Best Hotels in Canterbury

The city centre between Westgate and Canterbury East station puts you within walking distance of everything. Budget travellers find hostels from £25-35 per night, while mid-range hotels cost £80-120. Book early during graduation weeks (July) when prices double.

We reviewed 8 hotels across Canterbury's key neighbourhoods to help you pick.

Cathedral Quarter - best for history enthusiasts, first-time visitors, pilgrims (mid-range)

High Street Shopping District - best for shoppers, families, casual visitors (mid-range)

St Dunstan's - best for budget travellers, young visitors, university tours (budget)

Northgate Village - best for food enthusiasts, antique hunters, couples (mid-range)

Riverside Walk - best for nature lovers, photographers, peaceful walks (budget)

Daily budget guide: Budget £45-65, Mid-range £85-135, Luxury £200+.

Budget

YHA Canterbury (New Dover Road) - £25-45/night. Budget accommodation in Victorian villa with shared facilities and easy city centre access.

Travelodge Canterbury Chaucer Central (High Street Shopping District) - £45-75/night. No-frills budget chain with modern rooms and unbeatable High Street location.

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge Guest House (Cathedral Quarter) - £70-95/night. Simple guest house accommodation within cathedral grounds offering unique location at budget prices.

Mid-Range

The Falstaff (St Dunstan's) - £90-130/night. Tudor coaching inn from 1403 with original beams and modern gastropub dining.

The White Hart Hotel (High Street Shopping District) - £80-110/night. Central location on the High Street with reliable chain hotel standards and easy cathedral access.

ABode Canterbury (High Street Shopping District) - £120-160/night. Contemporary boutique hotel in Georgian townhouse with color-coded room categories and central location.

Luxury

Cathedral Lodge (Cathedral Quarter) - £140-180/night. Canterbury's only hotel within the cathedral precincts with direct access to England's mother church.

The Pig Hotel (Bridge) - £180-280/night. Country house hotel with kitchen garden dining and spa in converted medieval buildings.

Book early for May to September offers warmest weather and longest days, though July-August bring peak crowds. April and October provide good weather with fewer tourists and lower accommodation prices. - this is peak season and prices rise.

Getting around: Walking - city centre covers 1.5 miles end to end, free and fastest option.

Common mistake: Not booking restaurants ahead on weekends - many popular places fill up