As Canterbury is technically a city due to having a cathedral, it is in fact more akin to a small town, meaning most of its landmarks and accommodation are contained roughly within the square kilometre radius of its centre.
Stay anywhere from Canterbury Castle to the top of The King’s Mile and you will be within walking distance of all the city’s top attractions, as well as its most social cafes, restaurants, and bars.
For a quieter yet relatively central spot, stay in Harbledown, a quaint parish village just 3 km from Canterbury itself. Its High Street is lined with historic listed buildings, and it’s surrounded by fruit orchards, offering a truly English experience.
Families and nature lovers might prefer to stay further into the Kentish countryside in villages like Patrixbourne or Wingham, or in Whitstable, a coastal town 8 km from Canterbury city centre.
While those staying within Canterbury can reach everywhere on foot, those staying in a surrounding village or town will need a car to get around.
