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Costa Rica Guesthouse
Terrace/patio

Costa Rica Guesthouse

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (579)
"Staff was friendly and the property was very clean."
Costa Rica Guesthouse
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
Terrace/patio

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

2.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (164)
"Easy airport access. Homey stay "
The price is ฿1,760
฿1,989 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
Hotel Pacandé
Family Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Hotel Pacandé

2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (218)
"Super-friendly staff, good restaurants nearby, great breakfast included. We have stayed here often!"
The price is ฿790
฿893 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Hotel Pacandé
Hotel Colonial
Junior Suite | View from room

Hotel Colonial

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (201)
"Very nice. Small and personable. Staff very nice. Good location to walk to museums. "
Hotel Colonial
Lolas
Deluxe Apartment, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Lolas

1.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (44)
"Amazing place to stay will come with family again"
The price is ฿597
฿1,267 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Lolas
Hotel Casa 69
Free daily continental breakfast

Hotel Casa 69

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (264)
"Clean, convenient and good value"
The price is ฿1,800
฿2,034 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Hotel Casa 69
Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (662)
"Great place to stay!"
The price is ฿1,474
฿1,665 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
Hotel Monte Campana Heredia
3 outdoor pools

Hotel Monte Campana Heredia

3.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (281)
"Great place"
Hotel Monte Campana Heredia
Hotel Le Bergerac
View from property

Hotel Le Bergerac

3.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (371)
"Front desk person very helpful and treat customers very nice, will back again"
Hotel Le Bergerac
Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa

4.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (159)
"Personal muy amable, las instalaciones muy cuidadas y muy buena la comida. "
The price is ฿3,785
฿4,277 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa
Ara Macao Inn
Balcony

Ara Macao Inn

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (22)
"It was so convenient to walk around everywhere in San Jose! The host was very kind and accommodating even though I didn’t speak much Spanish. I would stay here again!"
The price is ฿1,149
฿1,298 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Ara Macao Inn
Dos Palmas Studio Apartments
Free daily continental breakfast

Dos Palmas Studio Apartments

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (196)
"Staff was great. "
The price is ฿2,339
฿2,643 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Dos Palmas Studio Apartments
Auténtico Hotel
Free daily buffet breakfast

Auténtico Hotel

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (636)
"Clean, quiet and the restaurant has a very diverse menu. , quiet and the restaurant is very nice and has an very diverse menu. "
Auténtico Hotel
Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG
Daily buffet breakfast (CRC 9500 per person)

Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (205)
"Excellent hotel. "
The price is ฿3,371
฿3,809 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG
Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina
Garden

Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (700)
"Great place - walkable to DT San Jose. Friendly staff and amazing breakfast. "
The price is ฿3,240
฿3,661 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina
Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House
Courtyard

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (436)
"Great location "
The price is ฿1,502
฿1,919 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House
Colours Oasis Resort ADULT ONLY
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Colours Oasis Resort ADULT ONLY

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (407)
"Sebas was a gracious and welcoming host and all the staff were lovely and kind. "
The price is ฿2,219
฿2,507 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug
Colours Oasis Resort ADULT ONLY
Isla Verde Hotel
Interior

Isla Verde Hotel

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (567)
"Great place to stay"
The price is ฿4,017
฿4,539 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Isla Verde Hotel
Hyatt Centric San José Escazú
Bar (on property)

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

4.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (106)
"Very clean, the decor is amazing and the food is delicious "
The price is ฿4,418
฿4,992 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Hyatt Centric San José Escazú
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (329)
"Great Hospitality "
The price is ฿4,549
฿5,140 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
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Where to stay in Chinatown

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

Barrio Escalante map

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.

San Jose featuring forests and mountains
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Hospital map

Hospital

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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

Catedral map

Catedral

If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Carmen map

Carmen

While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like Asamblea Legislativa and National Center of Art and Culture.

Top Chinatown Hotel Reviews

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

10/10 Excellent
"Enjoyed the stay, casino was a little small only had slots going no tables that was a little disappointing but it was fine. Would stay here again if needed to stay in area. Close to airport."
William 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

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 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.