Pilgrims Hotel
$113
/ night
Avg. for September
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$113
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Pilgrims Hotel average $74 in February, the cheapest month, and $137 in July, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $83 |
| February | $74 |
| March | $92 |
| April | $102 |
| May | $114 |
| June | $111 |
| July | $137 |
| August | $131 |
| September | $113 |
| October | $101 |
| November | $96 |
| December | $100 |
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Most expensive: July (~$137)
Cheapest: February (~$74)
About this property
Stay in a charming hotel with a coffee shop, bar, and complimentary breakfast just a short walk from Canterbury Cathedral.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a computer station, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms.
Location
With a stay at Pilgrims Hotel in Canterbury, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Canterbury Cathedral and Marlowe Theatre. This hotel is 13.3 mi (21.5 km) from Whitstable Beach and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Solly's Orchard.
What's nearby
Marlowe Theatre(0.1 miles)
Sidney Cooper Gallery(0.1 miles)
Weaver's House(0.1 miles)
Eastbridge Hospital(0.1 miles)
Royal Museum and Art Gallery(0.1 miles)
Beaney House of Art & Knowledge(0.1 miles)
Solly's Orchard(0.1 miles)
Westgate Gardens(0.1 miles)
Westgate Gardens and Towers(0.1 miles)
Canterbury Roman Museum(0.2 miles)
Canterbury Cathedral(0.2 miles)
Rupert Bear Museum(0.3 miles)
St. Dunstan's Church(0.4 miles)
Lady Wootton's Green(0.5 miles)
Dane John Gardens(0.5 miles)
London (SEN-Southend)(70 miles)
Gatwick Airport (LGW)(68.1 miles)
Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
Family Room
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Luggage Storage
Location
18 The Friars, City of Canterbury, England, United Kingdom
Marlowe Theatre (0.1 miles)
Sidney Cooper Gallery (0.1 miles)
Weaver's House (0.1 miles)
Eastbridge Hospital (0.1 miles)
Royal Museum and Art Gallery (0.1 miles)
Beaney House of Art & Knowledge (0.1 miles)
Guest reviews
8.4
Very good
Based on 1,541 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
12%
Couple
38%
Family
23%
Group
13%
Solo
12%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Pilgrims Hotel offers a central base in Canterbury with historic character, small but cozy rooms, and friendly staff, while the continental breakfast is appreciated; some guests note steep stairs, occasional noise or heat, and occasional staffing or replenishment lapses.
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What guests think
Pilgrims Hotel offers a central base in Canterbury with historic character, small but cozy rooms, and friendly staff, while the continental breakfast is appreciated; some guests note steep stairs, occasional noise or heat, and occasional staffing or replenishment lapses.
The location is steps from the cathedral and High Street, but driving access is restricted and parking is off site a short walk away, which can make luggage transfer tricky. Cleanliness is generally good, though a few guests noticed dusty areas or uncleared breakfast tables. Overall, expect a characterful, centrally located stay best suited to travellers comfortable with historic quirks and limited amenities.
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Facilities
Historic building with steep, narrow stairs and no lift; parking is off site a short walk away in the car-free center. There is a bar on site.
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Deb
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Whilst location was good, very difficult to get heavy luggage from car to hotel. Bollards blocking every street nearby. No instructions from hotel to assist. Staff member unhelpful
Whilst location was good, very difficult to get heavy luggage from car to hotel. Bollards blocking every street nearby. No instructions from hotel to assist. Staff member unhelpful
8
Neil
May 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A very convenient hotel for Canterbury city centre and only 30 yards from the Marlow theatre. Reception staff were pleasant and helpful. The building is hundreds of years old and as expected the stairs to the upper floors need to be taken with care & there did not appear to be a lift. Our room was clean and comfortable with all necessary amenities. One small addition would be a hand held shower hose in addition to the ceiling unit above the bath. We will certainly stay again.
A very convenient hotel for Canterbury city centre and only 30 yards from the Marlow theatre. Reception staff were pleasant and helpful. The building is hundreds of years old and as expected the stairs to the upper floors need to be taken with care & there did not appear to be a lift. Our room was clean and comfortable with all necessary amenities. One small addition would be a hand held shower hose in addition to the ceiling unit above the bath. We will certainly stay again.
