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Hotel Colonial

Hotel Colonial
3.0 star property
Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (224 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with great staff. "
Canada
Janus
The price is S$111
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
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 S$47
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Lolas

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
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (30 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast, great staff"
United States
ANDRES
The price is S$266
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol

Poas Volcano Lodge

Poas Volcano Lodge
3.5 star property
27.4 km from Chinatown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (551 reviews)
"This resort far exceeded any expectations we had, the views are spectacular and the vibe is very White Lotus, you will not be disappointed "
Canada
JOHN
The price is S$145
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Poas Volcano Lodge

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$323
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Serenity Ecolodge Costa Rica

Altura Hotel

Altura Hotel
3.0 star property
29.7 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (276 reviews)
"Located in the mountains very close to La Poas. Very fun quirky setting. Nice and quiet overlooking the city. Great typical Costa Rican breakfast included."
United States
Jennifer
The price is S$164
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Altura Hotel

Trapp Family Country Inn

Trapp Family Country Inn
3.0 star property
17.8 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (701 reviews)
"Authentic, friendly and quaint"
United States
Jane
The price is S$141
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Trapp Family Country Inn

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, (270 reviews)
"Great place to stay "
United States
Agustin
The price is S$135
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 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, (1,000 reviews)
"resort was really nice."
United States
Kyu Min
The price is S$304
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
3.0 star property
15.2 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,410 reviews)
"Close to the airport and great breakfast!"
United States
Claudia
The price is S$137
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Hotel Mango

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, (336 reviews)
"Great property!"
United States
Debora
The price is S$186
includes taxes & fees
25 Apr - 26 Apr
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

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, (2,457 reviews)
"Nice pool, good rooms, good breakfast"
United States
Aditya
The price is S$198
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco

Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco
3.0 star property
16.7 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (212 reviews)
"We stayed here as a one night stop over on way to Caribbean side. The staff was kind and and friendly. Room was spacious and clean. Bed was comfy. We felt safe and got a good nights rest. Free breakfast was yummy. Would recommend this hotel as a stop over "
Canada
James
The price is S$133
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco

Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Hotel Bougainvillea San José
3.5 star property
5.5 km from Chinatown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (454 reviews)
"Nice hotel, a bit older, great staff, good location."
United States
roberto
The price is S$261
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Villazul 2

Villazul 2
4.0 star property
27.9 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (15 reviews)
"Amazing place! Really enjoyed our stay with the family. Very safe, clean and modern location"
United States
Eli
The price is S$130
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Villazul 2

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, (1,199 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, small parking, close to rhe airport. "
United States
Yuri
The price is S$228
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú
4.5 star property
7.7 km from Chinatown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (343 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and conveniently located near shopping center and places to eat. "
United States
Donovan
The price is S$207
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

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, (1,632 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Lillian
The price is S$209
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Brillasol Airport Hotel

Brillasol Airport Hotel
3.5 star property
18.9 km from Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (666 reviews)
"Staff is friendly and hotel is as described!"
United States
KARELLE
The price is S$141
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Brillasol Airport Hotel

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, (1,000 reviews)
"This place was a great stay! "
United States
Eva
The price is S$168
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse
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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.

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.

Carmen

While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like Asamblea Legislativa and National Center of Art and Culture.

Pavas

While Pavas isn't home to many top sights, Avenida Escazú Shopping Center and Amusement Park San Jose are some notable places to visit nearby.

La Sabana

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

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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?
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.