Carmen Travel Guide

San José

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Photo by Garrett Britton

Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Carmen

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
Central & Second Ave, between 1 & 3, San José
The price is ฿3,657 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿3,657
฿4,133 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (636 reviews)
"Extraordinario"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

4 out of 5
Avenida Primera, Calles 1 y 3, San José, San José
The price is ฿2,378 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
฿2,378
฿2,687 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (425 reviews)
"Centrico"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Urban Green Hotel & Suites
Taormina Hotel and Casino

Taormina Hotel and Casino

3.5 out of 5
Avenida 11, Calle 3 Bis, Barrio Amón, San José, san jose
The price is ฿2,956 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
฿2,956
฿4,622 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (789 reviews)
"Truly amazing experience! Staff was great, restaurant is downstairs. Everything you need in one place!"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Taormina Hotel and Casino
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

3.5 out of 5
San José, Barrio Escalante., San José, San José
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in San José. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (202 reviews)
"We had no complaints during our stay. The room was spacious and all amenities(cookware, plates, salt, towels, shampoo, body soap, conditioner, fridge and freezer, clothes iron, hangers, & others) were available for use. Aircondition was great and strong enough for the entire space. TV was smart which ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
Hotel Cultura Plaza

Hotel Cultura Plaza

3 out of 5
Avenida Central, Calle 5, 25 Mt de la Plaza de la Cultura, San José, San Jose
The price is ฿2,094 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿2,094
฿2,367 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San José. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (398 reviews)
"Clean and very affordable"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Hotel Cultura Plaza
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

3.5 out of 5
5th Street, El Carmen, San José, San José
The price is ฿3,894 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
฿3,894
฿4,401 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (158 reviews)
"Daniel was amazing coming from the US he was very knowledgeable and gave us places to go etc. thank you !!!"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
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Other neighbourhoods around Carmen

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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.

Barrio Escalante
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La California

4/5(1 area review)

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.

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Amón

3/5(5 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Amón, Casa Amarilla and TEOR/éTica are top sights worth seeing.

Amón
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Chinatown

The restaurants and museums are a few reasons travellers visit Chinatown. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit National Theater and Plaza de la Cultura, a few notable attractions nearby.

Chinatown
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Catedral

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

Catedral
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Dolorosa

Though Dolorosa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like San Jose Cathedral and Central Park.

Dolorosa

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