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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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$61
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

Explore the area

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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)

Room

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

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Cabin

Cabin

Highlights

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

Room (3 Bed Private Ensuite)

Highlights

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

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Room

Room (2 Bed Private)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Room (5 Bed Private)

Highlights

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

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Room

Room (4 Bed Private Ensuite)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room

Room (6 Bed Private Ensuite)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room

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

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room

Room (4 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Room (6 Bed Private)

Room

Room (6 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin 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 - 3.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Corner House Canterbury - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lanna Thai - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Two Sawyers - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Lime Tree Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The John - ‬14 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.

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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

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

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 2.0 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 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Canterbury - Hostel on 28 Sept 2025 start from AU$61.18, 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.