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1392 Cheap Hotels in Carmen - Specials, Reviews, & Last Minute Deals

Taormina Hotel and Casino
View from room

Taormina Hotel and Casino

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (825)
"Amazing place, definitely should check it out"
The price is NZ$253
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Taormina Hotel and Casino
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
International cuisine

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (671)
"A great hotel in a convenient location with excellent, large rooms. Good beds, fast WiFi and a tasty breakfast."
The price is NZ$229
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel Castillo
Lounge

Hotel Castillo

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (23)
"Really nice experience. Great staff!!!"
Hotel Castillo
Urban Green Hotel & Suites
Front of property

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (447)
"Central every closed , staff is good "
The price is NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Urban Green Hotel & Suites
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (342)
"Nice staffing "
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
Banquet hall

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

3.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (165)
"Everything was grwat since the moment we got there. The staff was very friendly. Our room was great. "
The price is NZ$211
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Flat-screen TV

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Great service clean good restaurant great location friendly helpful staff "
The price is NZ$164
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Dunn Inn
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Dunn Inn

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (609)
"Great place to stay, clean, quiet and great staff"
The price is NZ$117
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Dunn Inn
Santo Tomas Hotel
Waterslide

Santo Tomas Hotel

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Another Wonderful stay at Hotel Santos Thomas-they even helped us get the tv to English and the complimentary breakfasts are Amazing-Thanks again Everyone!"
Santo Tomas Hotel
Hotel Cultura Plaza
Living area

Hotel Cultura Plaza

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (432)
"Staff was very friendly, room was very clean and spacious, other guests were respectful & quiet. "
The price is NZ$128
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Hotel Cultura Plaza
Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante
Restaurant

Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante

2.5 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (21)
"Comfortable, clean, great hot shower, friendly staff :)"
The price is NZ$67
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Luz De Luna Hotel Barrio Escalante
San José Downtown Suites
Deluxe Room, City View

San José Downtown Suites

3.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (29)
"Great price and huge rooms but the place needs to be refurbished especially the floors"
The price is NZ$91
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
San José Downtown Suites
Hotel Majestad
Two Bedroom Second Floor Suite | Living area

Hotel Majestad

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (14)
"Great room, lovely breakfast, and super easy to get to and from, would stay again!"
Hotel Majestad
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Exterior

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Great staff, breakfast was good. Right next door to the colonial casino. "
The price is NZ$183
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Hotel La Amistad
Deluxe Penthouse | Living area

Hotel La Amistad

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (99)
"Nice stay"
Hotel La Amistad
Hotel 1492
Terrace/patio

Hotel 1492

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (163)
"I always stay here when I’m in the area "
The price is NZ$81
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Hotel 1492
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
Outdoor spa tub

BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (218)
"It’s a nice residential area. Close to everything as well!"
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
Casa Pandora
Memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Casa Pandora

1.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Muy buena Quiero ver si es posible la devolución de dinero de la tercera persona que no ocupo el lugar"
The price is NZ$83
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Casa Pandora
Hotel Aranjuez
Lobby sitting area

Hotel Aranjuez

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (126)
"A eclectic little hotel with very helpful and friendly staff. Very comfortable and quiet."
Hotel Aranjuez
Viajero San José Hostel
Lobby sitting area

Viajero San José Hostel

2.0 star property
The price is NZ$77
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Viajero San José Hostel
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Our guide on 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 Spirogyra Butterfly Garden.

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.

San Jose featuring forest scenes and mountains
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Hospital

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

Catedral

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

La Sabana

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

Top Carmen Hotel Reviews

Hotel Cultura Plaza

Hotel Cultura Plaza

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was very friendly, room was very clean and spacious, other guests were respectful & quiet. "
Haeley 4-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Hotel Cultura Plaza

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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 Expedia customer reviews, Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas is the highest ranked property in Carmen. This hotel offers a casino and 2 bars. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Taormina Hotel and Casino and Hotel Castillo.

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 79 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, 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.