Hotels in Exeter

The city is well known for its history thanks to sites like Exeter Cathedral, which is famous for its medieval vaulted ceilings and dates back as far as the 11^th century. Plus, with other ancient attractions including Exeter City Walls and St Nicholas Priory, history buffs will have plenty to explore. 

You can enjoy the best of both worlds when you book short breaks in Exeter! Not only will you have tonnes of exciting attractions to explore in the city, but you’ll only be a 40-minute drive away from popular Devon beaches like Exmouth Beach and Sandy Bay. 

Tourists are drawn to Exeter from all around the world due to its historical significance and beauty. Join a guided city centre tour or follow one of the Exeter’s heritage trails and you’ll quickly see why the city is so loved!

Absolutely! It’s the perfect hub for discovering the beautiful south coast of England as well as iconic attractions like Exeter Castle. Best of all, our Premier Inn hotels in Exeter are ideal for getting the most out of holidays in Devon thanks to their central city locations. 

Yes! Thanks to the city’s size, most of Exeter’s top attractions are within easy reach of each other. Plus, you’ll find handy walking trails already mapped out to help you soak up the city, including the Exeter Green Circle route and scenic walks along the River Exe.

Visiting Exeter Cathedral and Exeter Castle should be right at the top of your to do list on weekend breaks in Exeter, before soaking up the scenery at Riverside Valley Park or Exeter's Quayside. Plus, days out in Exeter wouldn’t be complete without exploring the city’s Underground Passages!

Free activities in Exeter range from visiting the incredible exhibitions at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery to exploring the great outdoors at Haldon Forest Park. Alternatively, why not join one of Exeter’s Red Coat Guided Tours and go sightseeing across the city?

The Princesshay shopping centre is a must-visit for shopaholics – from high street clothes to handmade crafts, don’t miss out on a bit of bargain hunting near our Premier Inn Exeter City Centre hotel. There’s also the West Quarter, the Cathedral Quarter and the Castle Quarter to explore!

You’ll be spoilt for choice when you’re looking for beaches near Exeter. Dawlish Beach, Dawlish Warren Beach and Exmouth Beach are some of the most popular thanks to their long stretches of sand – perfect for summer holidays in Devon! 

You’ll find plenty to keep everyone entertained on family trips to Exeter with attractions like Killerton and the Underground Passages. Plus, Diggerland Devon and the Crealy Theme Park & Resort are just a short drive away from the centre and ideal for fun family days out in Exeter!

Flex – Pay now or on arrival, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Our most flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 1pm on the day of arrival. You can also amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Semi-Flex – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to three full days before arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to three full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Advance – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 28 full days before arrival, free to amend thereafter until the day of arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 28 full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Standard – Pay now, non-refundable. Free to amend booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Slightly flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel and get a full refund, but you can amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Non-Flex – Pay now. No amends or refunds. Our least flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel or amend your stay after booking.

Our standard check-in time is 3pm. For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

Checkout is by 12 noon on your departure date. If luggage storage is available, our teams will be happy to store any bags for you if you’d like to check out before 12pm.

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

In 2020 we launched Premier Inn CleanProtect™, our rigorous, daily cleaning method that’s used throughout our UK & Ireland hotels. Developed in partnership with Diversey, a global leader in cleaning and hygiene products for the healthcare and hospitality industries, our promise seeks to give you extra peace of mind so you can always book and stay with confidence.

Check-in - minimising contact at reception and providing hand sanitiser in most public areas for peace of mind. 

Bed linen and towels - laundering all our linen and towels at over 60°C to thermally disinfect them, so you can enjoy a great night’s sleep. We’ve also placed spare pillows in a zip-up bag, for extra peace of mind.

Equipping our teams - providing our team members with all the equipment and sanitisers they need, as well as always operating in the safest way possible for our teams and guests.

A generous serving of safety - you can relax knowing that enhanced cleaning measures are in place throughout our restaurants. Tables are cleaned between visits and contactless payment is in place too, so you can dine safely and comfortably with us every time.

Clean on request - if you'd like your room cleaned during your stay with us, just let us know at reception and use the handy door hanger on the back of your door by 12pm each day.

Most Premier Inns have specially-adapted rooms allowing easier access for customers with disabilities. If there is no specially-adapted room available at the hotel of your choice, we will be happy to offer you alternative accommodation at a nearby Premier Inn. If you have difficulty walking, but do not need a specially-adapted room, please feel free to request a room near reception on the ground floor for easy access. 

If you'd like get in touch, you can reach out to our specialist team via email at pi.accessible@whitbread.com or call us on 0333 0919 817 between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday (calls charged at local rate).

Unfortunately, with the exception of trained assistance dogs, we don't allow pets to stay at our hotels.