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Our top choices for Chinatown hotels

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, a ceiling fan, and a balcony with wrought iron railings.

1. Hotel Colonial

Hotel Colonial
3.0 star property
Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (255 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and courteous."
United States
Marvin
The price is ąøæ2,390
ąøæ2,701 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Hotel Colonial
A room with a bookshelf, a potted plant, a puzzle box, and a blue brick wall.

2. Lolas Hostal

Lolas Hostal
2.0 star property
Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (51 reviews)
"The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. I was pleasantly surprised by how excellent the interior was. There are several common areas including a full kitchen and all are well maintained and well thought out. Very beautiful."
United States
Barry
The price is ąøæ850
ąøæ1,570 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Lolas Hostal
A multi-level indoor space with dining areas, a staircase, and a view of the lower level.

3. Balmoral Hotel San JosƩ CR, Historic District

Balmoral Hotel San JosƩ CR, Historic District
3.5 star property
Carmen, 0.4 km from Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel."
United States
Anastasia
The price is ąøæ3,431
ąøæ3,877 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Balmoral Hotel San JosƩ CR, Historic District
A modern interior with a large window, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.

4. Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente
4.0 star property
Catedral, 0.4 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean room, stylish decor, good location - a great hotel experience."
United States
Brian
The price is ąøæ3,806
ąøæ4,301 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Hotel Presidente
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a city view.

5. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
3.5 star property
La Sabana, 3.9 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (867 reviews)
"Perfect location. Friendly staff"
United States
Igor
The price is ąøæ3,984
ąøæ4,502 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a visible kitchen area.

6. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
3.5 star property
Carmen, 0.7 km from Chinatown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (264 reviews)
"Great place and near everything"
United States
jack
The price is ąøæ4,521
ąøæ5,109 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a large mural of a forest.

7. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
3.0 star property
Carmen, 0.6 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"My preferred place to stay in San Jose (have probably stayed here at least 20 times, and I have stayed at many places in town so I have a fair idea of what's "normal" here even for the high-end hotels). Large and clean rooms, great location and staff. Only downside is there is no restaurant/bar in the hotel, rather in the separate casino which is a bit sleazy for my tastes. But there are decent restaurants within a short walk."
United States
Scott
The price is ąøæ3,227
ąøæ3,646 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining table, a desk, and a wardrobe.

8. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana
3.5 star property
San Bosco, 1.9 km from Chinatown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, helpful staff, good breakfast"
Canada
Jennifer
The price is ąøæ3,986
ąøæ4,505 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, sofas, a staircase, and a chandelier.

9. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Taormina Hotel and Casino
3.5 star property
AmĆ³n, 0.9 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay; excellent management"
United States
Patrick H
The price is ąøæ4,451
ąøæ5,030 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Taormina Hotel and Casino
A multi-story hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a starry night sky.

10. 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, (628 reviews)
"Todo excelente"
United States
MARCIA
The price is ąøæ2,577
ąøæ2,912 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Urban Green Hotel & Suites
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase.

11. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG
4.0 star property
La Sabana, 2.8 km from Chinatown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (852 reviews)
"The hotel is lovely. Very clean, rooms are nice and refurbished, modern bathrooms. Staff are all kind and friendly and the food is super. The only issue is no indoor pool for the rainy season - but otherwise it is highly recommended."
Canada
Sue
The price is ąøæ4,859
ąøæ5,490 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG
A modern dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and a sofa.

12. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Catedral, 0.5 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (898 reviews)
"Nice hotel, good location right in the hart of downtown."
United States
John Edward
The price is ąøæ4,676
ąøæ5,284 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
A modern rooftop lounge with a pool, large windows, and a view of the city.

13. Hilton San Jose La Sabana

Hilton San Jose La Sabana
4.5 star property
La Sabana, 3.7 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (735 reviews)
"Great location, clean & very helpful staff"
United States
Orlando
The price is ąøæ5,994
ąøæ6,773 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Hilton San Jose La Sabana
A modern interior with a sectional sofa, a small round table, and a wall-mounted display of decorative items.

