About this property

Ideally located in the historic capital of Cumbria, the ibis Carlisle is just 215 yards from Carlisle Citadel Train Station. On the outskirts of the Lake District, this modern hotel has easy access to highway M6 and local road network. With free Wi-Fi throughout the property, the ibis Carlisle's 102 rooms include an automatic climate control system and tea and coffee-making facilities. The private shower rooms have a hairdryer. The hotel’s facilities include a 24-hour front desk, car rental services, and free on-site parking. Guests can enjoy light meals in the on-site restaurant and there is a late-night bar with a 24-hour snack service. The Ibis Carlisle hotel has a superb central location, right in the heart of the city. The Lanes Shopping Center is close by. Carlisle Cathedral, the castle, and the Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery are all just a short walk from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Hotel chain/brand
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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Free parking available at the hotel

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Bed's very comfortable and a lovely hot shower
  • Rita
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was all very good, in fact excellent for the price. Particularly the receptionist who was so helpful and welcoming.
  • Debra
    United States United States
    Great location. Clean rooms. Daily housekeeping. Very friendly and informative staff
  • Sean
    Germany Germany
    Awesome location with free parking, and a very fair price!
  • Donald
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    There's a buffet Chinese restaurant,a Witherspoon's,a bowling alley with other activities,and a cinema, all within 30 metres of the hotel.. The room was basic , but all you need,bed was comfortable, shower spacious,,breakfast plentiful,.
  • Teresa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was excellent free parking great buffet breakfast
  • Pete
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location for amenities & attractions in carlisle
  • Polly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The cleanliness, welcoming vibe and kind staff. The staff members really made our trip going above and beyond.
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Rooms very clean asked for a quiet part of hotel as it can be a noisy street .nothing was a problem
  • Christine
    United States United States
    Amazing location to trains and buses, also to city, cathedral and castle. Friendly helpful staff. Compact uncluttered room, clean and comfortable.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restauant
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free

House rules

ibis Carlisle City Centre takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. That's about $67. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 1 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestro Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives.

Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented on arrival.

Driving Directions:

From North and South: leave the M6 motorway at junction 43, then take the A69 road signposted Carlisle City Center. Drive all the way towards city center and then take the left after Papa John's on to Cecil Street.

- From East: A69 road signposted Carlisle City Center. Follow all the way toward city center and then take the left just after Papa John's pizza onto Cecil Street.

Free parking, car park English Gate Plaza South is located at the back of the hotel, please use the postcode CA1 1NT , entrance via Portland Place or Cecil Street. Parking is free from arrival till 12 noon on the day of check out, the back door will lead you to the reception area, please inform staff at check in to register your vehicle.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.