The Sun Hotel - Canterbury

3-star historic inn in Canterbury offering a tapas restaurant and rooms with 15th-century character

Rooms

The Sun Hotel Canterbury offers Superior Double, Standard Double, Deluxe King, and family rooms, many with city views and work desks. Each room includes a minibar, tea and coffee maker, and a seating area, with select rooms featuring four-poster beds or spa bath options. The hotel's interconnected rooms provide privacy for families while keeping groups together.

Dining

Guests access the hotel through the ground-floor El Sol, a Spanish tapas restaurant serving lunch and dinner. A complimentary continental breakfast with cereal and croissants is provided in each room, avoiding the need for a dining hall. The bar offers evening drinks in a setting that stays quiet despite the central location.

Location

Sun Street Canterbury places guests 400 metres from Canterbury Cathedral and a 9-minute walk from Canterbury West Train Station. The Marlowe Theatre and Westgate are within walking distance, with London City Airport 95 km away. The hotel's position in a pedestrianised street gives direct access to shops and historic sites.

Family

The Sun Hotel provides interconnected rooms and a family-friendly Spanish restaurant on site. Children stay in rooms with city views and can use the complimentary continental breakfast. The hotel's central location reduces travel time to attractions like Howletts Wild Animal Park.

History

The building dates from the 15th century and contains original oak beams, stained glass, and uneven floors. Staff share heritage stories about the hotel's links to Charles Dickens, who wrote part of David Copperfield while staying at The Sun Hotel. The Charles Dickens room and the Pilgrim room preserve this historical narrative.

• Location: 400 metres from Canterbury Cathedral
• Dining: El Sol tapas restaurant on site
• Rooms: Four-poster beds and spa bath options
• Heritage: 15th-century building with Charles Dickens connections
• Breakfast: Complimentary continental in room
• Family: Interconnected rooms and family-friendly restaurant