Hotels in Canterbury
The mother church of the Church of England and a medieval centre inside its walls.
Best-rated hotels in Canterbury
Ranked by guest score and number of reviews.
Want to stay in the centre? There are at least 145 places to stay within 1 km: hotels in Canterbury city centre.
Looking for something specific? Rural hotels · Beach hotels · Adults-only hotels · Pet-friendly hotels · Hotels with parking · Accessible hotels · Family hotels · Aparthotels · 4-star hotels · Cheap hotels · Boutique hotels.
Hampton by Hilton Canterbury★★★9.0 ExceptionalSee prices
The Falstaff in Canterbury★★★★8.4 Very goodSee prices
The Victoria Hotel★★★8.4 Very goodSee prices
Cathedral Gate★★★9.0 ExceptionalSee prices
Thanington hotel★★★★8.6 FabulousSee prices
ABode Canterbury★★★★7.8 GoodSee prices
Pilgrims Hotel★★★8.1 Very goodSee prices
Castle House Hotel★★★7.9 GoodSee prices
Number 89.0 ExceptionalSee prices
Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel★★★8.0 Very goodSee prices
The Hugo - Hotel Concept Canterbury8.7 FabulousSee prices
Corner House Canterbury★★★8.9 FabulousSee prices
The Maidens Chambers8.4 Very goodSee prices
Thomas Ingoldsby Wetherspoon8.2 Very goodSee prices
House of Agnes★★★★9.1 ExceptionalSee prices
Harriet House B&B★★★★9.6 ExceptionalSee prices
YHA Canterbury★★★★8.5 FabulousSee prices
The Wincheap★★★★9.5 ExceptionalSee prices
Westgate Garden riverside★★★9.4 ExceptionalSee prices
The Black Horse★★★8.2 Very goodSee prices
The Bat and Ball★★★8.8 FabulousSee prices
The Sun Hotel★★★8.2 Very goodSee prices
1 Steam Packet Cottage★★★★9.2 ExceptionalSee prices
The Coach House★★★★7.7 GoodSee prices
Where to stay in Canterbury: the best areas
Inside the walls
Near the cathedral and the River Stour there are hotels in medieval buildings, inns and apartments, with everything within walking distance.
Outside the walls
Around the stations and on the London Road there are cheaper B&Bs and chain hotels, ten minutes’ walk from the centre.
Hotels in Canterbury in numbers
Worked out from the data of every property within 3 km of the centre of Canterbury. Updated daily. Tap a type to see its hotels.
- places to stay
- +200
- average score of 174 rated properties
- 8.4
- guest reviews
- 48,630
- four- and five-star hotels
- 56
- Spa hotels
- 2
- Hotels with a pool
- 1
- 5-star hotels
- 1
Getting to Canterbury
The nearest airports are London Southend (SEN), 42 km away and London City (LCY), 75 km away as the crow flies.
Getaways near Canterbury
Other destinations less than 60 km away, with their hotels. Distances as the crow flies.
More hotels in Canterbury
Another 96 places to stay in the area, also ranked by guest reviews.
- canterbury lodge
- Turi House★★★
- Four Seasons Guest House★★★
- Little Wisteria - Countryside views, Parking and Superking Bed★★★
- The old coach house 8 North lane
- Yorke Lodge Bed and Breakfast
- Carena House★★★★
- Canterbury Cathedral Lodge★★★★
- The Castle City Centre Apartment★★★★
- Elegant Riverside Cottage With Free Parking★★★★
- Jesticos,Truly Scumptious 1 FOC Parking★★★★
- Arthouse★★★★
- The Penthouse Canterbury - Cathedral View★★★★
- Hidden Gem within the City Walls★★★★
- Modern 3-Bed Hideaway Near Westgate With Parking★★★★
- Canterbury Hotel★★★
- Crippens, Historic but Luxuriously moderninised, Central, Parking & EV & AC★★★★
- Peregrine House★★★★
- City Centre Luxury House - Garden Oasis, Kingsize beds★★★★
- Luxury Central Home - Parking & EV point, Superking bed★★★★
- Luxury 2 Bedroom City Centre Apartment - Secure Parking - Amazing location!★★★★
- Charming 3-Bed House with 1 Parking space★★★★
- Newly Renovated Flat with Parking space
- Exceptionally Spacious Central Canterbury Home
- Canterbury HOMESTAY Ensuite
- Abbey Canterbury
- Modern City Centre House with Free Parking★★★★
- Cosy Central Canterbury - Modern Victorian
- The Coach House Canterbury★★★
- Turnagain Lane, Canterbury City Centre★★★★
- Riverside Cottage
- NEW Edwin Bing Mews -Luxury City Centre Home - FREE Parking★★★
- Grand Apartment in Historic Building with Free Parking★★★★
- St. Stephens Guest House★★★
- Turing College - University of Kent★★★
- Centrally Located a Home from Home - Free Parking
- Canterbury within the city wall - Sleeps 7 - Pet-Friendly with Garden★★★★
- Everest House
- Keynes College - University Of Kent★★
- Stylish & Spacious City Centre 3-Bedroom Townhouse - Sleeps 6★★★★
- The Borough Apartment
- Lyndhurst House★★★★
- THE MOST CENTRAL Apartment in Canterbury Stunning Interiors, fully equipped, City Views and Free WiFi!
