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1. Hotel Colonial

Hotel Colonial
3.0 star property
Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (236 reviews)
"Clean and pretty basic amenities; near a lot of restaurants"
United States
Rima
The price is NZ$150
includes taxes & fees
10 June - 11 June
Hotel Colonial

2. 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 NZ$63
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June
Lolas

3. 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, (2,505 reviews)
"Beautiful place enjoyed always stay there"
United States
Deidalia
The price is NZ$211
includes taxes & fees
19 June - 20 June
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

4. 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, (1,672 reviews)
"Perfect hotel near airport."
United Kingdom
Amanda
The price is NZ$255
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

5. 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, (1,159 reviews)
"Fantastic breakfast!!!!"
United States
MATTHEW
The price is NZ$290
includes taxes & fees
12 June - 13 June
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

6. 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, (470 reviews)
"Very nice place with restaurants nearby"
United States
Tamra Renee
The price is NZ$286
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

7. Villa San Ignacio

Villa San Ignacio
3.5 star property
22.1 km from Chinatown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (781 reviews)
"Staff was amazing and very friendly. Very nice place to stay and a great price."
United States
Nate
The price is NZ$125
includes taxes & fees
8 July - 9 July
Villa San Ignacio

8. 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, (1,004 reviews)
"Great location 10 min from san Jose airport. Steakhouse, pool, AC, friendly staff...all you need for a great stay."
Canada
chucri
The price is NZ$151
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July
El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

9. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
3.5 star property
10 km from Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (3,369 reviews)
"Excellent stay!"
United States
Samilka
The price is NZ$192
includes taxes & fees
16 June - 17 June
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

10. Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
3.0 star property
15.2 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,462 reviews)
"What a great place to stay if you need a quick stop before heading to the airport. The staff is absolutely the most helpful group of people I met, and all of Costa Rica would also like to point out that the restaurants pretty good as well."
United States
Nannette
The price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
10 June - 11 June
Hotel Mango

11. Costa Rica Guesthouse

Costa Rica Guesthouse
3.0 star property
Catedral, 0.8 km from Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (692 reviews)
"Super accommodating,good rooms,and great rooms for the price."
United States
Theodore
The price is NZ$36
includes taxes & fees
10 June - 11 June
Costa Rica Guesthouse

12. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
3.5 star property
16.6 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Good breakfast, parking, shuttle to airport."
Australia
Charles
The price is NZ$320
includes taxes & fees
12 June - 13 June
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

13. Hotel Aeropuerto

Hotel Aeropuerto
3.0 star property
19.1 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean room, delicious breakfast, friendly staff!"
Canada
Melanie
The price is NZ$166
includes taxes & fees
10 June - 11 June
Hotel Aeropuerto

14. 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, (313 reviews)
"enjoy my stayed here"
United States
Jessica
The price is NZ$199
includes taxes & fees
7 July - 8 July
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

15. Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
3.5 star property
6.6 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (876 reviews)
"Excelente hotel"
Mexico
David
The price is NZ$247
includes taxes & fees
27 June - 28 June
Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

16. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and helpful, and the free breakfast that was included with our stay was delicious. Would definitely stay here again"
Canada
Keena
The price is NZ$214
includes taxes & fees
12 June - 13 June
La Riviera Hotel B&B

17. 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, (1,006 reviews)
"Great stay and would stay again and again . Everything was amazing from staff to amenities and food was great too."
United States
Fezonae
The price is NZ$368
includes taxes & fees
12 June - 13 June
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

18. Guácima Escondida Hotel Boutique

Guácima Escondida Hotel Boutique
3.0 star property
19.6 km from Chinatown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (44 reviews)
"Beautiful gardens, good breakfast and quiet for a good night of sleep near the airport."
United States
Adriana
The price is NZ$132
includes taxes & fees
11 June - 12 June
Guácima Escondida Hotel Boutique

19. Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
4.0 star property
10.9 km from Chinatown
7.6 out of 10, Good, (2,146 reviews)
"Fantastic place"
Canada
Dawson
The price is NZ$197
includes taxes & fees
9 June - 10 June
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

20. Berlor Airport Inn

Berlor Airport Inn
3.5 star property
14.5 km from Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (861 reviews)
"The room was clean and the staff was very nice!"
Canada
Thomas
The price is NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
9 June - 10 June
Berlor Airport Inn
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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 Center of Art and Culture.

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 Center of Art and Culture.

Hospital

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

La Sabana

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

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.