Pilgrims Hotel

7.8/10 · 1673 Reviews Book

18 The Friars, Canterbury, CT1 2AS, United Kingdom

Main amenities

Parking Bar Good Breakfast Family Rooms Free WiFi Non-smoking Rooms

7.8/10 (1673 Reviews)

Location

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Neighborhood

Historic and Protected Sites

St Martin's Church

On foot: 1,3 km · 15 minBy car: 2,7 km · 4 min

West Gate Towers

On foot: 212 m · 2 minBy car: 576 m · 1 min

Urban Parks

Toddlers Cove

On foot: 745 m · 8 minBy car: 1,2 km · 2 min

Dane John Public Park

On foot: 732 m · 8 minBy car: 1,7 km · 3 min

Sturry Road Allotments

By car: 2,6 km · 4 min

Bars

Houdini's Magic Bar

On foot: 54 m · 1 minBy car: 801 m · 1 min

The Old Weavers House

On foot: 97 m · 1 minBy car: 756 m · 1 min

Zoos, Aquariums and Wildlife Sanctuaries

Howletts Wild Animal Park

On foot: 4,6 km · 55 minBy car: 6,4 km · 7 min

Howletts Zoo

On foot: 4,6 km · 55 minBy car: 6,4 km · 7 min

Forests

RSPB Reserve Blean Woods

On foot: 2,7 km · 32 minBy car: 3,3 km · 5 min

Rail Stations

Canterbury West Train Station

On foot: 515 m · 6 minBy car: 918 m · 1 min

Canterbury East Train Station

On foot: 926 m · 11 minBy car: 1,6 km · 2 min

Castles and Forts

Westgate

On foot: 221 m · 2 minBy car: 683 m · 1 min

Airports

London City Airport

By car: 92,1 km · 1 hr 2 min

London Gatwick Airport

By car: 106,3 km · 1 hr 7 min

London Southend Airport

By car: 111,3 km · 1 hr 16 min

London Stansted Airport

By car: 126,2 km · 1 hr 28 min

Beaches

Whitstable Beach

By car: 11,2 km · 16 min

Herne Bay Beach

By car: 12,6 km · 15 min

Restaurants

Cha Lab

By car: 1 min

Zizzi - Canterbury

On foot: 64 m · 1 minBy car: 801 m · 1 min

Wildwood

On foot: 94 m · 1 minBy car: 756 m · 1 min

Ski Lifts

Folkestone Ski Centre J-bar

By car: 28,5 km · 26 min

Chatham Ski Centre Lift 1

By car: 42,6 km · 29 min

Ruins

Canterbury Castle

On foot: 796 m · 9 minBy car: 1,4 km · 2 min

Adventure Parks

Cheyney Field

On foot: 3,8 km · 46 minBy car: 4,4 km · 5 min

Cafes, Coffee and Tea Houses

Poppins

On foot: 61 m · 1 minBy car: 801 m · 1 min

Lakes

Vauxhall Lakes

By car: 1,8 km · 3 min

Information

The Pilgrims Hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi throughout its premises along with a bar on-site for guests who wish to relax or socialize. Family rooms provide additional space for travelers with children while covered parking ensures vehicle security during stays. Breakfast is included daily allowing visitors to begin each day conveniently without needing external meals. Located centrally in Canterbury, this hotel serves as an ideal base for exploring local attractions. Just six minutes away lies Canterbury West Train Station, accessible via a five-minute walk through historic streets lined with medieval architecture. For nature enthusiasts, the RSPB Reserve Blean Woods sits three kilometers east and takes just five minutes by car offering scenic woodland trails perfect for hiking or birdwatching. Whitstable Beach, known for its oysters and pebble shores, is eleven kilometers southeast requiring sixteen minutes by drive providing coastal views and seaside activities year-round. Additionally, Folkestone Ski Centre’s J-bar facility can be reached within twenty-six minutes by car covering twenty-eight kilometers making it convenient for winter sports enthusiasts seeking indoor skiing close to town.

Amenities

Services

Daily housekeeping Shared lounge/TV area Baggage storage Private check-in/out Meeting/Banquet facilities Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Bathroom

Private bathroom Toilet Bathtub

General

Smoke-free property Family rooms Non-smoking rooms

Safety features

Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas Access to healthcare professionals

Physical distancing

Physical distancing rules followed Cashless payment available

Food & Drink

Bar Coffee house on site

Cleanliness & disinfection

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies

Front Desk Services

Invoice provided

Kitchen

High chair

Bedroom

Linens

Internet

Internet

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture

Parking

Parking

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Reviews

8 / 10

Furio1 - 06/17/2026

The structure is not new but well-kept and very clean. Excellent breakfast, very friendly staff.

3 / 10

Williams - 06/18/2026

Location

Couldn't understand the staff members and didn't realise the car park was that far away from the hotel

8 / 10

Urs - 06/17/2026

Great location and nice atmosphere, breakfast was good and met expectations

Unfortunately not accessible by car - this should be better stated on the homepage or in booking.com. Parking nearby but very expensive.

9 / 10

Lueder - 06/19/2026

Charming hotel in the middle of Canterbury, extremely central and yet quiet. Friendly service, everything clean and practical. The breakfast was okay, the coffee wasn't, but that's a matter of taste. I would come back!

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Important information

Currently no hot breakfast is being served, a continental breakfast will be served in the dining room. Please note that parking is only available in the public car park, St Radiguns car park, 820 feet away from the hotel for GBP 16.00 for 24 hours. When checking into the hotel, staff will provide you with discounted parking vouchers and directions. Please note that this property has no elevator and may not be suitable for guests with mobility issues. All rooms are split over 2 floors. Currently no hot breakfast is being served, a continental breakfast will be served to your room. This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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