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

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Viajero San José Hostel	2.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 38 reviews	View
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 255 reviews	View
Otoya1907 Hotel	2.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 16 reviews	View
Hotel Santo Tomás	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,005 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 National Center of Art and Culture.

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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 Center of Art and Culture.

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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 stay. Shuttle service was awesome! "

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent

"What really impressed me on this last visit (My 6th) was that despite delays with my flight arrival and immigration held me up 30 minutes past the time (11:45 pm) when the last shuttle was scheduled to leave the airport, both the greeter and driver waited for me. It was 12:15 am when I boarded the shuttle. I was the only passenger, and after a long and gruelling day of travel I was very grateful that they made the end of my travel day the very best part."

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

10/10 Excellent

"My family and I loved our stay here. I mostly chose it because of the breakfast buffet and it was great. Beds are comfortable and the AC kept the room nice and cool during a humid season. Room safe needed fresh batteries. Gym was ok. Couldn't get the stationary bike to work properly because of dead batteries. Couldn't get the treadmill to work either. Still was able to get a decent workout with the free weights. The restaurant on location is great with generous proportions. I believe you also get a discount at the restaurant if you are staying at the hotel. :)"

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 National Center of Art and Culture and Asamblea Legislativa 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 Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola.

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 121 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. National Center of Art and Culture and Asamblea Legislativa 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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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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