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Hotel Colonial

Hotel Colonial
3.0 star property
Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (231 reviews)
"The room, the staff, the location, and the breakfast were all great."
United States
Andrew
The price is S$113
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
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
27 May - 28 May
Lolas
Property entrance

Poas Volcano Lodge

Poas Volcano Lodge
3.5 star property
27.4 km from Chinatown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (560 reviews)
"Peaceful and relaxing place"
United States
Edgar
The price is S$134
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
Poas Volcano Lodge
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, (305 reviews)
"Great breakfast, everything was good."
United States
Ethan
The price is S$146
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
Exterior

Trapp Family Country Inn

Trapp Family Country Inn
3.0 star property
17.8 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (708 reviews)
"Wonderful great place to relax before or after your flight "
United States
Nancy
The price is S$146
includes taxes & fees
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Trapp Family Country Inn
Restaurant

Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
3.0 star property
15.2 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,433 reviews)
"Really close to the airport, great staff really helpful with late night check-in"
Canada
Steven
The price is S$151
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Hotel Mango
Exterior

Hotel Pibi Boreal

Hotel Pibi Boreal
3.0 star property
16.8 km from Chinatown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (452 reviews)
"Beautiful property close to the airport. The hosts were very kind and welcoming."
United States
Laura
The price is S$155
includes taxes & fees
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Hotel Pibi Boreal
Lobby

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, (2,511 reviews)
"Great stay and nice breakfast!"
Canada
Lynn
The price is S$201
includes taxes & fees
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Terrace/patio

Villa San Ignacio

Villa San Ignacio
3.5 star property
22.1 km from Chinatown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (771 reviews)
"Really enjoyed the restaurant and the pool area is beautiful."
United States
Cole
The price is S$93
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Villa San Ignacio
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, (51 reviews)
"Great breakfast. "
United States
Miguel Angel
The price is S$195
includes taxes & fees
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

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, (222 reviews)
"Breakfast was excellent. Parking was easy and safe"
United States
Robert
The price is S$144
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco
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, (855 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and helpful "
United States
Marie
The price is S$107
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Berlor Airport Inn
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, (1,005 reviews)
"Lovely resort!!!!"
United States
Margaret
The price is S$273
includes taxes & fees
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
Free daily buffet breakfast

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
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,652 reviews)
"Top notch service with comfortable beds, a lovely pool, and a great breakfast!"
Canada
Karin
The price is S$196
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport 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, (18 reviews)
"Exceptional experience and outstanding hosts!"
United States
Cameron
The price is S$306
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Serenity Ecolodge Costa Rica
Front of property

El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse
3.0 star property
14.6 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"This place was a great stay! "
United States
Eva
The price is S$138
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May
El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse
Terrace/patio

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
2.0 star property
18.2 km from Chinatown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (237 reviews)
"This was a wonderful place to stay. "
United States
Joe
The price is S$46
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
3.5 star property
17 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,802 reviews)
"It was a great stay with friendly staff and great food in the restaurant. "
United States
Laura
The price is S$178
includes taxes & fees
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Garden

La Riviera Hotel B&B

La Riviera Hotel B&B
3.0 star property
13.6 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Excellent option close to airport. Staff was impeccable "
United States
Noelia
The price is S$158
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
La Riviera Hotel B&B
Exterior

Brillasol Airport Hotel

Brillasol Airport Hotel
3.5 star property
18.9 km from Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (672 reviews)
"shuttle was very good, staff was very friendly, room was clean, will stay again."
United States
Gary
The price is S$125
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Brillasol Airport Hotel
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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 National Theater of Costa Rica.

Aerial view of La Sabana Park, Costa Rica National Stadium and San Jose, Costa Rica Skyline

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.

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.

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.

Edificio Metalico - an old school in the center of San Jose

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

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Always a great experience!"
Mike 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

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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