Carmen Hotels, San José

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Our top choices for Carmen hotels

Hotel Pacandé

Hotel Pacandé
2.5 star property
Carmen
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (243 reviews)
"The room was good for the price! The breakfast was a bonus!"
Canada
Sanjida
The price is NZ$64
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Hotel Pacandé

Hotel Cortez Azul

Hotel Cortez Azul
2.0 star property
Carmen
7.2 out of 10, Good, (5 reviews)
"Terrible hotel. That same night I bought a plane ticket and returned home. I don't want to comment on my bad experience there."
United States
Aurora
The price is NZ$80
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Hotel Cortez Azul

Hotel el Tucan Alajuela

Hotel el Tucan Alajuela
2.5 star property
Carmen
7.6 out of 10, Good, (55 reviews)
"Good hotel for the price and the staff is very friendly"
United States
Jesse
Hotel el Tucan Alajuela

Orquid Studio 3km From SJO Airport AC

Orquid Studio 3km From SJO Airport AC
Carmen
The price is NZ$90
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Orquid Studio 3km From SJO Airport AC

Hotel Alajuela

Hotel Alajuela
3.0 star property
Carmen
6.0 out of 10, (52 reviews)
"Thank you. Perfect for the emergency "
United States
Eudy
The price is NZ$86
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar
Hotel Alajuela

Relax in downtown Alajuela / 5min near the Airport

Relax in downtown Alajuela / 5min near the Airport
3.0 star property
Carmen
The price is NZ$306
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Relax in downtown Alajuela / 5min near the Airport

Hotel Alajuela Costa Rica Airport

Hotel Alajuela Costa Rica Airport
2.5 star property
Carmen
6.6 out of 10, (19 reviews)
"Great stay for a great price. Breakfast was delicious."
United States
Xavier
Hotel Alajuela Costa Rica Airport

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
2.0 star property
Carmen
7.6 out of 10, Good, (213 reviews)
"Easy check-in, easily upgraded to a private room, and good spots to eat close by! Really appreciated the free airport shuttle included."
Canada
Sarah
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

5 min From Airport SJO Oasis Loft

5 min From Airport SJO Oasis Loft
2.0 star property
Carmen
The price is NZ$64
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
5 min From Airport SJO Oasis Loft

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
2.0 star property
Bajo Cornizal, 1 km from Carmen
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (205 reviews)
"amazing place to stay! very friendly hosts and other guests as well"
Canada
Kimberly
The price is NZ$93
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Loma Tranquila

Loma Tranquila
3.0 star property
4.5 km from Carmen
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (84 reviews)
"Beautiful place to stay totally recommended nice views clean people are very nice specially the owner"
United States
Edgar
The price is NZ$118
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Loma Tranquila

Costa Rica Guesthouse

Costa Rica Guesthouse
3.0 star property
18.7 km from Carmen
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (653 reviews)
"Clean room , friendly staff and open 24hrs!"
United States
Bradley
Costa Rica Guesthouse

El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse
3.0 star property
4.6 km from Carmen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Amazing helpful staff and delicious meals."
United States
Hoppy
The price is NZ$135
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

Villa San Ignacio

Villa San Ignacio
3.5 star property
4.1 km from Carmen
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (735 reviews)
"Staff were wonderful, grounds were beautiful, and rooms were comfortable! Couldn’t have had a better stay!"
United States
Matthew
Villa San Ignacio

Hotel Quinta Avenida

Hotel Quinta Avenida
3.0 star property
16.5 km from Carmen
7.6 out of 10, Good, (223 reviews)
"The room was clean and we enjoy the loctaion"
United States
tyrone Thomas
The price is NZ$52
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Hotel Quinta Avenida

Hotel Casa 69

Hotel Casa 69
2.5 star property
18.8 km from Carmen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (290 reviews)
"Staff was so helpful and provided an amazing breakfast. Location to Mercado Central and Museums was amazing, walking distance. "
Canada
Natalie
The price is NZ$103
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Hotel Casa 69

Berlor Airport Inn

Berlor Airport Inn
3.5 star property
3.8 km from Carmen
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (826 reviews)
"Great over night location very clean and the staff are incredibly helpful."
Canada
Mark
Berlor Airport Inn

Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
3.0 star property
2.9 km from Carmen
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,393 reviews)
"Good room great price - good breakfast and great restaraunt for dinner next door "
United States
Brenda
Hotel Mango

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
3.5 star property
8.1 km from Carmen
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (3,087 reviews)
"Great staff, clean rooms, little older place , good breakfast "
United States
Kerry
The price is NZ$190
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

La Riviera Hotel B&B

La Riviera Hotel B&B
3.0 star property
4.7 km from Carmen
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Very pretty hotel "
United States
Lisa
The price is NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
La Riviera Hotel B&B
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Compare popular hotels in Carmen

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Terrace/patio
Hotel Pacandé
2.5 star property
8.2
Very good
243 reviews
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Interior
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
2.0 star property
7.6
Good
213 reviews
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Ecotours
Hotel el Tucan Alajuela
2.5 star property
7.6
Good
55 reviews
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Living area
Hotel Cortez Azul
2.0 star property
7.2
Good
5 reviews
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Reception
Hotel Alajuela Costa Rica Airport
2.5 star property
6.6
19 reviews
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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.

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.

Catedral

If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Carmen

While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like National Center of Art and Culture and Casa Amarilla.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Carmen like?
Travellers to the Carmen neighbourhood in Alajuela will be sure to enjoy their stay. Consider a visit to Central Market Alajuela as part of your Carmen travel plans.
What's a favourite hotel to stay in Carmen?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hotel Pacandé is a highly ranked property in Carmen. This B&B offers free breakfast and free WiFi. Other favourite options in the area include Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel and Hotel Alajuela Costa Rica Airport.
How many hotels can I expect to find in Carmen?
Expedia has 29 hotels and other accommodation options in Carmen to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Alajuela area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Carmen, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available in Carmen.
What is there to do around this Alajuela neighbourhood?
Central Market Alajuela is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Carmen. When you're sightseeing in Alajuela, Juan Santamaria Historical Museum and Plaza Real Alajuela are also worth a stop.

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