- Love Lane - Cosy & Modern City Centre Guest Suite
- Centrally located in Canterbury with two bedrooms and a sofa bed
- Mary Green Walk
- Broadway’s Canterbury City Escape★★★
- Forrester House
- The Riding Gate Apartment★★★★
- The Marlowe - Beautiful house in the heart of Canterbury with Free Parking
- Trendy Central Apartment with Free Parking - Perfect for Contractors and Families★★★★
- Beautiful Family Town Home With Private Parking
- Church Street House
- Stylish 3-bedroom home in Canterbury City-Centre - Superb Location!★★★★
- Stunning Studio, Canterbury★★★★
- Hambrook House Canterbury - NEW luxury guest house with ESPA Spa complex★★★★
- 3-bedroom home with free parking
- Spacious City Centre 2 Bedroom Penthouse with Cathedral Views★★★
- The Chaucer - Modern 3 Bed Home with parking close to city centre★★★★
- Charming & Spacious City Centre House - Perfect for Family & Contractor - Sleeps 8★★★★
- Luxury tree-house with optional ESPA Spa★★★★
- City centre home in Canterbury with free parking★★★★
- City Centre Riverside Retreat★★★
- Cosy Modern House Sleeps 9 - En-suite and Parking
- Modern Annex★★★
- Contemporary bolthole, short walk from City★★★
- NEW Spacious Family Home with Parking & Garden - Sleeps 6 - Perfect for Families
- 4-Bedroom Central Canterbury Cottage
- Canterbury 2 Bed Apartment Close to Town CT1 Sleeps 6★★★
- Centrally located in Canterbury★★★
- The Copperfield - Modern 4 Bed house with parking
- Willow Stream House - Spacious City Centre Riverside Home - FREE 2 Car Parking★★★
- The Harvest 2
- Host & Stay - St Martin's Road★★★
- 3-Bedroom Charming Central House
- The Old Fire Station - Canterburys Home For Hens, Stags & Group Celebrations!★★★★
- Belfry View, Canterbury Highstreet
- Kirby House Canterbury, Wi-Fi, park small or medium car★★★
- 1BR Flat in Centre - Sleeps 3
- Pilgrims Retreat
- Apartment 5 at Number 8: 1 bedroom, sofa bed in lounge, kitchenette & walk-in shower★★★
- Becket Court - University of Kent - Campus Accommodation★★★★★
- Tyler Court - University of Kent★★★
- Host & Stay - King's Corner★★★
- The Loft at Emperor Court by Bloom Stays★★★
- City Centre with Hot Tub - 3 Bed
- Little Pilgrims Retreat in St Dunstans, Canterbury
- The Closters in the heart of the city★★★
- Georgian House, Canterbury★★★★
- Host & Stay - Prospect Place
- Townhouse with cathedral views★★★★
- Host & Stay - Saint Peters
- Plumpton Walk
- 2 Bedroom City Walls House - DISC0UNTS - Parking, Contractors, Family★★★
- Green Cloth
- Lovely spacious flat in Canterbury with Cathedral Views
Frequently asked questions about hotels in Canterbury
How many hotels are there in Canterbury?
We list more than 200 places to stay within 3 km of the centre of Canterbury: 1 five-star, 55 four-star, 60 three-star and 7 two-star, and the rest without a star rating in their data.
What is the best-rated hotel in Canterbury?
Hampton by Hilton Canterbury, with a score of 9.0 out of 10 from 6,410 guest reviews. We rank hotels by both their score and their number of reviews, so a hotel with two good reviews doesn’t come out on top.
What is the best area to stay in Canterbury?
It depends on your trip. Our guide to the areas of Canterbury explains what each one offers: Inside the walls and Outside the walls.
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