Canterbury Christ Church University - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
University of Kent - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
London (SEN-Southend) - 84 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 84 min drive
Canterbury West Station - 7 min walk
Canterbury Chartham Station - 9 min drive
Canterbury East Station - 11 min walk
Restaurants
The Black Griffin - 2 min walk
The Old Weavers House - 1 min walk
The Cricketers - 1 min walk
Nando's - 1 min walk
The Lady Luck - 1 min walk
About this property
The Pilgrims Hotel
The Pilgrims Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Canterbury. 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.
Languages
English, French, Greek, Polish, Slovak
At a glance
Hotel size
14 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Off-site parking nearby (GBP 9.00 per day; discounts available)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Working away
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
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 9.00 per day (10 ft away)
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What's the area around The Pilgrims Hotel like?
The Pilgrims Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Canterbury West Station and 3 minutes' walk from Westgate Gardens.
The Pilgrims Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
10 December 2024
Room had a rattling, noisy window which unfortunately kept us awake with the storm weather.
Alison
Alison, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 October 2024
Canterbury hotel
Central location on high st. Staff were super friendly. Breakfast was satisfying.
Wayne
Wayne, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
24 September 2024
Sherry
Sherry, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 September 2024
Cosy room in old building. In the listing it did say the room was small. Be aware that the stairs are steep and some quirks in the room lighting and shower controls. Very pleasant staff and good continental style breakfast. We had a pleasant stay and it was good value for money
Eva
Eva, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
7 September 2024
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 August 2024
Really good stay but maintenance work needed to be done
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
15 August 2024
Nice area of Bristol and enjoyed my room view onto the park.
Claire
Claire, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 August 2024
Pleasant staff and nice clean room and comfortable beds
Josephine
Josephine, 2-night family trip
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4/10 Fair
6 August 2024
The room was snall and extremely hot. No air conditioning. Was provided with a fan tgat had to be let on all night a d still tge room was uncomfortable. Breakfast consisted of a few ftuit juices water, ti. Tinned peaches, tinned grapefruit and tinned cherries. Selection of cereals along with over ripe tangerines and bananas. The only warm option on offer was toast.
In adfition my room was shabby and uncomfortable.
I would not recommend this hotel.
Antoinette
Antoinette, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 August 2024
Gill
Gill, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 July 2024
Emily
Emily, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 July 2024
Great location
Michael
Michael, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 July 2024
Perfect location for the Marlowe theatre and the centre of Canterbury. Lovely bar
stephen
stephen, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good
22 July 2024
This is a relatively old style hotel, but staff were absolutely fantastic, helping me sort out phone issues etc. The breakfast was a good continental breakfast, and I was not expecting to have breakfast.
The building is really well located in a buzzing part of town, but probably is in need of a bit of a refurb. I was a bit pissed to care!!
christopher
christopher, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 July 2024
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
Ruben, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 July 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
13 July 2024
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
Vernon, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
10 July 2024
Non opening window made for a very poor sleep
The room was fine - but the window only opened 2 inches and the room was really hot. Made for a very uncomfortable nights sleep as it was so hot.
Alex
Alex, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 June 2024
Gareth
Gareth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 June 2024
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
Mary, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
4 June 2024
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
paul, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 June 2024
Central to city centre
Mirka
Mirka, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good
31 May 2024
A very convenient hotel for Canterbury city centre and only 30 yards from the Marlow theatre. Reception staff were pleasant and helpful. The building is hundreds of years old and as expected the stairs to the upper floors need to be taken with care & there did not appear to be a lift.
Our room was clean and comfortable with all necessary amenities. One small addition would be a hand held shower hose in addition to the ceiling unit above the bath. We will certainly stay again.
Neil
Neil, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good
31 May 2024
Pleasant little Hotel
Staff were really helpful, polite.
The hotel was a beautiful old building.
My room was to the front and there was a bit of noise from people passing late at night and vans early in the morning. Might disturb persons who are light sleepers
Really nice hotel and modern bar. Breakfast was a good selection continental
Elouise
Elouise, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 May 2024
Nice central hotel
Great centrally located hotel. Friendly staff. Comfortable bed. Good continental breakfast. Steep narrow stairs (expected in old buildings). I would definitely recommend.