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A man standing in a heart-shaped structure with a railing, overlooking a sunset with a beach and ocean in the background.
A metal bench with a curved design, surrounded by lush greenery and flowers, overlooking a body of water.
A staircase with a forest mural on the wall, a chandelier, and a wooden handrail.
A beach scene with two white plastic lounge chairs and a palm tree.

1. Hotel el Tucan Alajuela

Hotel el Tucan Alajuela
El Carmen
Canada
Ming
$49
$55 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Hotel el Tucan Alajuela
A hallway with a tiled floor, dark walls, and artwork on the sides.
A hallway with a bamboo wall, a potted plant, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.
A bedroom with a large bed, two windows, a small balcony, and a wooden shelf.
A reception area with a reception desk, a clock, a plant, and a seating area with stools.

2. Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
El Carmen
Canada
Sarah
$20
$44 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
An outdoor garden area with a pergola, various plants, and a stone pathway.
A narrow outdoor corridor with a wooden door, a small table and chairs, and hanging flower baskets.
A bar area with a wooden counter, hanging wine glasses, and tropical fruits like bananas and pineapple.
A spacious living area with a leather sofa, ottoman, and a wooden floor. A hallway leads to a door with a view of the outdoors.

3. Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House
Corazón de Jesús, 0.5 km from El Carmen
United States
Khalida
$30
$40 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House
A modern building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a sign reading "COURTYARD."
A hotel lobby with a large digital display on the wall, a seating area with a red accent wall, and a carpeted floor.
A modern gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of an outdoor swimming pool.
A modern hotel lobby with a yellow sofa, blue armchairs, and a wooden coffee table. There are two paintings on the walls and a large window.

4. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
1.4 km from El Carmen
United States
Karen
$116
$131 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a bar, and a 'City Mall' sign.
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.
A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a partition with vertical slats.
A buffet setup with multiple food stations, including a variety of dishes and beverages.

5. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Los Molinos, 1.1 km from El Carmen
United States
Melinda
$114
$129 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
A bar area with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and a large TV screen displaying a movie.
A hotel room with two beds, a coffee machine, a desk, and a window with curtains.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.

6. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
1.4 km from El Carmen
United States
Oscar
$93
$105 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
A pool area with lounge chairs, potted plants, and a green wall.
A building with a balcony featuring ornate black metal railings and a green and yellow color scheme.
A corridor with a tiled floor, a potted plant, and a painting on the wall.
A patio with two lounge chairs, a wall-mounted light fixture, and potted plants.

7. Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
Arroyo, 0.4 km from El Carmen
United States
Roy
$78
$88 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, wooden tables and chairs, a central bar area, and artwork on the walls.
A modern bar area with a large TV, bar stools, and shelves with bottles and glasses.
A retail store with shelves of snacks, plush toys, and a display of shoes.
A modern lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, a wall-mounted elevator, and decorative wall art.

8. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
2.5 km from El Carmen
Canada
Sheila
$114
$129 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
A narrow, tiled corridor with hanging plants and a wicker chair.
A covered patio area with a hammock, potted plants, and a tiled floor.
An outdoor seating area with wooden furniture, a brick wall, and a window with a view of the sky.
A wooden door with a sign reading "CORCOVADO," a bench with a quilted cushion, and potted plants in a courtyard.

9. Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
Bajo Cornizal, 0.9 km from El Carmen
United Kingdom
Finn
$39
$44 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
A breakfast buffet with various fruits and cereals.
A stationary bike in a gym with a digital display and a mirror.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, a chair, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

10. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
2.6 km from El Carmen
Canada
Karin
$106
$120 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
A corridor with a wall-mounted light fixture, a potted plant, and a view into a dining area with tables and chairs.
A white door with a metal number '3' plate.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and a sink.
A building with a dome and columns, surrounded by palm trees and a parking lot.

11. Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto

Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto
La Agonía, 0.9 km from El Carmen
United States
Gary
$83
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Hotel Bamboo Aeropuerto
A dining table with a plate of food, a glass of water, and a cup.
A bedroom with a bed, a woven chair, a macrame wall hanging, and a window with curtains.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and hanging plants.
A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

12. Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
2.7 km from El Carmen
Norway
Richard
$86
$98 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Hotel Mango
A lizard on a poolside wall.
A pathway flanked by dense foliage and illuminated by green lights, leading to a building with a visible entrance.
A covered outdoor seating area with bamboo furniture, surrounded by potted plants and a view of a lush garden.
A spacious room with large windows, a staircase, and wicker furniture.

