Find Historic Hotels in Exeter

Some time exploring the stunning cathedral in Exeter will be a draw for the historian and history buff. While you’re here, check out the theater scene and bars.

Based on our travel expertise, Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features a restaurant and free WiFi. Exeter’s Historic Quayside is a short walk away. Other choices close to historic sites include Leonardo Hotel Exeter - Formerly Jurys Inn and Hotel Du Vin Exeter.

In Exeter, there are 443 hotels and other accommodations bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Exeter is notable for its cathedral and landmarks like Exeter’s Historic Quayside, National Trust Killerton, and 21 The Mint. Cultural venues include Exeter Phoenix Centre, Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery, and Spacex. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Exeter Cathedral and Exeter Northcott Theatre.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can spend a night or two someplace that has an officially recognized historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the public spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Exeter, giving a sense of history.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel is generally the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the normal amenities found at a contemporary hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Exeter, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.