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San José Hotel Guide. Hotels in Carmen, San José, Costa Rica

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Hotel Cortez Azul

Hotel Cortez Azul
2.0 star property
Carmen
7.4 out of 10, Good, (3)
"Terrible hotel. That same night I bought a plane ticket and returned home. I don't want to comment on my bad experience there."
United States
Aurora
The price is €44
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Hotel Cortez Azul

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
2.0 star property
Carmen
7.6 out of 10, Good, (194)
"8min from airport. First time at an hostel. Really convenient for a night. I was excepting worst but I was lucky. Clean place."
Canada
Hilarie
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Hotel Pacandé

Hotel Pacandé
2.5 star property
Carmen
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (229)
"Overall good hotel :) Friendly staff"
United States
maria
The price is €32
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Hotel Pacandé

Hotel Alajuela

Hotel Alajuela
3.0 star property
Carmen
6.2 out of 10, (43)
"It's a nice hotel with a very affordable price, not for demanding clients, still clean, super comfy located and the stuff service is very friendly. "
United States
Kseniia
The price is €45
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2026
Hotel Alajuela

Trebol Amarillo Bed & Breakfast

Trebol Amarillo Bed & Breakfast
3.0 star property
14.2 km from Carmen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (22)
"Nice stay, service was excellent, great parking inside "
United States
Danny
The price is €71
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Trebol Amarillo Bed & Breakfast

Park View Hotel y Restaurante

Park View Hotel y Restaurante
2.5 star property
Agonía, 0.5 km from Carmen
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (107)
"The room that was provided it was too close to the main street so it was noisy traffic and people you can hear the traffic too close to the room breakfast it was not any other choice but one the room was clean staff was it was curious but the only concern was that it wasn't not a not quiet to be able to sleep"
United States
Nohemias
The price is €66
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan 2026
Park View Hotel y Restaurante

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
4.0 star property
7.8 km from Carmen
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Great location, staff and property!"
United States
Ebony
The price is €122
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
4.0 star property
7.2 km from Carmen
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1894)
"Wonderful stay "
United States
Grevin Rodolfo
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Altura Hotel

Altura Hotel
3.0 star property
15.5 km from Carmen
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (259)
"Nice cozy rooms, perfect for couples, close to the volcano"
United States
Mariana
Altura Hotel

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
4.5 star property
5.5 km from Carmen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Beautiful hotel, courteous staff and close to everything."
United States
Tameka
The price is €204
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu

Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu
3.5 star property
11.7 km from Carmen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (681)
"The hotel was really nice and the staff was very friendly! "
United States
Diana
The price is €114
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
3.5 star property
11.1 km from Carmen
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (862)
"Great place to stay"
United States
andrew
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu

Hotel La Rosa de America

Hotel La Rosa de America
3.0 star property
4.9 km from Carmen
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (425)
"We liked the feeling of being tucked away in a beautiful tropical retreat in the city. The place was quiet and we slept great. We ate a delicious dinner at the restaurant. The stay was very convenient and the hostess was very helpful and communicative."
United States
Julie
Hotel La Rosa de America

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio
3.5 star property
12.5 km from Carmen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (938)
"Great stayed twice will be back "
United States
Sarah
The price is €125
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

AC Hotel San Jose Escazu

AC Hotel San Jose Escazu
3.5 star property
11.7 km from Carmen
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (384)
"Very nice place location staff was very friendly "
United States
Derrick W
The price is €138
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
AC Hotel San Jose Escazu

Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
4.0 star property
10 km from Carmen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Nice room, convenient location. "
United States
GUSTAVO
The price is €105
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

La Riviera Hotel B&B

La Riviera Hotel B&B
3.0 star property
4.7 km from Carmen
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (999)
"Quiet, clean hotel near the airport with a lovely breakfast and easy parking. "
United States
Bobbie Jo
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
La Riviera Hotel B&B

Alameda Cariari

Alameda Cariari
3.0 star property
7.5 km from Carmen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (315)
"Room was spotless, reception desk was extremely helpful before and during our stay, very safe neighborhood, great breakfast "
United States
lisa
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Alameda Cariari

Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto

Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto
3.0 star property
Agonía, 0.9 km from Carmen
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (569)
"Super clean rooms. Comfy beds. Easy check in and the sweetest lady named Vicky is extremely kind and very helpful. "
Canada
Amanda
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
2.0 star property
Bajo Cornizal, 1 km from Carmen
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (188)
"amazing place to stay! very friendly hosts and other guests as well"
Canada
Kimberly
The price is €53
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
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Where to stay in Carmen

Find the best Carmen areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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.

La Sabana

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

Hospital

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

Mata Redonda

While visiting Mata Redonda, you might make a stop by sights like National Stadium of Costa Rica and Estadio Nacional.

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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 27 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.