The Best Canterbury Hotels

recommended hotels and other accommodation in or near Canterbury


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modern, purpose-built hotel, with bright, colourful rooms, located on the A2 north of Canterbury and just over a 20-minute drive to Dover

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

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traditional pub in a charming Kent village near Canterbury, guest rooms are smart and contemporary and there a country views from the garden

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

Hampton by Hilton

Canterbury

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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

Howfield Manor Hotel

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charming hotel, parts date from the 12th century, with traditional style rooms, a restaurant serving French-style cuisine and 5 acres of gardens

Thanington Hotel

Canterbury

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a charming 18th-century property with period features, an indoor pool, sauna and spa offering a range of pampering treatments and therapies

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features elegant rooms, a traditional restaurant serving classic British cuisine in Victorian Gothic surroundings and 2 acres of grounds

Castle House Hotel

Canterbury

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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

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

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

The Black Horse

Canterbury

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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

YHA

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set in a Victorian villa a 15 minute walk from the cathedral - offers shared kitchen facilities, a cafe bar, laundry facilities and a games room

Iffin Farmhouse

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enjoy the best of both worlds at this peaceful farmhouse, set in the Kent countryside but juts 2 miles from the bustle of historical Canterbury

Greyfriars Lodge

Canterbury

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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

Turi House

Canterbury

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a short walk to the city walls and 10 minutes to the Cathedral, a well-presented accommodation set over 3 floors of a modern townhouse

Stable Lodge

Petham

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escape to the country at this rustic accommodation situated on the edge of a peaceful, Kent Downs village a short drive from Canterbury