Chinatown hotels in San José

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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

Lolas

Lolas
1.0 star property
Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (47 reviews)
"I felt very safe as a solo female traveler :)"
Canada
Aijia
The price is HK$158
HK$320 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
Lolas

Aloj Entero 1km Juan Santamaría Airport

Aloj Entero 1km Juan Santamaría Airport
3.5 star property
17.4 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (28 reviews)
"This is a very spacious accommodation. We only had three adults and only used two beds, but the place could accommodate a group of 8."
United States
Lenard
The price is HK$656
HK$780 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Feb - 8 Feb
Aloj Entero 1km Juan Santamaría Airport

Hotel Aeropuerto

Hotel Aeropuerto
3.0 star property
19.1 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Quaint hotel close to airport - Cactus bar and restaurant on site great place for food."
Canada
Shannon
The price is HK$865
HK$977 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Hotel Aeropuerto

Berlor Airport Inn

Berlor Airport Inn
3.5 star property
14.5 km from Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (811 reviews)
"Great breakfast!"
Canada
Joanne
The price is HK$658
HK$743 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Berlor Airport Inn

Hotel Casa Antigua

Hotel Casa Antigua
2.5 star property
14.9 km from Chinatown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (367 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 HK$765
HK$864 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Hotel Casa Antigua

Brillasol Airport Hotel

Brillasol Airport Hotel
3.5 star property
18.9 km from Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (653 reviews)
"Room clean, comfortable and close to the airport. Good value for a layover to catch a morning flight. Proprietor gave us and 2 other guests a free shuttle to the airport. Great service from a friendly and welcoming host. "
United Kingdom
Mark
Brillasol Airport Hotel

Vista Canyon Inn

Vista Canyon Inn
3.0 star property
17.8 km from Chinatown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (55 reviews)
"Nice property, great staff!"
United States
Nate
The price is HK$738
HK$834 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Feb - 8 Feb
Vista Canyon Inn

Guácima Escondida Hotel Boutique

Guácima Escondida Hotel Boutique
3.0 star property
19.6 km from Chinatown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (31 reviews)
"Beautiful gardens, good breakfast and quiet for a good night of sleep near the airport."
United States
Adriana
The price is HK$585
HK$662 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Guácima Escondida Hotel Boutique

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Great room, very clean, staff was super nice!"
United States
William Todd
The price is HK$1,429
HK$1,614 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

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, (196 reviews)
"Nice place "
United States
Julissa
The price is HK$703
HK$795 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco

Hotel Vista de Golf, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Hotel Vista de Golf, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
3.5 star property
9.9 km from Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (112 reviews)
"Breakfast incredible "
Canada
Yanouk
Hotel Vista de Golf, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Hotel Your House

Hotel Your House
3.5 star property
14.2 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (191 reviews)
"A great stay overall."
Canada
Steven
The price is HK$527
HK$595 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Hotel Your House

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Costa Rica

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Costa Rica
4.0 star property
12.7 km from Chinatown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (62 reviews)
"All the staff was very courteous and helpful when needed. The rooms were very clean and visually pleasing. Food at the restaurant on location was tasty as well.. Great price for how wonderful the experience and location was. Would stay again"
United States
Yolanda
The price is HK$906
HK$1,024 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Costa Rica

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, (1,950 reviews)
"Nice place and good breakfast."
United States
Patricia
The price is HK$806
HK$910 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Hotel La Rosa de America

Hotel La Rosa de America
3.0 star property
22.1 km from Chinatown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (433 reviews)
"Excellent food. Nice room. "
United States
John
The price is HK$740
HK$836 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Hotel La Rosa de America

Alameda Cariari

Alameda Cariari
3.0 star property
10.7 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (324 reviews)
"I loved staying at Alameda Cariari! The staff were friendly and accommodating and the rooms were spacious and comfortable. I would stay here again."
United States
Maria
The price is HK$727
HK$980 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Feb - 8 Feb
Alameda Cariari

Dos Palmas Studio Apartments

Dos Palmas Studio Apartments
3.0 star property
14.9 km from Chinatown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (207 reviews)
"Large, clean room and very friendly hosts!"
Canada
JADE
Dos Palmas Studio Apartments

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, (198 reviews)
"Fantastic airport shuttle, lovely staff. Nice gardens. A glass of juice at breakfast would have been nice. "
United Kingdom
Kirsty
The price is HK$415
HK$470 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

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, (489 reviews)
"Easy spot for an overnight. Nice staff and breakfast"
United States
KATHERINE
The price is HK$372
HK$473 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb
Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House
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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 Asamblea Legislativa.

Catedral

If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and Jade 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.

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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 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.