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9 / 10 Guest Rating

Cathedral Gate

36 Burgate, Canterbury, gb

Cathedral Gate - main view

About the Property

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!

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Bar

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

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. A deposit may be required at the property.

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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

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AI Summary

Guests highly rate the friendly staff and frequently praise the great location.

Categories

Cleanliness7.8
Service9.8
Location9.8
Room Quality9.3
Amenities8.8
Value for Money8.3
Food and Beverage9.3
Overall Experience9.3

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489grandmad
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Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 30, 2026

"Great stay at this hotel!"

10.0

We had a great mini break at this hotel. The location was perfect, being right in the centre of the city and next to the cathedral. The building had real character including sloping floors and lots of interesting features. We had a great room with a four poster bed and a view of the cathedral from our room. Everything was spotlessly clean. The staff were very helpful and friendly and made us feel welcome. Nothing was too much trouble. As we were at the back of the hotel it was very quiet. Even the cathedral bells, which only rang twice a day, were not that loud and were lovely to hear. It added to the atmosphere. The continental breakfast was excellent. The fresh fruit salad was entirely fresh fruit and the service was good. I only have one suggestion to make on a sustainability matter and that is that the single use plastic cups in the room could be replaced with glasses, especially as there were tea cups which would need washing anyway. This would be better for the environment! The hotel was very good value for money and we will recommend it to others who wish to stay in Canterbury.

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gizellagbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 29, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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Verified GuestgbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 25, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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RichardgbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 25, 2026

"Would very happily return"

10.0

Charming, welcoming, comfortable and very well situated

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PavlotskyusUS
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 24, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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LaurengbGB
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 24, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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AlyngbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 22, 2026

"Fantastic"

10.0

Extremely old property with all the wonderful quirks that come with it. Lots of stairs and uneven floors, proper character. Staff were lovely. We didn’t see any ghosts but apparently they do have a few.

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VeronicaseSE
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extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 22, 2026

"Vilsamt boendei historisk miljö."

9.0

Läget precis vid katedralen. Vänlig personal som tog sig tid att ge tips på restauranger etc.

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CharlottebeBE
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family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 20, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0

De locatie op de Botermarkt, net naast de toegangspoort tot de kathedraal in het historisch centrum is fantastisch. Heel vriendelijk personeel en lekker ontbijt.

Kleine (bad)kamers met schuine vloeren :-)

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Verified GuestgbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 19, 2026

"Good"

5.0
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