Name: Hotel Carmina
Address: Cuna de Allende 7 CENTRO, Zona Centro, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, MX
Price range: $122–$232 per night
Rating: 8.5

What guests think

Hotel Carmina draws praise for its unbeatable central location by the Parroquia, welcoming staff, and historic charm, while feedback commonly notes lively street and church-bell noise, some rooms without air conditioning, and occasional inconsistencies with hot water.

Rooms are generally clean and rustic, with sizes and features varying by section; a few feel small or lack windows. Parking is off-site with valet-style arrangements and possible fees, and power outages were reported by several guests. The on-site restaurant earns compliments for breakfast and food, though it opens later than some expect and can add early-morning noise. Expect a charming, convenient stay suited to travelers comfortable with a lively historic center.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Facilities

Parking is off-site with valet-style assistance and may incur extra charges; access by car can be tricky. Some reviews note early closing hours for the bar/restaurant and occasional power outages.

Related guest reviews

6

Jiovani

Mar 30, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Me cobraron Estacionamiento cuando decian que ya incluia, querian cobrarme doble la habitación por que supuestamente no estaba el pago.

Translate

8

Howard

Nov 6, 2025

·

Stayed 5 nights

The location is what makes this hotel fantastic, you cannot beat being right in the center of the action. However, the hotel lacked atmosphere, where others in the city had a bar or rooftop, this location shut down after 9pm. There was no coffee or tea service in the room, we struggled to get constant hot water and the room was cramped (could not open closet door because of bedside table). The staff were very helpful (Maria) and the rooms were very clean.

10

César Alejandro

Feb 4, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

La ubicacion es buenisima. En general la relacion costo-beneficio vale la pena por la ubicacion. El hotel esta bien, pequeñito pero bien. Si llevas carro haz caso a las instrucciones que te dan para recibirte el auto.

Translate

8

Jose

Jul 14, 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Todo al 100 el servicio la atención los alimentos solo el único detalle es que se fue la luz y no se restableció hasta el día siguiente

Translate

8

Rodrigo

Jul 31, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Buen hotel, sencillo, limpio, habitaciones amplias. El estacionamiento está lejos del hotel pero tienen personal que recibe el coche y lo trae cuando lo necesitas. La ubicación es magnífica.

Translate

10

JOSE LUIS

Nov 22, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Excelente atención de Mary y Francisco El único pero, es que cierran el bar a las 8:00 pm

Translate

8

Fernando

Jan 2, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Lobby very tight. Have to go outside the patio to enter the elevators

10

Moramay

Sep 6, 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

No close parking and extra charge

8

Filiberto

Aug 30, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

No hay donde estacionarse y el recepcionista me dijo que el estacionamiento ya estaba cerrado y aunque al inicio me diojo que el llevaria el coche, posteriormente cambio de opinion y dijo que no podia llevarlo. La propiedad muy agradable pero el recepcionista, aunque aparentaba ser amable, en realidad no facilito lo del estacionamiento

Translate

10

Javier

Mar 9, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

El hotel es precioso, estilo colonial. La atención es excelente y todo el equipo es muy amable y servicial. Las habitaciones están muy correctas y el aseo dispone de jabones y elementos ecológicos de excelente calidad. La cocina también es increíble ¡hay que probar uno de sus exquisitos desayunos/almuerzos! Aunque no tienen parking en el mismo hotel si llamas al mismo cuando estás llegando, te esperan en la calle y te recogen el coche para llevarlo a su parking (a mitad de precio del que esta a pocas cuadras del hotel). Esta en pleno centro histórico. Una excelente elección

Translate

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are frequently described as very clean with attentive housekeeping. A few guests mentioned maintenance issues (e.g., humidity odors, worn fixtures) and an isolated pest report.

Related guest reviews

10

maggy

Nov 6, 2025

·

Stayed 6 nights

Very courteous staff, room always clean! The location is great. Tons of food options around and the place has a lot of character.

6

Yazmin

Jul 28, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

las instalaciones estan ya un poco descuidadas, accesorios de los cuartos y baños

Translate

10

Anita

Jan 20, 2026

·

Stayed 3 nights

Clean room, staff and location

10

Sonia

Jul 31, 2025

·

Stayed 5 nights

Very nice and cute hotel. Very nicely kept together. My room was always cleaned and tidy. Staff very welcoming and helpful. I would definitely consider this hotel in the future.

10

Nancy

Jun 10, 2024

·

Stayed 4 nights

Spotlessly clean. Location is a 10! Restaurant was excellent. We really enjoyed our 4 night stay.

