The City Gate Hotel

Property class: 4

Choose dates to view prices

Located close to Exeter Cathedral and University of Exeter, The City Gate Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a restaurant.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, desk, TV, and large windows.

Deluxe Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom, and a wall decorated with framed pictures.

Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamp, window, and a television on the wall.

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Bathroom

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Mod logo
Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the neighborhood

Located in Exeter, The City Gate Hotel is in the city center and near the airport. Rougemont Castle and St Nicholas Priory are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Skirmish Paintball Games Exeter and Adrenalin Games Paintball. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Clip 'n Climb or Sandy Park Rugby Stadium. Visit our Exeter travel guide
View more Inns in Exeter
Map
Iron Bridge, Lower North Street, Exeter, England, EX4 3RB

What's nearby

  • A historic building with intricate Gothic architecture, including pointed arches and a tall tower.
    Exeter Cathedral
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A narrow, arched stone tunnel with rough, uneven walls.
    Princesshay
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A riverside town at sunset with a bridge, houses, and a fence along the riverbank.
    Exeter's Historic Quayside
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Exeter Phoenix Centre
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Exeter
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Exeter Central Station
    4 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • City Gate
    1 min walk
  • The Chevalier Inn
    5 min walk
  • The Turks Head
    4 min walk
  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Comptoir Libanais Exeter
    4 min walk

About this property

The City Gate Hotel

  • Upscale inn near Exeter Cathedral
  • Located close to University of Exeter, The City Gate Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a restaurant.
  • Other perks include:
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby health club, and secured bicycle storage
    • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and 1 meeting room
    • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and a TV in the lobby
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/tub combinations
    • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Similar properties

A spa area with two hot tubs, a starry ceiling, and framed artwork on the wall.
Hotel Indigo Exeter by IHG
Exeter
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 921 reviews
$93 nightly
The price is $111
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Indigo Exeter by IHG
Compare similar properties

Frequently asked questions

Is The City Gate Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. A cleaning fee of GBP 20 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The City Gate Hotel?

As of Oct 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The City Gate Hotel on Nov 1, 2026 start from $127, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

The City Gate Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The City Gate Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The City Gate Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 25.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The City Gate Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Exeter, this inn is within a 5-minute walk of Harlequins Shopping Centre and Exeter Cathedral. Guildhall Shopping Centre and Gandy Street are also within 5 minutes. Exeter Central Station is only a 4-minute walk and Exeter St David's Station is 11 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

The City Gate Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 305 out of 538 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 538 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 538 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 538 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 538 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location. Super friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely boutique bedroom pub in a great location to walk everywhere. Friendly helpful staff with good pub food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay with our 2 dogs. Staff were very helpful and gorgeous boutique rooms. Lovely breakfast too!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place in great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean and the staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast was also spot on, would recommend to friends.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, lovely quiet hotel, excellent food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and quiet. The amenities were excellent and the hotel itself is perfectly located. The staff were really helpful and very friendly. The food in the bar was also excellent both in quality and value for money. I would recommend the hotel and the bar to anyone travelling to Exeter
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely central venue, really well presented with a lovely bar and restaurant and outside area. The room was fab, but be warned there’s a lot of stairs!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room but well appointed. Very spacious and modern bathroom. Just down the hill from the high street, making the hotel quiet but well located. Beautiful pub below with great outdoor and indoor spaces.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Very helpful and friendly. Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top level floors have rooms with slanted ceilings. This takes up air space and makes those rooms a bit awkward to move. The tanks up there make loud noises when filling too. May be a more pleasant stay if you book rooms on the 1-2 floor. Nice bar/brunch area downstairs and friendly staff. Near downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay in Exeter

This is an amazing place to stay when Exeter. Good location, very nice food and a bery friendly staff 🤗
The bar/lounge area
Pimms Fizz
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with everything you could want in it. Very friendly helpful staff. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice stay in a conveniently location with a very friendly bunch of staff, very relaxing break.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location for shopping and the hotel served an amazing roast dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

A fantastic stay at City Gate Hotel. Really enjoyed the large bedroom, the bar and restaurant downstairs, and the delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfortable room. Pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all fantastic. Food was excellent. Everything was easy. Very homely atmosphere and nothing was any trouble. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Inn

Great location - staff helpful - bedroom nice style
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Good service in a very nicely renovated hotel. Good breakfast and reasonable prices
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend.

Brilliant, attentive staff. Great location. A lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great. Like hotel. Friendly, great decor and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025