13. Trapp Family Country Inn

Trapp Family Country Inn
2.3 km from El Carmen
United States
Duane
$89
$101 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Trapp Family Country Inn
A patio area with outdoor seating and a small building with a sloped roof.
A small house with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a variety of plants.
A spacious living area with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There are large windows with wooden frames and artwork on the walls.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by trees and a building with arches.

14. Villa San Ignacio

Villa San Ignacio
4.2 km from El Carmen
United States
Cole
$64
$73 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Villa San Ignacio
A terracotta pot with a green plant on a wooden table in a room with a dining area and a staircase.
A living room with two brown sofas, a glass coffee table, and a potted plant.
A wooden dining table with benches in a room with a tiled floor and a wooden door.
A neatly made bed with a blue and white patterned bedspread, a wooden door, and a white closet with louvered doors.

15. Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José
Bajo Cornizal, 0.9 km from El Carmen
United States
michael
$31
$52 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José
A modern, elongated building with a flat roof, surrounded by dense greenery.
A room with two wooden beds, each with a nightstand and a lamp.
A table set for two on a balcony with a view of a dense forest.
A wooden door with a small table beside it. The table holds a white pitcher, a blue mug, a glass of orange juice, and a small container.

16. Hotel Pibi Boreal

Hotel Pibi Boreal
3.8 km from El Carmen
United States
Laura
$86
$97 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Hotel Pibi Boreal
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden staircase, and multiple seating areas.
A paved road flanked by lush greenery and palm trees, leading to a small white building with a tiled roof.
A swimming pool with a patio area, surrounded by lush greenery and a white wall with butterfly decorations.
A hotel room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, and curtains.

17. Hotel Aeropuerto

Hotel Aeropuerto
3.2 km from El Carmen
United States
Richard
$85
$96 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Hotel Aeropuerto
A small patio area with a bench, potted plants, and a refrigerator.
A wooden staircase leading to a red wall, a glass door, and wicker chairs near a table.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and an air conditioning unit.
A modern interior with a long wooden table, wicker chairs, and bright orange seating.

18. Aloj Entero 1km Juan Santamaría Airport

Aloj Entero 1km Juan Santamaría Airport
1.4 km from El Carmen
United States
Lam
$84
$100 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Aloj Entero 1km Juan Santamaría Airport
A modern living room with a glass coffee table, a black armchair, and a vase of flowers.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a large green plant.
A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a building with a tiled roof.
A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with a view of greenery, and a shelf above the bed.

19. Berlor Airport Inn

Berlor Airport Inn
3.6 km from El Carmen
United States
Phillip
$64
$73 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Berlor Airport Inn
A pool area with two swimming pools, a covered seating area, and a building with a red roof.
A hotel entrance with a brick facade, a wooden overhang, and a welcoming sign.
A restaurant with wooden interiors and tables set for dining.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of greenery.

20. El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse
4.4 km from El Carmen
Canada
chucri
$122
$138 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse
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Top landmarks in El Carmen

Juan Santamaría Park

8.2/10 (225 reviews)
Juan Santamaría Park is worth a pic or two when discovering El Carmen.
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Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Easy and super convenient location to catch a flight early in the morning :)"
Janessa 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

10/10 Excellent
"Love the property their fitness facility was next level"
Tim 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

10/10 Excellent
"good food and drinks"
Crystal 7-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful, loved it! Recommended"
Jocelyn 1-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Hotel Mango
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent
"Another great stay"
Traci 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful property! The building and grounds were spotless and beautifully maintained. What made our stay truly special was the staff. Everyone we met was kind, welcoming, and genuinely helpful, making us feel right at home. We had a wonderful experience and would happily recommend this property."
VALERIE 2-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente

10/10 Excellent
"Un bien belle place."
Alexandre 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hotel Presidente
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent
"Todo muy bien"
Olivier 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
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