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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 ₩114,716
₩129,626 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
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 ₩48,020
₩54,263 total
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6
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, (40 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast, great staff"
United States
ANDRES
The price is ₩254,925
₩288,065 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol

Altura Hotel

Altura Hotel
3.0 star property
29.7 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (280 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 ₩166,739
₩188,422 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
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 ₩143,618
₩162,288 total
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14
Trapp Family Country Inn

Poas Volcano Lodge

Poas Volcano Lodge
3.5 star property
27.4 km from Chinatown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (553 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 ₩147,901
₩167,128 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Poas Volcano Lodge

Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
3.0 star property
15.2 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,414 reviews)
"Close to the airport and great breakfast!"
United States
Claudia
The price is ₩139,876
₩158,060 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
Hotel Mango

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, (289 reviews)
"We only stayed there a night but a nice property with a bunch of restaurants nearby"
United States
Seth
The price is ₩149,694
₩169,154 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 18 - Apr 19
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa

Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa
3.5 star property
25.1 km from Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (165 reviews)
"We purchased a day pass to enjoy the beautiful hot springs at Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa, and it was absolutely worth it! The pools were relaxing and well-maintained, and we also went on a scenic hike that made the experience even more special. One of the highlights was visiting the farm and getting to pet the animals—it added such a fun, unique touch. We had an amazing time overall and definitely plan to return when we’re back in Costa Rica!"
United States
Leonela
The price is ₩285,456
₩322,565 total
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa

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, (364 reviews)
"It was all excellent very clean rooms love the place great breakfast too "
United States
Nelson
The price is ₩189,534
₩214,167 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 25 - Apr 26
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

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, (1,007 reviews)
"resort was really nice."
United States
Kyu Min
The price is ₩317,174
₩358,407 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 17 - Apr 18
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

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, (2,470 reviews)
"Nice pool, good rooms, good breakfast"
United States
Aditya
The price is ₩234,531
₩265,018 total
includes taxes & fees
May 2 - May 3
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

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, (1,205 reviews)
"Nice place with a free airport shuttle and good breakfast "
United States
Jeff
The price is ₩211,943
₩239,495 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

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, (1,007 reviews)
"Great room, amazing restaurant. Quick one-night stay, but would happily stay here again."
United States
Joseph
The price is ₩174,369
₩197,037 total
includes taxes & fees
May 2 - May 3
El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

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, (225 reviews)
"Super clean, the staff is wonderful and the location is safe and central to a lot of restaurants and bus routes"
United States
Elisa
The price is ₩62,901
₩71,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Villa San Ignacio

Villa San Ignacio
3.5 star property
22.1 km from Chinatown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (752 reviews)
"Stayed here on our last night before going to the airport. Was nice ending our vacation at a local hotel. Staff were pleasant and we had a nice dinner at the restaurant. "
United States
KRISTEN
The price is ₩95,328
₩107,721 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Villa San Ignacio

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, (215 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 ₩135,659
₩153,294 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco

Brillasol Airport Hotel

Brillasol Airport Hotel
3.5 star property
18.9 km from Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (669 reviews)
"Staff is friendly and hotel is as described!"
United States
KARELLE
The price is ₩111,159
₩150,732 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
Brillasol Airport Hotel

Berlor Airport Inn

Berlor Airport Inn
3.5 star property
14.5 km from Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (843 reviews)
"Great over night location very clean and the staff are incredibly helpful."
Canada
Mark
The price is ₩101,772
₩115,002 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Berlor Airport Inn

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, (351 reviews)
"Beautiful Hotel and very very nice and friendly staff. "
United States
Cristina
The price is ₩211,202
₩238,658 total
includes taxes & fees
May 2 - May 3
Hyatt Centric San José Escazú
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Where to stay in Chinatown

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

Barrio Escalante

Barrio Escalante might not have many top sights, but San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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 neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like National Museum of Costa Rica or Spirogyra Butterfly Garden.

Pavas

While there might not be top attractions in Pavas, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Avenida Escazú Shopping Center and Plaza Itskazú.

La Sabana

If you're spending some time in La Sabana, Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica are top sights worth seeing.

Ciudad Cariari

Ciudad Cariari is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Cariari Bowling Center and Cariari Golf Course while you're in town.

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Chinatown?
Chinatown is a neighborhood that travelers 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, the majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Chinatown.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Chinatown?
To find more details about changing or cancelling your trip to Chinatown, click here.
What can I see and do in this San José neighborhood?
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.