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Our top choices for Carmen hotels

Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Viajero San José Hostel

Viajero San José Hostel
2.0 star property
Carmen
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"Clean room, great staff especially Andreas hotel has a lot of character. "
United States
Simeon
The price is ￥6,452
￥7,291 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Viajero San José Hostel
Rooftop terrace

BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
3.5 star property
Carmen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (242 reviews)
"Great accommodations!"
United States
James
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
Free daily buffet breakfast

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
3.0 star property
Carmen
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay at this property "
Canada
Candice
The price is ￥15,210
￥17,188 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 6 - Mar 7
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Reception

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Taormina Hotel and Casino
3.5 star property
Carmen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (903 reviews)
"This place was 🔥🔥"
United States
Waqas
The price is ￥21,034
￥29,901 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 6 - Mar 7
Taormina Hotel and Casino
Property grounds

Santo Tomas Hotel

Santo Tomas Hotel
3.0 star property
Carmen
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"The property is really cute, check in was quick, different options for breakfast"
United States
Caitlin
The price is ￥10,536
￥11,906 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Santo Tomas Hotel
Reception

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Urban Green Hotel & Suites
4.0 star property
Carmen
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (511 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay. Extremely quite abs you will get aa great night of sleep"
United States
Darrell
Urban Green Hotel & Suites
Lobby lounge

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, (199 reviews)
"Very responsive staff made our stay comfortable and enjoyable. Great hotel! "
United States
Tanika
The price is ￥18,451
￥20,850 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 6 - Mar 7
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
3.5 star property
Carmen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (385 reviews)
"Yes great place"
United States
D'Arcy
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
Reception

Hotel Cultura Plaza

Hotel Cultura Plaza
3.0 star property
Carmen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (484 reviews)
"Nice place for downtown stay close to museums "
United States
oleh
The price is ￥11,450
￥12,939 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Hotel Cultura Plaza
Restaurant

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
Panoramic Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Terrace/patio

Hotel Castillo

Hotel Castillo
3.0 star property
Carmen
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (25 reviews)
"Good food options."
United States
Donald
Hotel Castillo
Breakfast and dinner served, international cuisine

Hotel La Amistad

Hotel La Amistad
3.0 star property
Carmen
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (110 reviews)
"met good people had a great time"
United States
Timothy
Hotel La Amistad
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Dunn Inn

Dunn Inn
3.0 star property
Carmen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (635 reviews)
"Everyone was very nice"
United States
Oscar
The price is ￥17,094
￥19,317 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Dunn Inn
Restaurant

Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante

Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante
2.5 star property
Carmen
7.0 out of 10, Good, (31 reviews)
"Clean and close to waterfront. 10 minutes walk to the beach. "
United States
Alexander
The price is ￥8,732
￥9,867 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Good location, clean hotel, pleasant staff. It was a decent stay for the money. "
United States
Sharon
The price is ￥17,528
￥19,807 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 3 - Mar 4
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Deluxe Single Room, City View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

San José Downtown Suites

San José Downtown Suites
3.0 star property
Carmen
7.4 out of 10, Good, (40 reviews)
"Is located in downtown, which makes it very simple to travel everywhere in San Jose"
Mexico
Jorge
The price is ￥7,256
￥8,199 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 28 - Mar 1
San José Downtown Suites
Property grounds

Hotel 1492

Hotel 1492
2.5 star property
Carmen
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (177 reviews)
"I always stay here when I’m in the area "
United States
Gary
The price is ￥8,364
￥9,452 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 25 - Feb 26
Hotel 1492
Bar (on property)

Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol

Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol
4.0 star property
22.6 km from Carmen
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3 reviews)
"Es un hotel que acaba de abrir. Justo en la semana que llegue, por lo qwue aun tienen cosas que mejorar."
Colombia
Sandra
The price is ￥26,225
￥29,634 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol
Flat-screen TV

Fogo Resort

Fogo Resort
3.0 star property
8.9 km from Carmen
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (59 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff. Just a bit secluded from the main city, but has a beautiful view. "
United States
Hassan
Fogo Resort
Ecotours

Park View Hotel y Restaurante

Park View Hotel y Restaurante
2.5 star property
18.3 km from Carmen
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (115 reviews)
"It is a small hotel but excellent, price, location, beds so confortable. The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful."
Mexico
Cesar Eduardo Mora
The price is ￥10,543
￥11,914 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Park View Hotel y Restaurante
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Compare popular hotels in Carmen

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Viajero San José Hostel
2.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
15 reviews
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Rooftop terrace
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
242 reviews
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Restaurant
Otoya1907 Hotel
2.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
11 reviews
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Free daily buffet breakfast
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,002 reviews
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Property grounds
Santo Tomas Hotel
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,007 reviews
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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 Casa Amarilla.

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

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.

view from the 5th floor buffet... #architecture
Photo by Krystalvation
Open Photo by Krystalvation

Catedral

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

inauguration of central american games
Photo by Garrett Britton
Open Photo by Garrett Britton

La Sabana

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

Beautiful neo gothic church
Photo by Adrian Damian
Open Photo by Adrian Damian

Hospital

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

Top Carmen Hotel Reviews

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Great staff"
Gabriella 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

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 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 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 neighborhood include Taormina Hotel and Casino and Hotel Cultura Plaza.
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 122 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. National Center of Art and Culture and Casa Amarilla are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Carmen include Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica, Museum of Contemporary Art and Design, and Asamblea Legislativa. 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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