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Cathedral Gate Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers start their day with continental breakfast before exploring Canterbury. The hotel's cozy bar awaits after visiting nearby Canterbury Cathedral.

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
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
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 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
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 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
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 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
  • Westgate Gardens and Towers - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Côte - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Old Buttermarket - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Creams Cafe Canterbury - ‬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), a water dispenser, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises
  • 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

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)
  • Limited onsite self parking

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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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?

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. Beaney House of Art & Knowledge and Royal Museum and Art Gallery are just steps away. 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. 429 out of 654 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 654 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 654 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 654 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 654 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel with character and very convenient for the cathedral.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaetano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff and convenient to visit the city centre
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, fantastic service. As it’s an old property the noise between floors can be loud at times but that adds to the charm too
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful room despite last minute booking, fantastic old town location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful & friendly staff, great food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

Rich in history!

A wonderful historical experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the location and the personalised service. The hotel property is very old and quite quirky but it has a wonderful ambience and was a delight to stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely quirky hotel in an ideal location. It was spotless, comfortable and the staff were all very helpful. It was lovely to walk (safely!) across the roof to go to breakfast, admiring the view of the cathedral. The only downside was traffic noise but that is obviously to be expected if you stay in a hotel in the centre of a vibrant city.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast good. Internet poor.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great right next to Cathedral and plenty of Restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice stay in the centre of Canterbury

Central hotel full of character and charm. Staff in the afternoon/evening fabulous and very friendly. Bed appeared old and very uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madelaine

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

Canterbury trip

We had a wonderful stay at the cathedral Gate hotel. The staff are the friendliest and most helpful. All in all a very pleasant experience on our first visit to Canterbury .
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Quaint B&B in the heart of town

Warning: A lot of stairs! But if that's not a problem, this is a nice B&B in the middle of the town (can't get much closer than this). Great breakfast and friendly hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

Special location with all the amenities.

Very friendly, available and helpful. Accommodated my husband's knee issues by putting us on a floor which didn't require too many stairs. A very special location, right next to the entrance to the cathedral in a central square. The continental breakfast was outstanding with beautiful fresh fruit, yogurts etc. We enjoyed the little bar at the end of the day, where we could overlook the square in comfortable seats. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iyad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the cathedral. Despite that it is an old building, it is tidy and well-maintained. The room(old-style) was clean and tidy. The food was okay. It was quiet at night as the room was facing the cathedral. The surrounding area is nice and has a variety of shops, restaurants and pubs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This historic building in the heart of Canterbury is only made better by the excellent, friendly & v helpful staff. Rob was particularly helpful. Breakfast in my room was an added bonus. Highly recommended
View from back of the building
Front
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would happily stay at this property again even if just for the incredible view of Canterbury Cathedral! Special mention to Rob who was incredibly friendly and welcoming!
Stayed 1 night 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

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Five star service! A quirky 15th century timber framed building a stone’s throw from the Cathedral. Very welcoming and helpful staff, generous (complimentary bottled water and toiletries), tasty breakfast. Parking was easy with their anpr voucher system. Great value for money in the heart of Canterbury. Would happily stay her again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Amenities
Great location, lovely room, great breakfast and friendly staff. Would come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in May 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

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

Excellent

Fantastic location, right next door to Cathedral and in the middle of all the historic buildings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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