2

Marlene

Oct 17, 2024

·

Stayed 4 nights

I did not want to share this but the problem was never resolved. We found cockroaches in our room, twice. The room we booked was not what was given to us and they said that in the description it mentioned that the room you see when booking is not guaranteed. And i understand that but our biggest concern was that there were roaches in our room around our clothes and I’m not okay with that.

10

William

Feb 27, 2026

·

Stayed 4 nights

Charming clean room very nice sheets and towels. Staff ALL excellent friendly professional and caring. Street closed to car traffic most hours so quiet. We had a small balcony on street across from church. Bells and night time bands in the park a block away also enjoyed

10

Genesis

Aug 13, 2024

·

Stayed 5 nights

The hotel is lovely. It’s located at El Centro and everything is close by. The front desk was always helpful. The rooms were clean. We stayed a couple of nights and we had a pleasant time. The church bells ring in the morning. But the noise is tolerable. We look forward to going back to this hotel.

10

Maria

Oct 6, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

El personal se portó muy amable y accesible me solucionaron un problemita muy rápido la habitación me gustó mucho su limpieza sus sábanas muy blancas y limpias

Translate

10

Nora Nelly

Sep 13, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Todo bien un detalle les falta ambientador por olor a humedad

Translate

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Rooms

Rustic, charming rooms vary widely by section and size; some are small or lack windows. Many lack air conditioning and rely on fans, contributing to heat and occasional noise from the street or interior areas.

Related guest reviews

2

Ariadna

May 24, 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

El lugar es bonito, la ubicación es excelente, pero ha sido mi peor experiencia en un hotel con respecto al calor, los cuartos no están para nada acondicionados a las temperaturas, y no solo eso, si no que no te avisan con tiempo de esta situación, nos hospedamos varias personas las mismas fechas y todos pasamos las peores noches, sin poder dormir por el calor sofocante, la última noche nos pusieron un ventilador de agua, pero definitivamente no fue suficiente, en conclusión no vale el costo ni la ubicación por pasar noches sin dormir de la desesperación del calor. muy mal que no tengan la cortesía de avisar esta situación a sus huéspedes.

Translate

8

Howard

Nov 6, 2025

·

Stayed 5 nights

The location is what makes this hotel fantastic, you cannot beat being right in the center of the action. However, the hotel lacked atmosphere, where others in the city had a bar or rooftop, this location shut down after 9pm. There was no coffee or tea service in the room, we struggled to get constant hot water and the room was cramped (could not open closet door because of bedside table). The staff were very helpful (Maria) and the rooms were very clean.

10

Karon

Apr 11, 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Our room was very comfortable and nicely furnished. The location is steps from the Jardín and Parroquia but we never heard the bells. Thick, stone walls keep the hotel cool.

8

Mario

May 14, 2025

·

Stayed 4 nights

Not all rooms have air conditioning, only a ceiling fan.We were there in early May, before the real heat begins. The rooms can get really hot even at this time of the year. When we asked at the reception desk, the young man at the counter blatantly lied and said that NON of the rooms had A/C! We were ready check out and go somewhere else but the lady at the reception desk in charge of the morning shift (sorry, we didn't get her name), she was super nice, she had one of the staff members show us a different room that a portable A/C (because of the age and style/cultural history of the buildings, they can't have any external air conditioning units). We were able to switch rooms and what a difference that made. The location of the hotel is magnificent, you walk outside the the door and you are only sreps away from one of the main churches and plaza, where at night you can enjoy the Mariachi bands playing and singing, or enjoying an ice cream from one of the many vendors around the plaza, plus plenty of cafes, restaurants and bars. We most definitely be back to San Miguel De Allende. P.S. this is grown up town, not many activities for kids (but hey, maybe that's just my thinking).

10

Joel

Nov 7, 2024

·

Stayed 4 nights

Very nice boutique hotel right off the main square next to the Parroquia. No real negatives or surprises. This was our first time in SMA. We were in the back of the hotel so noise was not a problem. We could hear the bells from the church however I think that would be the case anywhere in the Zona Central, maybe a little louder since we were right next door. The room was a little smaller than I expected but updated and clean. Housekeeping was very good and responsive to our requests. The food at restaurant in the lobby was very good but, obviously, with so many other options within a short walk, we only ate there a couple of times for convenience. Don’t plan on sleeping in though. There seemed to be a lot of loud closing of doors starting around 7. Overall, would definitely stay there again.

10

Brenda

Oct 25, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Perfect location, close to everything. Felt super safe at night. It is a little loud at nights in the area, but my husband and I are use to sleeping with a fan on as white noise so that wasn’t a problem at all for us. Bed was very comfortable. We felt at home, very cozy!

8

Byron

Nov 1, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

It is a tale of two hotels. First we stayed in a wonderful and charming room with AC in the front hotel and loved it (10/10). Then we stayed in a charmless ACless room in the built out back hotel which had inconsistent hot water and because we had to have the windows open we heard all the noise and smelt cigarette smoke from the courtyard (5/10). The restaurant made great breakfasts and the staff and nice (10/10).

6

Blythe

Jan 22, 2025

·

Stayed 5 nights

I got the basic room, and they meant basic. A bed, 2 night stands with no reading lamps, and not even a chair. No fridge, no coffee maker and the onsite restaurant was… okay. It is in a fantastic location, otherwise I would have switched. Also, I requested a hair dryer twice and it never materialized,

8

Nallely

Sep 21, 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Really cute and aesthetic overall, unfortunately double beds are full size and bedrooms only have a fan

8

Patricia

Oct 17, 2023

·

Stayed 4 nights

We stayed in room 4. Room has no windows, can be stuffy after returning from being out and about. Upon arrival we would leave door open and use fan to ventilate room. Room can be dark. Bathroom is tiny, not for anyone that has mobility issues. Great water pressure in shower. No refrigerator, no microwave. Beautiful hotel, excellent location, surprisingly quiet! Close to the church, bars, restaurants in town.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, attentive, and helpful. There are occasional complaints about reception responsiveness, particularly overnight.

Related guest reviews

4

CRISTIAN

Jan 26, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

El servicio es muy malo. Lo mejor es la arquitectura del lugar.

Translate

10

kathryn

Sep 4, 2024

·

Stayed 4 nights

The staff at this lovely old hotel could not have been sweeter.

2

Estefanía

May 5, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Pesimo servicio hay una division entre el restaurante y el hotel y se nota. La verdad lo unico que tiene bueno de ofrecer es la ubicacion, nos rompieron la ventana porque su chapa no sirvio y no la arreglaron cuando prometieron que si lo harian, nos dejaron con la ventana abierta toda la noche y para terminarla el señor de la noche demasiado grosero

Translate

10

Alfred

Jan 3, 2025

·

Stayed 10 nights

The location was perfect for walking the old town and enjoying the Jardin Allende during the day, evening, and night. The hotel staff was super friendly and helpful and spoke in English and Spanish, which was great for me to practice my Spanish.

10

Adalira

Nov 11, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

staff me ayudaron en todo momento, tuve un problema antes con la reservacion por equivocacion mia y me ayudaron rapido.

Translate

10

emilio

Dec 3, 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

The staff went above and beyond to help me out to solve my problem. EXCELLENT customer service!!!

10

Cindy

Mar 25, 2025

·

Stayed 4 nights

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Carmina. Staff was very friendly and attentive. On sight restaurant had excellent food and drinks, great atmosphere, and friendly staff. Hotel is the perfect location for all things San Miguel. It is right by the square, church, shopping, restaurants, and more. Such great character in the rooms, 21 foot tall ceilings, comfortable king bed, and more. Would definitely stay here again and recommend highly.

10

J

Jan 3, 2024

·

I stayed at the Hotel Carmina on New Year’s Eve for four days I think. This was a very busy time for them but they still had time to tend to my needs. I got food poisoning not sure where, but the house keeper assigned to my room was excellent and even came to see if I needed more water. My experience there was fantastic. The rooms are huge. There is a lovely restaurant in the hotel. And it is only a few feet from the heart of the city, the Parroquia and the Jardin. I would definitely return.

8

Victor

Apr 6, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Staff excellent service. Salvador very helpful and friendly with transport of car. María at front desk went out of her way to accommodate. Room door lock a little outdated, needs to be more secure. Enjoyed our stay!

10

Marco Martínez

Oct 15, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Staff was helpful and friendly. Great location to walk around San Miguel

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Location

Outstanding, steps from the Jardín and Parroquia, ideal for walking to sights, dining, and nightlife. The central setting can be lively and noisy, especially at night and when church bells ring.

Related guest reviews

10

Mauri

Jun 1, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Está muy bien ubicado, enfrente de la Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel.

Translate

10

Paul

Jul 2, 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

This lovely hotel is remarkably well located en El Centro, historic and beautifully maintained/remodeled, and the staff is warm and hospitable, the perfect example of San Miguel de Allende hospitality!

10

JOSE M RAMOS

Mar 19, 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Maravilloso hotel ! De los más céntricos en San Miguel ! Muy recomendable !

Translate

10

Ana Isabel

Mar 20, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Que está a media cuadra del parque central y al rededor muy buenos restaurantes y es una calle peatonal

Translate

10

Michael

Feb 17, 2025

·

Stayed 10 nights

Third stay here. Next to Parroquia. Very lively area (noisy at night, too).

