Carmen Travel Guide
San José





Stay near popular Carmen attractions
Things to do

San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour

Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio

San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner

ISLA TORTUGA DESDE SAN JOSÉ

Braulio Carrillo National Park Aerial Tram Experience Pass

White Water Rafting Pacuare River with Lunch From San Jose
Top hotels in Carmen

Hotel Castillo

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
"Cheerful staff, good location, decent breakfast. Good value for money."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
"Todo estuvo excelente."
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Hotel Santo Tomás
"Great."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
"Was only there for about 14 hours but the hotel is charming and the staff and extremely friendly and helpful. I don’t recommend the area though. While it’s walkable, it’s also sketchy and we were told by a local that we would likely get robbed walking around."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Carmen
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 Casa Amarilla.

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.

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

Merced
If you're spending some time in Merced, Mercado Central and Mercado Borbón are top sights worth seeing.













