Cathedral Gate
36 Burgate, Canterbury, CT1 2HA, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map – Railway access
Cathedral Gate
Dating back to 1438, the historic Cathedral Gate is in the heart of Canterbury. Once slept in by pilgrims, the hotel predates the adjoining gateway to Canterbury Cathedral and features wooden beams and sloping floors. The rooms feature a TV, telephone, and tea and coffee making facilities. Each room has a hairdryer, along with a shared or en suite bathroom. Some rooms have views of Canterbury Cathedral. In the mornings, Cathedral Gate serves continental breakfast. Full English breakfast is also available for an additional fee. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The Cathedral Gate is just steps from the bustling Buttermarket and the cathedral precincts. The city is home to numerous high street shops and restaurants, which are within a 2-minute stroll. Canterbury West and Canterbury East Railway Stations are both just 15 minutes’ walk away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Property practices
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Guests who stayed here loved
- CrispAustralia“Great location, quirky and very friendly, helpful staff.”
- LeonardNew Zealand“Location and history of property was outstanding. Beautiful view of the Canterbury Cathedral towers next door.”
- RachelUnited Kingdom“I had a very friendly welcome. I also received some helpful suggestions for places to eat. The location is wonderful, very close to loads of places of interest. The view of the cathedral from my room was simply stunning. I wish I had been able to...”
Hotel surroundings
Facilities of Cathedral GateGreat facilities! Review score, 8.5
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- City view
- View
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
- Board games/puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Fan
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
- French
- Romanian
House rulesCathedral Gate takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that the cathedral is undergoing refurbishments work at the rear of the hotel. Works may take place from 08:30 to 17:00 Monday to Friday.
Please note that due to the nature of the building, there is quite a lot of stairs and no lift.
The hotel is in a central location in the pedestrianised city centre, however, guests are welcome to drive to the hotel's front door for unloading prior to parking.
Parking vouchers for the public car park cost GBP 12 for 24-hours parking. The price of parking vouchers for the public car parks will be increasing to GBP 13 for 24-hours parking from 1st April 2024.
Baby cots are provided upon request only. They are not guaranteed until confirmed by the hotel.
Please note all our rooms are non-smoking this also includes the use of e-cigarettes.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
FAQs about Cathedral Gate
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Guests staying at Cathedral Gate can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
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Cathedral Gate is 150 yards from the centre of Canterbury. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Cathedral Gate offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
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Check-in at Cathedral Gate is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Room options at Cathedral Gate include:
- Double
- Single
- Twin
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The prices at Cathedral Gate may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.