Cathedral Gate Hotel

Guesthouse with free breakfast, steps from Canterbury Cathedral

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

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

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.

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Popular amenities

Bar
Parking available
Housekeeping
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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Room options

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Tonight

Sep 24 - Sep 25

Tomorrow

Sep 25 - Sep 26

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Twin Room, Ensuite

Excellent

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Free bottled water

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Wardrobe

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Ensuite

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Shower/bath combination

Electric kettle

Free bottled water

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room (Shared bathroom)

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Electric kettle

Free bottled water

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Wardrobe

Desk

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Electric kettle

Free bottled water

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Wardrobe

Desk

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

About the area

Located in Canterbury, Cathedral Gate Hotel is in the city centre. Hambrook Marshes and Kent Downs reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lady Wootton's Green and Dane John Gardens. Howletts Wild Animal Park and Whitstable Museum and Gallery are also worth visiting.

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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 - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Côte Canterbury - ‬2 min walk
‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
‪The Old Buttermarket - ‬1 min walk
‪Pizza Hut - ‬2 min walk
‪Pret a Manger - ‬1 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), a water dispenser and luggage storage
Smoke-free property
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

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

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

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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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 24 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cathedral Gate Hotel on 21 Oct 2025 start from €103.85, 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. 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.