Pilgrims Hotel

3.0 star property

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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18 The Friars, Canterbury, England, CT1 2AS
  • Place, Marlowe Theatre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Westgate Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪95 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 271 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite ((Small))

  • 240 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Four Poster )

  • 240 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 249 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Single Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 171 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Suite, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 351 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Standard Single Room, Ensuite (Bath Only)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 240 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 219 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Canterbury

Pilgrims Hotel places you next to Marlowe Theatre and Sidney Cooper Gallery. This 20-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe, and a computer station.

What's nearby

  • Marlowe Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Westgate Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Westgate Gardens and Towers - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Canterbury West Station - 7 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Griffin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Prezzo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Old Weavers House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cricketers - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lady Luck Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Pilgrims Hotel

Pilgrims Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and a computer station. A multilingual staff is on hand to help with luggage storage, and offer sightseeing advice.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Pilgrims Hotel Canterbury
Pilgrims Hotel
The Pilgrims Hotel Hotel
The Pilgrims Hotel Canterbury
The Pilgrims Hotel Hotel Canterbury

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near Pilgrims Hotel?

This hotel is located in Canterbury, just steps from Canterbury Cathedral and Marlowe Theatre, and within a short walk of Westgate Gardens. You'll also find Westgate Gardens and Towers and St. Augustine's Abbey less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at Pilgrims Hotel?

As of Mar 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pilgrims Hotel on Mar 17, 2026 start from $106, 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.

Will I be able to park at Pilgrims Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does Pilgrims Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, Pilgrims Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Pilgrims Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Pilgrims Hotel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a café plus some guestrooms include premium bedding.

Are there hot tubs at Pilgrims Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Pilgrims Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Pilgrims Hotel serves free continental breakfast from its cafe.

Will Pilgrims Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Pilgrims Hotel.

Does Pilgrims Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Pilgrims Hotel?

The closest major airport to Pilgrims Hotel is London (SEN-Southend), which is about 25.7 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Pilgrims Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Pilgrims Hotel.

Pilgrims Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 310 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 310 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 310 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 310 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 310 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and friendly staff. Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly, welcoming staff, room had everything you would expect, clean and homely. Great location, central to cathedral and town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bobbie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staff, bar area was nice but not much atmosphere, it was really quiet, we were the only family sitting in the bar area but that may have been down to the fact that it was a Sunday night. Rooms were bigger than expected which was nice! The parking was a bit of a pain as we arrived earlier around 11am. When we checked in we had to go back to the car park and pay for the hours we had already stayed, then we had to drive out and back in the car park to start the 24hr parking at the discounted rate with the hotel. This was just a little inconvenient but not the end of the world as it was only a short walk from the hotel. Overall we had a lovely stay and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent variety of food for a continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rishabh

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Staff very friendly and helpful. Very good continental breakfast and facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an absolutely amazing stay here at the Pilgrim hotel! Canterbuty itself is a must-see town if you are visiting in England and I would highly recommend this boutique hotel. It was charming and clean. Staff were nice and available when needed. Continental breakfast was very good! More options than most. I would absolutely stay here again and hope to be back. :)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hillary

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

Three night stay

Perfect location - walkable to every major attraction in Canterbury. It is an older building but it gives it charm! :) the continental breakfast was good. Overall, great stay and would 100% recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was difficult. No bar after 10.30.Was,accused of breaking a lamp after we had left. Reasonable breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Invisible Breakfast Staff!

Breakfast was very poor. Self service but at no stage in the 45 minutes I was in the breakfast room did any staff member come and refill the milk jug, the fruit juice jugs or anything else for that matter,. Simply stated, there were no staff attending to breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

martin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very overpriced for a pokey & worn room & very cramped overall-could barely get in the bathroom. Staff friendly but under-resourced - ie at times no one on reception,breakfast room or at the bar. Breakfast perfunctory offering & no service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Deb

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Whilst location was good, very difficult to get heavy luggage from car to hotel. Bollards blocking every street nearby. No instructions from hotel to assist. Staff member unhelpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great Location friendly staff.

Lovely Hotel. Great location, very central. Sadly bed and pillows a bit hard for me.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mihail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is in the no-cars zone, plan ahead carefully if you drive. The building is very old, as is to be expected for the area, but well maintained. Easy walking to all attractions and lots of dining options.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Funny smell in the bathroom. Annoying that breakfast was only continental, as it wasn’t obvious when I booked. If I’d known I’d have gone elsewhere for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly helpful staff, GREAT home baked pastries for breakfast and very convenient. Nice to stay in a hotel with a history. The sloping floors in the bedroom is a bit disconcerting
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and good value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Octavian, Marlton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
South facing window made room warm, even for April. Probably cold in winter
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025