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YHA Canterbury - Hostel

4.0 star property

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Dining room
Staircase
Living area
Cabin

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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54 New Dover Road, Canterbury, England, CT1 3DT
  • Place, St. Lawrence Ground
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Canterbury Christ Church University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Men only (Sleeps 6, Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sleeps 6, Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room (2 Bed Private)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Room (3 Bed Private Ensuite)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room (4 Bed Private)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room (4 Bed Private Ensuite)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Room (5 Bed Private)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Room (6 Bed Private)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room (6 Bed Private Ensuite)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Cabin

Cabin

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Canterbury

YHA Canterbury - Hostel is a short stroll from St. Lawrence Ground and St. Augustine's Abbey. This 15-room, 4-star hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • St. Lawrence Ground - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Westgate Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Marlowe Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Canterbury East Station - 19 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Thomas Ingoldsby (Wetherspoon) - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Oriole cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Touchdown Cafe - ‬18 min walk

About this property

YHA Canterbury - Hostel

YHA Canterbury - Hostel features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, and offer advice about sights and eateries nearby. Additional amenities include a library, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 2 per day)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 11.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 17

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 5.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
All adult guests are required to present a valid government-issued photo ID card at check-in.
The name and address on the booking must match the photo ID presented by the guest at check-in. This property does not accept name changes for existing bookings.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 11.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 2 per day (328 ft away)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 5.00 (subject to availability)
  • Towels fee: GBP 3.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 5 PM—-10 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 17
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges or special cancellation policies for group reservations may apply (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

YHA Canterbury Hostel
YHA Canterbury
YHA Canterbury - Hostel Canterbury
YHA Canterbury - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around YHA Canterbury - Hostel?

This hostel is located in Canterbury, a short 19-minute walk from Canterbury Cathedral and also 5 minutes on foot from St. Lawrence Ground. You'll also find St. Augustine's Abbey and Dane John Gardens less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at YHA Canterbury - Hostel?

As of Jun 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Canterbury - Hostel on Jun 29, 2026 start from $68, 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 YHA Canterbury - Hostel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hostel. Free RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Does YHA Canterbury - Hostel feature a casino on the premises?

No, YHA Canterbury - Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at YHA Canterbury - Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at YHA Canterbury - Hostel?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a garden at this hostel.

Are there hot tubs at YHA Canterbury - Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does YHA Canterbury - Hostel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, YHA Canterbury - Hostel serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does YHA Canterbury - Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at YHA Canterbury - Hostel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at YHA Canterbury - Hostel?

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

Where is the closest airport to YHA Canterbury - Hostel?

The closest major airport to YHA Canterbury - Hostel is London (SEN-Southend), which is about 26.6 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at YHA Canterbury - Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms at YHA Canterbury - Hostel that offer a balcony.

YHA Canterbury - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly reception, clean room, cosy bed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were fantastic very helpful and lovely to talk too and the room was beyond what I was expecting, beautifully clean lovely and warm the toilets were always clean and the shower was a walk in we absolutely enjoyed I stay and hopefully will be back next year. Thank you to all the staff for making us feel very welcomed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is huge, the parking worked out well for us and the staff was exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Yat Wah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in walkable distance from the main attractions. Kitchen facilities are ample and handy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chandrashekhar

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

Best YWA at Canterbury

Very clean and neat rooms and all facilities. Staff was super friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Debbi

Liked: Amenities
It was all excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I rented a private room for myself. This meant I had four bunk beds and an en-suite to myself for £40. It was very clean and actually quite quiet and the check-in was super easy and friendly. A much better deal than similarly priced hotels I think. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suellen

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

Parents visiting their Uni child

We stayed in their garden log cabins as they had en-suite facilities. The cabins were just great for our purposes and very private.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Adeniji

Liked: Amenities
All your service is perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

TIRU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
OK
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and as expected. Check-in time at 5pm is a couple of hours later than other accommodations. Earlier check-in would be more preferable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ariane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Well located, near city center (20 min walk). Love the cooking area. It's very clean and people at the office are kind and helpful. Missing some showers, and it's noisy in the morning (hearing outside the bedroom and outside the building as well). Otherwise, lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

So many stairs!!! No lift
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

CELINE

Liked: Staff & service

Pied à terre économique à Canterbury

Si la formule est comparable au YHA, le bâtiment ici n'est pas récent et quelques rénovations restent à faire (fenêtres, peinture, moquette...). Le lieu reste cependant une bonne alternative en terme de prix pour un séjour court. S'agissant de la propreté, un plus au niveau de la salle de restaurant serait apprécié (vaisselle, poussière, meuble de déserte...) et de la cuisine commune (à partager avec les hôtes qui sont pas raisonnables...). Centre ville proche, tout comme la route bien fréquentée.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Hervé

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel tres bien situé à 10mn du centre-ville et avec parking un peu bruyant avec la rue devant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

stéphane

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

Très bien placée

Auberge de jeunesse très bien placée à Canterbury, proche du centre, grande chambre pour 3
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Generally very good. Breakfast could be challenging, lack of room, long queues as a large party of kids there. Front room a bit noisy as near main road; but nothing to be done about that!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Miss J

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

Basic accommodation and a Warm welcome.

I had a very warm, quick and efficient check in. The room was very clean, with a lovely thick duvet. The hostel has a really lovely atmosphere and the building has many original features and a lot of character, which I like. This is a hostel, so I wouldn't expect the same facilities as a hotel, so no kettle in room etc, however I paid less too. There is no chair in the room, however it was really comfortable to sit and read on the bed. I was able to leave my car in the car park during the day which was really helpful as I was meeting someone in Canterbury that day and parking would have been an additional hassle and expense. The only issue really was the room was cold. This was originally because the windows were open for covid reasons, however the room didn't heat up much during my stay once the windows were closed. Happy with my stay though.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The property was clean. Great location. The negative was the room was very small and no on-site parking as limited spaces.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convinient location, clean and tidy and low price. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Surprisingly cleaner than I thought, recent refurbishment work so rooms have been repainted. Reception staff were very good and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christi@nPati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cadre superbe,hôtesse d'accueil agréable et professionnelle . Le groupe de 13 personnes dont j'étais le responsable est enchanté .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The athmosphere iwas nice. The breakfest good enough. Nothing bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Pas de chance pour nous , nous avons eu la chambre au sous sol près de la chaufferie et des commodités. Dommage, car l'auberge est plutôt bien et pas trop loin du centre ville. Le personnel d'accueil fait le strict minimum. Toujours des difficultés pour trouver une place de parking gratiute.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019