10
Eva
Sep 21, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Cosy room in old building. In the listing it did say the room was small. Be aware that the stairs are steep and some quirks in the room lighting and shower controls. Very pleasant staff and good continental style breakfast. We had a pleasant stay and it was good value for money
Cosy room in old building. In the listing it did say the room was small. Be aware that the stairs are steep and some quirks in the room lighting and shower controls. Very pleasant staff and good continental style breakfast. We had a pleasant stay and it was good value for money
8
paul
Jun 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location. Walk straight out to high st and 2 minutes from cathedral. Had to park in one of car parks 5 minutes walk away as none close. 2.70 hour or at hotel £14 gives you 24 hours and can drive in and out of carpark as much as you like. Lovely spacious rooms
Great location. Walk straight out to high st and 2 minutes from cathedral. Had to park in one of car parks 5 minutes walk away as none close. 2.70 hour or at hotel £14 gives you 24 hours and can drive in and out of carpark as much as you like. Lovely spacious rooms
8
Deborah
Sep 25, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This is an old hotel located in the center of Canterbury - very close to everything. The narrow stairs are a bit of a challenge, but the room was very nice.
This is an old hotel located in the center of Canterbury - very close to everything. The narrow stairs are a bit of a challenge, but the room was very nice.
4
Lin
Jul 29, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
There is no elevator, the stairs are narrow, and it is inconenient to luggage upstairs, but the waiters are very friendly.
There is no elevator, the stairs are narrow, and it is inconenient to luggage upstairs, but the waiters are very friendly.
10
stephen
Jul 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect location for the Marlowe theatre and the centre of Canterbury. Lovely bar
Perfect location for the Marlowe theatre and the centre of Canterbury. Lovely bar
10
Mihail
Jun 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The location is in the no-cars zone, plan ahead carefully if you drive. The building is very old, as is to be expected for the area, but well maintained. Easy walking to all attractions and lots of dining options.
The location is in the no-cars zone, plan ahead carefully if you drive. The building is very old, as is to be expected for the area, but well maintained. Easy walking to all attractions and lots of dining options.
10
Sarah
Feb 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The Pilgrim's Hotel was a great value for the money. Our room was cozy and comfortable with plenty of space for our family of three. The lounge/common area has big couches as well as tall tables with chairs, which made it a great place to spend a couple of hours in the evening playing games with our son and having a couple of drinks from the bar, which is a life-saver when you have cold wintry evenings with a five year old and going out really isn't an option (and just staying in your room would be torture). The breakfast is pretty simple fare (yogurt with toppings, cereal, cold meats and cheese, and bread). Was pleased they offered gluten free bread for myself. Coffee was disappointing and toaster didn't work well, but otherwise it's a very adequate start to the day. Great stay overall and excellent location!
The Pilgrim's Hotel was a great value for the money. Our room was cozy and comfortable with plenty of space for our family of three. The lounge/common area has big couches as well as tall tables with chairs, which made it a great place to spend a couple of hours in the evening playing games with our son and having a couple of drinks from the bar, which is a life-saver when you have cold wintry evenings with a five year old and going out really isn't an option (and just staying in your room would be torture). The breakfast is pretty simple fare (yogurt with toppings, cereal, cold meats and cheese, and bread). Was pleased they offered gluten free bread for myself. Coffee was disappointing and toaster didn't work well, but otherwise it's a very adequate start to the day. Great stay overall and excellent location!
10
Mary
Jun 8, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This hotel is very quaint and comfortable. Our room was very small and we had to walk up two flights of very narrow stairs, however the building is from the 16th century and it is in the description. The location is perfect, its about a 10 minute walk from Canterbury West and is right by the high street.
This hotel is very quaint and comfortable. Our room was very small and we had to walk up two flights of very narrow stairs, however the building is from the 16th century and it is in the description. The location is perfect, its about a 10 minute walk from Canterbury West and is right by the high street.
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Cleanliness
Rooms are generally clean and comfortable, with several guests praising spotless bathrooms. A few noted dusty areas or sticky breakfast tables.
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Neil
May 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A very convenient hotel for Canterbury city centre and only 30 yards from the Marlow theatre. Reception staff were pleasant and helpful. The building is hundreds of years old and as expected the stairs to the upper floors need to be taken with care & there did not appear to be a lift. Our room was clean and comfortable with all necessary amenities. One small addition would be a hand held shower hose in addition to the ceiling unit above the bath. We will certainly stay again.
A very convenient hotel for Canterbury city centre and only 30 yards from the Marlow theatre. Reception staff were pleasant and helpful. The building is hundreds of years old and as expected the stairs to the upper floors need to be taken with care & there did not appear to be a lift. Our room was clean and comfortable with all necessary amenities. One small addition would be a hand held shower hose in addition to the ceiling unit above the bath. We will certainly stay again.
