The Best Hotels in Canterbury, UK

Within Canterbury’s historic city walls, ABode Canterbury is just 300 metres from Canterbury Cathedral. Complete with restaurant and cocktail bar, the hotel offers stylish bedrooms with free Wi-Fi.

The elegant rooms at Abode Hotel Canterbury each have a luxury en-suite bathroom with a monsoon shower. Rooms also feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Tea and coffee facilities and bespoke luxury toiletries are also provided.

The Brasserie Abode serves an innovative menu, featuring fresh, local produce. There is also a lively cocktail and champagne bar, offering creative drinks and snacks in contemporary surroundings.

Situated on the pedestrianised High Street, Abode Canterbury is just metres from a selection of quaint shops and cafés. Westgate Gardens is a 5-minute walk away, and the Dover Docks can be reached in 30 minutes’ drive.

This huge private estate has an historical building at its centre. Broome Park is a relaxing resort with modern log cabins, fine dining, indoor golf.

Broome Park Golf and Country Club is in Barham, near Canterbury. The 17th-century main house has the restaurant and bar. The Deluxe rooms, Junior Suite and 2 Bedroom Suite are situated within the main house and the Two-Bedroom Apartments are spread throughout the grounds, in well-equipped woodland cabins. The cabins feature a TV in each bedroom, 2 bathrooms, and a fully-fitted kitchen.

The Broome Park grounds feature a full championship golf course, where there are discounts for hotel guests.

At Broome Park, guests can play squash, tennis, croquet and snooker. There is also a gym.

The Peacock Restaurant has an antique crystal chandelier and beautiful countryside views. Sandwiches, children's meals and takeaway menus are available in the Kitchener Bar. The Halfway House offers morning snacks.

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.

The bright and airy bedrooms at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge each have a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee facilities. All rooms feature a modern bathroom, and many have cathedral views.

Traditional full English breakfasts are served daily in the Refectory, or on the spacious terrace. There is also an elegant lounge bar and the beautiful Campanile Garden to relax in.

Just a 5-minute walk from the Canterbury Tales attraction, the Cathedral Lodge is only 700 metres from Canterbury West Railway Station. Parking vouchers for the public car park outside the grounds can be purchased from reception on arrival.

Just meters from Canterbury’s medieval West Gate, this charming building dates back to 1403. The former coaching inn now offers free WiFi and limited parking for hotel residents on a first come first serve basis (please note we can not reserve any parking spaces). All just 2 minutes walk from the city center.

The Falstaff still retains many original features, including oak beams and an open log fire. Each room has a TV for guests to use and facilities for making tea and coffee. Ironing facilities are available free of charge on request.

The hotel offers a full English breakfast combined with continental self-service buffet. The cocktail bar offers a range of Classic and Signature cocktails along with a selection of local beers, wines and spirits.

Canterbury West Rail Station is a 3 minute walk from the building. The city’s spectacular Norman cathedral can be reached in less than 10 minutes on foot.

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 and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar.

At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a desk. The rooms will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV.

The breakfast offers buffet, continental or Full English/Irish options.

Speaking German, English, Italian and Lithuanian, staff are always on hand to help at the reception.

Canterbury Cathedral is 600 metres from Hampton by Hilton Canterbury, while Canterbury West Train Station is less than 1 km from the property. London City Airport is 94 km away.

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.

Howfield Manor Hotel has 5 acres of gardens and 15 rooms furnished in a traditional style. Each room has free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and facilities for making tea and coffee.

Guests can enjoy freshly cooked French-style cuisine in the restaurant, which is set the oldest part of the building. Food is homemade, and fresh local ingredients are gathered from the nearby towns and villages.

Canterbury is a historic cathedral city, with numerous old buildings and attractions. Some structures, including the city wall, were founded in Roman times.

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.

The bright, colourful bedrooms each have a private bathroom with a power shower. Rooms also feature a work desk, tea/coffee facilities and a TV with satellite channels and on-demand movies.

Wi-Fi is available free of charge in all areas of the hotel.

Guests can enjoy a hearty breakfast each morning, including hot and cold items. The restaurant serves a varied evening menu, and the lounge bar offers afternoon teas, snacks and fresh coffees.

