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Kipps Hostel

40 Nunnery Fields, Canterbury, England CT1 3JT

94.9%

Overall Rating

252 out of 256 HostelBookers customers would recommend 'Kipps Hostel'

Atmosphere: 96.8%
Location: 88.8%
Facilities: 95.2%
Staff: 99.2%

Cleanliness: 95.2%
Safety: 93.6%
Value: 95.2%

Recent review (09/01/2012)

Ok so it was on top of a hill. But it's not so big that it warrants people complaining about it in their comments. Besides there is a bus service that stops right at the door of the hostel.

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Overview

Welcome to Kipps Hostel, a friendly backpackers hostel situated a short walk to the famous Canterbury cathedral and the Town Centre. The city has been popular since Roman times.

Set in a beautiful 120 year old town house, we offer a wide range of budget accommodation from dormitory rooms to single and double rooms, - suitable for both groups and individuals. For Private rooms please contact us directly to make the reservation.

Accommodation Information

We cater for special requests, like a bottom bunk, ground floor room etc…
Please advise before your arrival.

Facilities Include
Friendly/ knowledgeable staff
A large fully equipped kitchen
Free wi-fi/Free internet terminal
A small shop
Large Garden with seating area and regular BBQ's
Large lounge with Digital TV, DVD's and Travel Library
Dining area situated in our conservatory
Fully heated and hot water all day
Laundry and drying facilities at £5 for washing and drying
Bike Hire at £10 per day

The hostel reception is open between 7h30 and 23h00 Monday to Sunday and on public holidays. There is no Curfew! Please note that all the common areas are closed after 11pm.

CHECK IN TIME: After 2pm

Please note we clean the hostel daily between the hours of 11am-2pm.

NOTE: Photo ID is required on checking in (passport,drivers license or Student ID including UK and EU residents).

Important Information:
Under 16’s are not allowed in dormitory rooms, even if accompanied by an adult. You will need to book a private room. You will not be checked in to the hostel, so please do not reserve a dormitory room if you have children under 16 years of age.

ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION IS PROHIBITED AFTER 11PM ON THE PREMISES!

Location Information

Kipps is within easy walking distance of the City centre, the main line railway and bus/coach stations. So come and pay us a visit in our World Heritage historic city, and enjoy our comfortable, clean and homely hostel!

Kipps is an ideal centre from which to explore the Kent Countryside known as the garden of England. Parking is free on road with restrictions applying only from 1200hrs to 1600hrs on weekdays.

Seaside resorts of Whitstable and Herne Bay are within easy cycling distance with regular bus services from Canterbury. Further fields are Dover castle and Dover cross channel port for easy day trips to France.

What's Included
What's Included
Luggage Room	Free
Linen	Free
Towel	Free

Purchasable Extras
Purchasable Extras
Breakfast	USD 3.08

Facilities
Facilities
Credit cards accepted	Car Parking
Self-catering Facilities	No curfew
Secure lockers	Lounge area
Internet	Pool table(s)
Safety deposit	24 hour hot showers
Tours/Travel Desk	Washing machines

Check-In/Out Details

Earliest check-in: 14:00
Latest Check-out: 11:00

Important Information

hostel reception is open between 7h30 and 23h00 Monday to Friday and 8h00 to 23h00 Saturday to Sunday and on public holidays. NOTE: Photo ID is required on checking in (passport or drivers licence). Please mind that we don't take people under 16 on dorm rooms, they're more than welcome to book a private. If you are a wedding group (Stag/ Hen Group) special terms and conditions apply, therefore you must book through Hostelbookers groups department or get in touch with the hostel directly. If you fail to do so and still book here on line, your reservation maybe cancelled and deposit not refund.