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Hotel Don Carlos

3.0 star property
Start your day off right with an energizing breakfast buffet then explore local attractions.

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Located in Carmen, Hotel Don Carlos offers a warm welcome with a breakfast buffet, coffee shop/cafe and family restaurant Café Amón. Unwind on the sunny terrace or stroll through the garden while staying connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Standard Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Carmen, a neighborhood in San José, is home to Hotel Don Carlos. Shoppers can check out Multiplaza Mall Escazu, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Sabana Park and Braulio Carrillo National Park. Ready for a night out? Consider Villa Amphitheater and Parque Viva. Visit our San José travel guide
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Ave.9, Street 9, San José, San Jose, 1000

What's nearby

  • Beautiful aerial view of the Morazan Park in Costa Rica
    Morazan Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Beautiful aerial view of the National theater in Costa Rica
    National Theater of Costa Rica
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • San Jose, Costa Rica, National Museum Building in historic city center
    National Museum of Costa Rica
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Parque Central de San José en Costa Rica
    Central Park
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Atlantic Station
    10 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Silvestre
    4 min walk
  • Restaurante La Criollita
    2 min walk
  • Café Mundo
    4 min walk
  • El Social
    4 min walk
  • Sportsmens Lodge Bar
    3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Don Carlos

Hotel near Sabana Park
A free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Don Carlos. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Café Amón, the on-site family restaurant. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and 1 meeting room
  • Luggage storage, a gift shop, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Don Carlos offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Café Amón

Family friendly

  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Don Carlos Hotel
Don Carlos San Jose
Hotel Don
Hotel Don Carlos
Hotel Don Carlos San Jose
Hotel Don Carlos Costa Rica/San Jose
Hotel Don Carlos Hotel
Hotel Don Carlos San José
Hotel Don Carlos Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Don Carlos pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Don Carlos?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Don Carlos?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Don Carlos located?

Located in Carmen, this hotel is steps from Parque Espana, TEOR/éTica, and Casa Amarilla. Morazan Park and National Center of Art and Culture are also within 5 minutes. San Jose Atlantic Station is 10 minutes by foot and San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Don Carlos Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First impression of Costa Rica

Arrived by myself to meet friends the next day. Front desk manage allowed me into the room early and upgraded so I would not have to change rooms the next day. Hotel is quirky with great art work and decorated tiles. Room was large and comfortable. Front desk staff gave clear directions to centre of town.gift shop had interesting souvenirs and reasonable prices- 10% discount if staying at the hotel. Meals at the restaurant were reasonably priced. Breakfast was basic but adequate. Fully recommend it if you want something different from the large chain hotels.
Verified

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Historic Hotel

The hotel was originally the home of the first President of Costa Rica and a charming building located in a quiet neighborhood, but within easy walking distance of the main central area. The staff were friendly and helpful. The building was quite unique, but showing signs of its age. There is a shop and restaurant and the food was very good and quite reasonable. The room was comfortable, only wished we could open the window to take pictures of the mountains in the distance. We only stayed the one night so did not have much opportunity to explore. Would recommend just to have a chance to see the house. One downside: we were on the third (top) floor and there is no elevators.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central to shopping and all museums.

Right around the corner from favorite gallery - Namu Gallery. Just a couple of blocks from the zoo and a favorite restaurant called Cafe Mundo. Hotel has oodles of charm and decor is quite unique - lots of antiques and hand-painted tiles. Good gift shop and excellent little restaurant open for lunch and supper. I will definitely stay here again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

hotel boutique acogedor

en el centro de la ciudad, cerca de todo, lindo, comida deliciosa, me tome mas fotos dentro del hotel que recorriendo la ciudad
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cparis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

True Costa Rica

If you want a truly authentic Costa Rican experience, this is the place to stay. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. We had to leave very early in the morning, and they had fresh coffee ready at 3:30 am! If you are expecting shiny-new, Marriott-style accommodations, stay elsewhere. This is an older, unique building, but the rooms are very clean and comfortable.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Osvaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

O hotel bem localizado

O café da manhã é bom, a equipe do hotel é excelente, mas as condições do apartamento são muito precárias: televisão antiga, não tem frigobar, chuveiro muito difícil de ajuste temperatura da água, ar condicionado não funciona, toalhas e roupas de cama inferiores. Enfim, as condições não são compatíveis com as quatro estrelas colocadas na placa do hotel.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A quaint, very Costa Rican hotel. Service was excellent, every effort was made to accommodate. Neighborhood is central and as good as can be expected in downtown San Jose.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful boutique hotel

This hotel is Costa Rican to the core! Friendly doorman, receptionist, and staff made the stqy very pleasant. There was air conditioning (if needed, which is seldom in San José), good TV reception, a good safe in the room, walk-in shower, and comfortable beds. I liked the location which is on the edge of the old part of the city. Nearby Plaza Espagna is a good introduction to the various trees you will encounter in the countryside. The restaurant in the hotel is very good. In fact, I preferred to dine there and they make their own desserts (the coconut flan was outstanding). It is only two stories, but a series of adjoined former homes with a series of patios filled with Pre-Columbian copies and Peruvian (Costa Rican?) Spanish Colonial Oil paintings. There is an excellent souvenir store. Within walking distance of the beautiful art houveau Teatro Nacional and Gold Museum (in the same Plaza), and also to the brand new spectacular Jade Museum and its neighboring National Museum located in a former fortress (you enter through a butterfly conservatory with the neon royal blue butterflies. This museum also has a great Pre-Columbian collection. For anyone interested in archeology, these museums are definitely a must. Between the two museums is an arts and crafts market where you can bargain for some fine artwork. Only recently has the city put in some street signage, still not sufficient. I continually got lost, but in the process discovered some interesting plazas.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

preiswertes hochklassiges Hotel in Stadtnähe

ausgezeichnetes Preis- Leistungsverhältnis, freundliches Personal, Willkommensdrink, ausreichend kostenlose Parkmöglichkeit
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super friendly helpful courteous staff. Easy walk to downtown main square
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel!

