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 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 Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas and Urban Green Hotel & Suites .

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 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 Centro Cultural de España, Museum of Contemporary Art and Design, 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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1. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen

"My preferred place to stay in San Jose (have probably stayed here at least 20 times, and I have stayed at many places in town so I have a fair idea of what's "normal" here even for the high-end hotels). Large and clean rooms, great location and staff. Only downside is there is no restaurant/bar in the hotel, rather in the separate casino which is a bit sleazy for my tastes. But there are decent restaurants within a short walk."

Scott

₩124,403 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A bar with a grid ceiling, hanging lights, and a large screen displaying a promotional advertisement.

2. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Carmen

kishore

₩207,976 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A buffet setup with various food items in metal containers, a pineapple, and a white tablecloth.

3. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Carmen

Andy

₩106,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern living room with a large window, a piano, a sofa, and a coffee table.

4. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Carmen

carlos julius caesar

₩129,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a visible kitchen area.

5. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Carmen

cielo

₩149,260 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a decorative wall, and a wooden floor.

Carmen

JOSE MAURICIO

₩62,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a seating area with a sofa, and a wall with a mural.

13. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen

Juanita

₩95,717 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

14. Hotel Amón Real

Carmen

Lance

₩77,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A room with a bed, two recliners, a wooden floor, a ceiling fan, and a TV.

15. Hotel Castillo

Carmen

Felicia

₩139,135 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, hanging ferns, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

16. Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante

Carmen

Tara

₩57,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A bed with a white towel arranged in a swan shape, a wooden chair, and a dark headboard.

17. Hotel El Maragato

Carmen

₩65,715 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A couple seated at a round table with a potted plant, under a decorative metal gazebo in an outdoor setting with greenery and architectural details.

18. Hotel 1492

Carmen

Beatriz

₩84,232 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A building with a grand entrance, steps leading up to a covered area, and potted plants.

19. Hotel in San Jose Hotel Majestad

Carmen

₩1,240,506 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a window.

20. San José Downtown Suites

Carmen

dave

₩61,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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Compare popular hotels in Carmen

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Viajero San José Hostel	2.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 57 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 278 reviews	View
Hotel Santo Tomás	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only	3.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 441 reviews	View

Where to stay in Carmen

Find the best Carmen areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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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 of Costa Rica.

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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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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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Hospital

If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Melico Salazar Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

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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

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

10/10 Excellent

"Bueno!!"

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

8/10 Good

"The hotel is located in the city center, so it’s walkable to the national theater, plaza/museum, parks, and other attractions. It’s next to a casino and feels more like an apartment building than a traditional hotel. The staff were very friendly and our room was extremely spacious. It even had a small kitchen area but there were no pots, utensils or plates whatsoever. We were under the impression that it offered a buffet breakfast but you actually ordered from the menu. Simple local foods. For the space and location, we’d consider staying here if we visit San Jose again."

Hotel Santo Tomás

8/10 Good

"The location is perfect, just a short walk to visit the Central Market, the National Theater, the plaza, and the museums. This beautiful, old hotel has excellent staff who help you enjoy the free breakfast choices, the pool, and their amazing city. The parking is secure and included. Shower grab bars and bigger towels would improve this great hotel."

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1. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

2. Taormina Hotel and Casino

3. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

4. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

5. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

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7. Urban Green Hotel & Suites

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12. Viajero San José Hostel

13. Hotel Cultura Plaza

14. Hotel Amón Real

15. Hotel Castillo

16. Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante

17. Hotel El Maragato

18. Hotel 1492

19. Hotel in San Jose Hotel Majestad

20. San José Downtown Suites

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