The King's Mile Travel Guide

Canterbury

A historic cathedral with intricate Gothic architecture, featuring tall spires and detailed stone carvings.
A historic cathedral with intricate Gothic architecture, a cobblestone street, and surrounding buildings.
A historic cathedral with intricate stone carvings and a large clock tower.
A tall stone cross in a courtyard with stone buildings and an archway in the background.
A cathedral's ribbed vault ceiling with intricate tracery and stonework.

Stay near popular The King's Mile attractions

Old Synagogue

6.0/10 (1 review)
After visiting Old Synagogue, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Canterbury. Make time to visit the area's stunning cathedral or simply enjoy its lively bars.
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Things to do

Leeds Castle, Canterbury & Dover Tour with Admission

Leeds Castle, Canterbury & Dover Guided Tour from London

£105
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Leeds Castle, Canterbury & Dover Guided Tour from London
front exterior of Leeds Castle in Kent, England

Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover & Greenwich Boat Ride

£119
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover & Greenwich Boat Ride
Canterbury: Walking Tour with Green Badge Guide

Canterbury: Daily Walking Tour with Green Badge Guide

£16
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Canterbury: Daily Walking Tour with Green Badge Guide
TOP Canterbury : Private Guided Tour with your mobile

TOP Canterbury : Private Guided Tour with your mobile

£4
per adult
TOP Canterbury : Private Guided Tour with your mobile
Lords of the Ring: A Self-Guided Canterbury City Walls Tour

Lords of the Ring: A Self-Guided Canterbury City Walls Tour

£8
per adult
Lords of the Ring: A Self-Guided Canterbury City Walls Tour
Canterbury’s Royal Heritage: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Canterbury’s Royal Heritage: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

£9
per adult
Canterbury’s Royal Heritage: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Top hotels in The King's Mile

The Carlton Hotel

The Carlton Hotel

3 out of 5
16/19 The Leas Folkestone England
The price is £43 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
£43
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Folkestone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Leas Lift and Step Short Memorial Arch are located ...
5.6/10 (1,001 reviews)
"Can't describe how bad it was"

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026

The Carlton Hotel
Ashford International Hotel & Spa

Ashford International Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Simone Weil Avenue Ashford England
The price is £67 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
£67
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ashford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
Ashford International Hotel & Spa
Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf

Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf

4 out of 5
Princes Parade Hythe England
The price is £68 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£68
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Hythe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf
Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
Waterloo Crescent Dover England
The price is £59 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
£59
12 Nov - 13 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Dover. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,113 reviews)
"Nice clean hotel, however clothing storage in the rooms is poor I was there for 3 nights, not one chest of drawers nor enough wardrobe space to store 3 days and 3 nights worth of outfits."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
ABode Canterbury

ABode Canterbury

4 out of 5
30-33 High St Canterbury England
The price is £76 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£76
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canterbury. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,010 reviews)
"Have stayed here several times before and it has always been a very good hotel in an excellent location. However, this time the breakfast has changed from being extremely good to poor. They claim it includes a bottomless buffet which is nothing more than basic cereal, coffee and tea and limited fruit. ..."

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026

ABode Canterbury
Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG

3 out of 5
A2 Upper Harbledown Canterbury England
The price is £53 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£53
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canterbury. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG
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