The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Carlisle

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Carlisle

If it's your first trip to Carlisle, Pennsylvania 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.)

Comfort Suites Downtown Carlisle

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $101 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Located at 10 South Hanover Street, Comfort Suites Downtown Carlisle has great rooms from $101 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.1 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. 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
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Pheasant Field Bed and Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $151 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Carlisle
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Pheasant Field Bed and Breakfast which has nice rooms starting at $151. Offering skiing, breakfast, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, and golf, it also has a great guest rating of 9.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 150 Hickorytown Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, fishing, and family rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.6 miles from the city center. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn Carlisle

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $130 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

We found Hampton Inn Carlisle to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $130. We loved that is has room service, a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1164 Harrisburg Pike. You'll also find pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 3 miles from the center of town. The indoor pool here is terrific, and makes for a great place to relax and have fun no matter what the weather is like. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Thornwald Mansion

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $262 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Carlisle
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $262, Thornwald Mansion, at 850 Bicentenial Drive provides parking, breakfast, a free breakfast, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk. 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 amenities. It's located just 1 miles from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities


Residence Inn by Marriott Harrisburg Carlisle

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $195 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers

Residence Inn by Marriott Harrisburg Carlisle has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers a fitness center, parking, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $195 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1 Hampton Court. Furthermore, it also offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, laundry facilities, and family rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 3.1 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Carlisle PA

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $105 (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 great guest rating of Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Carlisle PA is 8.10 out of 10. This place has a fitness center, parking, breakfast, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $105, and it's located at 1529 Commerce Avenue. We also love the a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, and laundry facilities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2.3 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Comfort Inn PA Turnpike - I-81

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $131 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Comfort Inn PA Turnpike - I-81 because it has great rooms that start at $131. It has a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 77 Shady Lane. Only 2.6 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, fishing, and air-conditioning at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Fairfield Inn & Suites Carlisle

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $136 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Carlisle offers a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $136 (before taxes). It's located at 1528 East Commerce Avenue and has earned a guest rating of 8.90/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a microwave which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.4 miles 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Carlisle House Bed and Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $144 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Carlisle
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

Located at 148 S. Hanover Street, Carlisle House Bed and Breakfast has great rooms from $144 (before taxes). It offers parking, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and golf. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a free breakfast, a hot tub, air-conditioning, a microwave, and a refrigerator which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.2 miles 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
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Harrisburg, Gettysburg, State College, Hershey, and Frederick.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Carlisle, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Carlisle.


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

Carlisle Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$151

After analyzing 9 first time trip hotels in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $151. 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: $262
  • 3-star hotels: $136
  • 2-star hotels: $137


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