Chinatown Travel Guide

San José

A busy urban street with colorful buildings, including a blue and purple structure, and a red car.
A historic building with ornate architecture, including detailed window frames and balconies, set against a twilight sky.
A plaza with a large tree, a white church, and a red building.

Things to do


Top hotels in Chinatown

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
The price is ฿4,209 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿4,209
฿4,756 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,547 reviews)
"Great hotel option 5 minutes from the airport with a complementary shuttle that runs every 15 minutes, 24hrs/day. Includes free breakfast as well. Fruit, bread, waffles, scramble eggs, rice and beans, hash browns, coffee, juice, etc. Has an outdoor, pool, small fitness center, small souvenir store ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

3 out of 5
Pan American Highway La Asunción Heredia
The price is ฿4,124 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
฿4,124
฿4,660 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and National ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (509 reviews)
"Very clean and nice hotel. Close to airport."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

3.5 out of 5
Francisco J. Orlich Road Alajuela Alajuela
The price is ฿4,555 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿4,555
฿5,147 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,914 reviews)
"The hotel was clean, spacious rooms, cute kids area, excellent front staff, including van driver and weight staff. I would definitely stay here again when in the area. The only thing is with the showers when they installed the tile they didn’t angle it enough to go toward the dream, which seems to ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

5 out of 5
Autopista Grl. Canas, Cruce San Antonio La Asunción
The price is ฿3,983 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
฿3,983
฿4,500 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"My wife and I always stay here when we arrive into Costa Rica. We enjoy the convenience of the location by the airport. The accommodations and the hospitality is incredible. The service is impeccable. The rooms are clean and tidy, but most of all the staff is incredible and helpful in every single ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Radial Francisco J. Orlich Rio Segundo Alajuela
The price is ฿3,157 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
฿3,157
฿3,567 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
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! (1,149 reviews)
"Excellent hotel,a big plus was that most of the staff speak both Spanish and English. Clean, well appointed rooms and restaurant on site was a great bonus. Also the hotel is within easy walking distance of several restaurants and shops."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

4.5 out of 5
700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest La Asunción Heredia
The price is ฿6,280 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
฿6,280
฿7,097 total
4 Jul - 5 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in La Asunción. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Airco was not working well. Persons were nosey on the floor above"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
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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 Spirogyra Butterfly Garden.

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.

Hospital

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

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.



Chinatown Travel Guide