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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Viajero San José Hostel	2.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 30 reviews	View
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 247 reviews	View
Otoya1907 Hotel	2.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 14 reviews	View
Santo Tomas Hotel	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View

Where to stay in Carmen

Find the best Carmen areas 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 neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like National Museum of Costa Rica or Jade Museum.

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Aerial view of La Sabana Park, Costa Rica National Stadium and San Jose, Costa Rica Skyline

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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Hospital

If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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Catedral

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

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Top Carmen Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

10/10 Excellent

"Great location close to the airport with an easy shuttle. Good food on site with pool. Right next to the city mall for additional dinning"

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

8/10 Good

"The room was lovely however the A/C was not really working well so it was quite hot in there. The wifi in the room was a hit and miss, having to walk back to the hallway several time to reconnect which was annoying but overall nice couple of nights in the very central hotel. The actual bar was not open. The restaurant was fine and nice food. "

Barceló San José

8/10 Good

"The ambiance of the hotel in general, is quite pleasing. Super friendly staff are quite willing to answer any questions that staff may have. The rooms were clean, functional, The layout of the property with its lush tropical gardens gives it an advantage, considering it's surrounded by small homes and businesses, and a busy highway very close by."

Frequently asked questions

What is Carmen like?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that San José's Carmen neighbourhood has to offer. Make sure that you visit Asamblea Legislativa 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, Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola is one of the top choices for your stay in Carmen. This hotel offers a casino and 3 restaurants. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Santo Tomas Hotel 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 127 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. Asamblea Legislativa 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 Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica, Centro Cultural de España and Museum of Contemporary Art and Design. While you're out sightseeing in San José, make sure that you visit other sights such as National Museum of Costa Rica or Jacob Karpio Galería.

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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Hotel El Maragato

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Santo Tomas Hotel

Hotel Castillo

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante

BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Dunn Inn

Otoya1907 Hotel

Hotel Cultura Plaza

Hotel 1492

Hotel La Amistad

San José Downtown Suites

Viajero San José Hostel

Hotel Mango

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

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Where to stay in Carmen

La California

Barrio Escalante

La Sabana

Hospital

Catedral

Top Carmen Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

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