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Vernon
Jul 13, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Tiny single room, with no chair, but good ensuite with bath and shower. Very noisy, with people noisily passing by right outside the room, with a door banging constantly, until late at night. Paper thin walls - man in next room was snoring all night very audibly. Too expensive for such a small room. Tables in breakfast room very obviously hadn't been wiped properly on both my mornoings - sticky ring marks everywhere.
Tiny single room, with no chair, but good ensuite with bath and shower. Very noisy, with people noisily passing by right outside the room, with a door banging constantly, until late at night. Paper thin walls - man in next room was snoring all night very audibly. Too expensive for such a small room. Tables in breakfast room very obviously hadn't been wiped properly on both my mornoings - sticky ring marks everywhere.
8
Toni
Apr 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice place to stay in the town but quiet. Friendly staff but only 1 person on duty at a time doing everything. Bath was too small to use, room was dusty and found it very odd that you only had a single chair in the room for 2 guests. Room and bathroom were small, but overall a comfortable stay
Nice place to stay in the town but quiet. Friendly staff but only 1 person on duty at a time doing everything. Bath was too small to use, room was dusty and found it very odd that you only had a single chair in the room for 2 guests. Room and bathroom were small, but overall a comfortable stay
10
Ian
Sep 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean room. Staff very friendly and helpful. Very good continental breakfast and facilities.
Very clean room. Staff very friendly and helpful. Very good continental breakfast and facilities.
10
Ruben
Jul 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This hotel was a heaven send. It was the nicest hotel on our entire trip. Clean. Neat. Scenic. In a great location. If i am ever in Canterbury again, i will stay here.
This hotel was a heaven send. It was the nicest hotel on our entire trip. Clean. Neat. Scenic. In a great location. If i am ever in Canterbury again, i will stay here.
10
Josephine
Aug 14, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Pleasant staff and nice clean room and comfortable beds
Pleasant staff and nice clean room and comfortable beds
8
TOBY
Apr 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Fairly basic hotel, but clean and a decent breakfast. For what I paid entirely fair.
Fairly basic hotel, but clean and a decent breakfast. For what I paid entirely fair.
10
Emily
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had an absolutely amazing stay here at the Pilgrim hotel! Canterbuty itself is a must-see town if you are visiting in England and I would highly recommend this boutique hotel. It was charming and clean. Staff were nice and available when needed. Continental breakfast was very good! More options than most. I would absolutely stay here again and hope to be back. :)
We had an absolutely amazing stay here at the Pilgrim hotel! Canterbuty itself is a must-see town if you are visiting in England and I would highly recommend this boutique hotel. It was charming and clean. Staff were nice and available when needed. Continental breakfast was very good! More options than most. I would absolutely stay here again and hope to be back. :)
8
Jean
Nov 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly, welcoming staff, room had everything you would expect, clean and homely. Great location, central to cathedral and town centre.
Friendly, welcoming staff, room had everything you would expect, clean and homely. Great location, central to cathedral and town centre.
10
Oliver
Dec 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
I booked the cheapest room, it was small but cosy on this cold December night. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was spotless so was very pleased. Breakfast included was continental and a very nice buffet was laid out with lots of different food to choose from. Staff were very friendly and helpful but not intrusive. Overall great value, enjoyed my stay and highly recommend.
I booked the cheapest room, it was small but cosy on this cold December night. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was spotless so was very pleased. Breakfast included was continental and a very nice buffet was laid out with lots of different food to choose from. Staff were very friendly and helpful but not intrusive. Overall great value, enjoyed my stay and highly recommend.
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Rooms
Often small and cozy with historic quirks like sloping floors and narrow stairs; some guests experienced heat, limited ventilation or noise, while others found beds comfortable.
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Eva
Sep 21, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Cosy room in old building. In the listing it did say the room was small. Be aware that the stairs are steep and some quirks in the room lighting and shower controls. Very pleasant staff and good continental style breakfast. We had a pleasant stay and it was good value for money
Cosy room in old building. In the listing it did say the room was small. Be aware that the stairs are steep and some quirks in the room lighting and shower controls. Very pleasant staff and good continental style breakfast. We had a pleasant stay and it was good value for money
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Vernon
Jul 13, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Tiny single room, with no chair, but good ensuite with bath and shower. Very noisy, with people noisily passing by right outside the room, with a door banging constantly, until late at night. Paper thin walls - man in next room was snoring all night very audibly. Too expensive for such a small room. Tables in breakfast room very obviously hadn't been wiped properly on both my mornoings - sticky ring marks everywhere.
