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36 Burgate, Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT1 2HA

Historic Building Features

Cathedral Gate Hotel occupies a building dating to 1438, featuring beamed ceilings, sloping floors, and crooked doors. The front overlooks Burgate, while the rear provides views of Canterbury Cathedral. The hotel includes a small library, lounge, and bar. Complimentary tea and coffee are available throughout the day.

Unique Room Options

Rooms contain four-poster beds, sleigh beds, or beds without foot-ends. Some offer Cathedral views or street-facing perspectives. All include high-speed WiFi, tea and coffee facilities, toiletries, and a hair dryer. Select rooms have en-suite bathrooms with baths or walk-in showers; others share bathroom facilities.

Dining and Breakfast

A complimentary continental breakfast includes fresh fruit salad, yogurt, cereal, porridge, croissants, and toast. A full English breakfast is available for £9.50. The hotel's restaurant serves vegetarian and vegan organic food.

Central Canterbury Location

Situated in the pedestrianized city center, the hotel is steps from Buttermarket and Canterbury Cathedral. It is a 10-minute walk from Canterbury West and Canterbury East train stations. The High Speed train from St Pancras takes under one hour. Discounted parking vouchers for Queeningate car park (3 minutes' walk) cost £10 for 24 hours.

Services and Accessibility

Reception operates from 7:00 to 23:00. Guests may drive to the front door for unloading. The building has many stairs and no lift. Luggage storage is available for early arrivals or late departures. Check-in is at 15:00; check-out is at 11:00.

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Twin Room Bathroom

2 persons

15 m²

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Single Room

2 persons

12 m²

1 Single bed

Heating

Bathtub

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Double Room

2 persons

15 m²

1 Double bed

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Bathtub

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Double Room Bathroom

2 persons

16 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Getting around

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City Centre

Canterbury300 m

Airports

London City (LCY) 95.5 km

London Southend (SEN) 113.3 km

Train

Canterbury East Train Station700 m

Canterbury WestTrain Station800 m

Bus

Bus stop300 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

GBP 13 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
No pets allowed
Luggage storage
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Garden area
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

36 Burgate, Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT1 2HA

Map view

36 Burgate, Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT1 2HA

City landmarks

Church

St Martin's Church

950 m

Castle

Canterbury Castle

700 m

Landmark

Westgate Gardens

700 m

Church

St Dunstan's Church

820 m

Nearby

Church

Canterbury Cathedral

190 m

St. Augustines Abbey Longport Winter opening hours- only open Saturday and Sunday 10am - 4pm

St Augustine's Abbey

550 m

Museum

The Canterbury Tales

190 m

Park

West Gate Towers

570 m

Gallery

Royal Museum and Art Gallery with Buffs Regimental Museum

220 m

Museum

Canterbury Roman Museum

310 m

25 High Street

Eastbridge Hospital

250 m

Church

Catholic Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury

130 m

Art object

Statue of Geoffrey Chaucer

200 m

Museum

The Kent Museum of Freemasonry

450 m

Stour Street

Canterbury Heritage Museum

300 m

Christ Church Gate 11E The Precincts The Buttermarket

Christ Church Gate

50 m

Canterbury City Walls

500 m

University of Kent

The Canterbury Labyrinth

130 m

Stour Street

Greyfriars Chapel and Franciscan Gardens

220 m

Gallery

Lilford Gallery

140 m

Mall

The King's Mile

250 m

17 Palace Street

Conquest House Gallery

220 m

Shopping Area

Whitefriars Shopping Centre

270 m

Synagogue

Old Synagogue

290 m

Church

Parish Church of St Paul

310 m

Square

The Buttermarket

50 m

Church

St Peter's Anglican Church

340 m

Gallery

Sidney Cooper Gallery

400 m

CanterburyEngland

Lady Wootton's Green

170 m

Park

Dane John Gardens

370 m

Restaurants

Burgate Coffee House

10 m

43 Burgate

Canteen

70 m

17 Sun Street

Pret A Manger

120 m

The Parade Canterburry Unit 7

Caffe Nero

170 m

44 High Street Queen Elizabeth's Guest Chamber

City Fish Bar

170 m

30 St. Margarets Street

The Beaney Cafe

170 m

18 High Street

Rad Burger

150 m

2-3 Orange Street Street Food Pop-Up

Mr Falafel Canterbury

180 m

St. Georges Street

Panteli's

180 m

5-7 Canterbury Lane

Cafe W

190 m

6-8 Rose Lane Waterstone's

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CATHEDRAL GATE, Canterbury – A Smart Stay in the City

About the Hotel

Historic Building Features

Unique Room Options

Dining and Breakfast

Central Canterbury Location

Services and Accessibility

Choose the Room

Check Dates & Room Rates

Getting around

Amenities

General

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Children

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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