Carmen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Carmen
Stay near popular Carmen attractions
Activities
Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio
NZ$145
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner
NZ$93
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting
NZ$60
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience
NZ$304
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
NZ$315
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Carmen Hotel Deals
Hotel Castillo
Avenida 9 y Calle 9 y 11 Detras del ins San José
The price is NZ$181 per night from 17 July to 18 July
NZ$181
17 July - 18 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San José. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa ...
8.4/10 Very good! (35 reviews)
"Good, clean, safe, comfortable with reasonable pricing our food for dinner was awesome with big servings. Sadie our server was proficient good and friendly. We had beef/ steak tacos 🌮 and rice with shrimp 🍤 and both meals were very tasty and reasonable. Star 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 Shelby from Jaco CR & ..."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
5th Street, El Carmen San José San José
The price is NZ$178 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
NZ$178
31 July - 1 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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (239 reviews)
"Excellent hotel overall. It is very convenient to everything to see in the central area. It is also close to a lot of nightlife activities including for the LBGTQ+ community. There are 4 packs within walking distance. Don't bother with breakfast. The food is tolerable. You're better off finding a ..."
Reviewed on 27 June 2026
Urban Green Hotel & Suites
Avenida Primera, Calles 1 y 3 San José San José
The price is NZ$112 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$112
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (576 reviews)
"Ubicacion"
Reviewed on 2 July 2026
Taormina Hotel and Casino
Avenida 11, Calle 3 Bis, Barrio Amón San José san jose
The price is NZ$307 per night from 3 July to 4 July
NZ$307
3 July - 4 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (962 reviews)
"I was charged an extra $204 on my credit card for absolutely nothing and they refused to cancel the charges. They are all scammers!"
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Avenida 3 entre calles 9 y 11 San José San Jose
The price is NZ$224 per night from 17 July to 18 July
NZ$224
17 July - 18 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"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 ..."
Reviewed on 17 June 2026
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Central Ave, between 7th and 9th St San José San Jose
The price is NZ$214 per night from 3 July to 4 July
NZ$214
3 July - 4 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel muito bom e muito bem localizado. Café da manhã não é buffet, mas conta com 3 opções A La Carte. Equipe excelente, muito atenciosa. O único problema é a internet oferecida, que é lenta e instável."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 National Center of Art and Culture.
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.
Photo by Garrett Britton
Open Photo by Garrett Britton
La Sabana
While visiting La Sabana, you might make a stop by sights like Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.
Photo by Adrian Damian
Open Photo by Adrian Damian
Hospital
If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Ciudad Cariari
Ciudad Cariari is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Cariari Golf Course or Cariari Bowling Center.