Tiny single room, with no chair, but good ensuite with bath and shower. Very noisy, with people noisily passing by right outside the room, with a door banging constantly, until late at night. Paper thin walls - man in next room was snoring all night very audibly. Too expensive for such a small room. Tables in breakfast room very obviously hadn't been wiped properly on both my mornoings - sticky ring marks everywhere.
10
Christopher
May 18, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was small, but we were aware of this when booking. Only place to sit was on the bed. Not an issue if you are out all day. Staff excellent and very friendly. Adequate continental breakfast. Would certainly use the hotel in the future.
Room was small, but we were aware of this when booking. Only place to sit was on the bed. Not an issue if you are out all day. Staff excellent and very friendly. Adequate continental breakfast. Would certainly use the hotel in the future.
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Alison
Dec 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room had a rattling, noisy window which unfortunately kept us awake with the storm weather.
Room had a rattling, noisy window which unfortunately kept us awake with the storm weather.
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Meredith
May 31, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly helpful staff, GREAT home baked pastries for breakfast and very convenient. Nice to stay in a hotel with a history. The sloping floors in the bedroom is a bit disconcerting
Friendly helpful staff, GREAT home baked pastries for breakfast and very convenient. Nice to stay in a hotel with a history. The sloping floors in the bedroom is a bit disconcerting
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Alex
Jul 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was fine - but the window only opened 2 inches and the room was really hot. Made for a very uncomfortable nights sleep as it was so hot.
The room was fine - but the window only opened 2 inches and the room was really hot. Made for a very uncomfortable nights sleep as it was so hot.
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Sarah
Feb 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The Pilgrim's Hotel was a great value for the money. Our room was cozy and comfortable with plenty of space for our family of three. The lounge/common area has big couches as well as tall tables with chairs, which made it a great place to spend a couple of hours in the evening playing games with our son and having a couple of drinks from the bar, which is a life-saver when you have cold wintry evenings with a five year old and going out really isn't an option (and just staying in your room would be torture). The breakfast is pretty simple fare (yogurt with toppings, cereal, cold meats and cheese, and bread). Was pleased they offered gluten free bread for myself. Coffee was disappointing and toaster didn't work well, but otherwise it's a very adequate start to the day. Great stay overall and excellent location!
The Pilgrim's Hotel was a great value for the money. Our room was cozy and comfortable with plenty of space for our family of three. The lounge/common area has big couches as well as tall tables with chairs, which made it a great place to spend a couple of hours in the evening playing games with our son and having a couple of drinks from the bar, which is a life-saver when you have cold wintry evenings with a five year old and going out really isn't an option (and just staying in your room would be torture). The breakfast is pretty simple fare (yogurt with toppings, cereal, cold meats and cheese, and bread). Was pleased they offered gluten free bread for myself. Coffee was disappointing and toaster didn't work well, but otherwise it's a very adequate start to the day. Great stay overall and excellent location!
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Antoinette
Aug 6, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The room was snall and extremely hot. No air conditioning. Was provided with a fan tgat had to be let on all night a d still tge room was uncomfortable. Breakfast consisted of a few ftuit juices water, ti. Tinned peaches, tinned grapefruit and tinned cherries. Selection of cereals along with over ripe tangerines and bananas. The only warm option on offer was toast. In adfition my room was shabby and uncomfortable. I would not recommend this hotel.
The room was snall and extremely hot. No air conditioning. Was provided with a fan tgat had to be let on all night a d still tge room was uncomfortable. Breakfast consisted of a few ftuit juices water, ti. Tinned peaches, tinned grapefruit and tinned cherries. Selection of cereals along with over ripe tangerines and bananas. The only warm option on offer was toast. In adfition my room was shabby and uncomfortable. I would not recommend this hotel.
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Mary
Jun 8, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This hotel is very quaint and comfortable. Our room was very small and we had to walk up two flights of very narrow stairs, however the building is from the 16th century and it is in the description. The location is perfect, its about a 10 minute walk from Canterbury West and is right by the high street.
This hotel is very quaint and comfortable. Our room was very small and we had to walk up two flights of very narrow stairs, however the building is from the 16th century and it is in the description. The location is perfect, its about a 10 minute walk from Canterbury West and is right by the high street.
