The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in São Carlos

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to São Carlos

Visiting São Carlos for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to São Carlos, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in São Carlos based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting São Carlos for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to São Carlos before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting São Carlos for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in São Carlos for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

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

The Hill Hoteis Executive

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $47 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to São Carlos
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Rua Kenneth Gilbert Herrick, 101, The Hill Hoteis Executive has great rooms from $47 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.3 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love outdoor tennis, laundry services, city views, a game room, and free parking at this relaxing hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast in the room


Ibis Sao Carlos

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $51 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit

A great place to stay is Ibis Sao Carlos which has nice rooms starting at $51. Offering a restaurant, a bar, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and a pool table, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Avenida Passeio dos Ipes 140 Parque Faber. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry facilities, family rooms, a multi-lingual staff, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.8 km from the city center. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

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


Sao Carlos Othon Suites

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $47 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Sao Carlos Othon Suites to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $47. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, laundry services, free parking, and laundry facilities, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Rua Conselheiro Joao Alfredo, 77. You'll also find air-conditioning and a 24-hour desk which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.4 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking


Hotel Graunas

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $21 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to São Carlos
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $21, Hotel Graunas, at Rua Jose Saia, 129 Jardim Sao Paulo provides room service, a restaurant, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and laundry facilities. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, breakfast in the room, and private parking. It's located just 2 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
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


The Hill Hoteis Apart Suites

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $25 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

The Hill Hoteis Apart Suites has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers a fitness center, a free breakfast, city views, free parking, and laundry facilities. The great rooms here start at $25 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Rua Conde do Pinhal, n.1630. Furthermore, it also offers family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.4 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Nacional Inn Sao Carlos

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $35 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in São Carlos
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

The great guest rating of Nacional Inn Sao Carlos is 8.20 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $35, and it's located at Avenida Getulio Vargas, 2330. We also love the an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which are great for visitors. And since it's just 3.1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip. 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
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Piracicaba, Araraquara, Brotas, and Rio Claro.

For more terrific hotel ideas in São Carlos, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in São Carlos, Best Hotels for One Week in São Carlos, or Best Hotels for One Night in São Carlos.


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

São Carlos Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$38

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to São Carlos. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in São Carlos based on data from 6 hotels is an affordable $38. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in São Carlos.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $35
  • 3-star hotels: $38
  • 2-star hotels: $38


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