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Terrace/patio

1. Hotel Pacandé

Hotel Pacandé
2.5 star property
Corazón de Jesús, 0.6 km from El Carmen
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (260 reviews)
"Clean, Helpful receptionist. Comfortable beds. Safe location. Adequate breakfast included. Close to airport."
Mexico
Richard
The price is ￥3,032
￥3,427 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Hotel Pacandé
Ecotours

2. Hotel el Tucan Alajuela

Hotel el Tucan Alajuela
2.5 star property
El Carmen
7.8 out of 10, Good, (60 reviews)
"The staff was very nice and helpful."
Canada
Ming
The price is ￥7,541
￥8,522 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Hotel el Tucan Alajuela
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, City View | Interior

3. 5 min From Airport SJO Oasis Loft

5 min From Airport SJO Oasis Loft
2.0 star property
Corazón de Jesús, 0.6 km from El Carmen
4.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
"The apartment itself is very nice. The noise level was unbearable. The traffic noise all night was very bad. We got no sleep. Thr shower in the apartment os poor. Hot water yes but the shower is bad. The owners hut us with a 5 doller a hour sur charges to get into the apartment a little early. "
United States
Alex
The price is ￥6,373
￥7,202 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
5 min From Airport SJO Oasis Loft
Living area

4. Hotel Cortez Azul

Hotel Cortez Azul
2.0 star property
Corazón de Jesús, 0.6 km from El Carmen
7.0 out of 10, Good, (12 reviews)
"It was great for the price! Staff were accommodating. "
United States
Julia
The price is ￥3,840
￥5,059 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Hotel Cortez Azul
Interior

5. Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
2.0 star property
El Carmen
7.8 out of 10, Good, (243 reviews)
"Staff was beyond amazing. They helped us out tremendously during a stressful middle of the night travel situation. It's not luxury but it's very convenient, clean, bed was comfortable, free shuttle to airport and the staff was wonderful."
United States
Miriam
The price is ￥3,011
￥6,823 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Interior

6. Cozy 1-bedroom Apartment in Central Alajuela

Cozy 1-bedroom Apartment in Central Alajuela
2.0 star property
Corazón de Jesús, 0.5 km from El Carmen
The price is ￥6,652
￥7,516 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Cozy 1-bedroom Apartment in Central Alajuela
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Interior

7. Cozy and Central Apartment in Alajuela, Perfect for Families

Cozy and Central Apartment in Alajuela, Perfect for Families
2.0 star property
Corazón de Jesús, 0.6 km from El Carmen
The price is ￥7,867
￥8,890 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Cozy and Central Apartment in Alajuela, Perfect for Families
Garden

8. Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House
2.5 star property
Corazón de Jesús, 0.5 km from El Carmen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (588 reviews)
"Great loacation! 15-20 min walk to City Mall. Amazing place and ambience very clean, great staff."
United States
Benazir
The price is ￥4,087
￥5,698 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

9. Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Arroyo, 0.4 km from El Carmen
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (749 reviews)
"Loved that it was reasonably priced, accessible, had breakfast and parking."
United States
Joshua
The price is ￥10,879
￥12,294 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
Terrace/patio

10. Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
2.0 star property
Bajo Cornizal, 0.9 km from El Carmen
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (251 reviews)
"The space is a wonderful hostel to stay in given its proximity to the airport, how affordable ubers are there, how kind the host is, and how cozy the bed in my room was! It's a great affordable option for travelers who need to get some rest before a flight or want to save money on lodgings in order to splurge on experiences in this beautiful country. Would definitely stay again!"
United States
Nora
The price is ￥5,578
￥6,304 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

11. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
3.5 star property
Los Molinos, 1.1 km from El Carmen
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,039 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and rooms were nice and clean"
United States
Michael
The price is ￥18,159
￥20,519 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Garden

12. Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto

Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto
3.0 star property
La Agonía, 0.9 km from El Carmen
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (611 reviews)
"This was a great place to spend the night before heading to the airport. The host was very kind, the breakfast was delicious, and the room and patio were lovely. There was also a secure parking lot with a gate."
United States
Laura
The price is ￥13,144
￥14,853 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto
Lobby

13. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
3.5 star property
1.4 km from El Carmen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,171 reviews)
"Convenient and the breakfast was very good. We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again."
United States
Dora
The price is ￥15,135
￥17,103 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Free daily buffet breakfast

14. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
2.5 km from El Carmen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,666 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Natealyn
The price is ￥18,159
￥20,519 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
View from property

15. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
3.5 star property
1.4 km from El Carmen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Great location with good restaurants across t!4 parking lot. Shuttle to airport is free and convenient."
United States
Michelle
The price is ￥16,442
￥18,579 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Interior

16. Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José
3.0 star property
Bajo Cornizal, 0.9 km from El Carmen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (69 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, excellent dinner specials "
United States
michael
The price is ￥4,982
￥8,331 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José
Restaurant

17. Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
3.0 star property
2.7 km from El Carmen
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,494 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Mexico
Jorge Isai
The price is ￥14,269
￥16,124 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Hotel Mango
Free daily buffet breakfast

18. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
3.0 star property
2.6 km from El Carmen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,691 reviews)
"Staff was amazing and so kind. Breakfast staff also really accommodating and kind."
Canada
Heidi
The price is ￥16,251
￥18,364 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms - No A/C | Terrace/patio

19. Villa San Ignacio

Villa San Ignacio
3.5 star property
4.2 km from El Carmen
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (806 reviews)
"Very friendly and nice place to stay"
United States
Jose
The price is ￥10,247
￥11,579 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Villa San Ignacio
Lobby sitting area

20. Berlor Airport Inn

Berlor Airport Inn
3.5 star property
3.6 km from El Carmen
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (880 reviews)
"The room was clean and the staff was very nice!"
Canada
Thomas
The price is ￥10,410
￥11,764 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Berlor Airport Inn
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Where to stay in El Carmen

Find the best El Carmen areas and neighborhoods 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 neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like National Museum of Costa Rica or National Theater of Costa Rica.

A cityscape with a prominent modern skyscraper, a mix of residential and commercial buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

Barrio Escalante

Barrio Escalante might not have many top sights, but San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A church with a tall spire and a clock tower.
Photo by Adrian Damian
Open Photo by Adrian Damian

Hospital

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

A large stadium with a metal framework and rows of seats.
Photo by Garrett Britton
Open Photo by Garrett Britton

La Sabana

If you're spending some time in La Sabana, Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica are top sights worth seeing.

A historic building with arched windows and a balcony, surrounded by well-maintained hedges.

Carmen

If you're spending some time in Carmen, Casa Amarilla and Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica are top sights worth seeing.

Top Carmen Hotel Reviews

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

8/10 Good
"Emplacement très pratique à 5 minutes de l'aéroport"
genevieve 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Frequently asked questions

What is Carmen like?
Travelers to the Carmen neighborhood 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 the best accommodation in Carmen?
Based on our traveler data, Hotel Pacandé is one of the top choices for your stay in Carmen. This B&B offers free breakfast and free WiFi.
How many hotels will I find in Carmen?
Expedia has 29 hotels and other accommodations 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 room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available in Carmen.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Carmen?
For more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Carmen, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What is there to do around this Alajuela neighborhood?
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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