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Brian
Mar 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was tiny and bed was one of the most uncomfortable I’ve ever experienced in a hotel. The whole place has more of a hostel feel, including the dining area which was cold and unwelcoming. The food (breakfast) selection was ok and the location was good although the staff I encountered did not appear that bothered about anything, giving the impression they were disenfranchised with the roles and their employer. The building itself is old and in need of a major refurbishment. I do not think the value for money was very good.
Room was tiny and bed was one of the most uncomfortable I’ve ever experienced in a hotel. The whole place has more of a hostel feel, including the dining area which was cold and unwelcoming. The food (breakfast) selection was ok and the location was good although the staff I encountered did not appear that bothered about anything, giving the impression they were disenfranchised with the roles and their employer. The building itself is old and in need of a major refurbishment. I do not think the value for money was very good.
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Service
Widely described as friendly and helpful, though at times the hotel appears understaffed, leading to unattended reception or breakfast and occasional check-in or follow-up issues.
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Wayne
Oct 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Central location on high st. Staff were super friendly. Breakfast was satisfying.
Central location on high st. Staff were super friendly. Breakfast was satisfying.
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Deb
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Whilst location was good, very difficult to get heavy luggage from car to hotel. Bollards blocking every street nearby. No instructions from hotel to assist. Staff member unhelpful
Whilst location was good, very difficult to get heavy luggage from car to hotel. Bollards blocking every street nearby. No instructions from hotel to assist. Staff member unhelpful
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Toni
Apr 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice place to stay in the town but quiet. Friendly staff but only 1 person on duty at a time doing everything. Bath was too small to use, room was dusty and found it very odd that you only had a single chair in the room for 2 guests. Room and bathroom were small, but overall a comfortable stay
Nice place to stay in the town but quiet. Friendly staff but only 1 person on duty at a time doing everything. Bath was too small to use, room was dusty and found it very odd that you only had a single chair in the room for 2 guests. Room and bathroom were small, but overall a comfortable stay
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Colin
Jul 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Check in was difficult. No bar after 10.30.Was,accused of breaking a lamp after we had left. Reasonable breakfast.
Check in was difficult. No bar after 10.30.Was,accused of breaking a lamp after we had left. Reasonable breakfast.
10
Ian
Sep 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean room. Staff very friendly and helpful. Very good continental breakfast and facilities.
Very clean room. Staff very friendly and helpful. Very good continental breakfast and facilities.
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Richard
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was very poor. Self service but at no stage in the 45 minutes I was in the breakfast room did any staff member come and refill the milk jug, the fruit juice jugs or anything else for that matter,. Simply stated, there were no staff attending to breakfast!
Breakfast was very poor. Self service but at no stage in the 45 minutes I was in the breakfast room did any staff member come and refill the milk jug, the fruit juice jugs or anything else for that matter,. Simply stated, there were no staff attending to breakfast!
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martin
Jun 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very overpriced for a pokey & worn room & very cramped overall-could barely get in the bathroom. Staff friendly but under-resourced - ie at times no one on reception,breakfast room or at the bar. Breakfast perfunctory offering & no service.
Very overpriced for a pokey & worn room & very cramped overall-could barely get in the bathroom. Staff friendly but under-resourced - ie at times no one on reception,breakfast room or at the bar. Breakfast perfunctory offering & no service.
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David
Sep 23, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Highly recommended. The staff were so helpful and breakfast was wonderful.
Highly recommended. The staff were so helpful and breakfast was wonderful.
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Paul
May 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The young woman on reception was excellent. Super helpful.
The young woman on reception was excellent. Super helpful.
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Jean
Nov 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly, welcoming staff, room had everything you would expect, clean and homely. Great location, central to cathedral and town centre.
Friendly, welcoming staff, room had everything you would expect, clean and homely. Great location, central to cathedral and town centre.
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Location
Exceptionally central for the cathedral, High Street and Marlowe Theatre, with easy walking to sights and dining. Car access is restricted and parking is off site a few minutes’ walk, so plan for luggage.
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Karen
Dec 19, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely characterful property in a great location just off the main shopping street and a 5 minute walk to the cathedral. We paid for parking through the hotel at an off site car park. Friendly helpful staff. Our room was quiet as it was towards the back of the hotel.
Lovely characterful property in a great location just off the main shopping street and a 5 minute walk to the cathedral. We paid for parking through the hotel at an off site car park. Friendly helpful staff. Our room was quiet as it was towards the back of the hotel.
