About this property

Situated in a Victorian villa in a quiet, tree-lined street, YHA Canterbury is just 15 minutes’ walk from Canterbury Cathedral. Guests can enjoy the cafe bar, TV lounge and games room. Most rooms contain bunk beds, and all rooms have access to a shared bathroom. Meals are available at YHA Canterbury, along with a self-catering kitchen and dining room. There is also a small onsite shop. Guests at YHA Canterbury can relax in lounge or the pretty garden. Laundry facilities with washing machines are also available for guests' use. The centre of historic Canterbury can be reached in 10 minutes on foot, while The Marlowe Theatre is 15 minutes’ walk away. St. Augustine’s Abbey is a 10-minute walk, and Canterbury East Rail Station is a 15-minute walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
2 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
6 bunk beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
5 bunk beds
6 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
1 double bed
and
3 bunk beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Clara
    Germany Germany
    Beautiful Youth Hostel with all the usual and modernised amenities and helpful staff, easy to find.
  • Nur
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean, comfortable and convenient for a solo traveler, I’ve booked YHA on previous trip to York, and whenever I want to somewhere for short period, YHA hostels are one of accommodations that I will search for.
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was good for our family no issues. Had a fun nights stay with 3 children.
  • Erick
    India India
    Loved the location and the facilities. The check-in and check-out was smooth, the staff was friendly as well.
  • Veronica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The breakfast was great and the friendliness of other guests makes a big difference.
  • Shirley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Easy to walk into Canterbury, fab cooked and continental breakfast. Nice rooms.
  • Cecilia
    Italy Italy
    Very clean, nice staff, confortable shared spaces (with interesting books). Breakfast is good. There is a supermarket at 5 minutes walking.
  • A
    Vietnam Vietnam
    My bed was super comfortable and the staff was super nice. It was quiet. I love the individual light and mini shelf and plug on each bunk bed. Very well thought out so we can charge our phone. The kitchen was convenient and clean. The sitting room...
  • Sally
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was beautiful all of the staff were wonderful and we had a fantastic time thank you. We also enjoyed the breakfast which was 10/10
  • Marcus
    Poland Poland
    Very clean and spacious, kind staff and pleasant surroundings.

Property surroundings

House rules

YHA Canterbury takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 17:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property does not accept group bookings for 16 people or more.

Stays exceeding 14 consecutive nights at this property will not be allowed.

Please note that all adult guests need to provide a valid ID with a matching name and address at check-in.

Please note discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hostelling International as part of this booking.

Towels are not included in the rate. Guests can rent them at the property for an additional charge or bring their own.

Please contact the property to confirm the availability of accessible rooms before booking.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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