Cathedral Gate

Hotels
9 (1443 reviews)
36 Burgate , Canterbury , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Terrace
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £15 per person per stay when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 13 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1443 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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Sibel • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Location was excellent. Staff were super friendly and helpful.

Cons:

If you are staying in a room facing the square, it can be noisy, but earplugs are provided!

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • solo_traveller • us
10
Dean was an excellent host
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Maximilian • couple • de
10
Der Service und die Nettigkeit der Dame von der Rezeption waren großartig. Die Unterkunft liegt direkt neben der Kathedr
Pros:

Die Architektur des über 500 Jahre alten Gebäudes und der Service war ausgezeichnet

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • ca
9
Great location next to Canterbury Cathedral. Would stay again.
Pros:

Great breakfast. Hotel has a very charming atmosphere.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Claire • solo_traveller • gb
9
Nice and friends Lilly
Pros:

10 minutes walk to everywhere I wanted to be and view from my window

Cons:

Nothing loved it

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Ann • couple • us
7
Historical comes with all the pros and cons
Pros:

The location is ideal for exploring historic Canterbury! Continental breakfast was good quality food from Tesco.

Cons:

The street-facing rooms are subject to loud trucking noise at night. There are countless stairs to navigate with your suitcases. It was ungodly hot. The building is very old so all the floors are sloping and uneven.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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clive english • extended_group • gb
9
A charming slightly quirky friendly hotel right in the centre of the city
Pros:

You could not be more central than at the Cathedral Gate. Breakfast was good, staff very helpful, free water much appreciated in the heat wave.

Cons:

Literally nothing. The only issue would have been disability access for someone with limited mobility. I think they would struggle, but its a building from medieval times they were short of lifts in those days.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Johan • solo_traveller • be
10
Pros:

Service, kindness, location, breakfast, ...

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Karimadath Chacko • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • ca
10
Idealic location amid super friendly and supportive staff.
Pros:

Great location, history and super friendly staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • gb
8
Enjoyable 4 night stay. Moved room after first night as it was at the front and noisy.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Rooms at the front can be noisey.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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weicheng • solo_traveller • cn
10
难忘的单人住宿体验
Pros:

地理位置好的不能再好了，出门就是大教堂（字面意义上的）
同时餐厅和酒吧可以直接看到广场的风景。
房间很干净。
工作人员非常热情。
内部的露天休息区可以看到教堂。

Cons:

也无须为共用浴室害怕，两户用一个，带浴缸，无论如何都不会太尴尬。只是上厕所要出门相对麻烦，如果行李箱允许可以携带一套睡衣。

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Theo • couple • nl
9
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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richard • couple • fr
8
Pros:

Situation idéale à la porte de la cathédrale de Canterbury, accueil excellent.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Maxted • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • family_with_children • nl
10
Pros:

Uitermate vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel. Prachtig op toplocatie gelegen historisch hotel met mooie kamers, fijne bedden. Het continentaal ontbijt was lekker, voor meerprijs is er ook een Engels 'cooked' ontbijt beschikbaar. Verdient zeker een aanbeveling!

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • us
10
Quirky, comfortable, outstanding place.
Pros:

We loved the quirkiness of staying in the Cathedral gate wall. The room was comfy and clean and the people who worked at the hotel were amazingly kind and a font of wisdom

Cons:

We had a bit of trouble figuring out how to get to the place., since we had to drive through the Ballards to pull the car up. Might want to send an email out about this (maybe you did and I missed it.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Torsten • extended_group • de
8
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Christine • solo_traveller • au
9
Whispers from the past where pilgrims stayed.
Pros:

Position is unsurpassed. I could see the cathedral.
It's a collection of very old buildings which once sheltered pilgrims.
24/7 reception were always helpful.
Suggestions given for what to see.
Nice breakfast, excellent fruit salad.
Able to adjust heating to personal preference.
Room and bathroom serviced daily.

Cons:

I was a bit nervous as my room was accessed via the roof and I was concerned about intruders. However rooms have a phone and I was encouraged to contact reception if I needed anything.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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cheryl • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee