Located in the heart of a vibrant shopping district, The Turks Head offers a warm and lively atmosphere with two bars to unwind and a restaurant serving delicious meals. With free in-room WiFi, guests can stay connected throughout their stay.
Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Spacex - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Exeter's Historic Quayside - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
University of Exeter - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 21 min drive
Exeter Central Station - 4 min walk
Exeter (EXS-Exeter St Thomas Train Station) - 11 min walk
Exeter St Thomas Station - 11 min walk
Restaurants
McDonald's - 1 min walk
Burger King - 1 min walk
Devon Coffee - 2 min walk
BrewDog Exeter - 2 min walk
The Turks Head - 1 min walk
About this property
The Turks Head
The Turks Head puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Exeter Cathedral and University of Exeter. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the 2 bars/lounges are nice spots to grab a drink at the end of the day. This Tudor hotel is also within a short drive of Dartmoor National Park.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
6 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (16 years old and younger) not allowed
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
2 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Facilities
Built in 1200
Tudor architecture
Accessibility
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
The Turks Head Hotel
The Turks Head Exeter
The Turks Head Hotel Exeter
Frequently asked questions
Does The Turks Head offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Turks Head does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Turks Head?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Turks Head?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Turks Head.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Turks Head?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Turks Head and nearby?
The Turks Head has 2 bars.
Are there restaurants at or near The Turks Head?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Turks Head like?
The Turks Head is in the heart of Exeter, a short 4-minute walk from Exeter Central Station and 12 minutes' walk from University of Exeter.
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The Turks Head Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 1, 2025
Lovely rooms and staff. Food was really good too. Nice easy place to stay and great location
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 15, 2025
Lovely place
Lovely friendly staff. Quiet enough despite being above a pub in a Saturday night! Only down side was lots of very steep stairs!
Holly
Holly, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 23, 2024
Just had a overnight stay just what we wanted very comfy we would return again
Lynne
Lynne, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 29, 2024
Hotel in a micro brewery.😀 Had dinner elsewhere, so didnt try the beer, but it smelled good. Comfortable and quirky. Noisy until 11pm, but that was no problem to us. Good situation, but no parking.
Fun place; would certainly stay there again.
Reg
Reg, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2024
Fun pub downstairs. Beautiful clean big boutiquey rooms upstairs.
Highly recommend
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2024
Great find in the centre of Exeter. We loved the room and the pub downstairs. The bed was a little on the small side but room was cosy and quiet considering it’s in a pub!
Vanessa
Vanessa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2024
Perfect location in heart of town. Right next door to The Guild Hall.
Mikah
Mikah, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2024
Quirky and stylish cozy room, perfect for what we needed
laura
laura, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2024
Awesome hotel
Absolutely lovely hotel .. smack in the center of Exeter. Lovely boutique feel. Very quiet, quirky and private. The best shower I have ever experienced! lol
Would highly recommend.. I don't usually do reviews .. but this hotel is definitely worth the mention
Michelle
Michelle, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 21, 2023
Great location, good food and great craft beer brewed on site.
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2024
Centre of Exeter with shops bars restaurants and Cathedral.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2024
Overnight stay. Lovely, quirky and comfortable.
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 26, 2023
Great venue, lovely people and a great room a bed.
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 4, 2023
Loved the atmosphere and staff
SUSAN P
SUSAN P, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2023
We enjoyed our stay very much. This is a lovely pub with cozy rooms and friendly staff. Will definitely stay here again.
Stephanie
Stephanie, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 11, 2024
Loved the location, the building is quite old so has some interesting quirks (floors not level), but our room was overall quite comfortable.
Robin
Robin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2022
We had a great stay at the Turks Head, room was small but well appointed with a good shower room. Location was great as we travelled by train and it is right in the centre of the city, close to all attractions.
Graham
Graham, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 21, 2024
We want to stay here again.
We loved our stay in Room 4. Extremely comfortable and spacious room. Had everything we needed - kettle, Nespresso machine, hairdryer, iron etc.. 4 USB sockets around the bed for charging of devices. They are low key with their housemaid service which suited us, but if you ask for it, they provide. Good bed. Shower was strong and did put water a bit over onto the bathroom floor. Just needed a bit of moving of the shower head and of the bath mat to resolve. Stairs were a struggle with the suitcases and WiFi was not good but we had data on our phones so this was not really a problem. Good choice of tv stations. Noise from the pub downstairs or from was not a problem. We asked and received a bucket of ice every night for drinks in the room. Bar staff were extremely accommodating. That reminds me that check-in is at the bar as you walk into the pub. Then you come out of the pub and the entrance to the rooms is off the high street to the left of the pub main entrance. Great location in Exeter for seeing the sights, shopping and restaurants. Pretty level unless you’re going down Fore Street! Without a doubt, would definitely stay there again.
Craig
Craig, 6-night trip
2/10 Poor
Nov 2, 2024
Don’t do it
While the concept of having rental rooms above a pub is charming in theory, I can assure you, it’s less romantic in reality. The room we rented was very tiny, not the cleanest, and musty. It was equipped enough to dwell for the night but the mattress felt very old and it squeaked at any slight movement. Also, the noise from the pub activity was incredibly loud (hence the ear plugs provided) and once that subsided, our lovely “neighbours” in the room next to us blasted music and babbled drunkenly at the wee hours of the morning until we could no longer ignore it and had to bang on the wall. Overall, I cannot in good conscience recommend staying here.
Alexis
Alexis, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 15, 2023
Comfortable room, good beer - a pity that breakfast isn't available midweek.
Clive
Clive, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2023
Lots of history.
HENRY J.
HENRY J., 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 29, 2022
Very reasonable!!
Ideal location for the town centre. Friendly and helpful staff. Nice room and would happily stay there again. Very reasonable price for what you get.
Russ
Russ, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2023
Fun little hotel with high standard
Fun little hotel with high standard. The room was big with a nice and clean bathroom. Stairways are very narrow but that adds to the charm of the old building. There is a pub in the same building but no noise from that in the room.
The hotel does not offer breakfast, but there is pleny of nice breakfast places around.
Highly recommended!
Bram
Bram, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 1, 2023
Have been here several times over the years for food and drink but this was the first time we stayed. Small rooms but comfortable and have everything you need. Staff exceptional. It’s a city pub so expect noise, unless you have a couple of the really nice ales before you go to bed.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2023
Beautiful Place
My daughter and I used The Turks head as we had a wonderful day in Exeter for Cocktails and food
The room was amazing so clean and comfortable
A little noisy in the morning as delivery lorries were outside from 6 am But it did not put us off and would definitely recommend highly and we would use it again