Carmen
San José





Stay near popular Carmen attractions
Things to do

Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio

San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour

San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner

Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

From San José: All-Inclusive Manuel Antonio Park & Beach Day
Top hotels in Carmen

Hotel Castillo
"It was a great experience at this hotel. The staff and food and service was great. Safe as well."
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
"A very good breakfast as usual."
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Urban Green Hotel & Suites
"The hotel is located in the city center, so it’s walkable to the national theater, plaza/museum, parks, and other attractions. It’s next to a casino and feels more like an apartment building than a traditional hotel. The staff were very friendly and our room was extremely spacious. It even had a ..."
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
"Excelente hotel personal atento amable y cortés. Desayuno fabuloso cerca de todo. Paseo peatonal. Museos. Plaza de Mercado. Excelente"
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Hotel Santo Tomás
"The location is perfect, just a short walk to visit the Central Market, the National Theater, the plaza, and the museums. This beautiful, old hotel has excellent staff who help you enjoy the free breakfast choices, the pool, and their amazing city. The parking is secure and included. Shower grab ..."
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Carmen

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.

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.

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

Hospital
If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Melico Salazar Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Merced
If you're spending some time in Merced, Mercado Central and Mercado Borbón are top sights worth seeing.














