Carmen Travel Guide
San José
Stay near popular Carmen attractions
Things to do
Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José
฿3,682
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting
฿1,171
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch
฿4,518
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
From San José: All-Inclusive Manuel Antonio Park & Beach Day
฿4,518
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dinner + Typical dance show at the best viewpoint in San José
฿3,083
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Doka, Grecia & Sarchi Oxcart Factories and stores From San Jose
฿4,744
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Carmen
Hotel Pacandé
200 mts Norte 50 mts Oestet Alajuela Alajuela
The price is ฿927 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿927
฿1,048 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Juan ...
8.2/10 Very good! (257 reviews)
"Very kind staff. The hotel is located very close to the airport, the bus station, and many shops. It is also very close to Volcano Poas. The free breakfast is a delicious and filling traditional Costa Rican breakfast. I would definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Radial Francisco J. Orlich Rio Segundo Alajuela
The price is ฿4,003 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿4,003
฿4,524 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,146 reviews)
"Room waa clean. Nice staff. Parking available. Did not have breakfast. Had to leave early in the morning to the airport"
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
The price is ฿4,612 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿4,612
฿5,211 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,599 reviews)
"Très bon hôtel lors d'un arrivée a San Jose. À peine 5 minutes de voiture de l'aéroport et il y a le déjeuner inclus. Le buffet déjeuner était très bien. La chambre était propre et les lits confortables. Nous recommandons."
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Autopista Grl. Canas, Cruce San Antonio La Asunción
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,116 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
฿4,116
฿4,652 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"Nombre de serviettes disponibles selon le nombre de personnes."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Pan American Highway La Asunción Heredia
The price is ฿4,271 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿4,271
฿4,826 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and National ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (536 reviews)
"A good stay and helpful shuttle."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Francisco J. Orlich Road Alajuela Alajuela
The price is ฿4,612 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿4,612
฿5,211 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,971 reviews)
"Breakfast was amazing and the hotel bed was comfortable clean. Enjoyed the hotels toiletries as well."
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026
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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 of Costa Rica.
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.
Photo by Garrett Britton
Open Photo by Garrett Britton
La Sabana
While visiting La Sabana, you might make a stop by sights like Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.
Photo by Adrian Damian
Open Photo by Adrian Damian
Hospital
If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Melico Salazar Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Merced
If you're spending some time in Merced, Mercado Central and Mercado Borbón are top sights worth seeing.
