Carmen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Our pick of the best Carmen Hotel Deals

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 NZ$228 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
NZ$228
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (664 reviews)
"Clean room, easily place for walk and take museums close to hotel"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
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 NZ$128 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$128
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (426 reviews)
Great location
"Great place for an overnight. Right in downtown with easy access to just about everything. Room was small but very comfortable, clean and up to date."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025

Hotel Cultura Plaza
Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

4 out of 5
Avenida Primera, Calles 1 y 3, San José, San José
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$133 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
NZ$133
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (446 reviews)
"Muy cercano a todo"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 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 NZ$243 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
NZ$243
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (822 reviews)
"Basic rooms, very friendly staff"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Taormina Hotel and Casino
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 NZ$231 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
NZ$231
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (162 reviews)
"The building is old, as are the bathroom, carpets and electrical connections. However, the staff is courteous and pleasant and the price was right."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

3 out of 5
Avenida 3 entre calles 9 y 11, Frente al Parque Morazan, San José, San Jose
The price is NZ$194 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$194
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent location and staff, clean, smooth. Totally recommended."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
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.

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

5/5(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 Spirogyra Butterfly Garden.

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Amón

4/5(1 area review)

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

Amón
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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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Santa Teresa

While there might not be top attractions in Santa Teresa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Spirogyra Butterfly Garden and Mercado Central.

Santa Teresa
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Zapote

Though Zapote may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like San Pedro Mall and Multiplaza del Este Mall.

Zapote


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