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 AU$225 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$225
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
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! (602 reviews)
"Clean, nice staff, neat location!"

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2025

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Urban Green Hotel & Suites
Urban Green Hotel & Suites
4 out of 5
Avenida Primera, Calles 1 y 3, San José, San José
The price is AU$117 per night from 1 May to 2 May
AU$117
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
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. ...
8/10 Very Good! (387 reviews)
"Staff exceeded my expectations. Extremely helpful."

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2025

Urban Green Hotel & Suites
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
3.5 out of 5
San José, Barrio Escalante., San José, San José
The price is AU$219 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$219
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (181 reviews)
"Perfecto para estar cerca de San Jose!"

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2025

BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
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 AU$113 per night from 17 May to 18 May
AU$113
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
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! (355 reviews)
"Beautiful beautiful beautiful"

Reviewed on 10 Apr. 2025

Hotel Cultura Plaza
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 AU$193 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
AU$193
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
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! (141 reviews)
"This city hotel is undergoing renovations to update but they have worked to make sure it’s not unpleasant."

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 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 AU$167 per night from 2 May to 3 May
AU$167
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"All staff very pleasant, the hotel is in a good location"

Reviewed on 10 Apr. 2025

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
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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 National Theater.

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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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Chinatown

The restaurants and museums are a few reasons travellers visit Chinatown. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit National Theater and Plaza de la Cultura, a few notable attractions nearby.

Chinatown
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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 Mercado Central and Plaza de la Cultura.

Santa Teresa

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