Cathedral Gate

Hotels
9 (1560 reviews)
36 Burgate , Canterbury , GB

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noise at night

Categories

Cleanliness
7.75
Some reviews mentioned issues with shared bathroom cleanliness.
Service
9.75
Reviewers consistently praised the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.
Location
9.75
Many reviews highlighted the excellent central location near the Cathedral.
Room Quality
9.25
The rooms were described as comfortable and well-equipped.
Amenities
8.75
Breakfast was noted positively, though some minor complaints about amenities exist.
Value for Money
8.25
Some guests felt certain aspects were overpriced compared to the overall offering.
Food and Beverage
9.25
Breakfast received positive remarks, with good variety mentioned.
Overall Experience
9.25
Overall, guests had a very positive experience, despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 18:54

Property Description

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!

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LGW

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1560 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.75
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.75
Room Quality: 9.25
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.25
Food and Beverage: 9.25
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Ida • extended_group • nl
9
een heel bijzondere locatie, letterlijk naast de toegang naar de kathedraal, de moeite waard!
Pros:

De persoonlijke en hartelijke ontvangst van de medewerkers aan de receptie, en de leuke ideeën die werden gegeven om iets te ondernemen, en waar naartoe te gaan.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Marc • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Location excellent, staff were helpful and courteous

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Franz • couple • de
7
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Donovan • solo_traveller • gb
10
Excellent hotel
Pros:

Spotlessly clean and very friendly staff. Excellent location. The beds were so comfortable.

Cons:

There were no negatives

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
9
The wife loved it...
Pros:

The location and comfortable room were great, the view over butter Square was great.

Cons:

The possibility of having some nets over the windows for privacy would improve the staying experience.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Jeroen • family_with_children • nl
10
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Wolfgang • solo_traveller • de
5
Pros:

Die Lage neben der Katjedrale

Cons:

Das Frühstück

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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lydia • couple • gb
10
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Tanja • couple • at
10
Wunderschöne Unterkunft direkt im Zentrum
Pros:

Eine sehr schöne und kleine Unterkunft direkt neben der Kathedrale. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, Parkmöglichkeiten in unmittelbarer Nähe

Cons:

Es war alles perfekt

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Sujata • family_with_children • de
9
Blick auf Kathedrale
Pros:

Topp Kage direkt an der Kathedrale und sehr freundliches Personal

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Oliver • couple • lu
10
Great Location, Staff and Bar.
Pros:

The hotel is in a perfect location, it was in the heart of Canterbury, just beside the Catedral and near to many restaurants. Don’t forget to try the hotel bar if you get a chance.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Nicolas • solo_traveller • be
8
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Bushnell • couple • us
10
Couldn't have been better!
Pros:

Our stay couldn't have been better! Staff members were genuinely friendly, offered great suggestions on where to dine (really nailed it with The Parrot!) and went out of their to help us. The location is literally the best it could be, built next to the famous cathedral's gate. (The hotel's building is actually older than the gate!). Room was lovely, with a partial view of the cathedral, and breakfast (delivered to room) was fresh and excellent! Killer croissants!

Cons:

My only regret is that I didn't book directly with the hotel. It is an excellent, historic hotel that deserves to have all our tourist dollars/pounds/euros/etc. Don't make the same mistake I did!

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Martin • family_with_children • hk
9
Cons:

Breakfast great but would have been better with an egg!

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Desilva • couple • gb
9
Excellent hotel.
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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kees • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
9
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Kees • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Janica • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Wir haben uns im Cathedral Gate Hotel sehr wohlgefühlt! Die Lage ist unschlagbar – mitten in der Altstadt, direkt neben der Kathedrale und nur wenige Gehminuten von vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten, Pubs und Restaurants entfernt.

Das Hotel ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen, aber sehr sauber und hat durch das alte, verwinkelte Gebäude viel Charme. Man sollte allerdings gut Treppen steigen können und etwas Orientierungssinn mitbringen – je nach Zimmer führt der Weg sogar über die Dachterrasse.

Das Frühstück war ebenfalls sehr gut: Croissants, Toast, Cereals, Joghurt und frischer Obstsalat können ganz nach Wunsch bestellt und kombiniert werden. Dazu gibt es eine gute Getränkeauswahl und sechs verschiedene leckere Marmeladen.

Besonders hervorheben möchten wir Rob, Tanja und Lucia – alle waren unglaublich freundlich und hilfsbereit und haben dafür gesorgt, dass wir uns sehr willkommen gefühlt haben.

Mit dem Auto darf man zum Ausladen direkt bis vor das Hotel fahren. Danach kann man für £13/24 Std. im etwa drei Gehminuten entfernten Queningate Car Park parken.

Wir waren sehr gerne hier zu Gast und würden das Cathedral Gate Hotel jederzeit weiterempfehlen!

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee