Hotels in Exeter
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Browse hotels in Exeter, England, near the 91-metre Gothic cathedral vault and 2 km of Roman walls. Exeter St David's is 2 hours from London Paddington.
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About Exeter
Exeter: Roman Walls, Cathedral Close, and Devon's County Capital
Exeter stands at the head of the Exe Estuary, 193 km southwest of London. Founded as Isca Dumnoniorum by the Romans around AD 55, the city retains nearly 2 km of Roman and medieval walls — some of the most intact in England. The Exeter Cathedral, completed in its Gothic form by 1400, holds the longest unbroken medieval stone vault in the world at 91 m. Cathedral Close surrounds it with Georgian townhouses and independent cafés, making it the social heart of the city.
Where to Stay
Most hotels cluster within the city centre, close to the High Street and the Guildhall Shopping Centre. The St David's area, a short walk north, offers quieter guesthouses near the mainline rail station. Budget travellers head to the Sidwell Street corridor; upmarket options concentrate around Cathedral Yard and Southernhay.
Practical Tips
- Getting there: Exeter St David's station connects to London Paddington in approximately 2 hours via GWR; Exeter Central is 10 minutes' walk from the cathedral.
- Getting around: The compact centre is walkable; Park & Ride serves five routes from the outskirts.
- When to go: The Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink runs each April on Cathedral Green.
- Nearby: Dartmoor National Park begins 10 km west; the coast at Exmouth is 16 km southeast.
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