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Hotel Colonial

Hotel Colonial

Hotel Colonial
3.0 star property
Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (215)
"Nice hotel"
United States
Gilbert
Hotel Colonial
Deluxe Apartment, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom | Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lolas

Lolas

Lolas
1.0 star property
Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (46)
"I felt very safe as a solo female traveler :)"
Canada
Aijia
The price is ฿687
฿1,344 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Lolas
Outdoor dining
Hotel Rinconcito Verde

Hotel Rinconcito Verde

Hotel Rinconcito Verde
2.5 star property
28.3 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (88)
"Amazing staff. The hotel is situated in a quiet and peacefull place. We loved everything."
Brazil
eduardo
The price is ฿2,905
฿3,282 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
Hotel Rinconcito Verde
Interior
Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco

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, (191)
"Nice place "
United States
Julissa
The price is ฿2,752
฿3,109 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

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, (775)
"Great place"
United States
Luis
The price is ฿3,345
฿3,780 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
Free daily continental breakfast
Hotel Casa 69

Hotel Casa 69

Hotel Casa 69
2.5 star property
La California, 0.8 km from Chinatown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (280)
"Stayed one night but if we were in San Jose longer, would have loved to stay here and use it as our hub. Clean, friendly, safe. Short walk to downtown."
United States
Conor
The price is ฿1,727
฿1,952 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Hotel Casa 69
Terrace/patio
Costa Rica Guesthouse

Costa Rica Guesthouse

Costa Rica Guesthouse
3.0 star property
Catedral, 0.8 km from Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (630)
"Nice place"
United States
Eugene
Costa Rica Guesthouse
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
3.5 star property
0.9 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (361)
"Friendly staff, clean room, great food .. and the desserts !!!!"
United States
David
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
Fountain
Hotel Fleur De Lys

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, (482)
"Lovely property nested in San José, easy to get picked up from, close to the airport, great staff attention."
United States
Valentina
Hotel Fleur De Lys
Exterior
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
3.0 star property
Carmen, 0.4 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Very nice and helpful staff. Took care of all our needs "
United States
David
The price is ฿3,133
฿3,540 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Flat-screen TV
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

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, (1001)
"Great value and location"
Canada
William
The price is ฿3,431
฿3,877 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Dunn Inn

Dunn Inn

Dunn Inn
3.0 star property
Amón, 0.9 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (620)
"Great place to stay, clean, quiet and great staff"
Canada
Restaurant Equipment
The price is ฿3,109
฿3,514 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Dunn Inn
View from room
Taormina Hotel and Casino

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Taormina Hotel and Casino
3.5 star property
Amón, 0.9 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (865)
"Great staff, clean rooms, nice amenities"
United States
Vincent
The price is ฿2,863
฿4,478 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Taormina Hotel and Casino
Flat-screen TV
Hotel Villa Tournon

Hotel Villa Tournon

Hotel Villa Tournon
3.0 star property
1.2 km from Chinatown
7.4 out of 10, Good, (186)
"Clean and affordable"
Canada
Gustavo
Hotel Villa Tournon
Waterslide
Santo Tomas Hotel

Santo Tomas Hotel

Santo Tomas Hotel
3.0 star property
Carmen, 0.8 km from Chinatown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Very friendly hotel, its manager, and the staff!"
United States
Sergiy
Santo Tomas Hotel
Lobby
Hotel Cultura Plaza

Hotel Cultura Plaza

Hotel Cultura Plaza
3.0 star property
Carmen, 0.4 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (461)
"It was very clean,close to everything walking distance. Very well kept rooms. And free breakfast for the price was a plus"
United States
luz
The price is ฿3,334
฿3,768 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Hotel Cultura Plaza
Exterior
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

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, (1156)
"Big size rooms and good breakfast "
United States
Ajay
The price is ฿4,326
฿4,889 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
International cuisine
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Carmen, 0.5 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (730)
"Very nice hotel, good stay."
United States
Kalvin
The price is ฿4,611
฿5,211 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan 2026
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Front of property
Urban Green Hotel & Suites

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, (478)
"Space of rooms and communal are were great, the breakfast and staff were friendly and helpful."
United Kingdom
Martin
The price is ฿2,467
฿2,788 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Urban Green Hotel & Suites
Porch
Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Hotel Bougainvillea San José
3.5 star property
5.5 km from Chinatown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (423)
"Beautiful hotel, lovely food , amazing gardens , highly recommended, we have stayed 3 times and loved it all "
United Kingdom
Jackie
Hotel Bougainvillea San José
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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 National Theater.

La Sabana

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

San Jose featuring forests and mountains
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Hospital

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

Mata Redonda

While visiting Mata Redonda, you might make a stop by sights like National Stadium of Costa Rica and Estadio Nacional.

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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 a highly ranked property in Chinatown. This hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Another top choice in the area is Lolas.
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 Museo Homenaje Joaquín García Monge, Casino Fiesta and National Theater. When you're sightseeing in San José, Jade Museum and Pre-Colombian Gold Museum are also worth a stop.