Carmen hotels, San José, Costa Rica: San José Hotel Guide

Edificio Metalico - an old school in the center of San Jose

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Viajero San José Hostel	2.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 37 reviews	View
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 251 reviews	View
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Otoya1907 Hotel	2.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 16 reviews	View
Santo Tomas Hotel	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,001 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 National Center of Art and Culture.

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Aerial view of La Sabana Park, Costa Rica National Stadium and San Jose, Costa Rica Skyline

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 Center of Art and Culture.

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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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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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Catedral

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

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Top Carmen Hotel Reviews

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

8/10 Good

"Great staff, and beautiful property."

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

10/10 Excellent

"It is value for money definitely. On the outside (and inside) it is a very old property. Like if not decades, but many many years and it shows. But you get what you pay for. Few things I did like about the property is that the rooms are really large. I was on the ground floor and had an outer sitting balcony , then a small working area room (with coffee machine), then the bedroom, and then between the bedroom and the bathroom a closet space. Things are not spick and span though, line you sit on the pot and there’s a sink in the ground right in front with some old looking stuff, but the cleaners do their job. They also provide you two bottles of water on check in free, free transport to airport back and fro and decent breakfast with hot and cold dishes. The restaurant area Actualy looks like some resort from Thailand. Also if you’re looking for a tour , the resort is included as pickup point on most tours. People at front desk seem genuinely over worked though. If I visit San Jose again on a short (2-3 days) trip, I would stay here again. I paid less than 80 usd a room and hence its value for money including the fact I didn’t have to take an Ubers (which are illegal in Costa Rica) to and from the airport !"

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

10/10 Excellent

"Brand new property; very clean and well designed. Beautiful lobby with separate lounge and reading spaces, dining space, bar and outside seating. Excellent self serve buffet breakfast with wide variety of hot and cold food options and even some cook to order items (eg. eggs cooked to order). Free social on Wednesday evenings with food and drinks. Very friendly and helpful staff. Large, beautiful rooms (no carpet!) with lovely mountain views, full sized fridge, and well designed bathroom. Located near a small shopping and restaurant area with a mid-sized grocery store with excellent fresh baked goods! Perfect for snacks and desserts. Rental car company and tour company on-site. Close to the airport but not close to shopping or the city."

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 National Center of Art and Culture and Casa Amarilla 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 Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola and Taormina Hotel and Casino.

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 121 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. National Center of Art and Culture and Casa Amarilla 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 Asamblea Legislativa 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.

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Our top choices for Carmen hotels

1. Hotel El Maragato

2. Santo Tomas Hotel

3. Taormina Hotel and Casino

4. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

5. Urban Green Hotel & Suites

6. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

7. Hotel 1492

8. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

9. Hotel Castillo

10. Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante

11. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

12. Otoya1907 Hotel

13. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

14. Hotel Cultura Plaza

15. Hotel La Amistad

16. San José Downtown Suites

17. Hotel in San Jose Hotel Majestad

18. Viajero San José Hostel

19. Hotel Mango

20. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

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Where to stay in Carmen

La California

Barrio Escalante

Hospital

La Sabana

Catedral

Top Carmen Hotel Reviews

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

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