Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that San José's Carmen neighborhood has to offer. Be sure to check out 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 traveler 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 neighborhood include Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas and Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District .

How many hotels are there in the Carmen area?

If you're searching for places to stay in San José, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 126 Carmen hotels and other accommodations 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 as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Carmen.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Carmen?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your trip to Carmen, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

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

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at National Park, Morazan Park, and Parque Espana. Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and National Center of Art and Culture are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. 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, be sure to visit other sights like 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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1. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen

"My preferred place to stay in San Jose (have probably stayed here at least 20 times, and I have stayed at many places in town so I have a fair idea of what's "normal" here even for the high-end hotels). Large and clean rooms, great location and staff. Only downside is there is no restaurant/bar in the hotel, rather in the separate casino which is a bit sleazy for my tastes. But there are decent restaurants within a short walk."

Scott

SAR 406 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A multi-level indoor space with dining areas, a staircase, and a view of the lower level.

2. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Carmen

Anastasia

SAR 397 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bar with a grid ceiling, hanging lights, and a large screen displaying a promotional advertisement.

3. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Carmen

kishore

SAR 648 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a visible kitchen area.

4. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Carmen

cielo

SAR 547 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a starry night sky.

5. Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Carmen

Delia

SAR 391 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a stone deck, with a building in the background.

6. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen

Andres

SAR 228 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A buffet setup with various food items in metal containers, a pineapple, and a white tablecloth.

7. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Carmen

Andy

SAR 314 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern living room with a large window, a piano, a sofa, and a coffee table.

8. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Carmen

carlos julius caesar

SAR 401 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

9. Hotel Amón Real

Carmen

Lance

SAR 175 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a seating area with a sofa, and a wall with a mural.

10. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen

Juanita

SAR 225 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A room with a bed, two recliners, a wooden floor, a ceiling fan, and a TV.

11. Hotel Castillo

Carmen

Felicia

SAR 386 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a menu board.

12. Viajero San José Hostel

Carmen

JOSE MAURICIO

SAR 170 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A bar area with wooden stools, a long counter, and pendant lighting.

13. Hotel La Amistad

Carmen

Ricardo

SAR 187 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, hanging ferns, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

14. Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante

Carmen

Tara

SAR 229 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A bed with a white towel arranged in a swan shape, a wooden chair, and a dark headboard.

15. Hotel El Maragato

Carmen

Briana

SAR 182 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A couple seated at a round table with a potted plant, under a decorative metal gazebo in an outdoor setting with greenery and architectural details.

16. Hotel 1492

Carmen

Beatriz

SAR 212 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a decorative wall, and a wooden floor.

17. Luca

Carmen

SAR 105 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A building with a grand entrance, steps leading up to a covered area, and potted plants.

18. Hotel in San Jose Hotel Majestad

Carmen

SAR 3,438 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a window.

19. San José Downtown Suites

Carmen

dave

SAR 169 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A modern dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and a sofa.

20. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 1.2 km from Carmen

Esteban

SAR 519 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Viajero San José Hostel	2.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 61 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 280 reviews	View
Hotel Santo Tomás	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Hotel Cultura Plaza	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 542 reviews	View

Where to stay in Carmen

Find the best Carmen areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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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 neighborhood, 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

Barrio Escalante might not have many top sights, but San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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A cityscape with a prominent bridge, high-rise buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

La Sabana

If you're spending some time in La Sabana, Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica are top sights worth seeing.

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A cityscape with high-rise buildings, a river, and a mountain in the background.

Hospital

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

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A busy urban street with a large historic building with a green roof and columns.

Merced

While visiting Merced, you might make a stop by sights like Mercado Central and Mercado Borbón.

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Top Carmen Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay for the value. We had a very early morning flight, so the staff packed us a bagged lunch! Stayed there twice this year, and just booked another stay for our flight in a few weeks!"

Taormina Hotel and Casino

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly Ticas in the bar, large bar downstairs with live music on some nights, good restaurant, good pizza 🍕, best live poker room in Costa Rica, cash available at casino cage on VISA card..... inexpensive, nice hotel rooms , genuine Cuban cigars a block away in tobacco store nos"

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1. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

2. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

3. Taormina Hotel and Casino

4. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

5. Urban Green Hotel & Suites

6. Hotel Santo Tomás

7. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

8. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

9. Hotel Amón Real

10. Hotel Cultura Plaza

11. Hotel Castillo

12. Viajero San José Hostel

13. Hotel La Amistad

14. Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante

15. Hotel El Maragato

16. Hotel 1492

17. Luca

18. Hotel in San Jose Hotel Majestad

19. San José Downtown Suites

20. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

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