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Wayne
Oct 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Central location on high st. Staff were super friendly. Breakfast was satisfying.
Central location on high st. Staff were super friendly. Breakfast was satisfying.
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Neil
May 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A very convenient hotel for Canterbury city centre and only 30 yards from the Marlow theatre. Reception staff were pleasant and helpful. The building is hundreds of years old and as expected the stairs to the upper floors need to be taken with care & there did not appear to be a lift. Our room was clean and comfortable with all necessary amenities. One small addition would be a hand held shower hose in addition to the ceiling unit above the bath. We will certainly stay again.
A very convenient hotel for Canterbury city centre and only 30 yards from the Marlow theatre. Reception staff were pleasant and helpful. The building is hundreds of years old and as expected the stairs to the upper floors need to be taken with care & there did not appear to be a lift. Our room was clean and comfortable with all necessary amenities. One small addition would be a hand held shower hose in addition to the ceiling unit above the bath. We will certainly stay again.
10
Hillary
Jul 26, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Perfect location - walkable to every major attraction in Canterbury. It is an older building but it gives it charm! :) the continental breakfast was good. Overall, great stay and would 100% recommend this hotel to anyone.
Perfect location - walkable to every major attraction in Canterbury. It is an older building but it gives it charm! :) the continental breakfast was good. Overall, great stay and would 100% recommend this hotel to anyone.
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kam
Aug 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is 5 mins from the cathedral and right on the high street, so getting to all the nearby attractions are easy. Hotel is clean and comfortable. Staffs are friendly and helpful. I used the park and ride for 2 days costing less than half of 24 hours parking.
The hotel is 5 mins from the cathedral and right on the high street, so getting to all the nearby attractions are easy. Hotel is clean and comfortable. Staffs are friendly and helpful. I used the park and ride for 2 days costing less than half of 24 hours parking.
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paul
Jun 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location. Walk straight out to high st and 2 minutes from cathedral. Had to park in one of car parks 5 minutes walk away as none close. 2.70 hour or at hotel £14 gives you 24 hours and can drive in and out of carpark as much as you like. Lovely spacious rooms
Great location. Walk straight out to high st and 2 minutes from cathedral. Had to park in one of car parks 5 minutes walk away as none close. 2.70 hour or at hotel £14 gives you 24 hours and can drive in and out of carpark as much as you like. Lovely spacious rooms
10
Mirka
Jun 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Central to city centre
Central to city centre
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stephen
Jul 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect location for the Marlowe theatre and the centre of Canterbury. Lovely bar
Perfect location for the Marlowe theatre and the centre of Canterbury. Lovely bar
10
Mihail
Jun 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The location is in the no-cars zone, plan ahead carefully if you drive. The building is very old, as is to be expected for the area, but well maintained. Easy walking to all attractions and lots of dining options.
The location is in the no-cars zone, plan ahead carefully if you drive. The building is very old, as is to be expected for the area, but well maintained. Easy walking to all attractions and lots of dining options.
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Jean
Nov 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly, welcoming staff, room had everything you would expect, clean and homely. Great location, central to cathedral and town centre.
Friendly, welcoming staff, room had everything you would expect, clean and homely. Great location, central to cathedral and town centre.
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Dining
Continental breakfast is frequently praised for variety and pastries, but several reviews report limited hot options, weak coffee or poor replenishment and service; no cooked breakfast is offered.
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Laura
May 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great centrally located hotel. Friendly staff. Comfortable bed. Good continental breakfast. Steep narrow stairs (expected in old buildings). I would definitely recommend.
Great centrally located hotel. Friendly staff. Comfortable bed. Good continental breakfast. Steep narrow stairs (expected in old buildings). I would definitely recommend.
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Ian
Sep 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean room. Staff very friendly and helpful. Very good continental breakfast and facilities.
Very clean room. Staff very friendly and helpful. Very good continental breakfast and facilities.
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Paul
Oct 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent variety of food for a continental breakfast.
Excellent variety of food for a continental breakfast.
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Tracey
Oct 4, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Had a very pleasant stay. You need to understand and appreciate the 'olde worlde' character of the hotel, which i did. I would have liked better toiletries in the bathroom...i didn't bring my own, as it stated they were supplied. There were two on the wall soap dispensers, one for the sink and one for the shower. The breakfast was lovely with a lot of choice. No full english breakfast, but the continental was delish. The location was spot on. Although its a trek(for me with dodgy back and hips) to and from the car park, the beautiful surroundings made up for it. Enjoyed our stay overall.
