Chinatown Travel Guide
San José



Visit Chinatown
Things to do

Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José

Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio

San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner

San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour

Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

Skip the Line:Day Ticket-La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
Top hotels in Chinatown

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
"Perfect location to the airport and car rental. Convenient free shuttle to and from airport. Breakfast included was good for a free hotel breakfast. Menu changed daily and food was not bad. Honestly, all the staff were extremely nice and helpful. Everyone working there went above and beyond to give ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
"Great stay"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
"So this place was a mixed bag: super friendly shuttle driver, spacious and clean rooms, and comfortable bed. Shower was good. You are very near to airport. Downside: the hotel reception never responded to my pre-visit communication. Street noise from highway was not inconsequential on fifth floor. ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
"Very clean"
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
"Perfect for a 1 night in San Jose ."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
"Excellent"
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Chinatown
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.








