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YHA Canterbury - Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel in Canterbury with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Courtyard
Fridge, microwave
Living area
Dining room
Staircase
YHA Canterbury Hostel offers comfort near the famous cathedral. Enjoy WiFi in common areas, coffee at the onsite café, and a relaxing garden. Multilingual staff ensure seamless stays, with amenities like laundry and luggage storage simplifying exploration.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$69
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

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Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sleeps 6, Shared Bathroom)

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Cabin

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Room (3 Bed Private Ensuite)

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Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room (2 Bed Private)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Room (5 Bed Private)

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Room (4 Bed Private Ensuite)

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Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room (6 Bed Private Ensuite)

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Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Men only (Sleeps 6, Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room (4 Bed Private)

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room

Room (6 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
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About the area

Canterbury is home to YHA Canterbury - Hostel. Canterbury Golf Club and Greenfields Shooting Grounds are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kent Downs and West Blean & Thornden Woods. Lady Wootton's Green and Dane John Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Map
54 New Dover Road, Canterbury, England, CT1 3DT

What's nearby

  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Westgate Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • University of Kent - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Canterbury East Station - 18 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lanna Thai - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Lime Tree Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Two Sawyers - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Touchdown Cafe - ‬18 min walk

About this property

YHA Canterbury - Hostel

Upscale hostel near Canterbury Cathedral
Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and a library at YHA Canterbury - Hostel. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Multilingual staff, a TV in reception and smoke-free property
  • Secured bike storage, luggage storage and a vending machine
Other amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens, heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 2 per day)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 17

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 5.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
All adult guests are required to present a valid government-issued photo ID card at check-in.
The name and address on the booking must match the photo ID presented by the guest at check-in. This property does not accept name changes for existing bookings.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 2 per day (328 ft away)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 5.00 (subject to availability)
  • Towels fee: GBP 2.0 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note that this property does not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

YHA Canterbury Hostel
YHA Canterbury
YHA Canterbury - Hostel Canterbury
YHA Canterbury - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is YHA Canterbury - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at YHA Canterbury - Hostel?

As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Canterbury - Hostel on 28 Sept 2025 start from NZ$68.98, 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.

How much is parking at YHA Canterbury - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at YHA Canterbury - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at YHA Canterbury - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 5.00 (subject to availability).

Where is YHA Canterbury - Hostel located?

Situated in Canterbury, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Lawrence Ground and Canterbury Cathedral. St. Augustine's Abbey and Canterbury Christ Church University are also within 15 minutes. Canterbury East Station is 18 minutes by foot and Canterbury West Station is 25 minutes.

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Reviews

YHA Canterbury - Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbi

Liked: Amenities
It was all excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suellen

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

Parents visiting their Uni child

We stayed in their garden log cabins as they had en-suite facilities. The cabins were just great for our purposes and very private.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yat Wah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in walkable distance from the main attractions. Kitchen facilities are ample and handy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chandrashekhar

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

Best YWA at Canterbury

Very clean and neat rooms and all facilities. Staff was super friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is huge, the parking worked out well for us and the staff was exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adeniji

Liked: Amenities
All your service is perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and as expected. Check-in time at 5pm is a couple of hours later than other accommodations. Earlier check-in would be more preferable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

So many stairs!!! No lift
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ariane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Well located, near city center (20 min walk). Love the cooking area. It's very clean and people at the office are kind and helpful. Missing some showers, and it's noisy in the morning (hearing outside the bedroom and outside the building as well). Otherwise, lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

CELINE

Liked: Staff & service

Pied à terre économique à Canterbury

Si la formule est comparable au YHA, le bâtiment ici n'est pas récent et quelques rénovations restent à faire (fenêtres, peinture, moquette...). Le lieu reste cependant une bonne alternative en terme de prix pour un séjour court. S'agissant de la propreté, un plus au niveau de la salle de restaurant serait apprécié (vaisselle, poussière, meuble de déserte...) et de la cuisine commune (à partager avec les hôtes qui sont pas raisonnables...). Centre ville proche, tout comme la route bien fréquentée.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Françoise

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

T

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Hervé

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel tres bien situé à 10mn du centre-ville et avec parking un peu bruyant avec la rue devant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

stéphane

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

Très bien placée

Auberge de jeunesse très bien placée à Canterbury, proche du centre, grande chambre pour 3
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Generally very good. Breakfast could be challenging, lack of room, long queues as a large party of kids there. Front room a bit noisy as near main road; but nothing to be done about that!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Miss J

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

Basic accommodation and a Warm welcome.

I had a very warm, quick and efficient check in. The room was very clean, with a lovely thick duvet. The hostel has a really lovely atmosphere and the building has many original features and a lot of character, which I like. This is a hostel, so I wouldn't expect the same facilities as a hotel, so no kettle in room etc, however I paid less too. There is no chair in the room, however it was really comfortable to sit and read on the bed. I was able to leave my car in the car park during the day which was really helpful as I was meeting someone in Canterbury that day and parking would have been an additional hassle and expense. The only issue really was the room was cold. This was originally because the windows were open for covid reasons, however the room didn't heat up much during my stay once the windows were closed. Happy with my stay though.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The property was clean. Great location. The negative was the room was very small and no on-site parking as limited spaces.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convinient location, clean and tidy and low price. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Surprisingly cleaner than I thought, recent refurbishment work so rooms have been repainted. Reception staff were very good and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christi@nPati, RBondues

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cadre superbe,hôtesse d'accueil agréable et professionnelle . Le groupe de 13 personnes dont j'étais le responsable est enchanté .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The athmosphere iwas nice. The breakfest good enough. Nothing bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Naima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019