Had a very pleasant stay. You need to understand and appreciate the 'olde worlde' character of the hotel, which i did. I would have liked better toiletries in the bathroom...i didn't bring my own, as it stated they were supplied. There were two on the wall soap dispensers, one for the sink and one for the shower. The breakfast was lovely with a lot of choice. No full english breakfast, but the continental was delish. The location was spot on. Although its a trek(for me with dodgy back and hips) to and from the car park, the beautiful surroundings made up for it. Enjoyed our stay overall.
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Richard
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was very poor. Self service but at no stage in the 45 minutes I was in the breakfast room did any staff member come and refill the milk jug, the fruit juice jugs or anything else for that matter,. Simply stated, there were no staff attending to breakfast!
Breakfast was very poor. Self service but at no stage in the 45 minutes I was in the breakfast room did any staff member come and refill the milk jug, the fruit juice jugs or anything else for that matter,. Simply stated, there were no staff attending to breakfast!
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Meredith
May 31, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly helpful staff, GREAT home baked pastries for breakfast and very convenient. Nice to stay in a hotel with a history. The sloping floors in the bedroom is a bit disconcerting
Friendly helpful staff, GREAT home baked pastries for breakfast and very convenient. Nice to stay in a hotel with a history. The sloping floors in the bedroom is a bit disconcerting
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martin
Jun 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very overpriced for a pokey & worn room & very cramped overall-could barely get in the bathroom. Staff friendly but under-resourced - ie at times no one on reception,breakfast room or at the bar. Breakfast perfunctory offering & no service.
Very overpriced for a pokey & worn room & very cramped overall-could barely get in the bathroom. Staff friendly but under-resourced - ie at times no one on reception,breakfast room or at the bar. Breakfast perfunctory offering & no service.
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Sarah
Feb 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The Pilgrim's Hotel was a great value for the money. Our room was cozy and comfortable with plenty of space for our family of three. The lounge/common area has big couches as well as tall tables with chairs, which made it a great place to spend a couple of hours in the evening playing games with our son and having a couple of drinks from the bar, which is a life-saver when you have cold wintry evenings with a five year old and going out really isn't an option (and just staying in your room would be torture). The breakfast is pretty simple fare (yogurt with toppings, cereal, cold meats and cheese, and bread). Was pleased they offered gluten free bread for myself. Coffee was disappointing and toaster didn't work well, but otherwise it's a very adequate start to the day. Great stay overall and excellent location!
The Pilgrim's Hotel was a great value for the money. Our room was cozy and comfortable with plenty of space for our family of three. The lounge/common area has big couches as well as tall tables with chairs, which made it a great place to spend a couple of hours in the evening playing games with our son and having a couple of drinks from the bar, which is a life-saver when you have cold wintry evenings with a five year old and going out really isn't an option (and just staying in your room would be torture). The breakfast is pretty simple fare (yogurt with toppings, cereal, cold meats and cheese, and bread). Was pleased they offered gluten free bread for myself. Coffee was disappointing and toaster didn't work well, but otherwise it's a very adequate start to the day. Great stay overall and excellent location!
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Antoinette
Aug 6, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The room was snall and extremely hot. No air conditioning. Was provided with a fan tgat had to be let on all night a d still tge room was uncomfortable. Breakfast consisted of a few ftuit juices water, ti. Tinned peaches, tinned grapefruit and tinned cherries. Selection of cereals along with over ripe tangerines and bananas. The only warm option on offer was toast. In adfition my room was shabby and uncomfortable. I would not recommend this hotel.
The room was snall and extremely hot. No air conditioning. Was provided with a fan tgat had to be let on all night a d still tge room was uncomfortable. Breakfast consisted of a few ftuit juices water, ti. Tinned peaches, tinned grapefruit and tinned cherries. Selection of cereals along with over ripe tangerines and bananas. The only warm option on offer was toast. In adfition my room was shabby and uncomfortable. I would not recommend this hotel.
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Emily
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had an absolutely amazing stay here at the Pilgrim hotel! Canterbuty itself is a must-see town if you are visiting in England and I would highly recommend this boutique hotel. It was charming and clean. Staff were nice and available when needed. Continental breakfast was very good! More options than most. I would absolutely stay here again and hope to be back. :)
We had an absolutely amazing stay here at the Pilgrim hotel! Canterbuty itself is a must-see town if you are visiting in England and I would highly recommend this boutique hotel. It was charming and clean. Staff were nice and available when needed. Continental breakfast was very good! More options than most. I would absolutely stay here again and hope to be back. :)
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Helen
Jul 16, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Its an old building, so expect quirky characteristics that add to the charm. Enjoy breakfast, all laid out ready and step out into central Canterbury, perfect.
