Cathedral Gate Hotel

Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

4.5 / 5.0

Excellent(568 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Canterbury

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio and more

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About this bed and breakfast

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, as well as a coffee/tea maker and a garden. Other amenities include towels, an electric kettle, a crib, and a desk.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Canterbury

Nearby attractions

Wingham Wildlife Park

10.2 mi

Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway

33.8 mi

Botany Bay, Broadstairs

27.4 mi

Mote Park

37.7 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room, Ensuite

1 Double

Sleeps 2

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Twin Room, Ensuite

2 Single

Sleeps 2

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Standard Single Room (Shared bathroom)

1 Single

Sleeps 1

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Standard Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

1 Double

Sleeps 2

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Cathedral Gate Hotel

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4.5 / 5.0

Excellent(568 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Canterbury

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Canterbury

Nearby attractions

Wingham Wildlife Park

10.2 mi

Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway

33.8 mi

Botany Bay, Broadstairs

27.4 mi

Mote Park

37.7 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room, Ensuite

1 Double

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room, Ensuite

2 Single

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Single Room (Shared bathroom)

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

1 Double

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.5 / 5.0

Excellent(568 Ratings)

2.5 / 5.0

Dec 2024

Had a wonderful time - hotel adjacent to the cathedral so perfect location. Near lots of restaurants, bars and shops - walking distance. Friendly and helpful staff. Bar onsite until 11pm. Communal sitting room. Complimentary water. Continental breakfast included with option of paying for a delicious full cooked breakfast prepared to your liking. Room spacious, lovely and warm, a view of the cathedral a bonus. tea and coffee in room. We parked in a carpark on the hotel’s list, phoned the hotel when parked and they organised the parking ticket for us and just added it to our room bill. Ate in cricketers pub and the old weavers not far from hotel. Recommend pre-booking a table - food delicious. Loved staying at the hotel and can’t wait to go back

2.5 / 5.0

Nov 2024

Hotel is ideally situated, staff are friendly and very informative. Food quality good and a characterful building.

2.0 / 5.0

Oct 2024

Rob on reception is really helpful and friendly

2.5 / 5.0

Oct 2024

Small but comfy, great people

2.5 / 5.0

Oct 2024

Weekend away with friends

2.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

Great location. Noise was terrible - no double-glazing and a lot of people shouting outside throughout the night.

2.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

Great reception by Monica who made us feel most welcome. Hotel itself a little tired but characterful… staff had no uniform so not easy to identify. Room was via an outside walkway but quiet; so slept well.

3.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

Very cute place. Its good one one or two night and the staff are very kind. Some rooms share bathrooms which are cleaned everyday, but a little odd imo. The curtains dont block out all the street light or are large enough to feel safe from the street side. Dont ask for a street facing window. Pretty clean. Squeeky floors, but it is an old old building. Cute for a night or two, but thats about it.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

This was a great place to stay for our visit. Staff were friendly and helpful. The room was very comfortable and the location was ideal

4.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

Lovely city centre hotel, great staff and service. Very quirky, but charming 1860's building with wonky flooring and a maze of corridors. We found it interesting.

1.5 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Location is ideal for exploring the city , staff spot on , rooms could do with some modernisation especially the bathroom set up

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Liked the staff very helpful and the eccentric character of the hotel

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

This is such a beautiful place to stay, right next to the cathedral. There are different floors (all with stairs) and various size rooms. Some beds have metal frames which seem at first glance to be problematic for someone tall (6' 4") like me. The receptionist made note of this and asked whether I would prefer a room with a different type of bed. I wanted to keep the view of the cathedral from the window, so stayed where I was and slept great - the surroundings were quiet and the morning felt heavenly. The breakfast was served individually and of a very high quality. The breakfast room overlooks the public square with shops and a small monument.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Location

2.5 / 5.0

Aug 2024

We had an absolutely amazing stay at this wonderful hotel. I must stress how unusual the place is; it is an ancient building and there are stairs and uneven floors. To reach our room we went up some steps, crossed an outer upper terrace before walking through a lovely residents lounge to another flight of stairs. The rooms are above the shops along the Burgate, directly adjacent to the entrance to the cathedral. Our beautiful room at the back, had a four-poster bed and views over rooftops to the Cathedral. All of the staff at the hotel were outstanding. Nothing was too much trouble and they all went out of their way to ensure we had all we needed including information about parking, eating out, things to do and interesting pubs to visit! The continental breakfast which is included in the price was excellent; fresh fruit salad, yoghurt, cereal, porridge, croissants and toast. My husband and son enjoyed the full English, which is an optional extra. This was brought to us at our table following ordering. There is no doubt I would love to stay at Cathedral Gate again. A unique and lovely experience throughout.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

The hotel was so quirky - I wanted to get into every nook and cranny to explore. The hotelier Rob was amazing, during check in, juggling several arriving guests at the same time, for his sense of humour and for noting the mobility issues I had after 6 hours on a coach! The room was clean and absolutely perfect.

