Margate Old Town Travel Guide

Margate

Margate, Kent, England, UK. 2020. Old town Margate and the main beach sands.
Margate Old Town
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Popular places to visit

MARGATE, Kent, UK: 21 May 2020: Visitors to Margate's Main Sands beach surrounded by white cliffs during the heatwave in Britain.

Margate Beach

4/5(142 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Margate Beach during your travels in Margate? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Margate Beach
Dreamland

Dreamland

4/5(29 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Dreamland as part of your trip to Margate. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Dreamland
Turner Contemporary

Turner Contemporary

You can browse the exhibits at Turner Contemporary, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Margate. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.

Turner Contemporary
Margate Harbour Arm

Margate Harbour Arm

Explore the waterfront in Margate with a trip to Margate Harbour Arm. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Margate Harbour Arm

Margate Museum

You can study the exhibits at Margate Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Margate. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.

Margate Museum

The Droit House

Enjoy an outing to The Droit House during your stay in Margate. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.

The Droit House

Top hotels in Margate Old Town

No.42 by GuestHouse Margate

No.42 by GuestHouse Margate

4 out of 5
42 High Street Margate England
The price is £153 per night from 5 May to 6 May
£153
5 May - 6 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Margate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (172 reviews)
The perfect spot to relax and unwind listening to the sounds of the sea. We treated ourselves to one of the balcony suites and were not disappointed. Margate is an interesting mix of old and new but there are lots of places to explore food wise. This is also my first visit to one of the Guesthouse ...

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

No.42 by GuestHouse Margate
Old Town House by Ezestays

Old Town House by Ezestays

2.5 out of 5
9 Market Place Margate England
The price is £137 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
£137
30 Apr - 1 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Margate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and Netflix. Popular attractions Margate Beach and Dreamland are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
Absolute comfort in the heart of the best part of town. Everything about it is quality, Mark was very friendly and helpful. Go to Big Shot Cafe for your breakfast and coffee.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Old Town House by Ezestays
The Beetroot

The Beetroot

4 out of 5
Market Street Car Park Margate England
The price is £126 per night from 4 May to 5 May
£126
4 May - 5 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Margate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an in-room coffee maker and housekeeping. Popular attractions Margate Beach and Dreamland are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (65 reviews)
Great location, right in the heart of the old town. Lovely comfortable, clean room and friendly, helpful host. Thanks for a great stay!

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

The Beetroot
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 £60 per night from 4 May to 5 May
£60
4 May - 5 May
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! (889 reviews)
Beautiful view from the restaurant and pub. Sea view rooms are quite small! Definitely view of harbour rooms are better.

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Falstaff Hotel

The Falstaff Hotel

4 out of 5
8-10 St Dunstan Street Kent Canterbury England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £90 per night from 17 May to 18 May
£90
17 May - 18 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Canterbury. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
This was our 5th stay at this wonderful hotel, I cannot praise it enough, I just don't see a negative

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

The Falstaff Hotel
Hampton by Hilton Canterbury

Hampton by Hilton Canterbury

3 out of 5
7 St. Margaret's Street Canterbury England
The price is £73 per night from 10 May to 11 May
£73
10 May - 11 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canterbury. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
Having stayed at this hotel twice already, the second one with the room being flooded and NO compensation offered, we reluctantly booked another stay. This was purely for it being in close proximity to our needs. We are a party of 4, which includes an elderly person in a wheelchair who is in their ...

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Hampton by Hilton Canterbury
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