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Hotel Colonial

Hotel Colonial
3.0 star property
Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (240 reviews)
"Clean and pretty basic amenities; near a lot of restaurants"
United States
Rima
The price is S$113
includes taxes & fees
25 Jul - 26 Jul
Hotel Colonial
Living room

Lolas

Lolas
1.0 star property
Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (49 reviews)
"Great budget option in San Jose's chinatown!Near to Tracopa bus station too."
Canada
Fabienne
The price is S$47
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Lolas
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Altura Hotel

Altura Hotel
3.0 star property
29.7 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (293 reviews)
"Amazing hotel, very peaceful with a good local breakfast. A 10 minute drive to Poás Volcano."
United States
Javier
The price is S$164
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Altura Hotel
Property entrance

Poas Volcano Lodge

Poas Volcano Lodge
3.5 star property
27.4 km from Chinatown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (569 reviews)
"Beautiful and beautifully maintained property. The staff is very courteous and friendly."
United States
Jean-luc
The price is S$142
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Poas Volcano Lodge
Exterior

Trapp Family Country Inn

Trapp Family Country Inn
3.0 star property
17.8 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (709 reviews)
"Wonderful great place to relax before or after your flight "
United States
Nancy
The price is S$156
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Trapp Family Country Inn
Lobby

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, (1,144 reviews)
"Great place to stay near the Airport. Breakfast was great & room was clean."
United States
Collin
The price is S$139
includes taxes & fees
25 Jul - 26 Jul
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Exterior

Hotel Pibi Boreal

Hotel Pibi Boreal
3.0 star property
16.8 km from Chinatown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (456 reviews)
"Beautiful property close to the airport. The hosts were very kind and welcoming."
United States
Laura
The price is S$150
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Hotel Pibi Boreal
Mountain view

Peace Lodge

Peace Lodge
4.5 star property
28.4 km from Chinatown
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (550 reviews)
"The MOST amazing hotel I have ever been to! Beautiful view ! Great staff! Food is delicious too! LOVE all the animals ~ definitely will come back !"
United States
Jie
The price is S$909
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Peace Lodge
2 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, free pool cabanas

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Wonderful place ! Staff helpful, rooms clean!"
United States
Pierre Serge
The price is S$276
includes taxes & fees
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
Exterior

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
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (328 reviews)
"The hotel staff was very helpful and the environment was very clean!"
Canada
Sarah
The price is S$155
includes taxes & fees
18 Jul - 19 Jul
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast

Serenity Ecolodge Costa Rica

Serenity Ecolodge Costa Rica
3.5 star property
28.2 km from Chinatown
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
"Exceptional experience and outstanding hosts!"
United States
Cameron
The price is S$292
includes taxes & fees
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Serenity Ecolodge Costa Rica
Restaurant

Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
3.0 star property
15.2 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,471 reviews)
"Very nice and chill place. Resort feel right by the aiport. (not airport hotel feel)"
United States
Mathew
The price is S$123
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Hotel Mango
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa

Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa
3.0 star property
25.1 km from Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (167 reviews)
"Very good for the price . "
United States
Jairo
The price is S$265
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa
Bar (on property)

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
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (62 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast, great staff"
United States
ANDRES
The price is S$174
includes taxes & fees
18 Jul - 19 Jul
Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco

Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco
3.0 star property
16.7 km from Chinatown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (228 reviews)
"Great Breakfast, staff"
United States
Eric
The price is S$166
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco
Seasonal outdoor pool

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, (510 reviews)
"Very clean hotel , delicious breakfast"
United States
Raquel
The price is S$177
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Free daily buffet breakfast

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, (2,552 reviews)
The price is S$185
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Lobby sitting area

Berlor Airport Inn

Berlor Airport Inn
3.5 star property
14.5 km from Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (869 reviews)
"The room was clean and the staff was very nice!"
Canada
Thomas
The price is S$124
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Berlor Airport Inn
Outdoor pool

Hotel La Rosa de America

Hotel La Rosa de America
3.0 star property
22.1 km from Chinatown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (463 reviews)
"Very beautiful quiet nice pool staff was wonderful."
United States
Jay
The price is S$130
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Hotel La Rosa de America
Porch

Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Hotel Bougainvillea San José
3.5 star property
5.5 km from Chinatown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (472 reviews)
"Beautiful Hotel!"
United States
Henry
The price is S$262
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Hotel Bougainvillea San José
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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.

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 large stadium with a metal framework and rows of seats.
Photo by Garrett Britton
Open Photo by Garrett Britton

La Sabana

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

A church with a tall spire and a clock tower.
Photo by Adrian Damian
Open Photo by Adrian Damian

Hospital

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

A volcanic landscape with a prominent geyser, rugged terrain, and distant mountains.

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.

Top Chinatown Hotel Reviews

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Great location next to the airport, with a concierge shuttle. The hotel was very clean, it has a very good free breakfast included, and the staff was super.nice and helpful. This is my preferred hotel when I am in San Jose."
Walter 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

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 Expedia customer reviews, Hotel Colonial is the highest ranked property 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 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 of Costa Rica and Jade Museum are also worth a stop.

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