1.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Unfortunately no prior information re suitability for disabled guests and the hotel was very difficult to navigate on crutches Breakfast poor, cold and a bit haphazard in service

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

we really enjoyed our stay at this hotel

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Best hotel in Canterbury

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

The location was fantastic and the character of the property was charming. While parking was not easy, the staff did their best to help with luggage and made the stay truly special. I would happily stay here again.

2.5 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Amazing welcome by staff. Very informative about city ie places to visit and eat. Would recommend and stay again. Amazingly quirky hotel

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Very charming and hospitable staff. Historic location next to the Cathedral. Comfortable rooms and excellent breakfast in a picturesque building.

4.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Ok .. no en suite meaning shared toilet and shower and both were small rooms which is obviously not ideal but at least you know this in advance when you book, so your choice. No lifts, steep and narrow stairs, creaky floorboards, car parks a good 10 minute walk…. but, and critically, unbelievably well located for town and cathedral and very friendly and helpful staff. The continental breakfast options were fine and adequate. Place was clean and tidy, bed comfortable. So do not expect 5 star luxury, it is quirky but price was lower than other nearby hotels reflecting the issues, though nothing In Canterbury was cheap.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

Great place to stay

3.0 / 5.0

May 2024

I misinterpreted parking facilities and had to park over a mile away. Still the accommodation was in a very good location in the centre of town

2.5 / 5.0

May 2024

Lovely quirky old hotel with all the modern amenities. Amazing staff only too happy to help. Right in the centre of everything which came with the price of being a bit noisy from outside, however ear plugs were provided so there wasn’t much else that could be done. Would definitely recommend and come back.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

You’ll never have a more higgledy piggeldy experience with a hotel than this one. But oh how it’s worth it! The buildings were built in perhaps the 1200’s, so the floors are very uneven. The rooms and baths are comfortable, the porridge for breakfast delicious and the location unbeatable. The staff couldn’t be more helpful. In short we loved it.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

Very close to the cathedral. Friendly and helpful staff.

2.5 / 5.0

Apr 2024

It was imazing Very historical place

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

Very old historic building and still charming. Very friendly helpful staff. Good value.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

The Cathedral Gate Hotel is older than the West Gate leading into the Canterbury Cathedral! It's old, and proudly displays its age. Anyone staying there must want to enter into the atmosphere is medieval Canterbury, and enjoy the experience of crossing from building to building on the rooftop, and being right smack in the middle of the ancient city.

4.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

The hotel has it's own charme, directly located at the Cathedral, nicely polished up (since our last visit in 2007), offers very friendly service. The slightly complicated distribution of rooms is owed to the old historic building. No direct car parking in the vicinity, but unloading an loading possible. We sure will come back

2.5 / 5.0

Apr 2024

Great

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

Excellent stay at this well located hotel. Staff was 12/10😊

4.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

We love this hotel and came back to stay here again. The staff, quirky rooms and great breakfast are all a real plus. Unfortunately we were given a room at the front of the hotel and the Friday night revellers kept up a steady stream of noise, shouting etc until 4am. Needless to say, if you're going to stay here ask for a room at the back.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

Quiet, comfortable beds, full of character, delicious and filling continental breakfast included, friendly and helpful staff, I would stay again any time.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

Quirky but nice hotel. Very convenient for central Canterbury. Nice and pleasant staff

2.5 / 5.0

Mar 2024

A lovely hotel, clean, warm and comfortable in an ideal location right next door to the entrance of the Cathedral. A very old building full of character. The only problem being trying to find your room through the maze of corridors especially when you’ve had a few. A really pleasant stay enhanced by friendly and helpful staff.

2.5 / 5.0

Mar 2024

Cathedral Gate Hotel is a must for anyone who wants to experience the authentic history of Canterbury right in the heart of it. The staff were all exceptional and very knowledgeable about the surrounding area as far as places to visit, places to eat, local history and more. Especially Rob on reception who welcomed us and explained everything we needed to know to get the most out of our stay. The continental breakfast was above and beyond what we expected and was delicious. The rooms had all the essential amenities wrapped up in historic charm…the floors and walls were all uneven with age that added to the ambiance. Highly recommend!

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

Excellent room, beautiful towels, lovely staff. Amazing location near the Cathedral. Will certainly visit again

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Canterbury?

The average price for a rental in Canterbury is £103 per night. This rental is £10 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Cathedral Gate Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Cathedral Gate Hotel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Cathedral Gate Hotel?

We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, balcony or patio, tv, and garden.

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Cathedral Gate Hotel

Bed and Breakfast in Canterbury

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Canterbury

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

Standard Single Room (Shared bathroom)

Standard Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

Cathedral Gate Hotel

Bed and Breakfast in Canterbury

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Canterbury

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

Standard Single Room (Shared bathroom)

Standard Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Canterbury?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is Cathedral Gate Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Cathedral Gate Hotel?

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