What are the best cheap hotels in Cartago?

Some of the best cheap hotels in Cartago are: Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco Traveler rating: 4.0/5 Hotel Las Brumas Traveler rating: 4.0/5 Paraiso Orocay Lodge Traveler rating: 4.0/5

Do any cheap hotels in Cartago offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast can be enjoyed at the following cheap hotels in Cartago: Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco Traveler rating: 4.0/5 Hotel Las Brumas Traveler rating: 4.0/5 Paraiso Orocay Lodge Traveler rating: 4.0/5

Which cheap hotels in Cartago have free parking?

These cheap hotels in Cartago have free parking: Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco Traveler rating: 4.0/5 Hotel Las Brumas Traveler rating: 4.0/5 Paraiso Orocay Lodge Traveler rating: 4.0/5

Which cheap hotels in Cartago have a restaurant on-site?

Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant at these cheap hotels in Cartago: Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco Traveler rating: 4.0/5 Hotel Las Brumas Traveler rating: 4.0/5 Paraiso Orocay Lodge Traveler rating: 4.0/5

What are some popular cheap hotels in Cartago that have a family room?

A family room is available at the following cheap hotels in Cartago: Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco Traveler rating: 4.0/5 Hotel Las Brumas Traveler rating: 4.0/5 Paraiso Orocay Lodge Traveler rating: 4.0/5

Which cheap hotels in Cartago have wheelchair access?

Wheelchair access is available at these popular cheap hotels in Cartago: Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco Traveler rating: 4.0/5 Hotel Las Brumas Traveler rating: 4.0/5 Paraiso Orocay Lodge Traveler rating: 4.0/5

Do any cheap hotels in Cartago have laundry service?

Here are some popular cheap hotels in Cartago that offer laundry service: Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco Traveler rating: 4.0/5 Hotel Las Brumas Traveler rating: 4.0/5 Paraiso Orocay Lodge Traveler rating: 4.0/5

THE BEST Cheap Hotels in Cartago - Jan 2023 (with Prices)

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1. Hotel Las Brumas

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46 reviews

#1 Best Value of 3 Budget Hotels in Cartago

“Spontaneously we decided to stay here. The service is really top. Very nice and friendly staff. Our room was spacious enough for 4 adults and the view is really amazing. It’s located close to the volcano. So stay…”
“We got a spacious, quiet room (away from the main road) so noise was no issue. Good beds (some a bit harder than others) and pillows. Warm shower (but shower "door" in hard plastic was broken). Breakfast has some...”

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2. Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco

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86 reviews

#2 Best Value of 3 Budget Hotels in Cartago

“This is the first hotel I stayed on landing in Costa Rica enroute to San Gerardo de Dota. I chose this hotel since it was 45 mins to 1 hour from the airport where i could rest overnight and continue my travel to…”
“For people that are heading to areas like San Isidro del General or all the way to Paso Canoas is a perfect place to stay. If you are coming down from Cerro de la Muerte...and need a place to stay...and the…”

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3. Paraiso Orocay Lodge

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62 reviews

#3 Best Value of 3 Budget Hotels in Cartago

“Great small hotel situated outside San Jose. Perfect port stop before our 8 hour drive to OSA. The hotel owners were so nice and helpful. Good filling breakfast. Kids enjoyed it as well. Would stay here again...”
“My three sisters and I had our last night here before flying home the next day so part of the reason we stayed here was its location - close to San Jose and the airport without having to be anywhere near the city...”

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Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

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475 reviews

25.0 km from Cartago

#3 of 98 hotels in San Jose

“Beautiful hotel in the heart of San Jose! This hotel is wonderful. It is walking distance to many sites and dozens of restaurants. The rooms are fabulous, and the staff is extremely helpful! We spent a week...”
“Great local charm in a historic building with fantastic bilingual staff who were courteous and helpful about all things. We stayed for a week & it was convenient to downtown exploring all things both touristy and...”

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Santo Tomas Hotel & Wellness Center

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1,190 reviews

25.1 km from Cartago

#5 of 98 hotels in San Jose

“Highly recommend staying here if you’re looking to stay in a quiet, affordable, safe hotel in San Jose.”
“within a 2-3 block radius to sample the local cusine that is way good and way cheap.”