10

Denis

Dec 18, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Es un hotel pequeño pero increible. Sus instalaciones impecables y a solo un costado

Translate

10

Michael

Feb 21, 2023

·

Stayed 10 nights

The Carmina is a lovely historic property right in the heart of San Miguel with a wonderful view of the Parroquia and only a few meters from the central jardin.

10

Dale

Dec 16, 2024

·

Stayed 8 nights

Exceptional, great location.

10

Jin

Jan 9, 2026

·

Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful hotel located right next to the central square.

10

Zandra

Jan 23, 2023

·

The location is perfect! It is in the middle of plaza and convenient to shopping, dining and entertainment. I can’t wait to go back.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Dining

The on-site restaurant is repeatedly praised for tasty breakfasts and meals. Hours start later than some expect, and morning noise from the restaurant was noted by a few.

Related guest reviews

10

Cynthia

Jan 7, 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

We loved our stay. The staff was super helpful and the hotel was so charming. The restaurant has a great breakfast and you cannot beat the location, you can walk everywhere!

4

Maria

Jan 26, 2025

·

Stayed 4 nights

Beds were comfortable, place was cleaned daily and it was central to all. But if you plan on getting sleep, then I suggest staying elsewhere. The first morning we were awakened at 6:15 am by a high pitched screeching sound that sounded like pipes that went on for 12 minutes - we timed it. Around 7:30 am the restaurant staff came in and began playing music very loudly and slamming chairs and dishes about. We shared the recording of the pipe noise with the front desk and learned other guests had complained. However, we were awaked the next two days of our stay with the same noise in the early hours and the restaurant noise continued to be an issue. Despite our feedback on numerous occassions, the hotel didn't offer any compensation or even a complimentary breakfast at the restaurant that was disturbing our peace during our four night stay. There are many beautiful, historic and affordable places in SMA that would be a far better stay than here.

8

Glenn

Jan 11, 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

This would have been 5 stars except they have no in room coffee or even coffee at the desk. The separate onsite restaurant does not open until 8:30 am. Other than that it was very good and well located.

10

Pamela

Nov 12, 2024

·

Stayed 15 nights

Beautiful and historical hotel with amazing location. Excellent restaurant at the hotel.

10

Gloria

Apr 3, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is located in a great location. Restaurant on site has great food and surrounding area is great and walkable. The bed was not comfortable and the hotel did not have extra fans. Tbe ceiling fan is nit enough to keep cool.

10

Lillian

Feb 26, 2025

·

Stayed 7 nights

The stay was very nice. Service from staff was always friendly and they were willing to help with questions. The room was cleaned everyday. The restaurant within the hotel(although not part of the hotel) was very good. And the location couldn’t be better. I would definitely recommend staying at this property without any hesitation.

10

Cindy

Mar 25, 2025

·

Stayed 4 nights

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Carmina. Staff was very friendly and attentive. On sight restaurant had excellent food and drinks, great atmosphere, and friendly staff. Hotel is the perfect location for all things San Miguel. It is right by the square, church, shopping, restaurants, and more. Such great character in the rooms, 21 foot tall ceilings, comfortable king bed, and more. Would definitely stay here again and recommend highly.

8

Jeffrey

Feb 15, 2025

·

Stayed 5 nights

This small hotel is very nice and the staff actually cares that you are well taken care of. Great location near the Centro. The restaurant is good and the room was clean with nice amenities. You will not always have a hot shower but this is Mexico so get over it.

10

Luis Felipe

Jun 23, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Lo mejor conforme a costo beneficio, el restaurante de planta baja es muy bueno, pruebenlo

Translate

10

Daniela

Oct 6, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Excelente atención y buen restaurante

Translate

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $136	2 $149	3 $159
4 $143	5 $144	6 $135	7 $136	8 $135	9	10
11 $122	12 $122	13 $122	14 $122	15 $122	16	17
18 $122	19 $129	20 $139	21 $122	22 $135	23	24
25 $122	26 $122	27 $232	28	29	30	31

Hotel Carmina

About this property

Location

Room options

Triple Room

Superior Double Room

Family Room

Basic Room

Basic Room with Air-Conditioning

Guest reviews of Hotel Carmina

Who stays here?

What guests think

Property Policies

Check-in instructions

Good to know

Optional extras

FAQs about Hotel Carmina

Prices for upcoming dates

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18 $167	19 $135
20 $135	21 $135	22 $135	23 $135	24 $135	25 $149	26 $149
27 $134	28 $136	29 $135	30 $136