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Create your perfect break with 1000s of hotels to choose from (with special package discounts), fantastic deals on rail and coach travel from any UK train station or National Express coach stop, and all the top London theatre shows.

What are customers saying about Hotel Direct?

Great organisation

Great organisation, great hotel and travel instructions

Fantastic company & experience!

Fantastic company.I wanted to do ABBA Voyage, train and stay as a birthday treat and came across Hotel Direct, they took away all the worry of getting the booking right myself ! All the tickets came through and my hotel was confirmed a day before which was excellent. Everything went smoothly we had a fab time and all at an excellent price! Thanks so much team I`ll be using you again

Hassle free, top class service

Hassle free top class service. Had to ring as an email did not open properly, customer service advisor jumped on it straight away and sorted everything. Highly recommended and will definitely use Hotel Direct again.

Easy to book our requirements

Easy to book our requirements. Simple and concise information given regarding the references for the rail journey, hotel and show.

Never used Hotel Direct before...

Never used Hotel Direct before but will certainly be using them again. We visited London and stayed at The Tower Bridge Hotel and went to see The Lion King. Service was amazing recommendations were spot on kept up to date and received an email the day before travelling confirming all was ok. Fantastic service.

Brilliant from start to finish

Brilliant from start to finish, could not rate highly enough. Well done.

Seamless experience

Seamless experience, very smooth tickets arrived well in advance with clear explanations. Would definitely recommend and use again

I`ve travelled many times with Hotel?

I`ve travelled many times with Hotel Direct and hopefully will continue to do so.I highly recommend this company.

Excellent quality

Excellent quality - great price!

Why book with Hotel Direct?

With Hotel Direct booking a Canterbury hotel couldn't be easier. We have several different search options including searching by area, star rating and landmarks such as Canterbury Cathedral. Unlike many hotel booking companies, we continue working for you long after your booking is made. Uniquely, we will contact your hotel 2 days before you arrive to make sure your reservation is in place for you, we will even send you an email with the name of the person who confirmed it! This means you will never have to worry about issues at check-in and can be assured that you are in safe hands.

Why stay in Canterbury?


The historic city of Canterbury lies on the River Stour in Kent. As one of the most visited cities in Britain, Canterbury is steeped in tradition yet it is also a modern and vibrant city with a thriving student population. Canterbury's skyline is dominated by the beautiful Cathedral, and although it is the oldest in England, the city has many ancient ruins that are worth exploring. Whatever your reason for visiting the inspirational city from enjoying an overnight stay to a relaxing break, it couldn't be easier with Hotel Direct's fabulous array of hotels.

City Centre hotels


Canterbury has a wealth of sights and visitor attractions and experiencing the city's history and heritage couldn't be easier from one of the City Centre hotels. There are plenty of walking trails and guided walks that will let you explore the winding lanes and street, allowing you to make the most of your time there.

Single Rates


As a medieval city with four universities, Canterbury has lots of student appeal, with an eclectic mix of architecture, shops and great nightlife. Whether you're heading to the city for an interview or meeting up with current students, we have a great range of single rates giving you a place to stay when visiting your loved ones.

Cheap Canterbury hotels


Canterbury is the perfect location for those looking for a spot of retail therapy with an array of high street names as well as a fantastic range of independent shops available. Whitefriars Shopping Centre has over 70 stores and is conveniently located in the heart of the city centre. The city's King's Mile, Westgate and St Dunstan's areas are also nearby and offer a range of specialist and individual shops from jewellery, antiques and fine art. If you save money booking one of the cheap Canterbury hotels we have on offer, you'll have more money in your pocket to treat yourself to something to special.

4 star hotels in Canterbury


If you're thinking about taking in a show at The Marlowe Theatre, then booking one of the nearby 4 star hotels in Canterbury will put you in the perfect location. The 1,200-seat theatre was named after the playwright Christopher Marlowe, who was born in the city and plays an integral part of its history. Whether you want to enjoy a pantomime during the festive period or watch a famous West End musical then you'll be spoilt for choice.

Luxury Canterbury hotels


Canterbury possesses a timeless and inspiring culture set against a backdrop of historic architecture and beautiful scenic views. It will come as no surprize that there are many luxury Canterbury hotels available, which combined with the fine restaurants and welcoming pubs give a complete experience.