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“We stayed at Santo Tomas hotel three nights and enjoyed it very much. When you first arrive, the neighborhood looks a little scruffy, but you soon realize that it is a busy and safe area. The hotel is very near...”
“My family stayed at Hotel Santo Tomas while we were in San Jose as part of a vacation in Costa Rica. It’s a great facility, clean, beautiful, and within a very short walk of most downtown San Jose destinations. It...”

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Balmoral Hotel

$116

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$97

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1,911 reviews

24.9 km from Cartago

#26 of 98 hotels in San Jose

“... why tourist come and stay one night and head home, if you do this I recommend this hotel, if you have a higher budget there is one on that same area, I am glad I didnt stay two blocks away from this street.”
“The hotel is at central location, surrounded by restaurants pharmacies supermarkets and shops of all kinds. All within 1-3 min walking. Safe place. Front desk staff are nice. But Restaurante staff don’t seem very...”

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“First night in Costa Rica, had dinner at El Patio in hotel Balmoral. Our server, Alexander was great! He had good recommendations and helped us learn a few Spanish words while we were there. The food was good...”

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Hotel Quelitales

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356 reviews

#1 of 4 hotels in Cartago

“I so enjoyed the Hotel Quelitales. The casita was charming and comfortable with many birds right outside the window. Jose and his staff provide super-hospitable service with delicious meals. After days out and...”
“We spent two very comfortable and enticing nights at Hotel Quelitales as part of a two week trip for bird photography in Costa Rica. It’s one of the two places that we will definitely return to in the future...”

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Hyatt Place San Jose/Pinares

$179

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$170

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783 reviews

18.5 km from Cartago

#1 of 3 hotels in Curridabat

“Very clean, Staff were excellent Breakfast was good Staff was friendly And it was a 5 minute walk to my dentist. The area felt very safe. Unfortunately I was there for extensive dental work, so i guess i...”
“the best dental work ever, dr. anglada next door. he made a package arrangement for us which included staying at the hyatt. made for a superb trip and a dramatic savings in dental costs by 60-65% savings.”

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Park Inn by Radisson San Jose, Costa Rica

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$109

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1,931 reviews

26.2 km from Cartago

#13 of 98 hotels in San Jose

“Good hotel with good location in central San Jose. We only stayed one night but can recommend it. Nice rooms, spacious, good size bathroom. Room service available and breakfast included. Breakfast not great but...”
“Pleasant hotel ticks the boxes for a stop over. Helpful staff. Friendly staff in the RBG restaurant. Food is good limited menu but good. Hotel has a swimming pool. The rooms are spacious and the bed is very...”

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Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

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2,028 reviews

25.7 km from Cartago

#34 of 98 hotels in San Jose

“The hotel is old but the service and food are great. Very clean. I must say that in the dining area Mayra and Humberto treat us like family and they were great. As a business owner, that is the kind of employees...”
“This property is near the university, but seems like it is remote with large pool, hot tub, and garden area with multiple paths and outdoor dining for breakfast. The squirrels and birds at breakfast are a delight...”

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Orosi Lodge

$66

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500 reviews

5.3 km from Cartago

#1 of 3 hotels in Orosi

“Two weeks ago my wife and I spent three nights at the Orosi Lodge. On arrival we were greeted with fresh lemonade. The room was excellent and the bed was comfy. The owners and staff were very helpful. They helped…”
“We arrived at Orosi Lodge after a grueling 6 hour drive from Guanacaste and were greeted by Alejandra with fresh, cold lemonade and a warm welcome. She provided lots of detailed information on area attractions and...”

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Hotel Dunn Inn

$95

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487 reviews

25.2 km from Cartago

#10 of 98 hotels in San Jose

“Bed isn't very good, but I always travel with a rolled up foam mattress topper anyway and it's fine with that. But otherwise the place is amazing. Charming, quiet, in a cool neighborhood that's close to the main...”
“We lucked out finding this little gem. The front desk staff were friendly, and helped us with our bags to and from the car/parking lot. Room was quiet and clean. The breakfast included coffee, eggs, bacon and...”

