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

AED 337 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sep - 27 Sep

2. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Carmen

Anastasia

AED 422 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sep - 26 Sep

3. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Carmen

kishore

AED 564 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sep - 29 Sep

4. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Carmen

Andy

AED 286 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

5. Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Carmen

Kyle

AED 275 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sep - 29 Sep

6. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Carmen

carlos julius caesar

AED 350 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sep - 27 Sep

7. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Carmen

cielo

AED 402 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

8. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen

Andres

AED 257 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sep - 27 Sep

9. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen

Juanita

AED 249 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

Studio Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

10. Hotel Castillo

Carmen

Felicia

AED 377 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sep - 26 Sep

11. Hotel Amón Real

Carmen

Lance

AED 205 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sep - 27 Sep

12. Hotel La Amistad

Carmen

Ricardo

AED 236 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sep - 26 Sep

13. Hotel 1492

Carmen

Beatriz

AED 217 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sep - 27 Sep

14. Viajero San José Hostel

Carmen

JOSE MAURICIO

AED 161 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

15. Otoya1907 Hotel

Carmen

Naomi

AED 132 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sep - 26 Sep

16. Luca

Carmen

AED 106 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

17. Hotel El Maragato

Carmen

Briana

AED 178 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

18. Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante

Carmen

Tara

AED 157 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

19. Hotel in San Jose Hotel Majestad

Carmen

AED 3,362 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sep - 26 Sep

Deluxe Single Room, City View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

20. San José Downtown Suites

Carmen

dave

AED 165 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sep - 27 Sep

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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

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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

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente hotel personal atento amable y cortés. Desayuno fabuloso cerca de todo. Paseo peatonal. Museos. Plaza de Mercado. Excelente"

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. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

3. Taormina Hotel and Casino

4. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

5. Urban Green Hotel & Suites

6. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

7. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

8. Hotel Santo Tomás

9. Hotel Cultura Plaza

10. Hotel Castillo

11. Hotel Amón Real

12. Hotel La Amistad

13. Hotel 1492

14. Viajero San José Hostel

15. Otoya1907 Hotel

16. Luca

17. Hotel El Maragato

18. Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante

19. Hotel in San Jose Hotel Majestad

20. San José Downtown Suites

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Where to stay in Carmen

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Hospital

Merced

Top Carmen Hotel Reviews

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

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