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Our top choices for Carmen hotels

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
3.5 star property
Carmen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (363)
"Friendly staff, clean room, great food .. and the desserts !!!!"
United States
David
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
International cuisine
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

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, (733)
"Nice hote"
United States
Ognian
The price is ￥22,516
￥25,443 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
View from room
Taormina Hotel and Casino

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Taormina Hotel and Casino
3.5 star property
Carmen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (868)
"Great staff, clean rooms, nice amenities"
United States
Vincent
The price is ￥15,638
￥23,839 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24, 2026
Taormina Hotel and Casino
Outdoor spa tub
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

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
Flat-screen TV
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

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, (1001)
"Great value and location"
Canada
William
The price is ￥17,036
￥19,251 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Lounge
Hotel Castillo

Hotel Castillo

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

Dunn Inn

Dunn Inn
3.0 star property
Carmen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (620)
"Great place to stay, clean, quiet and great staff"
Canada
Restaurant Equipment
The price is ￥15,438
￥17,445 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Dunn Inn
Deluxe Room, City View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
San José Downtown Suites

San José Downtown Suites

San José Downtown Suites
3.0 star property
Carmen
7.6 out of 10, Good, (35)
"Is located in downtown, which makes it very simple to travel everywhere in San Jose"
Mexico
Jorge
The price is ￥7,719
￥8,723 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27
San José Downtown Suites
Lobby
Hotel Cultura Plaza

Hotel Cultura Plaza

Hotel Cultura Plaza
3.0 star property
Carmen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (464)
"It was very clean,close to everything walking distance. Very well kept rooms. And free breakfast for the price was a plus"
United States
luz
The price is ￥9,357
￥10,573 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Hotel Cultura Plaza
Two Bedroom Second Floor Suite | Living area | Printers
Hotel Majestad

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 ￥17,543
￥19,823 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Hotel Majestad
Banquet hall
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

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, (178)
"Everything was grwat since the moment we got there. The staff was very friendly. Our room was great. "
United States
Carmen
The price is ￥20,116
￥22,731 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
Waterslide
Santo Tomas Hotel

Santo Tomas Hotel

Santo Tomas Hotel
3.0 star property
Carmen
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Very friendly hotel, its manager, and the staff!"
United States
Sergiy
Santo Tomas Hotel
Deluxe Penthouse | Living area | 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Hotel La Amistad

Hotel La Amistad

Hotel La Amistad
3.0 star property
Carmen
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (103)
"Trains 6 til 9 am Trains 5 til 9pm"
United States
john
Hotel La Amistad
Front of property
Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Urban Green Hotel & Suites
4.0 star property
Carmen
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (481)
"Very nice place to stay. Extremely quite abs you will get aa great night of sleep"
United States
Darrell
The price is ￥10,829
￥12,237 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Urban Green Hotel & Suites
Exterior
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
3.0 star property
Carmen
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Great location, friendly staff and great facilities"
United States
Jennifer
The price is ￥15,555
￥17,577 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Terrace/patio
Hotel 1492

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 ￥7,977
￥9,014 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Hotel 1492
Restaurant
Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante

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 ￥8,732
￥9,867 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante
Terrace/patio
Viajero San José Hostel

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 ￥5,990
￥6,769 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 27 - Dec 28
Viajero San José Hostel
Outdoor dining
Hotel Casa Antigua

Hotel Casa Antigua

Hotel Casa Antigua
2.5 star property
15.3 km from Carmen
7.8 out of 10, Good, (360)
"Staff was amazing and friendly. The place was so unique and one of a kind. We loved the vibe and would stay again. "
United States
David
The price is ￥15,282
￥17,269 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Hotel Casa Antigua
Aerial view
InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall by IHG

InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall by IHG

InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall by IHG
5.0 star property
9.6 km from Carmen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (724)
"Was great experience"
United States
Yaniv
The price is ￥32,280
￥40,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall by IHG
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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 National Theater.

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.

San Jose showing mountains and forests
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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 National Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Top Carmen Hotel Reviews

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Breakfast was good service was good"
Apoorv 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Urban Green Hotel & Suites

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 124 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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