Margate Old Town Travel Guide

Margate

Sunset over Margate Beach
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Sunset over Margate Beach
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Margate Harbour at low tide
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Tidal paddling Pool, Margate
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Marine Gardens, Margate A small triangular public park close to the beach.
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Popular places to visit

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Margate Beach

4/5(141 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Margate Beach during your travels in Margate? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Margate Beach
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Dreamland

4/5(29 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Dreamland as part of your trip to Margate. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Dreamland
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Turner Contemporary

You can browse the exhibits at Turner Contemporary, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Margate. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.

Turner Contemporary
Sunset over Margate Harbour at low tide

Margate Harbour Arm

Explore the waterfront in Margate with a trip to Margate Harbour Arm. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Margate Harbour Arm

Margate Museum

You can study the exhibits at Margate Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Margate. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.

Margate Museum

The Droit House

Enjoy an outing to The Droit House during your stay in Margate. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.

The Droit House

Top hotels in Margate Old Town

No.42 by GuestHouse Margate

No.42 by GuestHouse Margate

4 out of 5
42 High Street Margate England
The price is ฿3,933 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿3,933
฿4,719 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Margate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (153 reviews)
We had a wonderful time, everything was great!

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

No.42 by GuestHouse Margate
Old Town House by Ezestays

Old Town House by Ezestays

2.5 out of 5
9 Market Place Margate England
The price is ฿4,247 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿4,247
฿5,097 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Margate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and Netflix. Popular attractions Margate Tudor House and Turner Contemporary are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
Good location and spotless!

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Old Town House by Ezestays
The Falstaff Hotel

The Falstaff Hotel

4 out of 5
8-10 St Dunstan Street Kent Canterbury England
The price is ฿3,216 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
฿3,216
฿3,859 total
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Canterbury. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Excellent staff and great facilities

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

The Falstaff Hotel
Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
Waterloo Crescent Dover England
The price is ฿1,813 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿1,813
฿2,175 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Dover. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (811 reviews)
Impressive checkin service, great dining option at reasonable prices topped off with. Great big comfy bed and amenities. Breakfast was different as I was asked for name rather than room number and my leaving luggage was put safe so I didn’t clutter the dining room. Food has been excellent and what ...

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hampton by Hilton Canterbury

Hampton by Hilton Canterbury

3 out of 5
7 St. Margaret's Street Canterbury England
The price is ฿2,499 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿2,499
฿2,999 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canterbury. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Good hotel room in a good location.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Hampton by Hilton Canterbury
Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG

3 out of 5
A2 Upper Harbledown Canterbury England
The price is ฿1,645 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿1,645
฿1,974 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canterbury. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (995 reviews)
The staff were really friendly and welcoming. Was a little disappointed to be charged for parking, this seemed a little unnecessary given the location and felt like just a way to extract more money from guests. Given the location almost all guests would have to have driven so it would be clearer ...

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG
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