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Our top choices for Carmen hotels

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Urban Green Hotel & Suites
4.0 star property
Carmen
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (484)
"Very nice place to stay. Extremely quite abs you will get aa great night of sleep"
United States
Darrell
The price is ¥10,831
¥12,239 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Santo Tomas Hotel

Santo Tomas Hotel
3.0 star property
Carmen
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"The property is really cute, check in was quick, different options for breakfast"
United States
Caitlin
Santo Tomas Hotel

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Carmen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (736)
"Nice hote"
United States
Ognian
The price is ¥21,614
¥24,424 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
3.5 star property
Carmen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (228)
"Great accommodations!"
United States
James
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Hotel Cultura Plaza

Hotel Cultura Plaza
3.0 star property
Carmen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (466)
"Amazing location, great staff, good breakfast. I would highly recommend staying here. Really enjoyed our stay. Felt safe and staff payed attention to our needs and they were alway helpful and kind. "
United States
Wendy
The price is ¥11,113
¥12,558 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Hotel Cultura Plaza

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
3.0 star property
Carmen
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"There was ample parking, check in was quick, staff was friendly, bed was comfy, huge variety for breakfast, relaxing outdoor seating area to drink coffee in the morning. "
United States
Caitlin
The price is ¥17,547
¥19,828 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
3.5 star property
Carmen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (367)
"Friendly staff, clean room, great food .. and the desserts !!!!"
United States
David
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

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, (1000)
"Great value and location"
Canada
William
The price is ¥17,632
¥19,924 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

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, (179)
"Great location in the heart of San Jose. Close to the China Town. "
United States
Min
The price is ¥20,120
¥22,736 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Dunn Inn

Dunn Inn
3.0 star property
Carmen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (622)
"Room was clean. Staff was very friendly and accommodating."
United States
Leo
The price is ¥17,196
¥19,431 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Dunn Inn

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Taormina Hotel and Casino
3.5 star property
Carmen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (871)
"Overall a pleasant stay "
United States
Mayank
The price is ¥15,682
¥23,905 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24, 2026
Taormina Hotel and Casino

Hotel Majestad

Hotel Majestad
3.0 star property
Carmen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (17)
"Wonderful staff and great location in San Jose"
United States
Alexandra
The price is ¥15,909
¥17,978 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Hotel Majestad

Hotel 1492

Hotel 1492
2.5 star property
Carmen
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (172)
"I always stay here when I’m in the area "
United States
Gary
The price is ¥7,978
¥9,015 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Hotel 1492

San José Downtown Suites

San José Downtown Suites
3.0 star property
Carmen
7.4 out of 10, Good, (36)
"Is located in downtown, which makes it very simple to travel everywhere in San Jose"
Mexico
Jorge
The price is ¥7,720
¥8,724 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
San José Downtown Suites

Hotel Castillo

Hotel Castillo
3.0 star property
Carmen
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (25)
"Good food options."
United States
Donald
Hotel Castillo

Hotel La Amistad

Hotel La Amistad
3.0 star property
Carmen
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (104)
"Trains 6 til 9 am Trains 5 til 9pm"
United States
john
Hotel La Amistad

Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante

Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante
2.5 star property
Carmen
6.8 out of 10, (29)
"Clean and close to waterfront. 10 minutes walk to the beach. "
United States
Alexander
The price is ¥9,280
¥10,487 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante

Viajero San José Hostel

Viajero San José Hostel
2.0 star property
Carmen
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (9)
"Amazing and very helpful staff. Located in a safe neighborhood. Private room was clean and comfortable."
Canada
Pierre
The price is ¥6,008
¥6,789 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Viajero San José Hostel

Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
3.0 star property
15.7 km from Carmen
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1329)
"Cool hotel, very nice staff, great restaurant! "
United States
Harris
The price is ¥16,312
¥18,432 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Hotel Mango

Villa San Ignacio

Villa San Ignacio
3.5 star property
22.6 km from Carmen
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (720)
"The staff was very helpful and courteous and the food was awesome very easy check in and clean facility definitely recommend "
United States
Chad
Villa San Ignacio
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Where to stay in Carmen

Find the best Carmen areas and neighborhoods 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 neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like National Museum of Costa Rica or Jade Museum.

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.

La Sabana

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

Hospital

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

Catedral

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

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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 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 Expedia customer reviews, Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas is the highest ranked property in Carmen. This hotel offers a casino and 2 bars. Other top choices in the neighborhood include Hotel Castillo and Taormina Hotel and Casino.
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 123 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 Museum of Contemporary Art and Design, Asamblea Legislativa, 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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