About this property

Ideally situated in the historic capital of Cumbria, the ibis Carlisle is just 200 metres from Carlisle Citadel Railway Station. On the outskirts of the Lake District, this modern hotel has easy access to the M6 motorway and local road network. With free Wi-Fi throughout, the ibis Carlisles' 102 rooms include an automatic climate control system and tea and coffee making facilities. The en-suite shower rooms have a hairdryer. The hotel’s facilities include a 24-hour reception desk, car rental services, and free on site parking. Guests can enjoy light meals in the onsite restaurant and there is a late-night bar, which offers a 24-hour snack service. The Ibis Carlisle hotel has a superb central location, right in the heart of the city. The Lanes Shopping Centre is close by. Carlisle Cathedral, the castle, and the Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery are all just a few minutes’ walk from the hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Hotel chain/brand
ibis

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • 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 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • O'byrne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were friendly Our dog needed a walk at 2.30 am and it was nice to know there was staff at reception . Although hallway carpets had stains our room had hard floors and it was clean.
  • Sc1991
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great city centre location. Was initially worried about noise but once we closed the window, you couldn't hear a peep from outside. Beds were surprisingly comfortable and quality was about as expected for the price. Room and communal areas were...
  • Joao
    Germany Germany
    Parking was easy and the staff were very friendly to us. The hotel realizes that it can get quite noisy in the streets on Saturday night, so it provides free noise protection, which was highly appreciated. The rooms were very comfortable and we...
  • Kieron
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Decent location easy to find close to train station fair price
  • Courtney
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Calm and quite considering it's right in the city centre. Staff was helpful on where to go to find the room.
  • Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, friendly staff, comfortable clean and quiet room.
  • Ursula
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice room, good bathroom facilities. Great location.
  • Flynn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great hotel and friendly staff So handy to town centre
  • Debbie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was excellent plenty of choice great sausage and bacon .
  • Barry
    Australia Australia
    Parking included, comfortable but small room. Food and bar service available. Location in city centre. Staff very good throughout the stay.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restauant
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free

House rules

ibis Carlisle City Centre takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. That's about US$68. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

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

The fine print

Need-to-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 Centre. Drive all the way towards city centre and then take the left after Papa John's on to Cecil Street.

- From East: A69 road signposted Carlisle City Centre. Follow all the way toward city centre 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 via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.