the best cooked breakfast I have ever had in a hotel of this category.
.Room was a good size.
As with all hotels and B and Bs it would be nice to have lighter weight bedding options for summer months. We were able to open the windows for fresh air and no real traffic noise through the night. Only a few minutes walk into the centre of Canterbury and the cathedral
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.
Very friendly and accommodating staff. Looked after us and our dog. Pub food was great and breakfast marvellous. No noise from pub as hotel is across car park. Great value for money and we were in centre of Canterbury in 5 mins in car.
The location could not have been more convenient to the coach station and to the city centre. The staff was attentive and helpful. I have already recommended The Coach House to friends traveling in the area soon!
Perfect location. Excellent hotel, staff, service, facilities, room and breakfast. Would definitely stay again on a visit to Canterbury with only approx 15min walk to city centre. Throughly recommend.
It was a lovely cottage with beautiful architecture. Very comfortable 2 bedroom with kitchen, wifi, television and all amenities. Close to everything. Hotel staff were very friendly and courteous.
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.
Breakfast very good and freshly cooked to order.
Ample free parking was an excellent facility especially considering the hotels proximity to the centre of Canterbury.
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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