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Cathedral Gate Hotel

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

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Stunning Gothic architecture with a clock tower and pointed arches.
Relax in a classic living room with a cozy seating area, fireplace, and large window offering a view of the outside.
Relax in a spacious reception area with a comfortable armchair and sofa, surrounded by natural light and a warm atmosphere.
Two single beds with throw blankets and towels, a nightstand with lamps, and a framed picture adorn this cozy space.
Enjoy meals in this classic dining area with a traditional layout, featuring tables and chairs.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$249
includes taxes & fees
30 July - 31 July

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Single Room (Shared bathroom)

Standard Single Room (Shared bathroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Canterbury Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Westgate Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Kent - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Old Buttermarket - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Côte Canterbury - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Cathedral Gate Hotel

Guest house 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 such as:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • A water dispenser
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Cathedral Gate Hotel have comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Cots/infant beds, electric kettles and heating

Languages

English, French, Romanian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 13 per day); discounts available
  • 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

  • Cot (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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per night

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 any lifts

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Cathedral Gate Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cathedral Gate Hotel?

As of 19 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cathedral Gate Hotel on 30 July 2025 start from AU$249.32, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Cathedral Gate Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Canterbury, this guesthouse is steps away 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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Cathedral Gate Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 401 out of 608 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 608 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 608 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 608 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 608 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

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

Hotel was very nice and the staff were very friendly. Hotel right next to cathedral
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Beautiful location at heart of district.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very cozy room, old building with uneven floors, right on the street next door to the Cathedral and close to everything, no air conditioning but a fan kept things cool, excellent staff at check-in, warned about possible overnight noise that didn’t exist, was offered a quiet room if desired, excellent breakfast provided by complimentary room service. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Right in the heart of the historic centre, next to the cathedral. Quaint old buildings to please history buffs. Room clean, pleasant, comfortable, good hot shower. Complimentary continental breakfast nice. Hosts helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Lovely hotel with friendly staff and comfy rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

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 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

10/10

Convenient for visiting many historical places
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

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

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

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

8/10

Great central point in Canterbury, unique views of the cathedral from outside roof pathway, good simple no fuss breakfast ( hot breakfast need to be preordered) , clean rooms, value for for money excellent. ( beware I am not sure if you turn up v late to check in you can get in the hotel)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

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

10/10

we really enjoyed our stay at this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

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

Small but comfy, great people
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Perfect location in an historic building
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

Liked the staff very helpful and the eccentric character of the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Best hotel in Canterbury
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

It was imazing Very historical place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10

Great location and friendly, helpful staff. Rob on the reception desk was particularly helpful giving suggestions of where to eat and what to do. A rather quirky hotel spanning a number of different levels with a roof top walkway to some of the rooms. My room was small but adequate with a desk to work from. The bed was comfortable and the shower was one of the best I have experienced for a long time. Coffee making facilities were provided. I chose the buffet breakfast which, in my case, consisted of toast and porridge but there were other options available. The only downside was the total lack of parking but the hotel has an agreement with one of the nearby public car parks which was a short walk away. Great place to stay, I’d definitely go back there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Quiet, comfortable beds, full of character, delicious and filling continental breakfast included, friendly and helpful staff, I would stay again any time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10

Location is ideal for exploring the city , staff spot on , rooms could do with some modernisation especially the bathroom set up
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024