Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that San José's Carmen neighbourhood has to offer. Make sure that you visit 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 traveller 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 neighbourhood include Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas and Urban Green Hotel & Suites .

How many hotels can I expect to find 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 accommodation options 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 if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in Carmen.

What can I see and do in this San José neighbourhood?

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 worth a visit in the neighbourhood. 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, make sure that you visit other sights such as 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.

The Best Hotels in Carmen, San José - 2026 Updated Prices

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A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a large mural of a forest.

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

฿3,072 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A multi-level indoor space with dining areas, a staircase, and a view of the lower level.

2. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Carmen

Anastasia

฿3,848 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a stone deck, with a building in the background.

3. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen

Andres

฿2,367 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

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

4. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Carmen

kishore

฿5,136 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a starry night sky.

5. Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Carmen

Kyle

฿2,507 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

6. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Carmen

carlos julius caesar

฿3,187 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

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

7. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Carmen

Andy

฿2,606 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

8. Luca

Carmen

฿1,054 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

9. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Carmen

cielo

฿3,659 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

10. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen

Juanita

฿2,364 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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.

11. Hotel 1492

Carmen

Beatriz

฿2,080 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a menu board.

12. Viajero San José Hostel

Carmen

JOSE MAURICIO

฿1,547 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

13. Hotel Amón Real

Carmen

Lance

฿1,906 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

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

14. Hotel Castillo

Carmen

Felicia

฿3,436 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A bar area with wooden stools, a long counter, and pendant lighting.

15. Hotel La Amistad

Carmen

Ricardo

฿2,162 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

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

16. Hotel in San Jose Hotel Majestad

Carmen

฿30,636 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, hanging wicker lamps, and potted plants.

17. Otoya1907 Hotel

Carmen

Naomi

฿1,200 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

18. Hotel El Maragato

Carmen

Briana

฿1,623 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

19. Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante

Carmen

Tara

฿1,430 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

20. San José Downtown Suites

Carmen

dave

฿1,353 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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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
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
Hotel Cultura Plaza	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 539 reviews	View

Where to stay in Carmen

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

A panoramic view of a city with a prominent stadium, dense residential areas, and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

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 neighbourhood, 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

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio Escalante and surrounding area, you can visit San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica.

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La Sabana

While visiting La Sabana, you might make a stop by sights like Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.

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A multi-story building with a prominent vertical sign and a curved entrance.

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

If you're spending some time in Merced, Mercado Central and Mercado Borbón are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Carmen Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent

"El hotel está en buenas condiciones son muy atentos los trabajadores en la recepción el servicio es 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."

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Our top choices for Carmen hotels

1. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

2. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

3. Hotel Santo Tomás

4. Taormina Hotel and Casino

5. Urban Green Hotel & Suites

6. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

7. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

8. Luca

9. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

10. Hotel Cultura Plaza

11. Hotel 1492

12. Viajero San José Hostel

13. Hotel Amón Real

14. Hotel Castillo

15. Hotel La Amistad

16. Hotel in San Jose Hotel Majestad

17. Otoya1907 Hotel

18. Hotel El Maragato

19. Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante

20. San José Downtown Suites

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Where to stay in Carmen

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