San José Hotel Guide. Hotels in Carmen, San José, Costa Rica

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Our top choices for Carmen hotels

Hotel Castillo

Hotel Castillo
3.0 star property
Carmen
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (26 reviews)
"Good food options."
United States
Donald
Hotel Castillo

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Taormina Hotel and Casino
3.5 star property
Carmen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (908 reviews)
"This place was 🔥🔥"
United States
Waqas
The price is €163
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Taormina Hotel and Casino

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
3.5 star property
Carmen
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"Good location, clean hotel, pleasant staff. It was a decent stay for the money. "
United States
Sharon
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Urban Green Hotel & Suites
4.0 star property
Carmen
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (516 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay. Extremely quite abs you will get aa great night of sleep"
United States
Darrell
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
3.5 star property
Carmen
7.8 out of 10, Good, (202 reviews)
"Very responsive staff made our stay comfortable and enjoyable. Great hotel! "
United States
Tanika
The price is €114
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Otoya1907 Hotel

Otoya1907 Hotel
2.0 star property
Carmen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (11 reviews)
"Amazing restaurant and stuff"
United States
Michael
Otoya1907 Hotel

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
3.5 star property
Carmen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (388 reviews)
"Yes great place"
United States
D'Arcy
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Santo Tomas Hotel

Santo Tomas Hotel
3.0 star property
Carmen
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"The property is really cute, check in was quick, different options for breakfast"
United States
Caitlin
Santo Tomas Hotel

Dunn Inn

Dunn Inn
3.0 star property
Carmen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (637 reviews)
"Everyone was very nice"
United States
Oscar
The price is €105
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Dunn Inn

Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante

Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante
2.5 star property
Carmen
7.0 out of 10, Good, (32 reviews)
"Clean and close to waterfront. 10 minutes walk to the beach. "
United States
Alexander
The price is €53
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
3.0 star property
Carmen
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay at this property "
Canada
Candice
The price is €94
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Hotel Cultura Plaza

Hotel Cultura Plaza
3.0 star property
Carmen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (487 reviews)
"Nice place for downtown stay close to museums "
United States
oleh
The price is €71
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Hotel Cultura Plaza

BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
3.5 star property
Carmen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (244 reviews)
"Great accommodations!"
United States
James
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

San José Downtown Suites

San José Downtown Suites
3.0 star property
Carmen
7.4 out of 10, Good, (42 reviews)
"Is located in downtown, which makes it very simple to travel everywhere in San Jose"
Mexico
Jorge
The price is €53
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
San José Downtown Suites

Hotel 1492

Hotel 1492
2.5 star property
Carmen
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (178 reviews)
"I always stay here when I’m in the area "
United States
Gary
The price is €53
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Hotel 1492

Hotel La Amistad

Hotel La Amistad
3.0 star property
Carmen
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (112 reviews)
"met good people had a great time"
United States
Timothy
Hotel La Amistad

Viajero San José Hostel

Viajero San José Hostel
2.0 star property
Carmen
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Clean room, great staff especially Andreas hotel has a lot of character. "
United States
Simeon
The price is €40
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Viajero San José Hostel

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
3.0 star property
14.1 km from Carmen
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (218 reviews)
"Breakfast was amazing Staff super nice Place was spotless Location is very modern and upscale "
Canada
paul
The price is €86
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

Poas Volcano Lodge

Poas Volcano Lodge
3.5 star property
27.1 km from Carmen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (544 reviews)
"The staff were so kind and helpful, the room was comfy and the grounds and trails were beautiful. Convenient location, and really great breakfast. Highly recommended. "
United States
LAUREN
The price is €150
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Poas Volcano Lodge

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
3.0 star property
10.8 km from Carmen
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (270 reviews)
"Clean rooms, great location, nice breakfast."
United States
Alagappan
The price is €121
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
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Compare popular hotels in Carmen

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite
Viajero San José Hostel
2.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
19 reviews
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Rooftop terrace
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
244 reviews
View
Restaurant
Otoya1907 Hotel
2.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
11 reviews
View
Free daily buffet breakfast
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
View
Property grounds
Santo Tomas Hotel
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,002 reviews
View

Where to stay in Carmen

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

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 Casa Amarilla.

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.

Catedral

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

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.

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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 Casa Amarilla and Asamblea Legislativa as part of your Carmen travel plans.
Where is the best place to stay in Carmen?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hotel Castillo is the highest ranked property in Carmen. This hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Taormina Hotel and Casino and Hotel Cultura Plaza.
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 119 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. Casa Amarilla and Asamblea Legislativa 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, Centro Cultural de España and Museum of Contemporary Art and Design. While you're out sightseeing in San José, make sure that you visit other sights such as National Center of Art and Culture or National Museum of Costa Rica.
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.