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Hotel Colonial

Hotel Colonial
3.0 star property
Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (220 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with great staff. "
Canada
Janus
Hotel Colonial

Lolas

Lolas
1.0 star property
Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (48 reviews)
"I felt very safe as a solo female traveler :)"
Canada
Aijia
The price is Rp368.991
Rp722.006 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Lolas

Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco

Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco
3.0 star property
16.7 km from Chinatown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (207 reviews)
"The rooms are clean. The staff is amazing. The food is excellent. The parking is safe and extremely secure. If you have dogs and get a room on the main level there's a great run for them to enjoy. "
United States
Daniel
The price is Rp1.715.882
Rp1.938.947 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco

Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
3.5 star property
6.6 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (817 reviews)
"Hotel is kept immaculate, would definitely visit again. "
United States
Juan
The price is Rp1.986.678
Rp2.244.988 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

Hotel Casa 69

Hotel Casa 69
2.5 star property
La California, 0.8 km from Chinatown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (292 reviews)
"Staff was so helpful and provided an amazing breakfast. Location to Mercado Central and Museums was amazing, walking distance. "
Canada
Natalie
The price is Rp927.960
Rp1.048.595 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar
Hotel Casa 69

Costa Rica Guesthouse

Costa Rica Guesthouse
3.0 star property
Catedral, 0.8 km from Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (657 reviews)
"Clean room , friendly staff and open 24hrs!"
United States
Bradley
Costa Rica Guesthouse

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
3.5 star property
0.9 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (389 reviews)
"Yes great place"
United States
D'Arcy
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Hotel Fleur De Lys

Hotel Fleur De Lys
3.0 star property
Catedral, 0.3 km from Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (500 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable room, nice breakfast and friendly helpful staff. "
United Kingdom
Zoe
Hotel Fleur De Lys

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
3.0 star property
Carmen, 0.6 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay at this property "
Canada
Candice
The price is Rp1.655.143
Rp1.870.312 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
3.5 star property
Carmen, 0.4 km from Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,010 reviews)
"Good location, clean hotel, pleasant staff. It was a decent stay for the money. "
United States
Sharon
The price is Rp1.907.380
Rp2.155.398 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Dunn Inn

Dunn Inn
3.0 star property
Amón, 0.9 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (637 reviews)
"Everyone was very nice"
United States
Oscar
The price is Rp1.860.138
Rp2.101.955 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar
Dunn Inn

Hotel Villa Tournon

Hotel Villa Tournon
3.0 star property
1.2 km from Chinatown
7.4 out of 10, Good, (189 reviews)
"It is nostalgic to return to Hotel Viila Tournon, without saying it is dated, it reminds me of a time when the world valued elegance and timeless excellence. The staff are always happy to see me, and I just love returning to this Hotel."
Canada
Shelley
Hotel Villa Tournon

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Taormina Hotel and Casino
3.5 star property
Amón, 0.9 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (909 reviews)
"This place was 🔥🔥"
United States
Waqas
The price is Rp2.288.805
Rp3.253.637 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Taormina Hotel and Casino

Santo Tomas Hotel

Santo Tomas Hotel
3.0 star property
Carmen, 0.8 km from Chinatown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"The property is really cute, check in was quick, different options for breakfast"
United States
Caitlin
Santo Tomas Hotel

Hotel Cultura Plaza

Hotel Cultura Plaza
3.0 star property
Carmen, 0.5 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (487 reviews)
"Nice place for downtown stay close to museums "
United States
oleh
The price is Rp1.246.068
Rp1.408.057 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Hotel Cultura Plaza

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
4.0 star property
1.5 km from Chinatown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,195 reviews)
"Room were clean, great property and amenities. Friendly staff."
United States
Ilene
The price is Rp1.885.992
Rp2.131.095 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Catedral, 0.5 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (769 reviews)
"Comfortable bed,clean room excellent location. "
United States
Julia
The price is Rp3.140.723
Rp3.549.017 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Urban Green Hotel & Suites
4.0 star property
Carmen, 0.6 km from Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (517 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay. Extremely quite abs you will get aa great night of sleep"
United States
Darrell
The price is Rp1.362.094
Rp1.539.166 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Hotel Bougainvillea San José
3.5 star property
5.5 km from Chinatown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (441 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, lovely food , amazing gardens , highly recommended, we have stayed 3 times and loved it all "
United Kingdom
Jackie
Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente
4.0 star property
Catedral, 0.4 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Unique design to the hotel and the breakfast was delicious."
United States
Dallas
The price is Rp2.211.919
Rp2.499.469 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Hotel Presidente
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Where to stay in Chinatown

Find the best Chinatown 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 Casa Amarilla.

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.

La Sabana

While visiting La Sabana, you might make a stop by sights like Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.

Ciudad Cariari

Ciudad Cariari is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Cariari Golf Course or Cariari Bowling Center.

Hospital

If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Chinatown?
Chinatown is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its shopping, restaurants and bars.
Where is the best place to stay in Chinatown?
Expedia customers rank Lolas the highest for a stay in Chinatown.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Chinatown, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available in Chinatown.
What can I see and do in this San José neighbourhood?
A few places to visit in the area around Chinatown include Municipal Crafts Market, Museo Homenaje Joaquín García Monge and Casino Fiesta. When you're sightseeing in San José, National Theater and Jade Museum are also worth a stop.