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ibis Carlisle – City Centre

3.0 star property
Hotel in Carlisle with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Located in central Carlisle, ibis Carlisle – City Centre offers practical amenities like dry cleaning and in-room WiFi. Guests can relax at the cozy bar and restaurant. The property also provides free self parking and bike rentals for convenient city exploration.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

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Portlands Botchergate, Carlisle, England, CA

What's nearby

  • Carlisle Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Sands Centre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Carlisle Castle - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Brunton Park - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Carlisle Racecourse - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Carlisle Station - 3 min walk
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The William Rufus - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Woodrow Wilson - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog Carlisle - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Griffin - ‬3 min walk

About this property

ibis Carlisle – City Centre

Hotel near a train station
At ibis Carlisle – City Centre, you can look forward to dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and a front-desk safe
  • A billiards/pool table, an elevator, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 102 rooms offer comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to noon on weekends; GBP 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from November 3 2025 to December 14 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Elevator
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 12 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

The photos in this description reflect the brand standard and are provided for illustrative purposes only
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Carlisle ibis
ibis Carlisle
ibis Hotel Carlisle
Accor Carlisle
Ibis Carlisle Hotel Carlisle
ibis Carlisle Hotel
ibis Carlisle City Centre Hotel
ibis Carlisle City Centre
Ibis Carlisle – City Carlisle
ibis Carlisle – City Centre Hotel
ibis Carlisle – City Centre Carlisle
ibis Carlisle – City Centre Hotel Carlisle

Frequently asked questions

Is ibis Carlisle – City Centre pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at ibis Carlisle – City Centre?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at ibis Carlisle – City Centre?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at ibis Carlisle – City Centre?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is ibis Carlisle – City Centre located?

Situated in Carlisle, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of University of Cumbria, Carlisle Masjid, and Carlisle Guildhall. Green Market and Carlisle Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. Carlisle Station and Carlisle Railway Station (CXX) are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

ibis Carlisle – City Centre Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 475 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness
Ok hotel at the centre of Carlisle.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff all very friendly and helpful, the rooms are starting to look a bit tired
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shabir

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free parking for the customers and close to the high street with all shopping facilities nearby
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally situated in town centre, great parking and decent room, would recommend this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walked easily to cathedral, Tullies museum, castle, shops. Staff was courteous, room neat and everything working well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everthing to our satisfaction. Lovely comfortable cosy bed. Room very clean and welcoming. Have stayed here on a few occasions and will continue to do so. Hotel is within walking distance to City Centre and minutes from the Railway Station
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with in site parking. Easy walk to the castle and cathederal
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Golf trip with the oldies

Perfect position for what we required. Always smiling helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shame en-suite smelt of sewage odour
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rithvik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was exactly as expected. Small rooms, but with everything we needed. Bed linens were spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Staff & service
Did not sleep all night, the noise from the below Alien night club and the strip bar from 10pm to 7am was ABYSMAL! Also booked with Expedia at one cost and was charged DOUBLE at the property. Breakfast was OK and edible.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was rely good ove stayed there a few times ots clean and staff r very good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised with the cleanliness of the rooms. The staff were nice too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Central location but the hotels very dated and tired and in dire need of an update!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pros: clean room, decent linens, no carpet on bedroom floor, near train station, less expensive than most other hotels in area Cons: The immediate area is a little tired looking, common area of hotel is tiny and cramped, VERY basic, dull lighting in bedroom Overall: clean, basic, but certainly not impressive
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

Golfing trip

Great stay great breakfast and free parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

great location

great location with free car parking. very easy check in
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Good hotel

Rooms well maintained and clean staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Efficient check in, friendly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

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

Very good stay!

I had a very enjoyable stay at this hotel. Staff were very friendly and attentive to customer needs. Room clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good quality and a fairly decent variety of options. Would recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Carlisle.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ity is a very convenient location, really friendly & helpful staff, & great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare

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

Fine

Not a particularly good welcome and breakfast was too much at £25!!! But otherwise was ideal for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

Great stay!

Lovely hotel to stay! All the staff were lovely and forth coming when I ask for earlier check in or anything I needed during my stay the bathroom was clean and lovely to shower in! Would definitely recommend and will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iain

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

Definitely go back

Great location Great rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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