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Top 10 Hotels in Carmen, San José

Poas Volcano Lodge
1 bedroom, in-room safe, travel cot, rollaway beds

Poas Volcano Lodge

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (480)
"Relaxing, quiet and beautiful views and the food was pricey but good."
The price is RM385
RM435 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Poas Volcano Lodge
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
Terrace/patio

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

2.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (166)
"Breakfast was great! The small garden was beautiful. The best part was the friendly helpful staff! "
The price is RM228
RM257 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
Hotel La Rosa de America
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Hotel La Rosa de America

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (417)
"Very quiet country like Villas, secluded, secured parking. The rooms have bunk beds which increases the bed count with larger rooms that fit up to 7. The hotel is near the animal refuge and some great local restaurants, if you are driving."
Hotel La Rosa de America
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
International cuisine

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (642)
"The hotel itself is nice, San Jose had a few very nice museums but didn't have a ton to do that was truly unique… very westernized sadly."
The price is RM464
RM525 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Otoya1907 Hotel
Restaurant

Otoya1907 Hotel

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (10)
"Amazing restaurant and stuff"
Otoya1907 Hotel
Taormina Hotel and Casino
View from room

Taormina Hotel and Casino

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (796)
"Good hotel,clean,lobby professional "
The price is RM386
RM604 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
Taormina Hotel and Casino
Hotel Cultura Plaza
Living area

Hotel Cultura Plaza

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (406)
"Clean and very affordable "
The price is RM271
RM306 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Hotel Cultura Plaza
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (332)
"Great Hospitality "
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Exterior

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Very helpful staff, great location, nice rooms and good breakfast."
The price is RM400
RM452 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Flat-screen TV

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"Great service clean good restaurant great location friendly helpful staff "
The price is RM398
RM450 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Urban Green Hotel & Suites
Front of property

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (430)
"The breakfast was excellent. "
The price is RM308
RM348 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Urban Green Hotel & Suites
Dunn Inn
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Dunn Inn

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (599)
"Great staff quiet property very comfortable "
The price is RM278
RM315 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
Dunn Inn
Santo Tomas Hotel
Waterslide

Santo Tomas Hotel

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"The staff, check in, location, pool and spa was excellent. "
Santo Tomas Hotel
Hotel 1492
Terrace/patio

Hotel 1492

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (160)
"Great place great people I loved it "
The price is RM198
RM224 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Hotel 1492
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
Banquet hall

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

3.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (160)
"Everything was grwat since the moment we got there. The staff was very friendly. Our room was great. "
The price is RM462
RM522 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
Outdoor spa tub

BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (203)
"Clean property with well working ac in the residential part of San Jose. Would stay again. "
The price is RM406
RM555 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante
Restaurant

Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante

2.5 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (19)
"Location great, in the center of a bar district. Host allowed me to park car securely. Lots of food / bar options within walking distance. "
The price is RM343
RM388 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante
Hotel La Amistad
Living area

Hotel La Amistad

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (95)
"Rooms were old. Train came through early in morning and woke me up. Room was damp and smelled that way. No."
Hotel La Amistad
San José Downtown Suites
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

San José Downtown Suites

3.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (27)
"Is located in downtown, which makes it very simple to travel everywhere in San Jose"
The price is RM182
RM205 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
San José Downtown Suites
Hotel Castillo
Lounge

Hotel Castillo

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (23)
"Really nice experience. Great staff!!!"
Hotel Castillo
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Where to stay in Carmen

Find the best Carmen areas for the activities you enjoy most.
La California map

La California

Check out the restaurants, shopping and museums while spending some time in La California. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like National Museum of Costa Rica or Spirogyra Butterfly Garden.

Barrio Escalante map

Barrio Escalante

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio Escalante and surrounding area, you can visit San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica.

San Jose featuring forests and mountains
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Hospital map

Hospital

If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Catedral map

Catedral

If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Ciudad Cariari map

Ciudad Cariari

Ciudad Cariari is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Cariari Golf Course or Cariari Bowling Center.

Top Carmen Hotel Reviews

Barceló San José

Barceló San José

10/10 Excellent
"Overall great experience the only thing the room was not ready but they made it right at the end. I strongly recommend it to anyone. "
Gerald 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Barceló San José

Frequently asked questions

What is Carmen like?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that San José's Carmen neighbourhood has to offer. Make sure that you visit Asamblea Legislativa and National Center of Art and Culture as part of your Carmen travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Carmen?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas is the highest ranked property in Carmen. This hotel offers a casino and 2 bars. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Taormina Hotel and Casino and Hotel Castillo.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Carmen area?

If you're searching for places to stay in San José, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 78 Carmen hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Carmen, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in Carmen.

What can I see and do in this San José neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at National Park, Morazan Park and Parque Espana. Asamblea Legislativa and National Center of Art and Culture are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Carmen include Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica, Museum of Contemporary Art and Design and National Museum of Costa Rica. While you're out sightseeing in San José, make sure that you visit other sights such as Jacob Karpio Galería or Plaza de la Democracia.

How can I get around Carmen and the greater San José area?

If you want to venture out of town, San Jose Fercori Station is the closest train station. You can also catch a ride at San Jose Atlantic Station.