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1. Hotel el Tucan Alajuela

Hotel el Tucan Alajuela
2.5 star property
El Carmen
7.8 out of 10, Good, (61 reviews)
"The staff was very nice and helpful."
Canada
Ming
The price is ￥7,530
￥8,509 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Hotel el Tucan Alajuela
Interior

2. 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 ￥3,007
￥6,814 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

3. 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, (750 reviews)
"Loved that it was reasonably priced, accessible, had breakfast and parking."
United States
Joshua
The price is ￥10,368
￥11,716 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
Garden

4. 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, (591 reviews)
"Staff were absolutely brilliant"
United Kingdom
Chris
The price is ￥3,809
￥5,383 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House
Lobby

5. 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, (1,195 reviews)
"Great location from the airport and great transportation"
Canada
Gregory
The price is ￥14,795
￥16,718 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Terrace/patio

6. 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, (252 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 ￥5,261
￥5,945 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

7. 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, (2,065 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and rooms were nice and clean"
United States
Michael
The price is ￥18,133
￥20,491 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Interior detail

8. 1915 Hotel

1915 Hotel
2.5 star property
Corazón de Jesús, 0.6 km from El Carmen
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (95 reviews)
"Nice place to visit City and the 1915 hotel"
United States
Jose
The price is ￥9,854
￥11,135 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
1915 Hotel
Interior

9. 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 ￥5,156
￥5,826 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José
View from property

10. 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, (1,012 reviews)
"Great hotel and staff in a great location."
Canada
Michael
The price is ￥16,418
￥18,553 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Free daily buffet breakfast

11. 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, (2,691 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Natealyn
The price is ￥18,133
￥20,491 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
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 ￥12,604
￥14,243 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto
Restaurant

13. Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
3.0 star property
2.7 km from El Carmen
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,505 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Mexico
Jorge Isai
The price is ￥14,249
￥16,102 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Hotel Mango
Free daily buffet breakfast

14. 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, (1,714 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Nidia
The price is ￥16,227
￥18,336 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Exterior

15. Trapp Family Country Inn

Trapp Family Country Inn
3.0 star property
2.3 km from El Carmen
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (712 reviews)
"Wonderful great place to relax before or after your flight "
United States
Nancy
The price is ￥15,325
￥17,317 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Trapp Family Country Inn
Front of property

16. El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse
3.0 star property
4.4 km from El Carmen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice property little outdated but it has restaurants onsite and convenient for the guests and we liked the food and service!"
United States
Jingbo
The price is ￥12,191
￥13,776 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse
Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms - No A/C | Terrace/patio

17. Villa San Ignacio

Villa San Ignacio
3.5 star property
4.2 km from El Carmen
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (808 reviews)
"Very friendly and nice place to stay"
United States
Jose
The price is ￥12,278
￥13,874 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Villa San Ignacio
Interior entrance

18. Hotel Aeropuerto

Hotel Aeropuerto
3.0 star property
3.2 km from El Carmen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"The staff responded to my questions over expedia very quickly and had transportation ready for me on time as promised. Great low stress stay before heading to the airport early the next morning."
United States
Claudia
The price is ￥12,145
￥13,724 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Hotel Aeropuerto
Terrace/patio

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
3.5 star property
7.9 km from El Carmen
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (3,428 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast, great value for the price, friendly staff."
United States
Bruce
The price is ￥12,969
￥14,655 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
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, (881 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful, the breakfast was excellent and the room was quiet"
United States
Phillip
The price is ￥10,521
￥11,889 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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 Casa Amarilla.

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 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 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 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 El Carmen Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, close to the airport, the mall and drop off for Alamo car rental."
Margaux 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Frequently asked questions

What is El Carmen like?
Travelers to the El Carmen neighborhood in Alajuela will be sure to enjoy their stay.
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 El Carmen?
Expedia has 20 hotels and other accommodations in El 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 El 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 El Carmen.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to El Carmen?
For more information about changing or cancelling your trip to El Carmen, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What is there to do around this Alajuela neighborhood?
Spend some time exploring the natural setting of El Carmen with a visit to Juan Santamaría Park and Central Park. When you're sightseeing in Alajuela, Central Market Alajuela and Juan Santamaria Historical Museum are also worth a stop.

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