Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that San José's Carmen neighbourhood has to offer. Make sure that you visit Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica 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 our traveller data, Hotel Castillo is one of the top choices for your stay in Carmen. This hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas and Urban Green Hotel & Suites .

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 125 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 Morazan Park, National Park and Parque Espana. Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica 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 Centro Cultural de España, 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.

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Our top choices for Carmen hotels

1. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen

RAHUL

RM332 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

2. Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Carmen

Georvis Rodriguez

RM279 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

3. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Carmen

Anastasia

RM465 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

4. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Carmen

Edgar

RM692 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

5. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen

Andres

RM286 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

6. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Carmen

Evelyn

RM371 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

7. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Carmen

Andy

RM319 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

8. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen

Juanita

RM330 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

9. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Carmen

cielo

RM476 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

10. Hotel 1492

Carmen

Beatriz

RM251 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

11. Hotel Amón Real

Carmen

Roy

RM230 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

12. Hotel Castillo

Carmen

Felicia

RM415 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

13. Hotel La Amistad

Carmen

Ricardo

RM262 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

14. Otoya1907 Hotel

Carmen

Naomi

RM154 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

15. Hotel El Maragato

Carmen

Briana

RM196 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

16. Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante

Carmen

Tara

RM173 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

17. San José Downtown Suites

Carmen

Robert

RM182 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

18. Hotel in San Jose Hotel Majestad

Carmen

RM3,702 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

19. Viajero San José Hostel

Carmen

JOSE MAURICIO

RM220 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

20. Luca

Carmen

RM127 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Viajero San José Hostel	2.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 51 reviews	View
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 274 reviews	View
Hotel Santo Tomás	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only	3.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 440 reviews	View

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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 National Theater of Costa Rica.

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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.

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La Sabana

While visiting La Sabana, you might make a stop by sights like Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.

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Hospital

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

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Pavas

While Pavas isn't home to many top sights, Avenida Escazú Shopping Center and Plaza Tempo are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Top Carmen Hotel Reviews

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

8/10 Good

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Hotel Cultura Plaza

8/10 Good

"Clean room, AC, and toiletries. Room was exactly as advised. Receptionist available 24/7, location is perfect. Near everything in San Jose. Would stay here again. Breakfast was included but we didn’t get a chance to try it bc we left early both mornings we were there. WiFi didn’t work for the most part in the room, while we were there, besides that, everything else was fine!"

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1. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

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4. Taormina Hotel and Casino

5. Hotel Santo Tomás

6. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

7. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

8. Hotel Cultura Plaza

9. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

10. Hotel 1492

11. Hotel Amón Real

12. Hotel Castillo

13. Hotel La Amistad

14. Otoya1907 Hotel

15. Hotel El Maragato

16. Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante

17. San José Downtown Suites

18. Hotel in San Jose Hotel Majestad

19. Viajero San José Hostel

20. Luca

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