Chinatown Hotels, San José

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Hotel Colonial

Hotel Colonial
3.0 star property
Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (226 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with great staff. "
Canada
Janus
The price is NZ$147
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Hotel Colonial

Lolas

Lolas
1.0 star property
Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (49 reviews)
"I felt very safe as a solo female traveler :)"
Canada
Aijia
The price is NZ$62
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
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
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (45 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast, great staff"
United States
ANDRES
The price is NZ$345
includes taxes & fees
25 Apr - 26 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, (555 reviews)
"Beautiful property, very friendly staff, great food. Home made butter and jam at breakfast was amazing. Property was very secure and we felt safe the whole stay. "
United States
Pamela Gail
The price is NZ$179
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Poas Volcano Lodge

Altura Hotel

Altura Hotel
3.0 star property
29.7 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (281 reviews)
"Clean room, good breakfast and friendly staff "
United States
Winsome
The price is NZ$215
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Altura Hotel

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, (297 reviews)
"We only stayed there a night but a nice property with a bunch of restaurants nearby"
United States
Seth
The price is NZ$205
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

Trapp Family Country Inn

Trapp Family Country Inn
3.0 star property
17.8 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (703 reviews)
"Authentic, friendly and quaint"
United States
Jane
The price is NZ$187
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May
Trapp Family Country Inn

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, (1,001 reviews)
"resort was really nice."
United States
Kyu Min
The price is NZ$369
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
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, (1,415 reviews)
"Really close to the airport, great staff really helpful with late night check-in"
Canada
Steven
The price is NZ$189
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
Hotel Mango

Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Hotel Bougainvillea San José
3.5 star property
5.5 km from Chinatown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (461 reviews)
"Nice hotel, a bit older, great staff, good location."
United States
roberto
The price is NZ$343
includes taxes & fees
25 Apr - 26 Apr
Hotel Bougainvillea San José

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, (387 reviews)
"Great breakfast, clean rooms and the pool was a hit with the kids"
United States
victoria
The price is NZ$291
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Villazul 2

Villazul 2
4.0 star property
27.9 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (15 reviews)
"Me and family enjoyed the stay. It was both very safe and very comfortable. We loved the breakfasts served there, which was very cheap. They had few hammocks and the kids enjoyed those. "
United States
Rahul
The price is NZ$171
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Villazul 2

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, (366 reviews)
"Amazing breakfast, lunch and dinner selections. Fine food! Super nice staff. Brilliant architecture and sophisticated rooms, decor, sheets, blankets, pillows and bathroom amenities. Best hotel in Escazu."
United States
Silvia
The price is NZ$271
includes taxes & fees
25 Apr - 26 Apr
Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

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, (219 reviews)
"Breakfast was excellent. Parking was easy and safe"
United States
Robert
The price is NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco

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, (1,006 reviews)
"Breakfast was excellent, staff were all very helpful and welcoming."
United Kingdom
Jane
The price is NZ$210
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
La Riviera Hotel B&B

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, (2,478 reviews)
"Excellent hotel. Great staff and shuttle to air port. "
Canada
Nancy
The price is NZ$272
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Berlor Airport Inn

Berlor Airport Inn
3.5 star property
14.5 km from Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (846 reviews)
"Receptionist amazing super friendly. Love our stay here"
United States
Katherin
The price is NZ$146
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Berlor Airport Inn

Brillasol Airport Hotel

Brillasol Airport Hotel
3.5 star property
18.9 km from Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (670 reviews)
"shuttle was very good, staff was very friendly, room was clean, will stay again."
United States
Gary
The price is NZ$172
includes taxes & fees
25 Apr - 26 Apr
Brillasol Airport Hotel

Dos Palmas Studio Apartments

Dos Palmas Studio Apartments
3.0 star property
14.9 km from Chinatown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (212 reviews)
"Warm and welcoming reception. Rooms are good. Breakfast was great. Very close to airport, a 5 min ride. Hear some plane traffic overhead, but still highly recommend. "
Canada
Ian
The price is NZ$137
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Dos Palmas Studio Apartments

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, (1,191 reviews)
"Nice place with a free airport shuttle and good breakfast "
United States
Jeff
The price is NZ$306
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
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Our guide on 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.

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.

Catedral

If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater of Costa Rica are top sights worth seeing.

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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.