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Top 10 Hotels in Carmen, San José

Our top choices for Carmen hotels

Hotel Pacandé
1 bedroom, blackout curtains, 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 RM102
RM115 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Hotel Pacandé
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
Interior

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (182)
"I've stay there a few times over the years. Convenient location and comfortable. "
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 RM109
RM143 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Hotel Cortez Azul
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
View from property

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Great staff and service"
The price is RM566
RM640 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Bar (on property)

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1268)
"Nice place, nice staff, easy to access from the airport."
The price is RM488
RM552 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Garden

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1479)
"Convenient to airport"
The price is RM481
RM544 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Barceló San José
Outdoor pool

Barceló San José

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1674)
"Beautiful place and breakfast was delicious. "
The price is RM318
RM359 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Barceló San José
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Restaurant

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2289)
"Great location and plentiful breakfast "
The price is RM517
RM584 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Taormina Hotel and Casino
View from room

Taormina Hotel and Casino

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (802)
"Good hotel,clean,lobby professional "
The price is RM381
RM598 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Taormina Hotel and Casino
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
3 outdoor pools, pool loungers

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1796)
"It was a great location "
The price is RM419
RM473 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
Hotel Cultura Plaza
Living area

Hotel Cultura Plaza

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (410)
"I had good stay at this hotel , I do recommend you if you want to be nearby museum's and restaurants. "
The price is RM270
RM305 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Hotel Cultura Plaza
Poas Volcano Lodge
1 bedroom, in-room safe, travel cot, rollaway beds

Poas Volcano Lodge

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (482)
"Relaxing, quiet and beautiful views and the food was pricey but good."
The price is RM632
RM715 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Poas Volcano Lodge
Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
Lobby sitting area

Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Excelente breakfast and location"
The price is RM477
RM540 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG
Outdoor pool

Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (771)
"Nice place...excellent staff and restaurant"
The price is RM553
RM625 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG
Hotel Presidente
Floor plan

Hotel Presidente

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Wonderful hotel! "
The price is RM435
RM491 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Hotel Presidente
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Lobby

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1273)
"Perfect location to the airport and the restaurant options were fantastic as well as the one inside the hotel food was great! "
The price is RM464
RM525 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Peace Lodge
Mountain view

Peace Lodge

4.5 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (504)
"This place is just beautiful. It’s like everything Costa Rica has to offer in one place. The staff and hotel manager are top notch. Highly recommend you bring your hiking shoes and enjoy the entire property. You will not be disappointed. This is a must see hotel. "
The price is RM2,062
RM2,330 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Peace Lodge
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Terrace/patio

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

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2633)
"Wonderful staff and beautiful grounds."
The price is RM382
RM431 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Irazu Hotel & Studios
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Irazu Hotel & Studios

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"Convenient Close to the airport Great pricing Friendly staff and amazing breakfast "
The price is RM381
RM430 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Irazu Hotel & Studios
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
International cuisine

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (646)
"The hotel itself is nice, San Jose had a few very nice museums but didn't have a ton to do that was truly unique… very westernized sadly."
The price is RM440
RM497 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
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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 Theater.

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 Museum of Costa Rica.

San Jose featuring forests and mountains
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Hospital

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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

Ciudad Cariari

Ciudad Cariari is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Cariari Golf Course or Cariari Bowling Center.

Carmen

While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like Asamblea Legislativa and National Center of Art and Culture.

Top Carmen Hotel Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice breakfast "
Victor 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

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 Expedia customer reviews, Hotel Pacandé is the highest ranked property in Carmen. This B&B offers free breakfast and free WiFi. Another favourite option in the neighbourhood is Hotel Alajuela.

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 Alajuela Cathedral are also worth a stop.