ibis Carlisle City Centre

Hotels
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ibis
Botchergate , Carlisle , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Clean and tidy
Cons:
Rooms a bit dated
Cleanliness could improve
Noise from street

Categories

Cleanliness
7.65
Rooms weren't overly clean with dirt around the skirting boards and grimy floors.
Service
9.15
Staff were very friendly, helpful and attentive during our stay.
Location
9.15
Hotel is very central, easy walk to city center attractions and near the main station.
Room Quality
7.65
Rooms are a bit dated, but adequate for a stopover.
Amenities
8.65
Facilities like free parking and a good shower were appreciated.
Value for Money
8.15
Good value for a budget hotel, especially with breakfast included.
Food and Beverage
8.15
Breakfast was good with a wide selection of food items.
Overall Experience
8.65
Overall a satisfactory stay with some issues but good value.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 22:32

Property Description

Central Location in Historic Cumbria
Located just steps away from Carlisle Citadel Railway Station, the ibis Carlisle offers modern accommodations with easy access to the Lake District and the M6 motorway.

Comfortable Rooms and Convenient Amenities
Featuring 102 rooms with climate control and complimentary Wi-Fi, guests can also enjoy the convenience of tea/coffee facilities and en-suite bathrooms with hairdryers.

Onsite Dining and 24-Hour Services
With a 24-hour reception, car rental options, free parking, and a restaurant/bar with a snack service, the ibis Carlisle ensures a hassle-free stay for guests.

Experience the charm of Carlisle with us! Book your stay at ibis Carlisle for a memorable visit.

Important information:

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 deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: NCL

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 7.65
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 7.65
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.15
Food and Beverage: 8.15
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Jayne • couple • gb
8
The hotel location was great, it was comfortable and the staff were friendly and helpful.
Pros:

There was a good range of food at breakfast- options for full cooked breakfast and lighter, continental style, all well presented.

Cons:

More variety of fruit possibly.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
C
Colin • extended_group • gb
9
It provided everything we needed after a day riding around on trains.
Pros:

Both excellent.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Bradley • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Sarbjeet • couple • gb
9
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • ca
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Julesmill • couple • gb
8
Good location for a one night stay
Pros:

Location for the city centre for eating was good as there was a pub straight across the road from the hotel.
Check in was quick and staff friendly.
Room was spacious and comfortable

Cons:

Only comment, hotel looking a bit tired in places.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • gb
9
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
B
Bradley • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • couple • gb
8
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
A
armstrong • extended_group • gb
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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george • couple • gb
8
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • gb
8
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
J
Jo • couple • gb
6
Ok for stag or hen night out
Pros:

Room was very basic

Cons:

Laminate floors in room

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
J
Jamie • solo_traveller • gb
9
Good quality, modern hotel in the heard of Carlisle. I had a great stay.
Pros:

Perfectly located, right near the train station and close to nightlife and restaurants. It's very modern, well appointed and to high quality. Although the area was lively when I arrived late, the sound insulation is good and it's not so close to the nightclubs that they disturb you.

Cons:

It was a little pricier than other options available, and for that I found the room fairly sparse of luxuries. Met my needs perfectly but charged a little more than I was expecting.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
A
Allison • couple • gb
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Alan Edward • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Good parking, central location

Cons:

Noise levels till 4.30 am. Need more air con/sound proofing.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Anthony Paul • couple • gb
7
Despite the wet weather we managed to enjoy our time in Carlisle.
Pros:

Excellent breakfast and hotel well placed for easy access to town

Cons:

Hotel was a little tired, stained carpets, floor covering in bedrooms coming apart showing gaps and the beds were awful. Both of us hardly slept in four nights

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
C
Clifford • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Ideal locaction good service breakfast good selección.

Cons:

Just a tad noisy

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
J
Johnston • couple • gb
10
It was wonderfull
Pros:

It was lovelly thanksi love the area

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
D
Dawn • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee