The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Carlisle

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Carlisle

If it's your first trip to Carlisle, UK for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Carlisle. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Carlisle. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Carlisle for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Carlisle beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Carlisle for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Vallum House

Guest House with prices starting at $101 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Carlisle
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Located at 73 - 75 Burgh Road, Vallum House has great rooms from $101 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and mountain views. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.1 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love golf, city views, free parking, kids meals, and fishing at this relaxing hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Fishing


Crossroads House

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $119 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Crossroads House which has nice rooms starting at $119. Offering room service, a bar, breakfast, mountain views, and a free breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Brisco. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and tennis which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.3 km from the city center. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis


Warwick Hall

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $190 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors

We found Warwick Hall to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $190. We loved that is has a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, hiking, and mountain views, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Warwick Hall, Warwick-on-Eden. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and golf which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 6.8 km from the center of town. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Warwick Lodge

Guest House with prices starting at $85 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Carlisle
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $85, Warwick Lodge, at 112 Warwick Road provides a restaurant, breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and free parking. Its terrific guest rating is 9.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers horse riding, fishing, cycling, bird watching, and ice skating. It's located just 1.4 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Luxury


Duke's Head Inn

Inn with prices starting at $143 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Duke's Head Inn has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, child care, and pet-friendly rooms. The great rooms here start at $143 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Front Street. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, a pool table, kids meals, private parking, and special diet menus, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 13.5 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking


ibis Carlisle City Centre

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $57 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Carlisle
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of ibis Carlisle City Centre is 8.20 out of 10. This place has a restaurant, a bar, parking, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $57, and it's located at Portlands, Botchergate. We also love the a pool table, kids meals, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a 24-hour desk which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.8 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Luxury


Premier Inn Carlisle Central

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $125 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Premier Inn Carlisle Central because it has great rooms that start at $125. It has a restaurant and a 24-hour desk, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Warwick Road. Only 1.8 km from the city center, travelers will especially love amenities at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant


The Queens Carlisle

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $107 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Carlisle
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

The Queens Carlisle offers a restaurant, a bar, hiking, golf, and pet-friendly rooms which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $107 (before taxes). It's located at The Queens, Crosby-on-Eden and has earned a guest rating of 8.70/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers bowling, free parking, kids meals, fishing, and family rooms which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 6.3 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Playground


Cartref Guest House

Guest House with prices starting at $74 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 44 Victoria Place, Cartref Guest House has great rooms from $74 (before taxes). It offers room service, a kid-friendly buffet, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and city views. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, a refrigerator, and breakfast in the room which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 1.4 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Windermere, Keswick, Ambleside, Penrith, and Bowness-on-Windermere.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Carlisle, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Carlisle, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Carlisle, Best Hotels for One Week in Carlisle, Best Hotels for One Night in Carlisle, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Carlisle, or Best Business Hotels in Carlisle.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Carlisle?

Carlisle Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$111

After analyzing 9 first time trip hotels in Carlisle, UK, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $111. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Carlisle.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $97
  • 3-star hotels: $125
  • 2-star hotels: $57


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