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Our top choices for Chinatown hotels

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Hotel Colonial

Hotel Colonial
3.0 star property
Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (218 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with great staff. "
Canada
Janus
Hotel Colonial
Living room

Lolas

Lolas
1.0 star property
Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (46 reviews)
"I felt very safe as a solo female traveler :)"
Canada
Aijia
The price is NZ$73
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Lolas
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, (1,008 reviews)
"Amazing place "
Canada
Marco
The price is NZ$135
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse
Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms - No A/C | Terrace/patio

Villa San Ignacio

Villa San Ignacio
3.5 star property
22.1 km from Chinatown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (728 reviews)
"Staff were wonderful, grounds were beautiful, and rooms were comfortable! Couldn’t have had a better stay!"
United States
Matthew
Villa San Ignacio
Restaurant

Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
3.0 star property
15.2 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,360 reviews)
"This place was so cute and very close to the airport which is nice for those late arrivals or early departures "
Canada
Courtney
The price is NZ$214
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Hotel Mango
Property entrance

Poas Volcano Lodge

Poas Volcano Lodge
3.5 star property
27.4 km from Chinatown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (534 reviews)
"The staff were so kind and helpful, the room was comfy and the grounds and trails were beautiful. Convenient location, and really great breakfast. Highly recommended. "
United States
LAUREN
The price is NZ$248
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
Poas Volcano Lodge
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, (196 reviews)
"Fantastic airport shuttle, lovely staff. Nice gardens. A glass of juice at breakfast would have been nice. "
United Kingdom
Kirsty
The price is NZ$102
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
Garden

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House
2.5 star property
18.1 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (479 reviews)
"Breakfast was really nice"
United States
Wesley
The price is NZ$101
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb
Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House
Terrace/patio

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, (3,052 reviews)
"Staff was fantastic and the hotel breakfast was great! "
Canada
Erin
The price is NZ$194
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
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, (805 reviews)
"Convenient to airport. Nice pool and garden area. Wonderful breakfast."
United States
Jennifer M
The price is NZ$162
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Berlor Airport Inn
Outdoor pool

Barceló San José

Barceló San José
4.0 star property
Uruca, 3.7 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,860 reviews)
"Very helpful staff, clean room, and good value for cost."
United States
KIMBERLEY
The price is NZ$151
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Barceló San José
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, (2,457 reviews)
"Was perfect for a short stay near the airport "
United States
Robert
The price is NZ$282
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Studio

Altura Hotel

Altura Hotel
3.0 star property
29.7 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (262 reviews)
"Nice cozy rooms, perfect for couples, close to the volcano"
United States
Mariana
Altura Hotel
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, (175 reviews)
"Clean rooms and hotel, good breakfast, "
United States
clara
The price is NZ$234
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
Outdoor dining

Hotel Casa Antigua

Hotel Casa Antigua
2.5 star property
14.9 km from Chinatown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (366 reviews)
"Staff was amazing and friendly. The place was so unique and one of a kind. We loved the vibe and would stay again. "
United States
David
The price is NZ$190
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Hotel Casa Antigua
Lobby

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, (244 reviews)
"Amazing hotel"
United States
Alvaro
The price is NZ$260
includes taxes & fees
14 Feb - 15 Feb
Hyatt Centric San José Escazú
3 outdoor pools, pool loungers

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, (1,932 reviews)
"Nice place and good breakfast."
United States
Patricia
The price is NZ$204
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
Property grounds

Santo Tomas Hotel

Santo Tomas Hotel
3.0 star property
Carmen, 0.8 km from Chinatown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"The property is really cute, check in was quick, different options for breakfast"
United States
Caitlin
Santo Tomas Hotel
The Apex

Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente
4.0 star property
Catedral, 0.4 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel was well located and our room was comfortable. The hotel restaurant was excellent. "
Canada
Bjorn
The price is NZ$221
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Hotel Presidente
Front of property

Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
3.5 star property
13.5 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,014 reviews)
"Very nice Hotel"
United States
Jorge
The price is NZ$239
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
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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 Jade Museum.

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 Casa Amarilla and Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica.

Catedral

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

San Jose featuring forest scenes and mountains
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Hospital

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

Top Chinatown Hotel Reviews

Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent
"The A/C keeps me cool at night. Very quiet. And I love the shopping center across the street from the hotel"
Esmelda 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

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.

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