Hotels in Exeter

Devon’s county town, with its Gothic cathedral, stretches of Roman wall and the old quayside on the River Exe.

Best-rated hotels in Exeter

Ranked by guest score and number of reviews.

Want to stay in the centre? There are 97 places to stay within 1 km: hotels in Exeter city centre.

Looking for something specific? Beach hotels Β· Hotels with a pool Β· Adults-only hotels Β· Pet-friendly hotels Β· Hotels with parking Β· Accessible hotels Β· Family hotels Β· Aparthotels Β· 4-star hotels Β· Boutique hotels.

Where to stay in Exeter: the best areas

Centre and cathedral

Around Cathedral Green and the High Street are the most historic hotels and most of the restaurants, all within walking distance.

Quayside and station

On the river at the Quayside there are pubs and small hotels; near Exeter St Davids station, practical chain hotels for the train.

Hotels in Exeter in numbers

Worked out from the data of every property within 4 km of the centre of Exeter. Updated daily. Tap a type to see its hotels.

places to stay
186
average score of 131 rated properties
8.5
guest reviews
62,105
four- and five-star hotels
51
Rural hotels
2
Beach hotels
4
Hotels with a pool
4
Adults-only hotels
10
Pet-friendly hotels
49
Hotels with parking
105
Accessible hotels
48
Family hotels
44
Aparthotels
28
5-star hotels
3
4-star hotels
37
Cheap hotels
2
Boutique hotels
5

Getting to Exeter

The nearest airport is Exeter (EXT), 8.6 km away as the crow flies.

Getaways near Exeter

Other destinations less than 60 km away, with their hotels. Distances as the crow flies.

More hotels in Exeter

Another 96 places to stay in the area, also ranked by guest reviews.

Frequently asked questions about hotels in Exeter

How many hotels are there in Exeter?

We list 186 places to stay within 4 km of the centre of Exeter: 4 five-star, 47 four-star, 57 three-star and 20 two-star, and the rest without a star rating in their data.

What is the best-rated hotel in Exeter?

Leonardo Hotel Exeter, with a score of 8.5 out of 10 from 7,356 guest reviews. We rank hotels by both their score and their number of reviews, so a hotel with two good reviews doesn’t come out on top.

What is the best area to stay in Exeter?

It depends on your trip. Our guide to the areas of Exeter explains what each one offers: Centre and cathedral and Quayside and station.