Greyfriars Lodge is in the heart of Canterbury, within a 5-minute walk of Royal Museum and Art Gallery and Canterbury Cathedral. .This lodge is 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Whitstable Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Beaney House of Art & Knowledge.
Canterbury Christ Church University - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
University of Kent - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
Getting around
Canterbury East Station - 8 min walk
London (SEN-Southend) - 90 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 6 min walk
The West Gate Inn (Wetherspoon) - 5 min walk
Caffè Nero - 2 min walk
Starbucks - 5 min walk
City Fish Bar - 3 min walk
About this property
Greyfriars Lodge
Greyfriars Lodge offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, a library, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Limited parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Offsite parking within 0.2 miles (GBP 15 per day); reservations required
Limited onsite parking
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
Things to do
Library
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
More
2 floors
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
More
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Portable fan
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 5.00 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 3:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Offsite parking fee: GBP 15 per day (0.2 mi away)
Late check-in fee: GBP 5.00 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 3:30 AM
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Greyfriars Lodge Canterbury
Greyfriars Canterbury
Greyfriars Lodge Lodge
Greyfriars Lodge Canterbury
Greyfriars Lodge Lodge Canterbury
Greyfriars Lodge Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Great location, old style lodge. Clean and Sanjeewa
was very accommodating
Brenda and Bruce
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Alison
May 19, 2026
A great location in the centre of Canterbury. The owner is most welcoming and kind. The rooms are comfortable and clean. Breakfast is continental with lots of choice to eat in or take away. I recommend this property for a value for money city stay
Alison
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Anne Julie
May 14, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location in the heart of the town. Quirky little hotel with good continental breakfast. Good value. Thank you Sanjeev for making me feel welcome and being very helpful. I would stay there again.
Anne Julie
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
KARINE
May 3, 2026
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very basic breakfast, cheap cheerful
KARINE
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Gav
Apr 17, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The host was very friendly and helpful
Gav
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Charlotte
May 10, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room. Close to the city centre and the ideal location for my friends Hen do
Charlotte
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Caroline
May 13, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
i only slept in there
Caroline
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Chi fung
May 1, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Me and my wife stayed at the hotel for 5days. Sanjeewa was really nice and helpful, everyday he is checking on the guest for breakfasts and always asking if we need something. If we back to the Canterbury, we might stay here again.
Chi fung
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Desa
May 14, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We got what we paid for basic a bit tired but couln't fault the helpfulness of the manager Sanjeev. He helped with cases was very attentive explained breakfast etc. Was ideally located for shopping and exploring Canterbury
Desa
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Mikael
Feb 26, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent breakfast, very clean and cosy rooms. Very calm location but really close to the main street with a lot of restaurants, pubs and shops. Sanjeewa was very kind and helpful in every possible way. We are really happy with our stay.
We had family room in this property. Very dated and basic. Bathroom very tired and weak shower. If you about basic sleep there it was ok.
Marcin
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Chris
Mar 20, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really friendly staff. Customer service was excellent. The rooms are quite compact but are well suited to single or two-night stays in the city. The location is right in the heart of the city within easy walking distance of the museum and Marlowe theatre.
Chris
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Chris
May 19, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property is perfectly located in the centre of Canterbury and extremely well priced. You are within walking distance of everything you want to visit. The rooms are small but adequate for a short stay. My only gripe is the low pressure on the shower. The breakfast was fine and certainly set us up for the day. Sanjeewa the host is a real pleasure. He was always available and was constantly checking that everything was okay. He is worked to the bone and is a real gem for the property owners.
Stayed 2 nights here the location was excellent a short walk to shops and restaurants, room was small but clean needs some updating.
The cold tap in en-suite was loose and the macerater toilet was very noisy.
Sanjeewa was very kind and helpful he seemed to be the only staff there. The breakfast was basic but very nice.
For what we paid the hotel was good! Right next to the city center. Breakfast was basic but good and the worker ensured that it was constantly stocked up! Great for a couple of nights :)
The host was incredibly friendly and helpful, and all the other guests were clearly having a good time because we all wound up chatting over breakfast! Lovely!
Stayed here for one night (24/4/26). It was good value for money as far as I’m concerned. The Greyfriars Lodge is very old but it’s clean. We were very happy with the location. 10 min walk from Canterbury East Station. 4 min walk to Marlowe Theatre the main reason we came to Canterbury.
4 min walk to Butter Market and the Cathedral. The room we had was spacious and the staff very welcoming (Sanjeewa).
If you’re looking for modern place to stay then this Lodge isn’t for you. We like to support small businesses.
The place was really calm and peaceful. My room was very cozy and clean. A special thanks to Mr Sanjeewa who is the property manager. He was very polite, friendly and helpful. He even allowed us to keep the luggage in a safe space in the lodge itself after checkout that may we could finish our lunch before we leave Canterbury. Will recommend the place to others.