With a stay at ABode Canterbury, you'll be centrally located in Canterbury, within a 5-minute walk of Canterbury Cathedral and Beaney House of Art & Knowledge. .This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from University of Kent and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Eastbridge Hospital.
What's nearby
Marlowe Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Canterbury Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Westgate Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Canterbury Christ Church University - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
University of Kent - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
Canterbury West Station - 9 min walk
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 82 min drive
Restaurants
Caffè Nero - 1 min walk
Prezzo - 1 min walk
The Old Weavers House - 1 min walk
Pret a Manger - 2 min walk
Garage Coffee - 2 min walk
About this property
ABode Canterbury
Hotel with a restaurant, 3-minute walk to Canterbury Cathedral
ABode Canterbury offers 72 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This Canterbury hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 72 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features wedding services and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Brasserie Abode, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Brasserie Abode - This brasserie serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
AB Champagne Bar - This theme restaurant serves lunch and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Secured, uncovered parking on site (GBP 25 per night)
Limited on-site parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 18 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
AB Champagne Bar
Brasserie Abode
Things to do
Gym
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Wedding services
Business services
Meeting rooms
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
3 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1600
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Tea bags/instant coffee
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Individual decor
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18 per person
Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 25.00 per night
Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Breakfast is available 8-11 AM on Sunday.
Property is also known as
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Reviews
ABode Canterbury Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Centrally located hotel with a nice bar which had live jazz music on Friday afternoons. The rooms seem fairly new in their decor and there was a nice comfortable bed. We were given the option of taking an accessible room as we booked very last minute and it was incredibly spacious and we didn't hear any noise. We didn't eat in the hotel.
A beautiful place to stay , amazing room and great breakfast
Dawne
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Luke
29 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Went to the abode for our first wedding anniversary. On check in, the guest in front of my wife received a much warmer welcome- they were also here for an anniversary. The woman on reception was less friendly to my wife- despite the hotel also knowing this was our anniversary weekend (added to booking).
The hotel room was cosy, but the bath didn’t work as some numpty had installed the taps too close to the wall and the previous guests hair was on the bathroom floor !
Luke
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Stephen
Travelled with partner
28 Jul 2025
Just an average hotel. Needs updating. Smells of damp and old smoke. Staff not great and the overall hotel was underwhelming.
Great city centre location. Lovely rooms, service and food (breakfast). The only drawback to the location being that it was very noisy at night - parties 2 doors down until 3am. But, no fault of the hotel. However, I would recommend the hotel otherwise.
Great location and great staff!!
Only problem was the double bed was two singles together and kept slipping down the middle!! Which made an uncomfortable nights sleep
Location is in the heart of Canterbury so great location, walking distance for all attractions.
Parking is hard and difficult we were lucky to get parking on site which is limited, but if that was not the case the parking is a good walk away. Which can be horrible if raining. It was very noisy in the hotel while we stayed sounded like the rooms above were moving all the furniture around. Because the flooring was polished wood no rugs or any other covering was noisy. We only stayed one night and did not have breakfast.
Debbie
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
James
25 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Unfortunately the restaurant really let the stay down for us. Service was medioker and poorly organised. Hotel was in great location and room was nice. Front reception staff where helpful a d friendly
Amazing hotel, staff couldn’t be anymore friendly or helpful. Their restaurant serves incredible food, perfect stay for my daughter’s graduation highly recommended
Perfect position, nice and tidy. Personally i wouldn't bother with the breakfast. No buffet, all made to order and quite slow service (maybe just unlucky). So close to many other dining options
Abode is in the middle of the high street, yet no noise was heard in my room. Canterbury is easily explored on foot. There is parking, but I came by train, and the west station is a 10 minute walk.