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Hotel Colonial

Hotel Colonial
3.0 star property
Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (221 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 ฿1,033
฿1,167 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Lolas

Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
3.0 star property
15.2 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,408 reviews)
"Good room great price - good breakfast and great restaraunt for dinner next door "
United States
Brenda
Hotel Mango

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, (2,478 reviews)
"Was amazing stay "
Canada
Christian
The price is ฿4,544
฿5,134 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Altura Hotel

Altura Hotel
3.0 star property
29.7 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (271 reviews)
"Loved our family tent! Was so cozy and cute. The gentleman that check us in was so sweet and helpful. Highly recommend for a beautiful, unique place to stay!"
United States
Katie
Altura Hotel

Costa Rica Guesthouse

Costa Rica Guesthouse
3.0 star property
Catedral, 0.8 km from Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (660 reviews)
"Clean room , friendly staff and open 24hrs!"
United States
Bradley
Costa Rica Guesthouse

Serenity Ecolodge Costa Rica

Serenity Ecolodge Costa Rica
3.5 star property
28.2 km from Chinatown
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"Exceptional experience and outstanding hosts!"
United States
Cameron
The price is ฿7,076
฿7,996 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Serenity Ecolodge Costa Rica

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, (280 reviews)
"Clean rooms, great location, nice breakfast."
United States
Alagappan
The price is ฿4,037
฿4,561 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol

Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol
4.0 star property
21.9 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (10 reviews)
"This was a very nice hotel a few minutes outside the SJO airport. Very modern. Breakfast included which was delicious. Staff were friendly. Gated parking area. Felt very safe. Would definitely stay again. Worked well to get me outside of the city so I could beat the morning traffic down to Manuel Antonio. "
United States
Jacob
The price is ฿5,705
฿6,447 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol

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
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (230 reviews)
"Breakfast was amazing Staff super nice Place was spotless Location is very modern and upscale "
Canada
paul
The price is ฿2,550
฿2,881 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
4.5 star property
12.5 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"This is not only is an absolutely gorgeous hotel but the restaurant food was amazing, and the staff went above and beyond to ensure a pleasant welcoming stay!"
United States
Suzanne
The price is ฿6,980
฿7,888 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Poas Volcano Lodge

Poas Volcano Lodge
3.5 star property
27.4 km from Chinatown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (545 reviews)
"The staff were so kind and helpful, the room was comfy and the grounds and trails were beautiful. Convenient location, and really great breakfast. Highly recommended. "
United States
LAUREN
The price is ฿3,898
฿4,405 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Poas Volcano Lodge

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
3.5 star property
16.6 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,014 reviews)
"Very good and clean hotel! "
United States
Tigran
The price is ฿5,723
฿6,467 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
3.5 star property
16.7 km from Chinatown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,256 reviews)
"Great place to stay, easy access from the airport, friendly staff, great breakfast."
Canada
Jean-Francois
The price is ฿5,673
฿6,411 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Villa San Ignacio

Villa San Ignacio
3.5 star property
22.1 km from Chinatown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (742 reviews)
"Staff were wonderful, grounds were beautiful, and rooms were comfortable! Couldn’t have had a better stay!"
United States
Matthew
Villa San Ignacio

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, (3,146 reviews)
"Great staff, clean rooms, little older place , good breakfast "
United States
Kerry
The price is ฿2,791
฿3,154 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

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, (819 reviews)
"Hotel is kept immaculate, would definitely visit again. "
United States
Juan
The price is ฿3,801
฿4,295 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

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, (2,030 reviews)
"Nice place and good breakfast."
United States
Patricia
The price is ฿3,278
฿3,704 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Hotel Aeropuerto

Hotel Aeropuerto
3.0 star property
19.1 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"Quaint hotel close to airport - Cactus bar and restaurant on site great place for food."
Canada
Shannon
The price is ฿3,394
฿3,836 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Hotel Aeropuerto

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
3.0 star property
15.3 km from Chinatown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,632 reviews)
"Great breakfast, clean comfortable room, friendly staff and convenient airport shuttl!"
United States
Amy
The price is ฿4,749
฿5,366 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
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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 Jade Museum.

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.