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The Pilgrims Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near Canterbury Cathedral

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Double room-Signature-Ensuite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Meeting facility
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Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
In the heart of Canterbury, The Pilgrims Hotel welcomes guests with a warm atmosphere. Enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast, relax in the coffee shop/cafe, or unwind at the bar. With free in-room WiFi and helpful staff on hand, you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Luggage storage
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bath or shower
The current price is £94
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels

Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Small) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite (Small)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Four Poster ) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Four Poster )

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Single Room, Ensuite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Room, Ensuite (Bathtub) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Ensuite (Bathtub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Basic Single Room, Ensuite (Bath only) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Single Room, Ensuite (Bath only)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double room-Signature-Ensuite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double room-Signature-Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
18 The Friars, Canterbury, England, CT1 2AS

What's nearby

  • Marlowe Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Westgate Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Kent - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • London (SEN-Southend) - 84 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 84 min drive
  • Canterbury West Station - 7 min walk
  • Canterbury East Station - 11 min walk
  • Snowdown Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Griffin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Prezzo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Old Weavers House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cricketers - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lady Luck Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Pilgrims Hotel

When you stay at The Pilgrims Hotel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Canterbury Cathedral and University of Kent. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 14 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:30 AM - 11:00 PM)
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Off-site parking nearby (GBP 16 per day; discounts available)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

The Pilgrims – This bar only serves breakfast.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 16 per day (262 ft away)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Pilgrims Hotel Canterbury
Pilgrims Hotel
The Pilgrims Hotel Hotel
The Pilgrims Hotel Canterbury
The Pilgrims Hotel Hotel Canterbury

Frequently asked questions

Does The Pilgrims Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Pilgrims Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Pilgrims Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Pilgrims Hotel?

No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Pilgrims Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What's the area around The Pilgrims Hotel like?

The Pilgrims Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Canterbury West Station and 5 minutes' walk from Canterbury Cathedral.

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Reviews

The Pilgrims Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with a lovely selection and friendly service. (20 reviews)
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Reviews

6/10 Good

The hotel is in a great location.
Bonnie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly helpful staff, GREAT home baked pastries for breakfast and very convenient. Nice to stay in a hotel with a history. The sloping floors in the bedroom is a bit disconcerting
Meredith, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, location and character.
Terrance, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really friendly staff, cute little hotel with lovely little rooms
Grace, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice area of Bristol and enjoyed my room view onto the park.
Claire, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Funny smell in the bathroom. Annoying that breakfast was only continental, as it wasn’t obvious when I booked. If I’d known I’d have gone elsewhere for breakfast.
Peter, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Positives: great location, good value for money, ok breakfast. Negatives: very noisy at night
Matyas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was a heaven send. It was the nicest hotel on our entire trip. Clean. Neat. Scenic. In a great location. If i am ever in Canterbury again, i will stay here.
Ruben, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Invisible Breakfast Staff!

Breakfast was very poor. Self service but at no stage in the 45 minutes I was in the breakfast room did any staff member come and refill the milk jug, the fruit juice jugs or anything else for that matter,. Simply stated, there were no staff attending to breakfast!
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

In the centre of Canterbury, a lovely place to stay. Continental breakfast with high quality coffee. Very friendly staff. I highly recommend it. I’ve stayed 4 nights.
Claudia, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Cheap and cheerful - fair value

Fairly basic hotel, but clean and a decent breakfast. For what I paid entirely fair.
TOBY, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is very quaint and comfortable. Our room was very small and we had to walk up two flights of very narrow stairs, however the building is from the 16th century and it is in the description. The location is perfect, its about a 10 minute walk from Canterbury West and is right by the high street.
Mary, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

A long stay in Canterbury

Very conveniently located and only short distances to most of the sites of Canterbury. Be aware there is no hot food available but a good continental breakfast is. Very helpful staff. Car parking is a few minutes walk away and when we stayed (June 2023) it cost £14 for 24hrs. Nice places to eat and drink nearby.
Michael, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was small, but we were aware of this when booking. Only place to sit was on the bed. Not an issue if you are out all day. Staff excellent and very friendly. Adequate continental breakfast. Would certainly use the hotel in the future.
Christopher, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good hotel choice

Great location. Walk straight out to high st and 2 minutes from cathedral. Had to park in one of car parks 5 minutes walk away as none close. 2.70 hour or at hotel £14 gives you 24 hours and can drive in and out of carpark as much as you like. Lovely spacious rooms
paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Central to city centre
Mirka, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Budget, family-friendly stay in heart of Canterb'y

The Pilgrim's Hotel was a great value for the money. Our room was cozy and comfortable with plenty of space for our family of three. The lounge/common area has big couches as well as tall tables with chairs, which made it a great place to spend a couple of hours in the evening playing games with our son and having a couple of drinks from the bar, which is a life-saver when you have cold wintry evenings with a five year old and going out really isn't an option (and just staying in your room would be torture). The breakfast is pretty simple fare (yogurt with toppings, cereal, cold meats and cheese, and bread). Was pleased they offered gluten free bread for myself. Coffee was disappointing and toaster didn't work well, but otherwise it's a very adequate start to the day. Great stay overall and excellent location!
Sarah, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

I was traveling from the US with my wife, daughter (13 yrs old) and my nephew (16 yrs old). The hotel is very quaint and my kids loved the characters and tradition. It does not have many amenities but in Canterbury city center it is very convenient. The parking was a little tricky to find at night especially from someone from the US. The roads were small and signs were lacking. The biggest complaint was the heater in our room was not working and it was winter. But because of its charm and location, I still give it a 4 stars.
Jeff, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Very happy with the venue but was disappointed that I was not given the option of registering my car for parking and so had to pay a hefty parking charge on return to my car.
Andrew, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Alright-ish, but i won't use this hotel again

Tiny single room, with no chair, but good ensuite with bath and shower. Very noisy, with people noisily passing by right outside the room, with a door banging constantly, until late at night. Paper thin walls - man in next room was snoring all night very audibly. Too expensive for such a small room. Tables in breakfast room very obviously hadn't been wiped properly on both my mornoings - sticky ring marks everywhere.
Vernon, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent variety of food for a continental breakfast.
Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Personnel agréable et disponible. Idéalement placé au cœur de Canterbury 👌
Eric, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Three night stay

Perfect location - walkable to every major attraction in Canterbury. It is an older building but it gives it charm! :) the continental breakfast was good. Overall, great stay and would 100% recommend this hotel to anyone.
Hillary, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Check in was difficult. No bar after 10.30.Was,accused of breaking a lamp after we had left. Reasonable breakfast.
Colin, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Bekväma sängar, ostört läge och trevlig personal. Tyvärr fanns inte AC, vilket innebar jobbiga varma nätter, då det var väldigt vackert sommarväder under vår vistelse.
Anna Katarina, 3-night trip