# 22 Family-friendly hotels in Carlisle (2026)

> 22 family-friendly hotels in Carlisle, best reviewed first — including The Sally. Ratings, locations and details.

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22 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 20 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in Carlisle](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/hotels)

[Dog-friendly 6](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/hotels/dog-friendly) [Families 22](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/hotels/family-friendly)

[Carlisle The Sally ★ 4.7 (605) A welcoming inn-style hotel in Irthington near Carlisle, known for hearty Sunday lunches and comfortable, well-kept rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/hotels/the-sally) [Carlisle Premier Inn Carlisle Central ★ 4.2 (1,202) A three-storey modern hotel on Warwick Road, Carlisle, with 65 en-suite rooms, free parking and easy access to the M6.](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/hotels/premier-inn-carlisle-central) [Carlisle Crown & Mitre Hotel ★ 4.1 (1,409) A large city-centre hotel in Carlisle with 91 rooms, a pool and free parking, well suited to travellers who want comfort without frills.](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/hotels/crown-mitre-hotel) [Carlisle Premier Inn Carlisle M6 Jct42 ★ 4.2 (1,108) Premier Inn Carlisle M6 Jct42 offers 81 en-suite rooms with free parking just off the motorway, handy for Carlisle and the Lake District.](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/hotels/premier-inn-carlisle-m6-jct42) [Carlisle Crown Hotel Wetheral ★ 4.2 (1,094) A 51-room hotel in Wetheral near Carlisle with a spa, pool and gym, offering easy reach of the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall.](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/hotels/crown-hotel-wetheral) [Carlisle The Fox and Pheasant ★ 4.5 (631) Just five rooms above a Carlisle pub known for its steak and ale pie and hearty Sunday roasts, with free parking and a warm welcome for dogs.](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/hotels/the-fox-and-pheasant) [Carlisle The Halston Carlisle ★ 4.6 (540) A modern hotel on Warwick Road in Carlisle, Cumbria, with spacious self-catering-style rooms and a genuinely dog-friendly welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/hotels/the-halston-carlisle) [Carlisle ibis Carlisle City Centre ★ 4.0 (1,286) ibis Carlisle City Centre is a 102-room hotel in central Carlisle with a restaurant, bar and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/hotels/ibis-carlisle-city-centre) [Carlisle Premier Inn Carlisle M6 Jct44 ★ 3.8 (1,769) Premier Inn Carlisle M6 Jct44 is a budget-friendly hotel off the motorway with an on-site restaurant, bar and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/hotels/premier-inn-carlisle-m6-jct44) [Carlisle The Fleece at Ruleholme ★ 4.5 (530) A traditional 23-room inn near Carlisle, well suited to overnight stopovers and dinner, bed and breakfast breaks in rural Cumbria.](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/hotels/the-fleece-at-ruleholme) [Carlisle Travelodge Carlisle M6 ★ 4.0 (849) A 39-room Travelodge right at Moto Southwaite services on the M6, handy for breaks between Carlisle and the Lake District.](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/hotels/travelodge-carlisle-m6) [Carlisle Travelodge Carlisle Todhills ★ 4.0 (764) Just off the M6 southbound near Carlisle, this Travelodge offers 66 straightforward rooms, free parking and EV charging for an easy overnight stop.](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/hotels/travelodge-carlisle-todhills) [Carlisle Abbey Court Guest House ★ 4.8 (243) Guest house on London Road in Carlisle, within easy reach of the city centre and Hadrian's Wall, with 14 well-equipped rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/hotels/abbey-court-guest-house) [Carlisle Cumbria Park Hotel ★ 4.0 (730) A 56-room hotel on Scotland Road in Carlisle, handy for the city and the Cumbrian countryside, with free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/hotels/cumbria-park-hotel) [Carlisle The Sycamore Tree ★ 4.6 (300) A small two-room B&B on Bridge Street in Carlisle, known for a hearty breakfast with haggis and good gluten-free choice.](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/hotels/the-sycamore-tree) [Carlisle Travelodge Carlisle Central ★ 3.9 (832) A straightforward budget base in central Carlisle, handy for the station and day trips into the Lake District.](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/hotels/travelodge-carlisle-central) [Carlisle Dalston Hall Hotel ★ 4.5 (318) A historic hall hotel on Dalston Road near Carlisle, set in its own grounds and popular as a wedding venue with 13 rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/hotels/dalston-hall-hotel) [Carlisle Carlisle Station Hotel Sure Hotel Collection by BW ★ 3.5 (986) A traditional three-storey hotel by Carlisle station, with 70 rooms and easy walking access to the castle and cathedral.](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/hotels/carlisle-station-hotel-sure-hotel-collection-by-bw) [Carlisle County Hotel ★ 3.2 (922) 84-room hotel on Botchergate in Carlisle, within easy reach of Carlisle Castle and Hadrian's Wall, with free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/hotels/county-hotel) [Carlisle Pinegrove Hotel ★ 3.5 (347) A 29-room hotel on London Road in Carlisle, Cumbria, with free parking and a straightforward, good-value base for the area.](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/hotels/pinegrove-hotel) [Carlisle Brooklyn House ★ 4.4 (31) A small 8-room hotel on Victoria Place in Carlisle, handy for Hadrian's Wall and Cumbria's walking and cycling country.](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/hotels/brooklyn-house) [Carlisle Townhouse Bed & Breakfast ★ 4.4 (18) Five-room brick townhouse B&B on Warwick Road, Carlisle, with free parking and easy reach of the city's pubs and restaurants.](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/hotels/townhouse-bed-breakfast)

## Quick answers

How many family-friendly hotels are there in Carlisle?+

We list 22 in Carlisle. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which family-friendly hotels in Carlisle are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: The Sally (4.7/5, 605 reviews), Premier Inn Carlisle Central (4.2/5, 1,202 reviews) and Crown & Mitre Hotel (4.1/5, 1,409 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.