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Hotel Colonial

Hotel Colonial
3.0 star property
Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (226 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with great staff. "
Canada
Janus
The price is Rp1.326.868
Rp1.499.361 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
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 Rp554.915
Rp627.054 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Lolas

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
2.0 star property
18.2 km from Chinatown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (226 reviews)
"Super clean, the staff is wonderful and the location is safe and central to a lot of restaurants and bus routes"
United States
Elisa
The price is Rp605.782
Rp684.566 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
3.0 star property
15.2 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,409 reviews)
"Close to the airport and great breakfast!"
United States
Claudia
The price is Rp1.661.157
Rp1.877.107 total
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Hotel Mango

Brillasol Airport Hotel

Brillasol Airport Hotel
3.5 star property
18.9 km from Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (669 reviews)
"Staff is friendly and hotel is as described!"
United States
KARELLE
The price is Rp1.284.525
Rp1.741.816 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Brillasol Airport Hotel

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
3.5 star property
10 km from Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (3,252 reviews)
"Great location. I will stay here again on my next trip."
United States
Jennifer
The price is Rp1.691.843
Rp1.911.787 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Villa San Ignacio

Villa San Ignacio
3.5 star property
22.1 km from Chinatown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (752 reviews)
"Stayed here on our last night before going to the airport. Was nice ending our vacation at a local hotel. Staff were pleasant and we had a nice dinner at the restaurant. "
United States
KRISTEN
The price is Rp1.102.615
Rp1.245.955 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Villa San Ignacio

Guácima Escondida Hotel Boutique

Guácima Escondida Hotel Boutique
3.0 star property
19.6 km from Chinatown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (40 reviews)
"Beautiful gardens, good breakfast and quiet for a good night of sleep near the airport."
United States
Adriana
The price is Rp1.284.525
Rp1.451.514 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Guácima Escondida Hotel Boutique

Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José
3.0 star property
18.2 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (56 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, excellent dinner specials "
United States
michael
The price is Rp536.062
Rp896.407 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Altura Hotel

Altura Hotel
3.0 star property
29.7 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (280 reviews)
"Located in the mountains very close to La Poas. Very fun quirky setting. Nice and quiet overlooking the city. Great typical Costa Rican breakfast included."
United States
Jennifer
The price is Rp1.926.788
Rp2.177.356 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Altura Hotel

Poas Volcano Lodge

Poas Volcano Lodge
3.5 star property
27.4 km from Chinatown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (553 reviews)
"This resort far exceeded any expectations we had, the views are spectacular and the vibe is very White Lotus, you will not be disappointed "
Canada
JOHN
The price is Rp1.588.485
Rp1.794.988 total
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
Poas Volcano Lodge

El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse
3.0 star property
14.6 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Great room, amazing restaurant. Quick one-night stay, but would happily stay here again."
United States
Joseph
The price is Rp2.016.840
Rp2.279.029 total
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
4.0 star property
10.9 km from Chinatown
7.6 out of 10, Good, (2,077 reviews)
"Convenient location, great staff, easy parking. "
United States
Matthew
The price is Rp1.763.158
Rp1.992.359 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

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, (216 reviews)
"We stayed here as a one night stop over on way to Caribbean side. The staff was kind and and friendly. Room was spacious and clean. Bed was comfy. We felt safe and got a good nights rest. Free breakfast was yummy. Would recommend this hotel as a stop over "
Canada
James
The price is Rp1.567.634
Rp1.771.426 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
3.0 star property
13.3 km from Chinatown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (292 reviews)
"We only stayed there a night but a nice property with a bunch of restaurants nearby"
United States
Seth
The price is Rp1.817.158
Rp2.053.389 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
15.4 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,475 reviews)
"Nice pool, good rooms, good breakfast"
United States
Aditya
The price is Rp2.712.708
Rp3.065.361 total
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

La Riviera Hotel B&B

La Riviera Hotel B&B
3.0 star property
13.6 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"The beds were very comfortable and the restaurant was delightful! "
Canada
Nadine
The price is Rp1.880.563
Rp2.125.037 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
La Riviera Hotel B&B

Berlor Airport Inn

Berlor Airport Inn
3.5 star property
14.5 km from Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (843 reviews)
"Great over night location very clean and the staff are incredibly helpful."
Canada
Mark
The price is Rp1.315.978
Rp1.487.055 total
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Berlor Airport Inn

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
3.0 star property
10.3 km from Chinatown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (366 reviews)
"It was all excellent very clean rooms love the place great breakfast too "
United States
Nelson
The price is Rp2.192.247
Rp2.477.164 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Apr - 26 Apr
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Costa Rica Guesthouse

Costa Rica Guesthouse
3.0 star property
Catedral, 0.8 km from Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (671 reviews)
"Super accommodating,good rooms,and great rooms for the price."
United States
Theodore
The price is Rp177.431
Rp400.993 total
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Costa Rica Guesthouse
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Where to stay in Chinatown

Find the best Chinatown areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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 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 Spirogyra Butterfly Garden.

La Sabana

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

Pavas

While Pavas isn't home to many top sights, Avenida Escazú Shopping Center and Plaza Itskazú are some notable places to visit nearby.

Merced

If you're spending some time in Merced, Mercado Central and Children's 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?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hotel Colonial is the highest ranked property in Chinatown. This hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant.
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 of Costa Rica and Jade Museum are also worth a stop.