Does Cathedral Gate offer luggage storage?

Yes, you can store your bags at Cathedral Gate before checking in or after checking out.

Does Cathedral Gate offer room service?

Yes they do. Breakfast in bed, anyone?

How much does it cost to stay at Cathedral Gate?

It varies depending on availability and the time of year. Head to the top of the page and enter the dates you'd like to stay to find out prices.

How far is Cathedral Gate from London Southend Airport?

Cathedral Gate is around 42.2km from London Southend Airport. Travel time can vary depending on traffic and how you choose to travel.

What payment methods are accepted at Cathedral Gate?

Cathedral Gate accepts a range of payment methods, which may include major credit and debit cards. Accepted methods can vary, so it's best to check directly with the hotel before you travel.

How often are rooms cleaned at Cathedral Gate?

As cleaning schedules change all the time, we'd recommend getting in touch with Cathedral Gate directly to find out.

Cathedral Gate

Name: Cathedral Gate
Address: 36 Burgate, Canterbury, CT1 2HA, United Kingdom, Canterbury, England, CT1 2HA, United Kingdom

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Fast facts

Check in from:	15:00
Check out before:	11:00
Breakfast	Breakfast available
Pets	Pets not allowed
Children	Children are welcome at this hotel

Amenities

Wi-Fi

Parking

Non-smoking

Television

Bar

Teahouse

Welcome to Cathedral Gate

Dating back to 1438, the historic Cathedral Gate is in the heart of Canterbury. Once slept in by pilgrims, the hotel predates the adjoining gateway to Canterbury Cathedral and features wooden beams and sloping floors.

More about your stay

Cathedral Gate is a 3 stars stay in Canterbury, set in the Cathedral Gate area. Check-in is from 15:00, and you’ll need to check out before 11:00.

Location

You’ll be around 0.2km from central Canterbury, and about 42.2km from London Southend Airport.

What’s nearby

When you stay at Cathedral Gate, you’re close to:

Canterbury Cathedral (0.1km)
Westgate Gardens (0.6km)
Canterbury West (0.7km)

Explore more on the map. View map

What other travellers think

Other travellers gave this stay a rating of 4.4. Check out their reviews.

Cathedral Gate: reviews

Reviews from

Mentioned by travellers

Anonymous traveller

Comment: 7 Aug 2026

Stayed in: Aug 2026

We had a wonderful stay here. Beautiful location perfect for what we had planned . Loved the history of the hotel . Staff were so friendly and helpful . Parking good close by .
Would definitely like to come back
Thank you to Rob and his team .
Sam and Sarah x

Anonymous traveller

Comment: 3 Aug 2026

Stayed in: Jul 2026

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The 'free' breakfast was good (especially the fresh fruit salad) but limited in choice. The building, which is very close to the cathedral, dates from the 16th century and was quirky and interesting due to this. We paid over £200 per night for our 3-night stay and felt that this was much too much for what we got. The room was quiet and a reasonable size but the bathroom was tiny and there were signs of mould between the tiles and sealant. The finish of the bathroom was poor. On the plus side the fan provided was very effective and, as mentioned before, the staff were excellent.

Family traveller

Comment: 31 Jul 2026

First stay but not the last!

Wonderful first stay at the Cathedral Gate Hotel. The location literally could not be better! Quirky and quaint rooms which were just perfect t. Very clean and exceptionally welcoming reception - the lady at the front desk is so lovely. Will definitely be back.

Anonymous traveller

Comment: 27 Jul 2026

Stayed in: Jul 2026

Room was nice, quiet and clean.
Staff were all friendly and helpful. Rob went beyond.
Breakfast was as expected.

Couple

Comment: 24 Jul 2026

What a simply superb hotel

What a simply superb hotel. Steeped in history (but beautifully furnished to modern standards) this superbly positioned hotel, right by to cathedral gate, was a delight. The staff (all of them) were welcoming, helpful, attentive and efficient. Our room was elegant and well appointed. We parked in the ‘park and ride’ car park, which worked well. And the bus stop was only a short walk to the hotel. I strongly recommend this hotel if you’re visiting Canterbury. One point to note: If you can’t cope with stairs, this is probably not for you, as it’s an old building with lots of stairs to navigate.

Explore the area

4.9

36 Burgate, Canterbury, CT1 2HA, United Kingdom|0.24 km from city centre

Good to know

Children

Children are welcome at this hotel

Extra beds

Please contact the hotel for details about adding extra beds.

Cots

2 years old and under

R 329 (GBP15) per person per night

Pets

Pets not allowed

Breakfast

Breakfast available

Breakfast options

Western breakfast

Breakfast times

07:30 - 09:30 from Monday to Sunday

Important information from the hotel

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property. 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 pedestrianised city centre, 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 non-smoking this also includes the use of e-cigarettes.

Accepted payment methods

This hotel accepts the following payment methods:

Cash

Cathedral Gate: FAQs

How far away from Canterbury city centre is Cathedral Gate?

Cathedral Gate is 0.2 km away from Canterbury city centre.

Where is Cathedral Gate?

Cathedral Gate is in Canterbury, United Kingdom and is 0.2 km away from Canterbury city centre.

What time is check-in and check-out at Cathedral Gate?

At Cathedral Gate you can check in from 15:00, and you'll need to check out before 11:00.

Does Cathedral Gate offer Wi-Fi?

Yes, Wi-Fi is available at Cathedral Gate, so you can stay connected during your stay.

What landmarks are near Cathedral Gate?

There's lots to see and do near Cathedral Gate. The closest landmarks are Canterbury Cathedral, Westgate Gardens, Canterbury West, University for the Creative Arts and Chestfield Golf Club.