ibis Carlisle – City Centre

3.0 star property

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Restaurant
Exterior
Interior
Desk, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Portlands Botchergate, Carlisle, England, CA
  • Place, Carlisle Cathedral
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, The Sands Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Carlisle Castle
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

ibis Carlisle – City Centre

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Ibis Carlisle – City Centre offers 102 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Premium cable television is provided. This Carlisle hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at ibis Carlisle – City Centre. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Cumbria. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served weekdays for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, laundry facilities, and a car charging station
  • Within a 10-minute walk of University of Cumbria and Carlisle Masjid
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Ibis Carlisle – City Centre also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a front-desk safe. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Carlisle hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Ibis Carlisle – City Centre has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Weekday buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 13 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • 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

  • Lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

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 used
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 13 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Photos appearing in the property description reflect the brand standard and are 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

ibis Carlisle – City Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 465 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location for all the bars , hotel spotless and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay very clean rooms staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Giovanni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good value for money: clean room, good breakfast, close to train station
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fair room - breakfast was great, location for town centre was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Kirsty

The room was clean and had all the amenities for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

LYNN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff comfy beds great location breakfast is good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good powerful shower ,staff very polite ,helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
wexare regular visitors to Carlisle and always stay at the ibis, its central spotless and the staff are fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay in the center. Free parking is a bonus. Rooms are a little small and basic tho.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, comfortable and great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, clean, warm, comfortable. Friendly staff, easy free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Gill (restaurant staff member) was extremely helpful and an assert to Ibis!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great .nice and clean.staff were nice and polite
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a clean compact room with friendly and accommodating staff. The hotel has a large car park in a handy location for the city center.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms and staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Tamar

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and comfortable short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff was helpful and polite rooms spotless
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic but clean room. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very easy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff where nice rooms clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Close to the train station, friendly and helpful staff, bar and restaurant (which serves pizzas if you arrive after the restaurant closes). Rooms are basic and a bit tired but clean and beds are comfortable. No aircon.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

A great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stopped here a couple of times always good service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025