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Hotel Colonial

Hotel Colonial
3.0 star property
Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (225 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with great staff. "
Canada
Janus
The price is ₩118,599
₩134,017 total
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6
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 ₩48,668
₩54,994 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Lolas

Costa Rica Guesthouse

Costa Rica Guesthouse
3.0 star property
Catedral, 0.8 km from Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (668 reviews)
"Super accommodating,good rooms,and great rooms for the price."
United States
Theodore
The price is ₩14,195
₩32,081 total
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
Costa Rica Guesthouse

Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
3.0 star property
15.2 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,409 reviews)
"Close to the airport and great breakfast!"
United States
Claudia
The price is ₩141,761
₩160,190 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
Hotel Mango

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, (2,463 reviews)
"Nice pool, good rooms, good breakfast"
United States
Aditya
The price is ₩231,564
₩261,666 total
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Altura Hotel

Altura Hotel
3.0 star property
29.7 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (279 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 ₩168,986
₩190,962 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Altura Hotel

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, (1,004 reviews)
"The beds were very comfortable and the restaurant was delightful! "
Canada
Nadine
The price is ₩161,506
₩182,505 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
La Riviera Hotel B&B

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, (3,236 reviews)
"Great location. I will stay here again on my next trip."
United States
Jennifer
The price is ₩148,242
₩167,514 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 24 - Apr 25
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

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 ₩145,553
₩164,475 total
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
Trapp Family Country Inn

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Great room, amazing restaurant. Quick one-night stay, but would happily stay here again."
United States
Joseph
The price is ₩176,719
₩199,692 total
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

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, (1,200 reviews)
"Nice place with a free airport shuttle and good breakfast "
United States
Jeff
The price is ₩246,344
₩278,369 total
includes taxes & fees
May 2 - May 3
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

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, (1,625 reviews)
"Great location near the airport with free shuttle bus service."
United States
Kevin
The price is ₩216,302
₩244,421 total
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

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, (223 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 ₩63,749
₩72,041 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Serenity Ecolodge Costa Rica

Serenity Ecolodge Costa Rica
3.5 star property
28.2 km from Chinatown
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"This is a very special place ! Absolutly worth a trip up the step mountain road. Lovely view and very cosy rooms. "
Sweden
Bettina
The price is ₩300,119
₩339,134 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Serenity Ecolodge Costa Rica

Villa San Ignacio

Villa San Ignacio
3.5 star property
22.1 km from Chinatown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (750 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 ₩96,613
₩109,173 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Villa San Ignacio

Hotel Aeropuerto

Hotel Aeropuerto
3.0 star property
19.1 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"The rooms were clean, the staff were amazing! The restaurant had great food and service."
United States
Jennifer
The price is ₩154,341
₩174,409 total
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
Hotel Aeropuerto

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 ₩115,300
₩130,289 total
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
Berlor Airport Inn

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, (346 reviews)
"It was all excellent very clean rooms love the place great breakfast too "
United States
Nelson
The price is ₩192,089
₩217,054 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 25 - Apr 26
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

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, (2,063 reviews)
"Convenient location, great staff, easy parking. "
United States
Matthew
The price is ₩154,491
₩174,574 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 10 - Apr 11
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

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, (1,008 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, airport shuttle, convenient restaurant. "
Canada
Sheldon
The price is ₩268,876
₩303,830 total
includes taxes & fees
May 2 - May 3
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
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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.

Carmen

If you're spending some time in Carmen, Asamblea Legislativa and National Center of Art and Culture are top sights worth seeing.

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 Amusement Park San Jose.

La Sabana

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

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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.