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

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Viajero San José Hostel	2.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 49 reviews	View
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 273 reviews	View
Hotel Santo Tomás	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only	3.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 437 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.

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A cityscape with a prominent modern skyscraper, a mix of residential and commercial buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

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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A large stadium with a metal framework and rows of seats.

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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A church with a tall spire and a clock tower.

Hospital

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

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A cityscape with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, a highway, and a distant mountain range.

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

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

10/10 Excellent

"Everything is great , the staff very friendly 100 %"

Hotel Cultura Plaza

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean, the receptionists were helpful, courteous, patient and co operative. I did not use the air conditioning, only the fan because the room was cool. It had two windows to allow fresh air to flow through, one by the bathroom and the other above the front door. I would recommend this hotel to anyone because it is budget friendly, located in downtown San José , serve free breakfast of different varieties and they even cater for vegans."

BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente lugar y, en general, tuve una muy buena experiencia. Sin embargo, me decepcionó que el gimnasio no tuviera pesas libres disponibles. Elegí este lugar específicamente porque incluía gimnasio, así que fue una pena descubrirlo durante mi estancia. Lo menciono para que futuros huéspedes que estén considerando reservar por el gimnasio sepan que no podrán utilizar pesas libres para ejercitarse."

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 Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica 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 Urban Green Hotel & Suites and Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola.

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 126 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 Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica 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 Center of Art and Culture. While you're out sightseeing in San José, make sure that you visit other sights such as National Museum of Costa Rica or Jacob Karpio Galería.

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. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

2. Hotel Santo Tomás

3. Urban Green Hotel & Suites

4. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

5. Hotel Amón Real

6. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

7. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

8. Taormina Hotel and Casino

9. Hotel Cultura Plaza

10. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

11. Hotel 1492

12. Otoya1907 Hotel

13. Hotel Castillo

14. Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante

15. Hotel La Amistad

16. Hotel El Maragato

17. San José Downtown Suites

18. Hotel in San Jose Hotel Majestad

19. Viajero San José Hostel

20. Luca

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Where to stay in Carmen

La California

Barrio Escalante

La Sabana

Hospital

Pavas

Top Carmen Hotel Reviews

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

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