Number 8 Hotel - Canterbury
51.277107, 1.077424Overview
Situated only a 9-minute walk from the medieval gatehouse "West Gate Towers", Number 8 Hotel Canterbury includes 6 rooms with views of the city. The hotel also offers guests Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Location
The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge is a mere 450 metres away, while the ancient St Martin's Church is a short way from this Canterbury hotel. The Number 8 is within 5 minutes' walk of the Dane John Gardens and 95 km from London City airport. Supplement your educational experience by visiting the University of Kent, which is 2.3 km from the property.
This hotel is 400 metres from Whitefriars bus stop and in the vicinity of Canterbury West train station in Canterbury.
Rooms
The rooms at Number 8 Hotel include an iron with ironing board, as well as media facilities like a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a radio. Rooms are also furnished with extra-long beds. They come with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet along with such comforts as hairdryers and bath sheets.
Eat & Drink
Guests will enjoy contemporary cuisine of The Ambrette Canterbury, which is around 5 minutes' walk away.
Rooms and availability

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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds1 King-size bed

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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed

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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
Essential information about Number 8 Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 142 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 400 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 94.8 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | London City, LCY |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
- Hotels nearby
Reviews of Number 8 Hotel
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missingWrote a review on 19 Decsuper clean suitedark kitchenoutdated information
Super clean suite with a comfy bed and rainfall shower.
I faced a couple of issues . The kitchen available was in a dark and cramped space. The information book in the room was outdated, causing confusion about the do not disturb sign and cleaning services. I would have appreciated more teabags for my three-day stay as well.
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missingWrote a review on 18 Dec
Overall it was well-equipped and beautifully decorated with balcony.
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missingWrote a review on 16 Dec
Fantastic setting, helpful and excellent staff.
Units with balcony...
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missingWrote a review on 12 Deccomfortable suiteself-cateringhigh temperature
The suite was self-catering, comfortable, and clean. The temperature was a bit too high .
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missingWrote a review on 10 Dec
Its location approx 10-15 minutes' walk from a play park was comfortable. The room was well-equipped and beautifully decorated and what's more - included dryers, guest toiletries and bath robes.
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missingWrote a review on 21 Novcozy atmospherethoughtful furnishingspeaceful nightsoccasion noisefirm pillowssmall building
The cozy atmosphere and thoughtful furnishings made it comfortable, although the pillows were a bit too firm for my liking. It's a great choice for a short stay.
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missingWrote a review on 21 Novthoughtful amenitiescozy ambianceconvenient location
A Good Stay in the Heart of Canterbury!
The King Suite offered a cozy ambiance, perfect for relaxation. I especially appreciated the thoughtful amenities provided. Exploring local attractions was easy. For a better experience, consider bringing your own reusable dining ware, as the disposables led to unnecessary waste.
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missingWrote a review on 11 Octcentral locationmodern suiteshower issueleaking screen
Fabulous central location! 🚶♂️ Modern and clean King Suite made it feel like home. Minor issue with the shower screen leaking, but the team was super helpful. Would definitely come back again!
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missingWrote a review on 19 Septcomfy bedrainfall showerhelpful staffdark kitchen
Canterbury vibes and great company ☕️🏰
Super clean suite with comfy bed and a rainfall shower-def had the best sleep! Plus, the staff helped so much with checking in and where to grab a good coffee nearby. Loved being just a short walk from the cathedral!
Only downside was the shared kitchen could use some better lighting. It felt a bit dark when cooking.
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missingWrote a review on 30 Jun
This hotel has bright rooms with balconies and friendly, helpful staff, just as advertised!
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missingWrote a review on 06 Juntasteful furnishingsconvenient amenitieslack of pillows
The room was tastefully furnished with convenient amenities like a modernized bathroom and fridge. Perfect location near the city center, shops, and dining options 🏙️✨
nothing major, just needing more pillows 😉
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missingWrote a review on 23 Maymodernized bathroomclean spacegreat italian foodparking confusiontricky drop-off
The King Room was perfectly organized with a lovely modernized bathroom and a small fridge. We enjoyed easy access to the Cathedral and found the price reasonable for a clean, cozy space. The nearby Pinocchio's served the best Italian food we had on our trip!
Drop-off was tricky due to lack of parking.
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missingWrote a review on 17 Maycozy atmospherethoughtful amenitiesinadequate lightinglimited teabagsventilation noise
The king suite featured a cozy atmosphere and thoughtful amenities like quality bathroom products. It was conveniently located near town, perfect for exploring local attractions. The shared kitchen lacked adequate lighting was great. A minor issue with noise from the ventilation at night slightly disrupted the otherwise peaceful ambiance.
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missingWrote a review on 13 May
The rooms come with a balcony, which is a great feature! The staff here is friendly and has wonderful manners. 😊.
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missingWrote a review on 11 Mayclean roomcomfortable heatingeasy walkfalling shower head
The room was verysuper clean and cozy, and the heating was adjustable, a nice touch. I loved the easy walk to all the main sites in canterbury.
the shower head kept falling off.
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