Canterbury: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Canterbury side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel	Best Value Hampton by Hilton Canterbury	Luxury Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
Guest score	8.0/10	8.7/10	9.0/10
Reviews	2,290	4,203	2,773
Stars	★★★	★★★	★★★★
Area	36 New Dover Rd	7 St. Margaret's Street	The Precincts
Reference price per night	€86	€93	€175
Guests like	Location: A short, flat walk to the city centre and Cathedral, set in quiet grounds. Staff: Friendly, polite team provide a warm welcome and efficient service.	Location: Central setting near the cathedral, shops, restaurants, and train stations. Staff: Friendly, polite team provide a warm welcome and helpful service.	Location: Peaceful setting within cathedral grounds offering views of the historic architecture and city centre access. Breakfast: Freshly cooked, table-service meals with a wide variety of high-quality options.
Guests mention	Breakfast: Offers a wide variety of items, though food is sometimes cold or slow to replenish.	Beds: Large and cozy for some, though others find mattresses hard, lumpy, or small.	Beds: Described as comfortable by some, but frequently noted as too small or narrow.
Good for	pets, family, parking, breakfast	gym, ac, breakfast	family, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel if price matters most, Hampton by Hilton Canterbury for the best balance of score and price, and Canterbury Cathedral Lodge if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.