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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Viajero San José Hostel	2.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 50 reviews	View
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 274 reviews	View
Hotel Santo Tomás	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,001 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 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 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

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 large stadium with a metal framework and rows of seats.

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 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 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

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent

"Had a great time here! Comfy bed! Lovely property! Friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast bar."

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

8/10 Good

"Everything was nice… eggs were a little runny for scrambled and the fried plantain were over ripened which made them mushy. Todo estuvo bien… los huevos estaban un poco líquidos para ser revueltos y el plátano frito estaba demasiado maduro, lo que lo hizo blando."

Hotel Cultura Plaza

8/10 Good

"Clean room, AC, and toiletries. Room was exactly as advised. Receptionist available 24/7, location is perfect. Near everything in San Jose. Would stay here again. Breakfast was included but we didn’t get a chance to try it bc we left early both mornings we were there. WiFi didn’t work for the most part in the room, while we were there, besides that, everything else was fine!"

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

8/10 Good

"Was only there for about 14 hours but the hotel is charming and the staff and extremely friendly and helpful. I don’t recommend the area though. While it’s walkable, it’s also sketchy and we were told by a local that we would likely get robbed walking around."

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 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 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 Urban Green Hotel & Suites and Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola.

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 Morazan Park, National Park, and Parque Espana. Casa Amarilla and Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica 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 Center of Art and Culture. While you're out sightseeing in San José, be sure to visit other sights like 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. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

2. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

3. Hotel Santo Tomás

4. Urban Green Hotel & Suites

5. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

6. Taormina Hotel and Casino

7. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

8. Hotel Cultura Plaza

9. Hotel Amón Real

10. Hotel La Amistad

11. Otoya1907 Hotel

12. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

13. Hotel 1492

14. Hotel El Maragato

15. Hotel Castillo

16. Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante

17. San José Downtown Suites

18. Hotel in San Jose Hotel Majestad

19. Luca

20. Viajero San José Hostel

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Where to stay in Carmen

La California

Barrio Escalante

La Sabana

Hospital

Merced

Top Carmen Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

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