Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, book it if you are driving to Canterbury and want the cheapest of our three picks with free parking and quiet grounds. If you arrive by train and want the shortest walk to the cathedral, our Best Value pick is better for a few euros more.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Drivers get the most from this hotel. Free parking is listed, which is not something every central Canterbury hotel can offer. Families should also take a look, since family rooms are listed, and it is tagged as pet friendly.
Skip it if guest score is your deciding factor: at 8.0 it ranked last of the 5 eligible hotels we compared. People who want to be right beside the cathedral will also prefer a more central option.
Location and getting around
The address is 36 New Dover Rd. St Augustine's Abbey is about 0.8 km away, roughly 10 minutes on foot. Canterbury Cathedral is about 1 km, roughly 13 minutes. These are straight-line estimates and have not been verified.
Guests describe a short, flat walk to the centre and the cathedral, and grounds that feel quiet. The location score is 8.9 out of 10, lower than our other two Canterbury picks but still good.
What guests say
The score is 8.0 out of 10 from 2,290 reviews, the lowest of the 5 eligible properties in our sample.
Guests like the quiet setting and the easy walk into town. Staff are described as friendly, polite and efficient.
Breakfast is the weak spot. There is a wide choice, but some guests say food is sometimes cold or slow to be replenished.
Price and how it compares with our other Canterbury picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 Nov), for 2 adults in one room, put it at €85.80 a night, about 8% below the sample median of €93.16. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Hampton by Hilton Canterbury, was €93.16 with 3 stars and 8.7, and it sits about 4 minutes from the cathedral. Our Luxury pick, Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, was €174.86 with 4 stars and 9.0. The saving here is about €7 a night against the Hampton. For drivers, free parking may tip the balance; for train travellers, the Hampton probably wins.
Listed facilities include free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, a garden and a terrace. Breakfast options are continental, full English, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, buffet and breakfast to go. Whether breakfast is included is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 5 eligible hotels in Canterbury. After setting aside the upscale choice, this one had the lowest reference price. It combines that price with free parking, a garden and a walkable route to the centre.
It is not the highest rated, and we say so plainly.
Before you book
Confirm that parking is still free and that a space is available for your dates. Check whether breakfast is included. Room size, noise and the condition of the rooms have not been assessed, so read recent reviews.
Air conditioning is not listed in our data; if you visit in warm weather, ask. Read the cancellation terms and, if you bring a pet, the pet policy.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Does Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel have free parking?
Yes, free parking is listed by the property. Confirm availability for your dates.
How far is it from Canterbury Cathedral?
About 1 km, roughly 13 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. Guests call it a short, flat walk.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 was €85.80 a night for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates, as this is not a live quote.
Is the hotel quiet?
Guests describe quiet grounds. Room noise has not been assessed, so ask about the quietest rooms if you are a light sleeper.
What is the breakfast like?
The choice is wide, including full English, vegan and gluten-free. Some guests say dishes can be cold or slow to refill.