Its an old building, so expect quirky characteristics that add to the charm. Enjoy breakfast, all laid out ready and step out into central Canterbury, perfect.
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Patricia
Jul 14, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
The hotel is in a great location (situated on a main street and in-between both rail stations). The hotel itself has an old charm to it. Note that there are 3 floors including ground floor and no lift which is common for older properties. The carpets, as well as furniture, are very outdated. That said, the overall experience was charming. This was primarily because of the young gentleman who worked the front desk and the morning kitchen was kind, professional, and truly loved his job. He enjoys meeting the guests and conducts himself in welcoming and professional manner. He also carried my luggage up and down the stairs (I am not sure I would have managed it on my own). There are plenty of places to eat nearby and the Marlowe Theatre is directly behind the property. I would definitely stay here again!
The hotel is in a great location (situated on a main street and in-between both rail stations). The hotel itself has an old charm to it. Note that there are 3 floors including ground floor and no lift which is common for older properties. The carpets, as well as furniture, are very outdated. That said, the overall experience was charming. This was primarily because of the young gentleman who worked the front desk and the morning kitchen was kind, professional, and truly loved his job. He enjoys meeting the guests and conducts himself in welcoming and professional manner. He also carried my luggage up and down the stairs (I am not sure I would have managed it on my own). There are plenty of places to eat nearby and the Marlowe Theatre is directly behind the property. I would definitely stay here again!
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James
Jun 27, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Very hot room and most windows can’t be opened. Otherwise friendly and well situated hotel.
Very hot room and most windows can’t be opened. Otherwise friendly and well situated hotel.
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Erika
Jun 15, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
The breakfast was rich. The position for perfect for visiting Canterbury
The breakfast was rich. The position for perfect for visiting Canterbury
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Alex
Apr 13, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were super friendly.
The staff were super friendly.
FAQs about Pilgrims Hotel
Is parking available at the property?
Parking is available at the property.
Is breakfast offered at the hotel?
Breakfast is offered and is complimentary for guests.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:00, and check-out is by 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and may incur additional charges.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located within a 5-minute walk of Canterbury Cathedral and Marlowe Theatre. It is 13.3 miles from Whitstable Beach and 0.1 miles from St. Peter's Anglican Church.
Are children allowed to stay at the property?
Children are allowed to stay at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age.
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- 2026-09-16: 126.39702489013672USD
- 2026-09-17: 126.33079942932129USD
- 2026-09-18: 164.21835543518065USD
- 2026-09-19: 220.28573081665039USD
- 2026-09-20: 132.63566000823974USD
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- 2026-09-27: 132.63566000823974USD
- 2026-09-28: 113.69187314453124USD
- 2026-09-29: 113.69187314453124USD
- 2026-09-30: 135.10221728363038USD
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- 2026-10-03: 208.43998600769044USD
- 2026-10-04: 108.40706542205811USD
- 2026-10-05: 109.91187376556397USD
- 2026-10-06: 109.55161222076416USD
- 2026-10-07: 105.52785281677247USD
- 2026-10-08: 109.91187376556397USD
- 2026-10-09: 175.63187145385743USD
- 2026-10-10: 208.43998600769044USD
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- 2026-10-12: 109.92790291442871USD
- 2026-10-13: 109.80247859039306USD
- 2026-10-14: 109.55161222076416USD
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- 2026-10-16: 176.88308430786134USD
- 2026-10-17: 208.47922153625487USD
- 2026-10-18: 109.92790291442871USD
- 2026-10-19: 109.65398965911865USD
- 2026-10-20: 109.96553464202881USD
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- 2026-10-22: 109.96553464202881USD
- 2026-10-23: 125.10484865570068USD
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- 2026-10-25: 117.43524206390381USD
- 2026-10-26: 109.55161222076416USD
- 2026-10-27: 109.91187376556397USD
- 2026-10-28: 109.96553464202881USD
- 2026-10-29: 109.91187376556397USD
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- 2026-10-31: 207.95992673339845USD
- 2026-11-01: 117.5410220413208USD
- 2026-11-02: 117.67894892425537USD
- 2026-11-03: 117.5410220413208USD
- 2026-11-04: 110.35438105926514USD
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