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.
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.
Harry-I
United Kingdom
Very friendly staff. Good selection for breakfast . Nice clean room.
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.
Denise
United Kingdom
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. The hotel is just outside Canterbury centre, half a mile from Canterbury...
Sonali
United Kingdom
Gorgeous hotel about 10 minutes walk out of town
Off main road
Plenty of parking and at no extra cost
Excellent looking hotel with woodland around
Quiet location
Spacious room
Lots hot water and bathing extras
Excellent breakfast
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...
Just meters from Canterbury’s medieval West Gate, this charming building dates back to 1403.
Busfare
United Kingdom
I have visited this hotel several times in the last 6 years. The rooms are always well prepared and clean, and the beds comfortable. I thought that the breakfast service this visit was better than before. There was a good fast service and a pleasing selection.
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.
Lazarou
United Kingdom
Incredibly clean in the bedroom and bathroom, quite exceptional. A great shower space too. The room size (we were in "Paris") was extremely generous. All of the furniture was solid and well designed.
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...
Gwibong
United Kingdom
-Great location
-Helpful staffs
-The fact that you can see the cathedral from your window
-When the fire alarm went off at 1 am, a staff came upstair to wake everybody up, explain the situation, and apologized right away when it was turned out to be a false alarm. After few hours, a letter delivered to the room apologizing for the fire alarm going off falsely, explaining the reason why it was triggered, and offering a free breakfast as a compensation. The problem-solving process was very swift and transparent, and I was not even annoyed that much because I would rather wake up to the false alarm than die in my sleep because of the fire. Thank you to all the staff members who were working that day.
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.
Surrounded by 300 acres of parkland with a labyrinth and nature trails, the 4-star VisitEngland campus-graded accommodation offers single and double en-suite rooms with tea and coffee making...
Good quality basic accommodation. Very good breakfast.
FAQs about hotels in Canterbury
On average, 3-star hotels in Canterbury cost £97 per night, and 4-star hotels in Canterbury are £128 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Canterbury can on average be found for £230 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
Domestic travellers can reach Canterbury by train from London (approx. 90 minutes). International travellers can fly into London airports, then take a train. Alternatively, ferries to Dover are available from mainland Europe, followed by a 30-minute train ride to Canterbury.
The most convenient airport for both domestic and international travellers is London Gatwick Airport, due to its extensive flight network. It's approximately 106 kilometres from Canterbury, making it easily accessible.
Canterbury, UK, offers several public transport options. Buses, operated by Stagecoach, provide extensive city and regional services. Canterbury also has two mainline railway stations, Canterbury West and Canterbury East, offering connections to London and other UK destinations. Taxis are readily available. Cycling and walking are popular due to the city's compact size.
Heavenly Heritage and Literary Legend
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
We loved exploring the Kent area whilst based in Canterbury.
We loved exploring the Kent area whilst based in Canterbury. We did 3 x Day trips - to Whitstable, Margate and Ramsgate. Then the White Cliffs of Dover and on our final day did a day trip to Dover Castle.
Pettina
Australia
10
Scored 10
Beautiful with loads of independent shops.
Beautiful with loads of independent shops. Really beautiful gems around the cathedral. Difficult to find decent parking in town. Public car parks not cheap and can’t vouch for their safety. Most city centre hotels don’t have their own car parks…which is a big problem.
Isaac
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
I know Canterbury well as parents have lived in many...
I know Canterbury well as parents have lived in many locations surrounding the area including Reculver, Herne Bay, Seasalter, Whitstable. Not easy to get around from area to close area outside Canterbury using taxis. No taxis from various train stations to various surrounding areas. When travelling with friend in wheel chair it was a nightmare. Could not get any taxis. Luckily we were able to rely on relatively good bus services using disabled free bus passes.
Cathy
6.0
Scored 6.0
The cathedral was beautiful !
The cathedral was beautiful ! The neighborhood has a lot of walkable streets wear tennis shoes though uneven pavements , very unsafe feeling environment where cycles park. There is limited parking there so you have to park blocks away and pay a premium.
Janice
United States
8.0
Scored 8.0
We only stayed one night and saw everything we wanted to...
We only stayed one night and saw everything we wanted to around the city; had we come by car we would have gone further afield and I am sure there were buses but this was deliberately a one night city break and we covered everything by walking.
Local independent shops were good, Corkk for English wines and good coffee shop opposite Burgate Coffee Shop with fantastic cakes. The Parrot and The Dolphin served good food and drinks.
Anne
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Canterbury is a lovely old historical partly walled City,...