The Holiday Inn Express Canterbury is just a 10-minute drive from the city centre and the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral. The hotel is situated on the A2 road.

An inn since the 15th century, this beautiful property offers boutique rooms and modern stable rooms with free Wi-Fi, just a few minutes’ walk from the city centre. It has a bar, library, and its Victorian walled garden is the largest in Canterbury.

Each room has a flat-screen TV and a DVD player with DVDs available.

A Continental and freshly cooked Kentish breakfast is served daily in the wood-panelled Quadrant room, using local organic produce where possible.

Located only 200 metres from Canterbury West Station and 100 metres from the riverside, highest rating in the area for sustainability including solar generated electricity.

Set in quaint gardens with plenty of free parking spaces for all guests, The Victoria Hotel offers traditional home-cooked food and free Wi-Fi. The hotel is a 15-minute walk from Canterbury centre, and just under a mile from Canterbury Cathedral.

The spacious bedrooms at The Victoria each have a private modern bathroom with free toiletries. All rooms feature a TV and work desk, and tea/coffee facilities are provided.

Guests can enjoy fresh carvery lunches and classic British cuisine in the restaurant. The bar offers light meals and snacks, and hearty full English breakfasts are available daily.

Just a 10-minute walk from Canterbury West Station, Victoria Hotel is half a mile from the Canterbury Tales attraction. Free on-site parking is available, and Dover is a 30-minute drive away.

In picturesque Chilham, Woolpack Inn is surrounded by scenic Kent countryside. Just 15 minutes’ drive from Canterbury, the inn has a traditional restaurant, free Wi-Fi, free parking and a leafy terrace.

The individual rooms at Woolpack each have a private bathroom and tea/coffee facilities. Rooms also feature a TV and hairdryer, and ironing facilities are also available. Some rooms have four-poster beds.

Woolpack Inn features a cosy pub restaurant, offering British cuisine made with local produce. With exposed beams and original features, the bar offers beverages and snacks, and there is also a terrace with outdoor seating.

Set amongst historical Tudor buildings, Woolpack Inn is located just off the A28 road. Ashford can be reached in 20 minutes’ drive, and Canterbury’s picturesque centre and cathedral are a 15-minute drive away.

Located in Canterbury, 400 metres from Canterbury Cathedral, The Corner House Canterbury features a restaurant and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

The rooms come with a flat-screen TV. Some rooms include a seating area for your convenience. You will find a kettle in the room. The rooms include a private bathroom.

A complimentary Continental breakfast tray is delivered to your room in the morning ready for the following morning. The tray includes homemade granola, yoghurt and homemade berry compote, fresh fruit, fresh milk and orange juice.

Parking tickets are available to purchase from the property and guests can park nearby at Holman's Meadow Car Park.

University of Kent is 2.6 km from The Corner House Canterbury, while Howletts Wild Animal Park is 3.7 km away. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 42 km from The Corner House Canterbury.

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.

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. It offers free onsite parking.

In addition to the city centre and all its amenities, Canterbury Hotel Cottages and Apartments is located close to Kent County Cricket Ground and the local hospitals. Situated on the south side of the city, the hotel is also on the main route to Dover and Folkestone.

Canterbury Hotel Cottages and Apartments has a bar and sun terrace. The rooms feature free WiFi, tea/coffee making facilities, and a flat-screen TV.

Pets are welcome in the apartments & Cottages only. (They are not allowed in the hotel bedrooms)

Coupled with The Old Gate pub, this historic Canterbury hotel offers its guests a hearty menu of freshly cooked food. The famous Canterbury Cathedral is a pleasant 6-minute drive away, and free parking is available.

All neatly decorated rooms at The Old Gate Inn by Innkeeper's Collection come with modern tiled shower rooms and free toiletries. Each room has a work desk, wardrobe as well as tea and coffee making facilities.

Guests can explore the intriguing shops of King's Mile, visit Canterbury University or take a summer boat trip along the River Stour. Canterbury Heritage Museum and Royal Museum are both 1.6 miles away.

The Old Gate Inn by Innkeeper's Collection is less than a 30-minute drive from Herne Bay and Whitstable. Gatwick Airport is 80 miles away.