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Discover 1,489 Carmen hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Hotel Pacandé
Family Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Hotel Pacandé

2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (219)
"Super-friendly staff, good restaurants nearby, great breakfast included. We have stayed here often!"
The price is ￥3,743
￥4,229 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Hotel Pacandé
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
Interior

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (185)
"Good place and location with airport shuttle. Air conditioning is nice and has a restaurant within the hostel. "
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
Hotel Cortez Azul
Living area

Hotel Cortez Azul

2.0 star property
6.0 out of 10, (2)
"Terrible hotel. That same night I bought a plane ticket and returned home. I don't want to comment on my bad experience there."
The price is ￥2,604
￥3,778 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Hotel Cortez Azul
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
Terrace/patio

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

2.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (171)
"The property is nice for groups and family needing accommodation while travelling."
The price is ￥6,437
￥7,274 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
Airport SJO Residence 2 Edward & Familia
Terrace/patio

Airport SJO Residence 2 Edward & Familia

3.5 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (159)
"Perfect stay for a quick overnight "
Airport SJO Residence 2 Edward & Familia
Villa San Ignacio
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Villa San Ignacio

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (692)
"Very good hotel. Good staff. Restaurant very good. Nice garden area."
The price is ￥12,444
￥14,062 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Villa San Ignacio
Hyatt Centric San José Escazú
Bar (on property)

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

4.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (128)
"Nice hotel close to shopping and restaurants "
The price is ￥15,399
￥17,400 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hyatt Centric San José Escazú
Terrazas de Golf Boutique Hotel
Interior detail

Terrazas de Golf Boutique Hotel

3.5 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (208)
"Cecilia was amazing, room was spacious and clean. Would recommend! "
Terrazas de Golf Boutique Hotel
Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House
Courtyard

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (445)
"Staff was extremely helpful when we were having trouble locating the hotel and gave excellent recommendations for places to stop and visit on our way to Fortuna! Delicious breakfast and clean rooms "
Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House
Dos Palmas Studio Apartments
Free daily continental breakfast

Dos Palmas Studio Apartments

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (199)
"Great cozy sray near airport. Lively garden, good breakfast. Chill peaceful vibes. Good bird and butterfly watching.. nice spot to watch planes from too. Occasionally plans "
The price is ￥10,548
￥11,919 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Dos Palmas Studio Apartments
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
Outdoor spa tub

BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (217)
"It’s a nice residential area. Close to everything as well!"
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
Hotel Mango Valley
Outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 6 PM, sun loungers

Hotel Mango Valley

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (296)
"The hotel manager was amazing. I broke my phone while traveling and he was able to let me use his phone so I could get to my next destination. He was very attentive and gave me suggestions on things to do locally. My favorite part about the hotel was the pool. It has an amazing view and I was the only one at the pool! Highly recommend."
Hotel Mango Valley
Ara Macao Inn
Balcony

Ara Macao Inn

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (24)
"Very good. Nice people."
The price is ￥5,181
￥5,854 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Ara Macao Inn
Poas Volcano Lodge
Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View (Quetzal) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, travel crib, rollaway beds

Poas Volcano Lodge

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (491)
"This is a unique place for relaxation and time to connect with the earth. Great trail walks and amazing views. "
Poas Volcano Lodge
Studio Hotel Boutique
Outdoor pool

Studio Hotel Boutique

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1008)
"Excellent location, clean, safe, beautiful, great breakfast "
The price is ￥15,284
￥17,271 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Studio Hotel Boutique
Barceló San José
Outdoor pool

Barceló San José

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1727)
"Nice place for staying in San José. "
The price is ￥12,649
￥14,293 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Barceló San José
Villa Margarita
Outdoor pool

Villa Margarita

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (89)
"We loved our one night stay at Margaritas! She was very welcoming! It is super quiet. Close to the airport. She made us an incredible breakfast. Would stay here again ! "
The price is ￥12,525
￥14,153 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Villa Margarita
Costa Rica Guesthouse
Terrace/patio

Costa Rica Guesthouse

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (597)
"Laid back place. Nice people. Safe location close to many good places."
Costa Rica Guesthouse
Hotel Pibi Boreal
Exterior

Hotel Pibi Boreal

3.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (418)
"Absolutely perfect little gem…we stayed the night before our international flight back home, and it was so convenient! I would stay there again in a heartbeat!"
Hotel Pibi Boreal
Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto
Garden

Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (555)
"Clean room Friendly staff Safe "
Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto
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Where to stay in Carmen

Find the best 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 Spirogyra Butterfly Garden.

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.

San Jose showing mountains and forests
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Hospital

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

Catedral

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

La Sabana

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

Top Carmen Hotel Reviews

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Quick & easy check in. Friendly staff"
Tash 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

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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?

Expedia customers rank Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel the highest for a stay in Carmen.

How many hotels will I find in Carmen?

Expedia has 28 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.