YHA Canterbury Hostel

Hostel★★★★4-star★ 4.2 (385 reviews)Quiet surroundings (no bars or transit within 250 m)

About

YHA Canterbury Hostel is a hostel in Canterbury. The hostel is close to St Augustine’s Abbey and Saint Augustine's Abbey, about 1.2 km from Canterbury East. It holds an official 4-star rating and scores 4.2/5 across 385 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight Helpful staff, comfortable beds, excellent kitchen with modern facilities..

What guests mention

Helpful staff, comfortable beds, excellent kitchen with modern facilities.

Themes drawn from recent guest reviews.

Best for

Quiet stay

no bars or nightlife within 250 m · no transit stop within 150 m · airport more than 5 km away

Location

What's nearby

St Augustine’s Abbey0.8 km
Saint Augustine's Abbey0.8 km
WW2 shelters1.1 km
Canterbury Roman Museum1.1 km
Canterbury Cathedral1.2 km
Canterbury Cathedral Gates1.2 km

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Within a short walk

🍽️ 18 places to eat🛒 1 supermarket💊 1 pharmacy or clinic🚌 1 public-transport stop

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Maypole Airfield — 8.7 km
Nearest station: Canterbury East — 1.2 km
Nearest beach: Herne Bay Beach — 11.5 km
Driving: Drives on the left
Currency: GBP
Power: Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to YHA Canterbury Hostel?

From YHA Canterbury Hostel, the nearest station, Canterbury East, is about 1.2 km away; Maypole Airfield is around 8.7 km away (straight-line distances).