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1403 Cheap Hotels in Chinatown - Specials, Reviews, & Last Minute Deals

Hotel Colonial
Junior Suite | View from room

Hotel Colonial

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (201)
"Very nice. Small and personable. Staff very nice. Good location to walk to museums. "
Hotel Colonial
Lolas
Deluxe Apartment, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

Lolas

1.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (44)
"Amazing place to stay will come with family again"
The price is NZ$64
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug
Lolas
Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa

4.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (159)
"Personal muy amable, las instalaciones muy cuidadas y muy buena la comida. "
The price is NZ$203
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug
Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa
Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco
Interior

Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (185)
"Cosy hotel with wonderful weekend brunch."
Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco
Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (711)
"Very nice place."
The price is NZ$200
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
Outdoor spa tub

BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (199)
"Clean property with well working ac in the residential part of San Jose. Would stay again. "
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
Hotel Casa 69
Free daily continental breakfast

Hotel Casa 69

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (262)
"Clean, convenient and good value"
The price is NZ$103
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Hotel Casa 69
Ara Macao Inn
Balcony

Ara Macao Inn

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (22)
"It was so convenient to walk around everywhere in San Jose! The host was very kind and accommodating even though I didn’t speak much Spanish. I would stay here again!"
The price is NZ$66
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Ara Macao Inn
Costa Rica Guesthouse
Terrace/patio

Costa Rica Guesthouse

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (578)
"Staff was friendly and the property was very clean."
Costa Rica Guesthouse
Hotel La Amistad
Deluxe Penthouse | Living area

Hotel La Amistad

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (93)
"Good people "
Hotel La Amistad
Casa Conde Hotel & Suites
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Casa Conde Hotel & Suites

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (850)
"The staff is super friendly. The premises are nice. Breakfast can use some variation. Stayed before, will stay again."
The price is NZ$146
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Casa Conde Hotel & Suites
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (328)
"Great Staff, Very Helpful Great place to stay"
The price is NZ$199
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
Hotel Fleur De Lys
Fountain

Hotel Fleur De Lys

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (456)
"It was an easy process. Breakfast was delicious. Nice rooms. "
The price is NZ$110
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July
Hotel Fleur De Lys
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Exterior

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Very helpful staff, great location, nice rooms and good breakfast."
The price is NZ$177
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Flat-screen TV

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"Great service clean good restaurant great location friendly helpful staff "
The price is NZ$166
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Hotel Presidente
Design Room, 1 Queen Bed (La Dama Elegante) | Floor plan

Hotel Presidente

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"A very nice hotel in a good location."
The price is NZ$208
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug
Hotel Presidente
Dunn Inn
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Dunn Inn

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (597)
"Great staff quiet property very comfortable "
The price is NZ$126
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Dunn Inn
Taormina Hotel and Casino
View from room

Taormina Hotel and Casino

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (786)
"Great staff, good value, good food in restaurant, interesting demographic"
The price is NZ$234
includes taxes & fees
25 July - 26 July
Taormina Hotel and Casino
Santo Tomas Hotel
Waterslide

Santo Tomas Hotel

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Very nice place !!"
Santo Tomas Hotel
Hotel Cultura Plaza
Living area

Hotel Cultura Plaza

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (394)
"Good hotel "
The price is NZ$120
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Hotel Cultura Plaza
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Our guide on where to stay in Chinatown

Find the best Chinatown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

Barrio Escalante map

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.

San Jose featuring forest scenes and mountains
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Hospital map

Hospital

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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

Catedral map

Catedral

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

Carmen map

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

Hilton San Jose La Sabana

Hilton San Jose La Sabana

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice clean and amazing views and the people where nice "
Brandon 4-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Hilton San Jose La Sabana

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 a highly ranked property in Chinatown. This hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Another top choice in the area is Lolas.

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 Museo Homenaje Joaquín García Monge, Casino Fiesta and National Theater. When you're sightseeing in San José, Jade Museum and Pre-Colombian Gold Museum are also worth a stop.