14. Parque del Lago Boutique Hotel

Parque del Lago Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Hospital, 2.5 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (888 reviews)
"Great place to stay! Everyone is so friendly"
United States
Briana
The price is ąøæ3,894
ąøæ4,400 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Parque del Lago Boutique Hotel
A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by potted plants and lounge chairs.

15. 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, (1,340 reviews)
"Clean room, good breakfast, quietness"
United States
Hyun
The price is ąøæ3,943
ąøæ4,455 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
An outdoor cafƩ with wicker furniture, hanging plants, and a pool.

16. KC Hotel San JosƩ

KC Hotel San JosƩ
4.0 star property
La Sabana, 3.1 km from Chinatown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (850 reviews)
"Very nice hotel conveniently located near the Estadio Nacional. Highly recommend if you are seeing a show or event there and would like to stay in town. The two-bedroom "family apartment" was clean, cool, and quiet."
United States
Marc
The price is ąøæ3,703
ąøæ4,185 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
KC Hotel San JosƩ
A covered outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, potted plants, and a view of mountains and buildings.

17. Hotel Palma Real

Hotel Palma Real
3.5 star property
La Sabana, 3.2 km from Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean place, helpful staff, breakfast was great, parking super safe"
United States
Kenneth
The price is ąøæ2,859
ąøæ3,231 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hotel Palma Real
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

18. BarcelĆ³ San JosĆ©

BarcelĆ³ San JosĆ©
4.0 star property
Uruca, 3.7 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,178 reviews)
"Spent a couple of nights here. Hotel has lovely grounds and breakfast was good. We had use of the level lounge which was a great bonus."
United Kingdom
Kevin
The price is ąøæ3,046
ąøæ3,441 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
BarcelĆ³ San JosĆ©
A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a stone deck, with a building in the background.

19. Hotel Santo TomƔs

Hotel Santo TomƔs
3.0 star property
Carmen, 0.8 km from Chinatown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Everything was fabulous āœØ"
United States
Yolanda
The price is ąøæ2,274
ąøæ2,570 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Hotel Santo TomƔs
A hallway with a wooden door, a staircase, and various plants.

20. Hotel Casa 69

Hotel Casa 69
2.5 star property
La California, 0.8 km from Chinatown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (328 reviews)
"Great breakfast, excellent cook! Staff super nice and helpful!"
United States
jeff
The price is ąøæ1,989
ąøæ2,248 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Hotel Casa 69
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Compare popular hotels in Chinatown

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A room with a bookshelf, a potted plant, a puzzle box, and a blue brick wall.
Lolas Hostal
2.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
51 reviews
View
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, a ceiling fan, and a balcony with wrought iron railings.
Hotel Colonial
3.0 star property
8.0
Very good
255 reviews
View
A modern interior with a large window, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.
Hotel Presidente
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,002 reviews
View
A modern dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and a sofa.
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
898 reviews
View
A hallway with a wooden door, a staircase, and various plants.
Hotel Casa 69
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
328 reviews
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Where to stay in Chinatown

Find the best Chinatown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with a prominent modern skyscraper, a mix of residential and commercial buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

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.

A panoramic view of a city with a prominent stadium, dense residential areas, and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

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 of Costa Rica.

A cityscape with a prominent bridge, high-rise buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

La Sabana

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

A cityscape with high-rise buildings, a river, and a mountain in the background.

Hospital

If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Melico Salazar Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

A historic building with arched windows and a balcony, surrounded by well-maintained hedges.

Carmen

While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like EstaciĆ³n del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and National Center of Art and Culture.

Top Chinatown Hotel Reviews

Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango

10/10 Excellent
"Traffic getting there is a bit sketchy. It's a tiny boutique hotel, the food was very very good at the restaurant. Room was comfortable and clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful."
Thomas 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Hotel Mango

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 our traveller data, Hotel Colonial is one of the top choices for your stay 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 JosƩ neighbourhood?
A few places to visit in the area around Chinatown include Municipal Crafts Market, Casino Fiesta and National Theater of Costa Rica. When you're sightseeing in San JosƩ, Jade Museum and Pre-Colombian Gold Museum are also worth a stop.