Canterbury is a lovely old historical partly walled City, it has a beautiful Cathedral and a castle well worth visiting. The high st is a mixture of modern and quaint old shops, the older buildings/architecture is lovely to see. Great variety of cafes/restaurants/pubs to visit . We visited the Olive Grove for dinner on the first night great food , very friendly staff, good atmosphere! Guided walks available throughout the day & evening . Two days was not enough to see & do all we wanted,
Will definitely be back again soon.
Upon arrival, we were greeted by the very pleasant and friendly owner Stuart who showed us to our rooms and offered advice on nearby attractions. The breakfast was amazing one of the best I had ever had I must add as I am a bit of a foodie. Great location, roughly a 7min drive to Canterbury Town centre. My daughter enjoyed the surrounding woodland with resident wild pigs which gave the setting a back to nature ambience. Would definitely recommend and visit again if in the area.
Location, just outside the City Gate -- easy walk into centre and the cathedral. The Dickens Room was clean, light, airy and spacious, with view of city wall tower. Not noisy, in spite of facing on a busy street. Staff was helpful with parking next door and a city map. Breakfast was attractive and generous, but lacking in protein. Everything was sweet. A boiled egg, or some cheese would benefit people with blood sugar concerns.
Room was more than acceptable. Although the bathroom was a little small it was perfectly adequate. We would have preferred a walk in shower, however the shower over the bath was very good/powerful. A good range of dishes was offered for breakfast which were very good. It was a pleasant dining area. The hotel commands an excellent position with Canterbury. Very nice bar with a good range of drinks including cocktails.
Excellent location for the town centre and exploring. We could see the cathedral from the hotel. Just 10 minutes walk through lovely park. Very helpful staff and good choice for breakfast. Staff very aware of people's attitude to Covid and clearly explained the room would be made up each day on request but not automatically.
Would definitely stay there again if in the area.
Location - excellent in Canterbury city centre.Parking available right outside hotel - there were still spaces available the night I stayed.
I inadvertently paid twice. The hotel contacted me promptly and refunded the over-payment.
Friendly staff.Room clean, quiet and comfortable.Good continental breakfast delivered to room due to coronavirus restrictions.
Spacious room. Good bathroom.
Great location in central Canterbury.
Friendly staff.
Breakfast buffet was okay. I enjoyed the fresh radish and cucumber with my scrambled eggs and it was nice that they have a separate hot water provision for tea. In many hotels it is part of the coffee machine, where it never makes nice tea. The tea is nice at this hotel.
Breakfast was hearty to start the day, Dinner was very good with good prices, room was very clean and roomy, and plenty of parking with secure lighting. Great location to accomplish several short day trips in the area like seeing the Canterbury Cathedral, a restored Viking ship near Ramsgate. and a medieval castle like Dover Castle.
This hotel is smart and comfortable, with helpful staff and a great location in the history-steeped town centre. (You can even see a fragment of the Roman amphitheatre remains through the floor of the reception area.) Our room was large and comfortable. The choice at breakfast was good, with vegan sausages on offer.
The hotel is located in a very central area close to all amenities, the Cathedral and boat ride opportunities. It was very clean and stylish. It offers parking opportunities (offered with extra payment though). Nice restaurant for breakfast and interesting bar. Very welcoming and accommodating staff.
Comfy room with view of cathedral. Decent size with two comfy chairs and a table in the bay window.
Quiet at night since windows towards cathedral grounds which are closed at night.
Nice to be able to wander around the cathedral grounds (included as hotel guest)
Good powerful shower
The location of the hotel is excellent, within a short walk of Canterbury city centre. Parking was easy and free. The gardens are beautiful. Breakfast was excellent and the menu was excellent. The staff were extremely polite and helpful.
We would definitely stay here again.
The hotel is located about 3 miles from Canterbury centre with no bus service. There is however a park and ride at Wincheap for £4/day with very frequent bus service into town centre.
The breakfasts at the hotel are excellent and the dinner menu good value for money.
Pub staff was incredibly friendly and professional. The dinner menu was quite tasty and they were able to fit me in without a booking. Also the size of the tub in the room was delightful; I'm quite tall and I could actually fit into it which is rare in hotels.
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.
Hotel staff were very friendly, welcoming and helpful. It was easy to access our room, request anything that we needed. It was particularly helpful to leave the car and walk into Canterbury and avoid the hassle of parking in the city center.
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.
- great location. The city centre is across the road from the property. The property isn’t far from Canterbury East station. The area is so diverse that they have an Asian grocer and corner shop.
- friendly people.
-love the decor.
Nice flat in a quiet block. Excellent location within walking distance of the centre of Canterbury. Lovely comfortable beds, fully stocked kitchen, comfortable seating area. Parking is a real bonus especially in Canterbury.
Very easy to check in and rooms were available when we arrived. Good selection for breakfast. Easy walk into the centre of Canterbury. whole visit worked out very well.
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