Book Direct: Best Rates + Benefits

Stay at City Gate, Exeter

Our 20 individually designed bedrooms make a lovely base for a city break, a weekend away or a work trip. Each loveably unique room is full of homely touches: think uber-comfy beds, rainfall showers and a carefully curated minibar stocked with tipples and treats.

You’ll find our pub with rooms just a stone’s throw from Exeter city centre and a five-minute stroll from Exeter Central station. Step out to explore the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Exeter Quay, or venture further to the Jurassic Coast.

And when the day is done, come back to the pub for a hearty meal and a well-poured pint. Your cosy bed is waiting just upstairs.

You benefit when you Book Direct

If you book with us, you really do make our day.

Always the very
best rates

Hands down the best rate around. There’s no cheaper rate to be found.

Later than usual
check-out*

1pm check-out. It’s the stuff dream stays are made of.

First dibs on even
better rooms*

If there’s a better room available when you arrive, a sweet upgrade is all yours.


*Subject to availability

Our Rooms

  • Cosy
  • Boutique
  • Boutique Twin
  • Bigger Boutique
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Cosy by name, cosy by nature. Our smallest (and cosiest) rooms are all found on the third floor above the pub.

All feature an uber-comfy Hypnos bed, ensuite shower, a Nespresso coffee machine, and flatscreen TV with Sky.

Snack Basket
Nespresso Machine
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Air Con
Honesty Bar
Working Space
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Perfectly sized rooms for two, found on the first and second floors above the pub. All with space for cots for little ones, fold out beds for bigger little ones, and space for a doggy bed (or two), too.

All feature an uber-comfy Hypnos bed, ensuite shower, a Nespresso coffee machine, and dedicated working space.

Honesty Bar
Nespresso Machine
Bramley Toiletries
Dog Friendly
Family Friendly
Air Con
Working Space
Snack Basket
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Our boutique rooms – with twin beds. Perfectly sized rooms for two, found on the first and second floors above the pub. All with space for cots for little ones and fold out beds for bigger little ones.

All feature an uber-comfy Hypnos bed, ensuite shower, a Nespresso coffee machine, and dedicated working space.

Air Con
Honesty Bar
Nespresso Machine
Bramley Toiletries
Family Friendly
Hairdryer
Working Space
Wfi
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Our boutique rooms – but bigger. Found on the second and third floors above the pub. Both have space for cots for little ones or fold-out beds for bigger little ones.

All feature an uber-comfy Hypnos bed, ensuite shower, a Nespresso coffee machine, and dedicated working space.

Air Con
Family Friendly
Sofa Bed
Honesty Bar
Nespresso Machine
Bramley Toiletries
Working Space
Snack Basket

Drink, Dine & Unwind

A treat for two: autumn & winter escapes.

The perfect package for cosy-season stays. Bed and breakfast, dinner on one night, and two cocktails on us: choose from the Pomegranate Gin Fizz or Berry Hugo 0.0%.

Book now for stays through to 31st March 2027.

Offers & Packages

We’ve packaged up the best bits so that you can experience what we love so much – the joy of staying in a pub.

From one-night packages for all things eat and sleep, topped-up two-night stays for two, and seasonal packages for those ever-so-special times of year.

Family Friendly Stays

With a host of family-friendly activities on our doorstep, we can’t wait to welcome you to the City Gate for your next family break. With a welcoming atmosphere for all ages, our child friendly stays offer an additional bed for £15 per night for those aged 2-14 where available, with a complimentary stay for those under two.

Dog Friendly Stays

Guests with 4 paws are most welcome.
Up to two pups can stay with you (in one of our dog-friendly bedrooms) for an additional £20 per night.
Your pup will get a VIP welcome with a doggy hamper full of tasty tail-wagging treats, a doggy bed or blanket and bowl.

Frequently Asked Questions

Staying Over?

How long should you stay in Exeter?

We love our hometown, and we just know you will too.

We think a stay of two nights is pretty perfect. A little less? You’ll have a great time (we promise), but there’s just so much to see and do in Exeter that you’ll wish you had an extra night with us.

Staying for longer? We’ll give you all the hints and tips to make Exeter props the top of your city break hitlist, time and time again.

What are the best things to do in Exeter?

We’re bang in the middle of the ancient city of Exeter. A short walk takes you onto the High Street, where a great line of shops are waiting for you to peruse, (we highly recommend Gandy Street for a mooch).

We’ve got medieval architecture on our doorstep, with the Exeter Cathedral and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, both just a short stroll away.

What time is check-in and check-out?

Check-in is from 3pm. If you arrive early and your room isn’t quite ready, there’s plenty of space in our lovely pub to relax, have a bite to eat or a little tipple.

Arriving early and want to head out? No problem, we’ll hold on to your bags until you’re back.

Check-out is by 11am.

What time is breakfast?

Brekkie is served from 7am on weekdays, and 8am on weekends (we all deserve a little lie-in).

If your room rate doesn’t include breakfast but you can’t quite resist, fear not, walk-ins are very welcome.

Do you have any family-friendly bedrooms?

We’ve got lots of family-friendly bedrooms. We can also add cots for the littlest of guests, or fold-out beds (for the bigger little ones) to your room on request. Kids under 2 stay for free. 2-16 are £15 per night.

Can I bring my dog to stay?

Yes, we love furry four-legged friends just as much as humans. Just add your dog to your booking (up to two pups can stay with you for £20 per night), and we’ll make sure they get a VIP welcome with a doggy hamper full of tasty tail-wagging treats, a doggy bed or blanket and bowl.

Getting Here

Do you have any parking?

We don’t have our own spaces (we’re just too central for that).

But there are some good-as-gold public car parks nearby. Mary Arches Street Car Park is the closest option, just a short walk away. Check its current charges before you travel.

How do I get to you via public transport?

Our closet train station is Exeter Central. Just a 6-minute walk down Paul Street and you’ll find us at the bottom of the hill.

Exeter St David’s train station is also very close. Just a quick 5-minute taxi ride (or a 13-minute walk down St David’s Hill to Iron Bridge) will get you here.

Booking Bits

Can I cancel my booking?

We understand that plans sometimes change, so we try to make our booking policies super flexible. You can cancel or modify your booking up to 12pm the day before your arrival. If you cancel outside of this time or don’t show up, we’re sorry, but we’ll have to charge you for the first night of your stay. The only rate that’s not flexible is the Early Bird, this one’s non-refundable and non-amendable.

Can I make changes to my booking?

You can make changes to your booking up to 12pm the day before your arrival. This includes changes to your package, room and extras (as long as it’s available). The only rate that’s not flexible is the Early Bird, this one’s non-amendable.

Can I get a copy of my invoice?

Of course. When booking online, you have the option to send an invoice in step 2. Missed this step? Not to worry, just ask at Reception and the team will email you a copy. Checked out already? Pop us an email and we’ll send one right over.

Contact Us

City Gate

1 Iron Bridge

Exeter

Devon

EX4 3RB

citygate@youngs.co.uk

01392 495811