Carmen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Carmen
Stay near popular Carmen attractions
Activities
San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour
NZ$50
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner
NZ$106
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio
NZ$144
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets
NZ$55
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
White Water Rafting Pacuare River with Lunch From San Jose
NZ$209
per adult
100% 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 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$181
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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 ...
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Avenida 3 entre calles 9 y 11 San José San Jose
The price is NZ$190 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
NZ$190
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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 ...
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Central Ave, between 7th and 9th St San José San Jose
The price is NZ$203 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$203
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Nice staff. Good breakfast with kind waiters. Room was not comfortable. Bathroom water ran brown for several minutes on arrival. Eventually it cleared up but we didn’t feel safe to drink it. No bottled water provided."
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026
Taormina Hotel and Casino
Avenida 11, Calle 3 Bis, Barrio Amón San José san jose
The price is NZ$271 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
NZ$271
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (997 reviews)
"The restaurant was awesome!!!! The food was magnificent!!!!"
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026
Urban Green Hotel & Suites
Avenida Primera, Calles 1 y 3 San José San José
The price is NZ$100 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
NZ$100
3 Oct - 4 Oct
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! (615 reviews)
"The hotel is located in the city center, so it’s walkable to the national theater, plaza/museum, parks, and other attractions. It’s next to a casino and feels more like an apartment building than a traditional hotel. The staff were very friendly and our room was extremely spacious. It even had a ..."
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026
Hotel Santo Tomás
7th Avenue, between 3rd and 5th Street, Amón Neighborhood San José San Jose
The price is NZ$125 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
NZ$125
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"The location is perfect, just a short walk to visit the Central Market, the National Theater, the plaza, and the museums. This beautiful, old hotel has excellent staff who help you enjoy the free breakfast choices, the pool, and their amazing city. The parking is secure and included. Shower grab ..."
Reviewed on 18 Sept 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 Theater of Costa Rica.
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.
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 Melico Salazar Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Merced
If you're spending some time in Merced, Mercado Central and Mercado Borbón are top sights worth seeing.
