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Located in a Victorian villa in a quiet, tree-lined street, YHA Canterbury is just 15 minutes’ walk from Canterbury Cathedral. Guests can enjoy the cafe bar, TV lounge and games room. Most rooms contain bunk beds, and all rooms have access to a shared bathroom. Meals are available at YHA Canterbury, along with a self-catering kitchen and dining room. There is also a small onsite shop. Guests at YHA Canterbury can relax in lounge or the pretty garden. Laundry facilities with washing machines are also available for guests' use. The center of historic Canterbury can be reached in 10 minutes on foot, while The Marlowe Theater is 15 minutes’ walk away. St. Augustine’s Abbey is a 10-minute walk, and Canterbury East Rail Station is a 15-minute walk away.

- "Would definitely visit again and recommend to anyone" - "Great stay" - "Budget-friendly and worth every penny." - "Excellent" - "Nice, lovely stay" - "Nice hostel close to Canterbury city centre" - "Good value for money" - "Perfect" - "Inappropriate check in and check out timings" - "Small but clean"

Hostel in Canterbury with a coffee shop and a restaurant
This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area.
Limited housekeeping is available.
YHA Canterbury - Hostel offers 15 accommodations. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "All your service is perfect " - "It was all excellent!" - "So many stairs!!! No lift" - "Very helpful and friendly staff " - "Well located, near city center (20 min walk). Love the cooking area. It's very clean and people at the office are kind and helpful. Missing some showers, and it's noisy in the morning (hearing outside the bedroom and outside the building as well). Otherwise, lovely stay!" - "Property was clean and as expected. Check-in time at 5pm is a couple of hours later than other accommodations. Earlier check-in would be more preferable."

Hostel with free breakfast, steps from University of Kent
This hostel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, indoor tennis courts, and a conference center are onsite.
Limited housekeeping is available.
Keynes College - University Of Kent offers 609 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.
3 indoor tennis courts and an outdoor tennis court are featured at the hostel. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Very accommodating and friendly " - "Veey good basic accommodation. Very comfortable bed and en suite bathroom. The college isn't in the centre of Canturbury; it's a good mile to walk to the centre and it's up a hill on the way back. However there's a regular bus service to/from town." - "Great value" - "Standard university accommodation as expected, room was clean and it was nice to have access to a kitchen for microwave/ oven (note there is no kitchen equipment/ crockery etc). Reception staff were very helpful in finding our room. Breakfast was nice, good continental and cooked options. "