El Carmen Travel Guide
San JosƩ
Visit El Carmen
Stay near popular El Carmen attractions
Things to do
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
Ā£121
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting
Ā£26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
Ā£136
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Doka, Grecia & Sarchi Oxcart Factories and stores From San Jose
Ā£104
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Spring
Ā£149
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Jose: Mantra Trail Hike Entry Ticket
Ā£28
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in El Carmen
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Radial Francisco J. Orlich Rio Segundo Alajuela
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Ā£84 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
Ā£84
12 Sept - 13 Sept
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! (1,182 reviews)
"Staff very nice Food delicious Room clean Only thing is the fridge in the room not working so well."
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026
BarcelĆ³ San JosĆ©
Autopista General Canas 3km San JosƩ San Jose
The price is Ā£64 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Ā£64
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in San JosƩ. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Autopista Grl. Canas, Cruce San Antonio La AsunciĆ³n
The price is Ā£92 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
Ā£92
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in La AsunciĆ³n. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Pan American Highway La AsunciĆ³n Heredia
The price is Ā£93 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Ā£93
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in La AsunciĆ³n. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and National ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (645 reviews)
"I had no issues at all. Very enjoyable stay."
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Sobre Autopista General CaƱas Ulloa Heredia
The price is Ā£66 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
Ā£66
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (3,438 reviews)
"Todo muy bien"
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest La AsunciĆ³n Heredia
The price is Ā£124 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
Ā£124
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in La AsunciĆ³n. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Where to stay in El Carmen
Find the best El 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 Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Carmen
While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like EstaciĆ³n del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and National Center of Art and Culture.
