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Cathedral Gate Hotel

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, steps from Canterbury Cathedral

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Free daily continental breakfast
Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Interior
Located in the city center, Cathedral Gate Hotel offers continental breakfast and a peaceful garden. Canterbury Cathedral is just steps away. Relax at the bar or coffee shop after sightseeing. Free WiFi and luggage storage ensure a convenient and connected stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room (Shared bathroom) | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Single Room (Shared bathroom)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
36, Burgate, Canterbury, England, CT1 2HA

What's nearby

  • Canterbury Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Marlowe Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Westgate Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Kent - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Canterbury East Station - 10 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Côte Canterbury - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Old Buttermarket - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Garage Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Cathedral Gate Hotel

Guesthouse near Canterbury Cathedral
At Cathedral Gate Hotel, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to a garden and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Self parking (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a water dispenser
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Cathedral Gate Hotel offer comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Cribs/infant beds, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.2 miles (GBP 13 per day); discounts available
  • Self parking on site (GBP 13 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 13 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 13 per day (984 ft away)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Cathedral Gate
Cathedral Gate Canterbury
Cathedral Gate Hotel
Cathedral Gate Hotel Canterbury
Hotel Cathedral Gate
Cathedral Gate Canterbury
Cathedral Gate Hotel Guesthouse
Cathedral Gate Hotel Canterbury
Cathedral Gate Hotel Guesthouse Canterbury

Frequently asked questions

Is Cathedral Gate Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cathedral Gate Hotel?

Self parking is available for GBP 13 per day.

What time is check-in at Cathedral Gate Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Cathedral Gate Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Cathedral Gate Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Canterbury, this guesthouse is steps from Canterbury Roman Museum and Canterbury Cathedral. St. Thomas' Catholic Church and Beaney House of Art & Knowledge are also within 5 minutes. Canterbury East Station is 10 minutes by foot and Canterbury West Station is 12 minutes.

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Reviews

Cathedral Gate Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 422 out of 642 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 642 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 642 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 642 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 642 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Weijun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful, especially helping on the luggage because of no lift. The property is next door to the cathedral and restaurants are surrounded the property. The breakfast was fresh and very basic but you can pay extra to get English breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly service, fantastic location. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing hotel due to the staff, highly recommend. Housekeeping were fantastic such attention to detail for a small hotel.great location but really staff and level of service makes this hotel exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice and the staff were very friendly. Hotel right next to cathedral
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean & cozy. The breakfasts were top notch. The location was perfect for enjoying the old town of Canterbury.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at the Cathedral Gate Hotel

Excellent location in the heart of the city, looking out on to the Cathedral from the back of the hotel. Good instructions from the hotel regarding parking and dropping off luggage. Parking was £13 for 24 hours in one of the council car parks which the hotel arranged for us. Breakfast was great, either continental which was included in the room rate, or Full English cooked breakfast for a supplement of £9.50 per person. Wi-Fi is free.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

YASUSHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for visiting many historical places
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we really enjoyed our stay at this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I loved the historical charm of the hotel. The staff was very helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is charming and the staff are pleasant, helpful and ready to meet your needs for local attractions, transportation and comfort. The breakfast is exceptional - fresh fruit salad a real winner!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This charming historic building has been skilfully adapted to create a hotel full of character. Apart from weak Wi-Fi in our room during a busy period, everything was excellent and the breakfast was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation in a historic building, very centrally located right next to the cathedral. Staff were welcoming and helpful. Good breakfast. Bedroom overlooking the street was a little noisy in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Miia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is located right in the city centre so it's great for sightseeing. Our room (en-suite) was of reasonable size for a long weekend. For a longer stay one would have wanted more cupboard and drawer space. The staff were very nice and we appreciated the free bottles of water by the reception. The continental breakfast delivered to the room was of good quality and plentiful. The only downside was the noise coming from the street below, especially on a hot summer night when one wants to keep the window open. Luckily the pubs close to the hotel closed at 11pm after which it was more tranquil.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the staff very helpful and the eccentric character of the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location in an historic building
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful historical property! A real gem. In particular, the staff were so kind and helpful. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect!

The lady at check-in was spot on, so polite & very helpful. Bang in the middle of town and easy to get to where we needed to go.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location Friendly Staff Nice rooms would stay there again next time where in Canterbury
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place, build
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

KATRINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome in every way - rooms are historical and comfortable Staff super kind and helpful Breakfast ample both classic or continental Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Experience

Last minute stay and found this absolutely lovely establishment with helpful staff, clean room, wonderful breakfast, and great bit of history in the heart of Canterbury .. perfect for enjoying the shops, restaurants, public square, and of course, the amazing Cathedral.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quirky hotel in the heart of the city, so superbly situated. Staff were really friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect and quiet location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

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