The Best Canterbury City Centre Hotels

recommended hotels and other accommodation in central Canterbury


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ABode Hotel

Canterbury

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behind the historic facade lies a stylish and contemporary hotel with modern rooms an award-winning restaurant and a vibrant cocktail bar

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in the heart of this historic cathedral city, spacious newly refurbished rooms - and downstairs, the signature Wetherspoons good value menu

The Falstaff

Canterbury

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15th century former coaching inn with many original features, located close to the medieval West Gate, 2 minutes walk from city centre

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former coaching inn set alongside the River Stour and only a 5-minute walk from the cathedral - offers smart and contemporary guest rooms

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stylish lodge, offering hearty breakfasts and guest rooms with scenic views, in the private and peaceful grounds of Canterbury Cathedral

Pilgrims Hotel

Canterbury

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family-run hotel, dating back to the 16th century, with well-appointed, traditionally styled guest rooms and a cosy oak-beamed bar

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former public house now providing comfortable B&B accommodation in well-appointed rooms located only a short walk from the city centre

Cathedral Gate

Canterbury

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historic house, next to the cathedral gateway, dating from 1438 retaining plenty of character, sloping floors, wooden beams and winding corridors

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incorporates part of the Norman city walls although dating from the 1730s - offers a homely, relaxing atmosphere close to the city centre

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in the heart of Canterbury, near shops and a short walk from the cathedral, a superior chain hotel offers well-equipped rooms and leisure facilities

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highly rated guest accommodation and restaurant just outside the city walls, a short walk from the cathedral and the shops on High Street

House of Agnes

Canterbury

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dating from the 15th century, this character house features boutique rooms or modern stable rooms, a walled garden and a library

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a former public house is now a homely B&B situated within a 10-minute walk of the city centre; bedrooms feature period furniture and decoration

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enjoy the varied, tasty food at this ancient inn near Canterbury centre, and the beautiful rooms - simply styled to showcase the 700-year-old beams

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enjoy the elegant, cosy rooms at this high quality B&B in a stylishly renovated Victorian town house ten minutes walk from Canterbury centre

Number 8

Canterbury

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located near Canterbury's bustling centre and a short walk from the cathedral, spacious and stylish suites with a convenient shared kitchen

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perfectly placed for sight-seeing, shopping and dining and home to a beautiful 12th century chapel and gardens that lead to the River Stour

The Hugo

Canterbury

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in the heart of the shopping district and offering boutique-style rooms, this contemporary accommodation is 6 minutes walk from the Cathedral

Sun Hotel

Canterbury

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Tudor building formerly known as "Little Inn", made famous by Dickens, extensively refurbished and set on a cobbled street near the cathedral

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quietly situated right in the heart of historic Canterbury, this Georgian Grade II listed house retains period features in the spacious rooms

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