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Hotel Pacandé

2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (205)
"The hotel was fine. We only stayed one night, as an airport stay, after we landed, but we will stay there again on our way flying out of Costa Rica. Convenient, clean, good price, nice people, no problems."
The price is €33
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Hotel Pacandé

Relax in downtown Alajuela / 5min near the Airport

3.0 star property
The price is €161
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
Relax in downtown Alajuela / 5min near the Airport

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (173)
"As advertised: a place to sleep and shower. No frills. Decently clean. Shuttle service was prompt and it took no more than 10 min to get to the sleepy at mid morning. The only disappointment was that the rooftop bar is closed on Mondays (which was the only night I was there). I was looking forward to cooling off in the breeze up there and having a drink. "
The price is €34
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (420)
"Nice and relaxing."
The price is €55
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Park View Hotel y Restaurante

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (96)
"Lovely place. By a church and the police station so very safe."
The price is €67
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Park View Hotel y Restaurante

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (630)
"Great customer service and nice employees. Very clean and quiet. Great to have taxi to Airport. "
The price is €49
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (516)
"Nice options near of city "
The price is €64
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

2.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (155)
"Nice friendly owner"
The price is €50
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1187)
"Amazing breakfast. "
The price is €158
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1091)
"Great staff"
The price is €130
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1009)
"Muy bien "
The price is €167
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2279)
"Waited over an hour for the airport shuttle, no microwave and room needed repairs "
The price is €133
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1400)
"Perfect location for those needing to be close San Jose Airport. Shuttle runs frequently and staff were friendly and helpful."
The price is €139
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Hotel Mango

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1147)
"Fine place to stay. Close to renatal cars."
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Hotel Mango

Dos Palmas Studio Apartments

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (190)
"Staff was great. "
The price is €66
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Dos Palmas Studio Apartments

Hotel Aeropuerto

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Lovely helpful front desk staff. Good clear communication!"
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Hotel Aeropuerto

Hotel Casa Antigua

2.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (351)
"It is only 5 minutes away from the airport, we don't have to worry about missing flights due to traffics or a expensive taxi. Meals are not expensive so the price is good for transferring between cities in the country. "
The price is €87
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Hotel Casa Antigua

Airport SJO Residence 2 Edward & Familia

3.5 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (148)
"We needed a place to stay over for the night in between flights and they were so hospitable! Went out of the way to take us to Denny’s and the pharmacy! Everything was clean and ready with great coffee!! Clean water! Would stay here again!! "
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Airport SJO Residence 2 Edward & Familia

Hotel Pibi Boreal

3.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (398)
"We only had the pleasure of staying for one night, everything from our complimentary hotel pickup and breakfast and the hotel’s gorgeous property was the perfect start to our trip. I really enjoyed the small, quiet and quaint atmosphere. You can tell Matthieu and his wife put a lot of love into hosting their guests. Would love to return and stay longer on our next trip! "
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Hotel Pibi Boreal

Berlor Airport Inn

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (736)
"The location is ideal for pick up away from the airport following evening flights."
The price is €71
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Berlor Airport Inn
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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 a highly ranked property in Carmen. This B&B offers free breakfast and free WiFi. Another favourite option in the neighbourhood is Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel.

How many hotels can I expect to find in Carmen?

Expedia has 28 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.