Cathedral Gate
About the hotel
Historic Charm
Dating back to 1438, the Cathedral Gate is a historic gem in the heart of Canterbury. With its wooden beams and sloping floors, this hotel offers a unique glimpse into the past, once hosting pilgrims on their journey.
Cozy Accommodations
Each room at Cathedral Gate is equipped with modern amenities such as a TV, telephone, and tea/coffee facilities. Guests can enjoy views of Canterbury Cathedral from select rooms and have the option for a shared or en suite bathroom. Start your day with a delicious continental breakfast or upgrade to a full English breakfast for a small fee.
Perfect Location
Located just steps away from the bustling Buttermarket and cathedral precincts, Cathedral Gate is surrounded by high street shops and restaurants. Explore the city easily with Canterbury West and Canterbury East Railway Stations a short 15-minute walk away.
Book your stay at Cathedral Gate now for an unforgettable experience in historic Canterbury!
Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Non-smoking throughout
- Daily housekeeping
- Designated smoking area
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Outdoor furniture
- Wine/champagne
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Smoke alarms
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Key access
- Face masks for guests available
Check-in and check-out
- Check-out
- until 11:00
Guest reviews
Exceptional
It was thoroughly pleasant
Liked: The breakfast was excellent. the owner and his staff could not have been more gracious and helpful, including a friend of the owner who' works part time for him and who recommended a great pub called the New Inn., which is off the beaten tourist track. The location was great for people like us who wanted to spend time visiting the magnificent cathedral, which is indeed right next store to the hotel.
Location and staff perfect, slightly overpriced
Liked: Location and Staff were amazing.
Disliked: Price, we found the cost was excessive to the standard of room.
Friendly and good location. Nice rooms
Liked: Great location
Disliked: Maybe bathroom, but part of age of property
Liked: Great place to stay, very good value, superb location, staff were very friendly and helpful, would definitely recommend!
Perfect location, we will definitely stay here again
Liked: Location was excellent and all the staff were very friendly and helpful
Disliked: Nothing
A Cathedral City in a beautiful medieval/ Roman town
Liked: I knew we would be close to the Cathedral but didn’t realise we were next door! We were in the very heart of this beautiful city. The hotel had everything we needed and we loved the quaintness of it. The slopey doorframes and floors tell you how old the building is. Breakfast overlooking Buttermarket was a particular treat. It is rare nowadays to receive good quality biscuits and access to free bottles of water. The staff were all so welcoming and couldn’t do enough for you. We had travelled from Liverpool for a funeral but this hotel certainly brightened our stay.
Disliked: There are a lot of stairs and a walk across an open rooftop which was nasty in the rain but the close up view of the Cathedral kind of compensated for this.
Good to know
Cathedral is undergoing refurbishments work at the rear of the hotel. Works may take place from 08:30 to 17:00 Monday to Friday.
Due to the nature of the building, there are quite a lot of stairs.
The hotel is in a central location in the pedestrianized city center, however, guests are welcome to drive to the hotel's front door for unloading prior to parking.
Parking vouchers for the public car park cost GBP 13 for 24-hours parking.
Baby cots are provided upon request only. They are not guaranteed until confirmed by the hotel.
Please note all our rooms are nonsmoking this also includes the use of e-cigarettes.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Cathedral Gate compared with other hotels in Canterbury
Based on guest scores and reviews for 200 places to stay in Canterbury. Distances as the crow flies.
- by guest reviews in Canterbury
- 4th of 200
- its score; the average in Canterbury is 8.4
- 9.0
- guest reviews
- 1,560
- from the centre of Canterbury
- 250 m
What’s near Cathedral Gate
Distances from the hotel as the crow flies.
- London Southend Airport (SEN) 42 km
Frequently asked questions about Cathedral Gate
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cathedral Gate?
Check-out is until 11:00.
Does Cathedral Gate have parking?
According to the hotel: parking, accessible parking, street parking. Ask the hotel whether you need to book it and whether there is a charge.
How far is Cathedral Gate from the centre of Canterbury?
About 250 m from the centre of Canterbury, as the crow flies.
