Cathedral Gate Hotel - Canterbury

Hotel dating back to 1438, steps from Canterbury Cathedral

Location

Cathedral Gate Hotel Canterbury sits next to the gate of Canterbury Cathedral, one of England's oldest Christian structures. The hotel is a 2-minute walk from the Buttermarket and the cathedral precincts. Canterbury West and Canterbury East Railway Stations are both a 15-minute walk away.

Rooms

The hotel offers rooms with shared or en suite bathrooms, and some rooms provide views of Canterbury Cathedral. The building dates back to 1438 and retains original wooden beams, sloping floors, and crooked doors. Each room includes a TV, telephone, and tea and coffee making facilities.

Dining & Breakfast

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning, with fresh fruit salad, yogurt, croissants, and porridge. A full English breakfast is available for an additional fee of £9.50 per person. Cathedral Gate has an on-site bar and a terrace overlooking the town square.

Amenities

The hotel provides free Wi-Fi throughout the building and daily housekeeping services. Discounted parking vouchers for local council-run car parks are available from the reception. Guests have access to a shared lounge and TV area, as well as a garden with outdoor furniture.

Historical Character

Cathedral Gate has been welcoming guests since 1438, originally serving as a pilgrims' hostel. The hotel predates the adjoining gateway to Canterbury Cathedral and is built from medieval timber frames. This historic building offers crooked doors and uneven floors that reflect its age.

• Location: Steps from Canterbury Cathedral and the Buttermarket
• Rooms: Some rooms with views of the cathedral
• Dining: Complimentary continental breakfast with fresh fruit
• Amenities: Free Wi-Fi and discounted parking vouchers
• Historical: 15th-century building with original wooden beams