England Guide
Kent and Sussex
Hotels and B&Bs
1 Abode Hotel 30 High St
01227/766266
www.abodehotels.co.uk/canterbury Luxurious and stylish, this state-of-the-art hotel has spacious rooms with contemporary designs, the more expensive rooms with balconies overlooking the cathedral. There's also a topnotch restaurant. Price: ₤111-150
2 Ann's House 63 London Rd
01227/768767
www.annshousecanterbury.co.uk Traditional Victorian villa offering comfortable rooms, most of which are en suite, a 10min walk from the centre. Price: ₤41-50
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Cathedral Gate 36 Burgate
01227/464381
www.cathgate.co.uk Built in 1438 and set in the city's medieval heart, this venerable pilgrims' hostelry features crooked floors and exposed timber beams alongside more modern amenities and fantastic views of the cathedral. Price: ₤61-70
4 Ebury Hotel 65–67 New Dover Rd
01227/768433
www.eburyhotel.co.uk Very comfortable and spacious family-owned Victorian hotel, 15min walk from the centre, with an indoor pool. Price: ₤71-90
5 St John's Court Guesthouse St John's Lane
01227/456425
www.s-h-systems.co.uk Obliging and good-value B&B in a quiet but central location, just south of the old town. Vegan breakfasts available. No credit cards. Price: Under ₤40
6 St Stephen's Guesthouse 100 St Stephen's Rd
01227/767644
www.st-stephens.fsnet.co.uk A mock-Tudor house on the northern side of the city, 10min walk along the Stour, offering excellent-value en-suite accommodation. No credit cards. Price: ₤51-60
7 Thanington Hotel 140 Wincheap
01227/453227
www.thanington-hotel.co.uk Comfortable converted Georgian building, 10min walk from the centre, with an indoor pool and a games room. Price: ₤71-90
8 Wincheap Guesthouse 94 Wincheap
01227/762309
www.wincheapguesthouse.com Good-value Victorian B&B close to Canterbury East Station, with en-suite rooms. Price: ₤51-60
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York Backpackers Micklegate House, 88–90 Micklegate
01904/627720
www.yorkbackpackers.co.uk Amiable hostel with good facilities – kitchen, laundry, Internet, TV and games room, café and cellar bar. High-ceilinged dorms (sleeping 8 to 18) and doubles; cheaper for multi-night stays. Price: hostel £14Price: hotel Up to ₤40
10 York YHA Water End, Clifton (20min walk from the centre)
0845/371 9051 www.yha.org.uk Large Victorian mansion where beds are mostly in four-bedded dorms, though variously priced private rooms also available. Facilities include a licensed café, Internet, large garden and discounted tickets for attractions. Buffet breakfast included. Price: £19.95