The Best Hotels in Canterbury

Here’s our manually curated guide to the best luxury, boutique, and most charming hotels in Canterbury. Bon voyage!

Hannah, Travel Blogger

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ABode Canterbury

Rated 7.8 in 2601 reviews

Within Canterbury’s historic city walls, ABode Canterbury is just 300 metres from Canterbury Cathedral. With an… See more

Within Canterbury’s historic city walls, ABode Canterbury is just 300 metres from Canterbury Cathedral. With an award-winning 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 County Restaurant 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. The Canterbury Tales attraction is a 2-minute walk away, and the Dover Docks can be reached in 30 minutes’ drive.

Rooms from $96

Broome Park Hotel

Resort

Rated 8.1 in 2628 reviews

This huge private estate has an historical building at its centre. Broome Park is a relaxing resort with modern log… See more

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.

Rooms from $121

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge

Rated 9.0 in 2624 reviews

In the private and peaceful grounds of Canterbury Cathedral, this stylish lodge offers free Wi-Fi, hearty breakfasts and… See more

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.

Rooms from $142

The Corner House Canterbury

Bed & Breakfast

Rated 8.9 in 788 reviews

Located in Canterbury, 400 metres from Canterbury Cathedral, The Corner House Canterbury features a restaurant and free… See more

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.

Rooms from $118

Hampton by Hilton Canterbury

Rated 8.7 in 5016 reviews

Situated in Canterbury and with Canterbury East Train Station reachable within 500 metres, Hampton by Hilton Canterbury… See more

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.

Rooms from $97

The Falstaff in Canterbury

Rated 8.4 in 2521 reviews

Just meters from Canterbury’s medieval West Gate, this charming building dates back to 1403. The former coaching inn now… See more

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.

Rooms from $106

Howfield Manor Hotel

Rated 8.2 in 1329 reviews

This charming hotel is 2 miles from Canterbury and close to Dover and the Eurostar. Dating back to the 12th century, it… See more

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.

Rooms from $99

Coupled with The Old Gate pub, this historic Canterbury hotel offers its guests a hearty menu of freshly cooked food… See more

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.

Rooms from $88