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The Pilgrims Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 5-minute walk to Canterbury Cathedral

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The Pilgrims Hotel in Canterbury's heart offers a warm atmosphere that makes guests feel at home. Enjoy a morning meal, relax in the coffee shop/cafe, or sip drinks at the bar. Free in-room WiFi and attentive staff complete the welcoming experience.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$230
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite | Bathroom

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)

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 )

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

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 Twin Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

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 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Ensuite

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 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Ensuite (Bathtub)

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 Twin Beds

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Basic Single Room, Ensuite (Bath only)

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 Twin Bed

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Double room-Signature-Ensuite

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 Twin 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

  • Canterbury West Station - 7 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 84 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

Hotel near Canterbury Cathedral
Consider a stay at The Pilgrims Hotel and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A banquet hall, coffee/tea in reception and luggage storage
  • 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Pilgrims Hotel include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 16 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Pilgrims

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 16 per day (262 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pilgrims Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Pilgrims Hotel?

As of 6 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Pilgrims Hotel on 9 Nov 2025 start from NZ$230.39, 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.

What time is check-in at The Pilgrims Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Pilgrims Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Pilgrims Hotel located?

Situated in Canterbury, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Marlowe Theatre and Canterbury Cathedral. Sidney Cooper Gallery and Weaver's House are just steps away. Canterbury West Station is 7 minutes by foot and Canterbury East Station is 11 minutes.

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The Pilgrims Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 304 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 304 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 304 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 304 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 304 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Staff very friendly and helpful. Very good continental breakfast and facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bobbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staff, bar area was nice but not much atmosphere, it was really quiet, we were the only family sitting in the bar area but that may have been down to the fact that it was a Sunday night. Rooms were bigger than expected which was nice! The parking was a bit of a pain as we arrived earlier around 11am. When we checked in we had to go back to the car park and pay for the hours we had already stayed, then we had to drive out and back in the car park to start the 24hr parking at the discounted rate with the hotel. This was just a little inconvenient but not the end of the world as it was only a short walk from the hotel. Overall we had a lovely stay and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Bonnie

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terrance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, location and character.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly staff, cute little hotel with lovely little rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was difficult. No bar after 10.30.Was,accused of breaking a lamp after we had left. Reasonable breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Nice area of Bristol and enjoyed my room view onto the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Canterbury hotel

Central location on high st. Staff were super friendly. Breakfast was satisfying.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Matyas

Positives: great location, good value for money, ok breakfast. Negatives: very noisy at night
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

TOBY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheap and cheerful - fair value

Fairly basic hotel, but clean and a decent breakfast. For what I paid entirely fair.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mirka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Central to city centre
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an absolutely amazing stay here at the Pilgrim hotel! Canterbuty itself is a must-see town if you are visiting in England and I would highly recommend this boutique hotel. It was charming and clean. Staff were nice and available when needed. Continental breakfast was very good! More options than most. I would absolutely stay here again and hope to be back. :)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025