If you chose to book student accommodation in Exeter, then you’ve come to the right place! Since it’s a city where hundreds of students come to experience quality education and rich culture, finding the room of your dreams can be a challenge. However, it’s a challenge you should leave to our accommodation experts to take on and get you exactly what you need!
Why Book Student Accommodation in Exeter?
Exeter does not only have good places to visit but it also has a lot of good festivals. One recommended festival for you is the Let’s Rock Festival; this festival started in 2009 and its aim is to bring back the best music and performances from the 80s. Rock lovers will find what they want here and if you are a lover of camping as well, you can go early and camp on-site. It is a totally new experience.
Exeter is a city with a rich historical background that dates back to Roman times. The city walls surround the centre of the city, Exeter Cathedral, Exeter Castle, etc. It is only a 3-hour train trip from London and it is a city with a very strong educational background with the University of Exeter regularly ranking in the top 10 Universities in the UK.
Universities in Exeter
Our accommodation options are either within a short walk or a short ride away by public transport.
The university has several transport options nearby for easier access to campus.
A 15-minute walk will take you to Queens Crescent Garden.
INTO University Of Exeter is right next to campus.
Book one of our rooms that are located right next to the college so that you’re never late to classes.
The college is surrounded by bus stops as well as several take out restaurants and coffee shops.
The beautiful Exeter Cathedral is a 10-minute walk from the college.
Transportation In Exeter
Transportations are also easy to find in Exter. For buses, the COAST bus has a lot of bus routes that run through Exeter on COAST route 7 on demand. However, you must contact them first to reserve. Taxis are also available with two main companies - Academy Taxi and Caren's Caravan - controlling transportation. Finally, if you are a fan of walking you can find various walking roads on the main website of the city council here.
Student Life
1. Is Exeter a nice place to live for students?
Exeter is an ideal city for students since it has that perfect mixture of modern and natural with being within easy reach to the beautiful countryside. It makes it even better that there’s a large student population, meaning you’ll meet lots of like-minded people and make friends from all around the world. The city has an overall peaceful yet vibrant atmosphere with lots of fun activities to do.
2. Where do most students live in Exeter?
There’s an area known as ‘the triangle’ located between three main student areas; the university, the city centre and the football stadium, and that’s where most students choose to live.
3. What is Exeter university famous for?
The university is known for several things but most importantly is its high teaching quality with the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) awarding it the ‘gold’ status for its quality of teaching.
What are Some Must-Visit Places in Exeter?
Other than the University of Exeter, Exter also has other universities, colleges, and educational institutions that are extremely popular among students. The University of Law, Exeter College, Exeter College of Art and Design, and INTO the University Of Exeter are all a few examples of the educational institutions you can find in Exeter. The total student enrollment to the University of Exeter alone amounts to 22,540 students, which shows how popular Exeter is as a student destination.
If you are a student living or planning to live in Exter, there are a lot of things you can do in Exter. You can walk or cycle along the Riverside Valley Park, walk around the city centre or check out the old Exter library, or you can visit some very interesting free places. The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum is one of the must-visit places in Exeter; it is a free visual art museum that includes a collection of toys, images, artefacts, etc. from the 17th century to the present day. The museum is located inside the old library of the University of Exeter.
The Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery is another interesting place that you should never miss. It includes more than 16 galleries with displayed artefacts that takes you all the way from the prehistoric age to the present. Finally, you must visit the Cathedral; Exeter Cathedral is more than 900 years old and it is known for its two Norman towers and the gothic decorations inside. Visitors are always welcomed for free to the Cathedral!
Other Student Accommodation In UK
Besides having facilities for student accommodation in Exeter, Casita offers student accommodation in these UK cities:
Plymouth, Cardiff, Bristol, Southampton, and Birmingham.
