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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Pacandé	2.5 star property	8.2 Very good 253 reviews	View
Hotel el Tucan Alajuela	2.5 star property	7.8 Good 59 reviews	View
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel	2.0 star property	7.8 Good 234 reviews	View
Hotel Cortez Azul	2.0 star property	6.6 11 reviews	View
Hotel Alajuela	3.0 star property	6.2 63 reviews	View

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 Center of Art and Culture.

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Aerial view of La Sabana Park, Costa Rica National Stadium and San Jose, Costa Rica Skyline

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 Center of Art and Culture.

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Hospital

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

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La Sabana

While visiting La Sabana, you might make a stop by sights like Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.

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Catedral

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

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Top Carmen Hotel Reviews

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Super friendly staff ! Super clean ! super safe and really close to the airport - the breakfast was AMAZING!!!"

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

10/10 Excellent

"It is value for money definitely. On the outside (and inside) it is a very old property. Like if not decades, but many many years and it shows. But you get what you pay for. Few things I did like about the property is that the rooms are really large. I was on the ground floor and had an outer sitting balcony , then a small working area room (with coffee machine), then the bedroom, and then between the bedroom and the bathroom a closet space. Things are not spick and span though, line you sit on the pot and there’s a sink in the ground right in front with some old looking stuff, but the cleaners do their job. They also provide you two bottles of water on check in free, free transport to airport back and fro and decent breakfast with hot and cold dishes. The restaurant area Actualy looks like some resort from Thailand. Also if you’re looking for a tour , the resort is included as pickup point on most tours. People at front desk seem genuinely over worked though. If I visit San Jose again on a short (2-3 days) trip, I would stay here again. I paid less than 80 usd a room and hence its value for money including the fact I didn’t have to take an Ubers (which are illegal in Costa Rica) to and from the airport !"

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

8/10 Good

"We really enjoyed our stay on our last night in Costa Rica. Staff was friendly, on-site restaurant was delicious! Walking distance to a few restaurants and a market. Pool was nice. The property itself is showing its age. Our room had a musty smell, but was very clean otherwise. Airport shuttle was very convenient! Would stay here again."

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

10/10 Excellent

"Brand new property; very clean and well designed. Beautiful lobby with separate lounge and reading spaces, dining space, bar and outside seating. Excellent self serve buffet breakfast with wide variety of hot and cold food options and even some cook to order items (eg. eggs cooked to order). Free social on Wednesday evenings with food and drinks. Very friendly and helpful staff. Large, beautiful rooms (no carpet!) with lovely mountain views, full sized fridge, and well designed bathroom. Located near a small shopping and restaurant area with a mid-sized grocery store with excellent fresh baked goods! Perfect for snacks and desserts. Rental car company and tour company on-site. Close to the airport but not close to shopping or the city."

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 our traveller data, Hotel el Tucan Alajuela is one of the top choices for your stay in Carmen. This B&B offers free breakfast and a snack bar/deli. Another good option for your stay in the neighbourhood is Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel.

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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Hotel Pacandé

Hotel el Tucan Alajuela

Hotel Cortez Azul

Cozy 1-bedroom Apartment in Central Alajuela

Hotel Alajuela

Relax in downtown Alajuela / 5min near the Airport

Hotel Alajuela Costa Rica Airport

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Cozy and Central Apartment in Alajuela, Perfect for Families

5 min From Airport SJO Oasis Loft

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Hotel Mango

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Poas Volcano Lodge

Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol

Villa San Ignacio

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Where to stay in Carmen

La California

Barrio Escalante

Hospital

La Sabana

Catedral

Top Carmen Hotel Reviews

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

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