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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Our top choices for El Carmen hotels

1. Hotel el Tucan Alajuela

El Carmen

Ming

￥8,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

2. Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

El Carmen

Miriam

￥6,823 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

3. Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Corazón de Jesús, 0.5 km from El Carmen

Chris

￥5,698 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

4. Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

Arroyo, 0.4 km from El Carmen

Joshua

￥12,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

5. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

1.4 km from El Carmen

Dora

￥15,662 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

6. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Los Molinos, 1.1 km from El Carmen

Michael

￥20,519 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

Bajo Cornizal, 0.9 km from El Carmen

Nora

￥6,164 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

8. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

2.5 km from El Carmen

Natealyn

￥20,519 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

9. 1915 Hotel

Corazón de Jesús, 0.6 km from El Carmen

candice

￥11,151 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

10. Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto

La Agonía, 0.9 km from El Carmen

Laura

￥13,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

11. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

1.4 km from El Carmen

Michael

￥18,579 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

12. Hotel Mango

2.7 km from El Carmen

Jorge Isai

￥16,299 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

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

Bajo Cornizal, 0.9 km from El Carmen

michael

￥8,331 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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

2.6 km from El Carmen

Maria

￥18,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

15. Hotel Aeropuerto

3.2 km from El Carmen

Claudia

￥14,948 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

16. El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

4.4 km from El Carmen

Cathy

￥14,132 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms - No A/C | Terrace/patio

17. Villa San Ignacio

4.2 km from El Carmen

Jose

￥11,579 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

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

7.9 km from El Carmen

Anne

￥13,827 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

19. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

7.6 km from El Carmen

dor

￥18,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

Queen Room with Garden View (Room 3) | Porch

20. Terida Airport B&B

3.2 km from El Carmen

Alex

￥9,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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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 Casa Amarilla.

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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.

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A church with a tall spire and a clock tower.

Hospital

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

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A large stadium with a metal framework and rows of seats.

La Sabana

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

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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.

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Top Carmen Hotel Reviews

Hotel Mango

10/10 Excellent

"Près des accès routiers et aéroport, Personnel accommodant et sympathique. Nous avons bien apprécié les petits salons près de la piscine."

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"This was a great stop on our first and last night in Costa Rica. Very convenient location about 15 minutes away from the airport. The room was clean and well stocked and the pool was a great sanctuary for a weary traveler. The most standout thing about the stay was the gracious and thoughtful staff. Johan checked us in the second time and went above and beyond, even walking around the complex to find us at the pool(we were early for check in) to get us our room key before he left. Thank you for taking such good care of us. We'll be back."

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

10/10 Excellent

"El personal es muy colaborador y amable. Estuve contento de hallar en mi cuarto una mesita que me sirvió de escritorio, lo que no había en mi habitación en febrero. Aprecio el aislamiento fónico que limita la entrada de los ruidos exteriores, y las batas muy abrigadas. Cama confortable. Excelente atención 1) en el restaurante, en particular de Fabiola, Viviana, Luis y Carlos, siempre con una sonrisa. 2) en la recepción, con Randy, Kenia y Jonathan. La música queda fuerte y no relajante, pero tengo que resignarme, porque en prácticamente todos los lugares (hoteles, restaurantes y almacenes, hay esa música agitada, salvo en los restaurantes de alta gama. Regresaré con gusto en enero de 2027, para quedarme con gusto varios días con mi esposa."

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Our top choices for El Carmen hotels

1. Hotel el Tucan Alajuela

2. Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

3. Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

4. Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

5. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

6. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

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

8. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

9. 1915 Hotel

10. Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto

11. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

12. Hotel Mango

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

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

15. Hotel Aeropuerto

16. El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

17. Villa San Ignacio

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

19. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

20. Terida Airport B&B

Where to stay in El Carmen

La California

Barrio Escalante

Hospital

La Sabana

Carmen

Top Carmen Hotel Reviews

Hotel Mango

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