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 ฿925 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿925
฿1,045 total
2 Aug - 3 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! (258 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 ฿3,659 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿3,659
฿4,135 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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 ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Autopista Grl. Canas, Cruce San Antonio La Asunción
The price is ฿4,108 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
฿4,108
฿4,642 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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Everything was great, but we were expecting the swim up bar to be open, which was one of the reasons we booked with yall. Cookies awesome!!! Staff at desk and restaurant/bar excellent. Ate at the restaurant the food was delicious. Is there a time of the season when the swim up bar is closed?"
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Pan American Highway La Asunción Heredia
The price is ฿4,262 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
฿4,262
฿4,816 total
7 Aug - 8 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! (560 reviews)
"Very clean. Arrived after restaurant closed after a 24 hour journey so hotel told us we could only buy snacks at hotel shop, they were so expensive...only to discover there were shops and restaurants within walking distance!"
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
The price is ฿4,602 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
฿4,602
฿5,200 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
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! (2,633 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest La Asunción Heredia
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿7,520 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿7,520
฿8,498 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in La Asunción. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
"I had an amazing stay at the Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belén. The property is absolutely beautiful, peaceful, and even more stunning in person. It was the perfect place to unwind after a day of exploring Costa Rica. What stood out the most, though, was the people. Staff members, Jennifer ..."
Reviewed on 29 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 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.
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.
Merced
If you're spending some time in Merced, Mercado Central and Mercado Borbón are top sights worth seeing.