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Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

$125

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$113

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492 reviews

24.9 km from Cartago

#25 of 98 hotels in San Jose

“Uber is very safe and affordable!”
“Stayed here for 3 nights. Had a twin room. Bed was comfortable. Aircon was good. Bathroom was nice and shower pressure was good. Breakfast was included and was really nice. This hotel had a laundry room where you...”

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“Stayed at this hotel for a few days exploring in San Jose - good location for exploring in the day but would not walk around the area at night. The hotel itself was very clean and the room spacious and...”

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Holiday Inn San Jose-Aurola

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1,109 reviews

25.0 km from Cartago

#32 of 98 hotels in San Jose

“I've been staying here for a long time. They've taken away the happy hour upstairs. There's all kinds of new people in there except the bartender on the bell boys they're all gone the front desk staff's all been...”
“There are many negative comments here and I think many are unfair. It is true that Aurola Holiday Inn San Jose needs a refurbish (room furniture and carpets change), but it is still a clean, safe hotel with a very...”

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Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge

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622 reviews

25.5 km from Cartago

#3 of 5 hotels in San Gerardo de Dota

“We stayed in the delightful Quetzal bungalow), approx 15mins rather slow walk from the restaurant (as the high altitude made us breathless with almost any exertion). But the staff helpfully carried our cases, and...”
“We came to see the quetzals and detoured to this area for that. Not many room choices- I think we got the only one available which was 8 (the quetzal bungalow). It is the lodging at the far end of the property...”

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Taormina Hotel and Casino

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25.3 km from Cartago

#24 of 98 hotels in San Jose

“Nice hotel for single travelers to enjoy nightlife, casino, bar. Beware of the charge of an extra $10 for anyone you take into the room and be charged on the credit card. Good breakfast will cost an additional $5...”
“My stay in August was my first at Taormina, although I had been to the casino in the past. I do not know why people lie on these reviews, besides having a stick up their ___. The rooms are NOT worn out…”

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Hotel Fleur de Lys

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624 reviews

24.5 km from Cartago

#28 of 98 hotels in San Jose

“Friendly and budget friendly”
“Definitely worthy of 4 stars. Good location, friendly staff, clean rooms and a lovely Costa Rican breakfast included in the price. No lift, but not a problem for us. The character of the hotel was faultless…”

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“We stayed here for two nights and had a very pleasant stay. The hotel is charming and has many lovely historic features. Our room, Rosa, was very clean and on the 3rd floor (no elevator, which is not an issue for...”

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Casa Conde Hotel & Suites

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22.9 km from Cartago

#16 of 98 hotels in San Jose

“Good customer service, nice apartments. The building just need little bit of love, there's not breakfast include, but the room is furnished With all facilities to make your stay comfortable. Very Well located and...”
“the rooms are very big and functional. The matrimonial beds are too small for 2 persons, cant sleep 2 people together. Needs a little renovations, it is old style but very clean and...”

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Hotel Le Bergerac Boutique

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23.6 km from Cartago

#41 of 98 hotels in San Jose

“Nice little hotel, a short walk into town. We were lucky to have a second floor room with a balcony. Very clean and good value. Would have given five stars but the breakfast was very poor - rubbery scrambled egg...”
“A hotel with style and character. Very close to restaurants and shops and only a 15 minute walk into the city. The staff were helpful and friendly and the room clean and comfortable. If you don't want somewhere...”

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Urban Green Hotel & Suites

$94

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24.4 km from Cartago

#60 of 98 hotels in San Jose

“The hotel is centrally located and the twin room I stayed in was spacious and clean, with good facilities, including a fridge. The rooms however are dark due to no windows, but was fine for a short stay. Check…”
“perfect location, very helpful and extraordinary friendly reception. Spacy room but without window! terrible smell and almost no light in the bathroom, onlc cold water in the shower. I would not stay there again...”

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Nuevo Maragato Hotel & Hostel

$72

$53

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$40

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