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YHA Canterbury - Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel in Canterbury with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Courtyard
Fridge, microwave
Staircase
Living area
Dining room

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$111
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Explore the area

Map
54 New Dover Road, Canterbury, England, CT1 3DT
  • Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Marlowe Theatre
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • University of Kent
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • London (SEN-Southend)

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sleeps 6, Shared Bathroom)

1 bedroom, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Cabin

Cabin

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Room (3 Bed Private Ensuite)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room (2 Bed Private)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Room (5 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room (4 Bed Private Ensuite)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Room (6 Bed Private Ensuite)

1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room (6 Bed Private Ensuite)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Men only (Sleeps 6, Shared Bathroom)

1 bedroom, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Room (4 Bed Private)

1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room (4 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Room (6 Bed Private)

1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room (6 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

About the area

Canterbury

At YHA Canterbury - Hostel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of St. Lawrence Ground and St. Augustine's Abbey. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Canterbury hostel, attractions include University of Kent and Canterbury Cathedral.
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What's nearby

  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Westgate Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • University of Kent - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Canterbury East Station - 18 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Thomas Ingoldsby - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Old City Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chom Chom - ‬13 min walk

About this property

YHA Canterbury - Hostel

Hostel in Canterbury with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at YHA Canterbury - Hostel. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Canterbury hostel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
YHA Canterbury - Hostel offers 15 accommodations. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Dutch, English

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • 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 lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

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
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Bed sheets fee: GBP 2 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 2 per day (328 ft away)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 5.00 (subject to availability)
  • Towels fee: GBP 2.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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

Is parking available at YHA Canterbury - Hostel?

Yep, YHA Canterbury - Hostel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

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

As of 2 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Canterbury - Hostel on 1 Sept 2025 start from AU$102.57, 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.

Are there any beaches close to YHA Canterbury - Hostel?

The closest beach to YHA Canterbury - Hostel is Tankerton Beach (10.8 km).

Does YHA Canterbury - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, breakfast is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at YHA Canterbury - Hostel?

No, YHA Canterbury - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at YHA Canterbury - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at YHA Canterbury - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 5 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at YHA Canterbury - Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

YHA Canterbury - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Simon

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

10/10 Excellent

Debbi

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
It was all excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adeniji

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

10/10 Excellent

Yat Wah

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Chandrashekhar

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

T

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suellen

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Business traveller, Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

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

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Naima

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff! Very helpful. Rooms/all facilities clean, breakfast was very good value
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hema

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

Comfortable stay

The youth hostel is very helpful and polite. The female dorm room I stayed in was clean, comfortable beds and spacious. The kitchen is bit small but there plenty of space to make your food. If you don't want to be stuck in your room, the lounge is good for relaxing in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful house
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Peter

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

Yha

Issues with the lighting in the rooms but comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The rooms were extremepy hot with no airconditioning/fans
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018