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1530 Cheap Hotels in Carmen - Specials, Reviews, & Last Minute Deals

Hotel Pacandé
Family Room, Multiple Beds

Hotel Pacandé

2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (212)
"Great place!!! "
The price is AU$34
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Hotel Pacandé
Hotel Alajuela Costa Rica Airport
Reception

Hotel Alajuela Costa Rica Airport

2.5 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (12)
"Good location, clean rooms, walkable"
Hotel Alajuela Costa Rica Airport
Hotel Alajuela
Exterior

Hotel Alajuela

3.0 star property
6.4 out of 10, (35)
"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. "
Hotel Alajuela
Tuareg Place Aeropuerto A,C
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Interior

Tuareg Place Aeropuerto A,C

3.0 star property
The price is AU$112
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July
Tuareg Place Aeropuerto A,C
Hotel Cortez Azul
Living area

Hotel Cortez Azul

2.0 star property
2.0 out of 10, (1)
"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 AU$44
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July
Hotel Cortez Azul
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
Reception

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (178)
"Room was cool, the bar was great. Roomates kept farting throughout the night tho. "
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (702)
"Wonderful hotel. Centrally located to lots of restaurants and shops. Nice staff, great breakfast."
The price is AU$190
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July
Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
Outdoor spa tub

BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (192)
"This is a great space and a great property. "
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
Hotel Casa 69
Free daily continental breakfast

Hotel Casa 69

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (260)
"Wonderful hotel! Wonderful staff and very clean. Would definitely stay here again! "
The price is AU$95
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Hotel Casa 69
Ara Macao Inn
Balcony

Ara Macao Inn

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (21)
"It was so convenient to walk around everywhere in San Jose! The host was very kind and accommodating even though I didn’t speak much Spanish. I would stay here again!"
Ara Macao Inn
Costa Rica Guesthouse
Terrace/patio

Costa Rica Guesthouse

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (576)
"Staff was friendly and the property was very clean."
Costa Rica Guesthouse
Hotel La Amistad
Deluxe Penthouse | Living area

Hotel La Amistad

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (92)
"Good people "
Hotel La Amistad
Casa Conde Hotel & Suites
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Casa Conde Hotel & Suites

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (844)
"Was all good."
Casa Conde Hotel & Suites
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (322)
"Great Staff, Very Helpful Great place to stay"
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
Hotel Fleur De Lys
Fountain

Hotel Fleur De Lys

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (448)
"It was an easy process. Breakfast was delicious. Nice rooms. "
The price is AU$100
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July
Hotel Fleur De Lys
Hotel Colonial
Junior Suite | View from room

Hotel Colonial

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (198)
"It was a good location, easy to walk to some of the major sites of the city."
Hotel Colonial
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Exterior

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Very helpful staff, great location, nice rooms and good breakfast."
The price is AU$139
includes taxes & fees
11 July - 12 July
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Flat-screen TV

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Great Place to stay"
The price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Hotel Presidente
Design Room, 1 Queen Bed (La Dama Elegante) | Floor plan

Hotel Presidente

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"We loved it here and the food & drinks at their restaurant was excellent!"
The price is AU$175
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July
Hotel Presidente
Dunn Inn
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Dunn Inn

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (596)
"Great location, centre of the city "
The price is AU$120
includes taxes & fees
3 July - 4 July
Dunn Inn
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Our guide on where to stay in Carmen

Find the best Carmen areas for the activities you enjoy most.
La California map

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 Spirogyra Butterfly Garden.

Barrio Escalante map

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 forest scenes and mountains
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Hospital map

Hospital

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Chirripo National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Carmen map

Carmen

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

La Sabana map

La Sabana

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

While visiting La Sabana, you might make a stop by sights like Sabana Park and National Stadium of 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 a highly ranked property in Carmen. This B&B offers free breakfast and free WiFi. Other favourite options in the area include Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel and Hotel Alajuela.

How many hotels can I expect to find in Carmen?

Expedia has 30 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.