Great experience! Would recommend this to others. Clean and great staff.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A pearl in the middle of San Jose <3

What a beautiful little place!!! Very cute and unique. Their pool is A LOT smaller that it appears in the pictures, but the hotel's ambiance makes up for it. The breakfast is great, the staff is very helpful and friendly, and the whole atmosphere is amazing. We will definitely consider it in the future!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

very accomadating close to everything in the city.

A great little place if u need to stay in the city. They have access to a computer a restaurant that has a delicious breakfast, dinner not so much. I will warn at night you will see some prostituttion going on out side of the hotel on the same street. I wasn't prepared for that so if you have small children keep them inside so they don't see it.
Verified

8/10 Good

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice hotel clean hotel

Located on a smaller road in San Jose so not crazy crowded with people and cars. Not too far from places to eat and shop. Room was basic but clean. They say they have a pool but it is tiny! It's more like a cold jacuzzi. Breakfast was included in our room rate and it was delicious! Overall great bang for your buck! I would go back.
Verified

8/10 Good

JORGE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel Don Carlos vs Reservaciones por Internet.

Muy bien, hotel muy cómodo y reunió las condiciones que esperaba. lo único es que por medio de la agencia pague $126,56 y a la hora de pedir la factura porque la empresa me la solicita, el hotel me gira una con un monto de $94.92, lo cual hay una diferencia de $31.64, que estoy perdiendo, porque la empresa donde laboro me reconoce el monto que vaya en la factura, lo cual lo correcto es que la factura saliera por $126.56, que fue lo real que pague por el servicio. si esto se pudiera solucionar Mejor para no tener perdida.
Verified

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice feel for Costa Rican Culture

The hotel is close to almost everything. So we took an afternoon stroll and enjoyed some sites. The place was clean and the breakfast very good. Helpful kind people.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Coletrain5

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a wonderful surprise!

Five weary travelers arrived at Hotel Don Carlos on the last night of their Costa Rica vacation. The friendly and helpful staff got us settled into our rooms and another adventure began. The interior hallways, as well as guest rooms are decorated with beautiful art. Even the exterior walls hold art treasures. We were surrounded by beauty and history on every side. The guest rooms are clean and comfortable, not plush by most standards. It is hard to explain, but you don't visit Hotel Don Carlos, you experience it's old world charm. If you're in San Jose, don't miss it.
Verified

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great staff

Nice quaint hotel
Verified

8/10 Good

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming hotel in downtown

My family stayed here the night before we left Costa Rica. We chose the hotel because it was unique and was a walkable distance to various good restaurants and tourist attractions in San Jose. We loved the charm of the place. We would stay there again if ever in San Jose. It had a neat history and many interesting decorations. The rooms were clean and comfortable. No AC, though, and it's too loud to open the windows. This was not a problem during out stay as weather was comfortable. My only complaint was the shower. Mine did not work. When I decided to just make do with the faucet in the shower, the bathroom got flooded as the water was not draining. Of the three rooms we had, however, mine was the only one with a problem. The others did have low water pressure but it's an older place and we did not mind. Breakfast was adequate. Two of our party had dinner at the restaurant and enjoyed it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous experience at Don Carlos

We stayed at Hotel Don Carlos our first and last nights in Costa Rica. I would highly recommend it anyone looking for an authentic Costa Rican experience in San Jose. The facilities were charming with local art, conversation nooks and areas of interest scattered throughout the hotel. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The breakfast of fresh fruit, rice and beans, and eggs was free and delicious. Highly Recommend Hotel Don Carlos!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved our stay at Don Carlos

The place has lots of character, clean, great staff, restaurant serves good food reasonable price. Room was spacious with armoire and sofa. Great place to stay with kids.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice little hotel

This hotel has a very friendly and helpful staff. Nice on site restaurant for a meal. Morning breakfast was included and well prepared. A great location for walking to the museums, parks and pedestrian malls during the day. The neighborhood and parks are a little rough after dark. Walking after dark should be avoided. Take an official taxi (red taxi/yellow triangle). Walking during the day from the hotel is fine and fun. Watch out crossing the streets. I recommend this hotel and would definitely stay here again.
Verified

8/10 Good

adrien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

bon sejour

Hôtel bien placé , déco veillote . joli hotel
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Eclectic Artistic Comfortable

We loved the ambience a d location of the hotel. The food and service were excellent.
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Lovely interior

Slightly dated and simple room, but lovely courtyard and sitting areas! Decorative tile work was incredible! Desk and maintenance staff very accommodating and pleasant. Restaurant food was very tasty! Will return!