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
Living room

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
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, (1,005 reviews)
"Amazing helpful staff and delicious meals."
United States
Hoppy
El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse
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, (490 reviews)
"Easy spot for an overnight. Nice staff and breakfast"
United States
KATHERINE
Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House
Restaurant

Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
3.0 star property
15.2 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,372 reviews)
"Absolutely great location when transiting SJO, great staff, very clean"
Canada
Brandy
Hotel Mango
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, (1,949 reviews)
"Nice place and good breakfast."
United States
Patricia
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
Exterior

Loma Tranquila

Loma Tranquila
3.0 star property
19.9 km from Chinatown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (69 reviews)
"Beautiful place to stay totally recommended nice views clean people are very nice specially the owner"
United States
Edgar
Loma Tranquila
Outdoor pool

Barceló San José

Barceló San José
4.0 star property
Uruca, 3.7 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,884 reviews)
"The room was spacious, great amenities, cleanliness, the staff were kind and courteous, helpful. Restaurants in the hotel were good. Overall great stay."
United States
Araceli
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, (2,448 reviews)
"Was amazing stay "
Canada
Christian
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
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, (3,079 reviews)
"Great staff, clean rooms, little older place , good breakfast "
United States
Kerry
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, (814 reviews)
"Great staff, nice family room. "
Canada
Jayme
Berlor Airport Inn
TV

Costa Rica Guesthouse

Costa Rica Guesthouse
3.0 star property
Catedral, 0.8 km from Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (647 reviews)
"Clean room , friendly staff and open 24hrs!"
United States
Bradley
Costa Rica Guesthouse
Terrace/patio

Villa San Ignacio

Villa San Ignacio
3.5 star property
22.1 km from Chinatown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (732 reviews)
"Staff were wonderful, grounds were beautiful, and rooms were comfortable! Couldn’t have had a better stay!"
United States
Matthew
Villa San Ignacio
Courtyard

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, (1,005 reviews)
"Great room, very clean, staff was super nice!"
United States
William Todd
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
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, (202 reviews)
"Fantastic airport shuttle, lovely staff. Nice gardens. A glass of juice at breakfast would have been nice. "
United Kingdom
Kirsty
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
Property entrance

Poas Volcano Lodge

Poas Volcano Lodge
3.5 star property
27.4 km from Chinatown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (539 reviews)
"Clean room. Beautiful location, fantastic place"
United States
Parag
Poas Volcano Lodge
Property grounds

Santo Tomas Hotel

Santo Tomas Hotel
3.0 star property
Carmen, 0.8 km from Chinatown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"The property is really cute, check in was quick, different options for breakfast"
United States
Caitlin
Santo Tomas 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, (184 reviews)
"The rooms were great Staff super friendly "
United States
Wayne
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
Property grounds

Irazu Hotel & Studios

Irazu Hotel & Studios
3.5 star property
Uruca, 4.2 km from Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,008 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, and excellent amenities "
United States
Elena
Irazu Hotel & Studios
Lobby lounge

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, (1,302 reviews)
"Great place to stay, easy access from the airport, friendly staff, great breakfast."
Canada
Jean-Francois
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
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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.

La Sabana

While visiting La Sabana, you might make a stop by sights like Sabana Park and National Stadium 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.

Top Chinatown Hotel Reviews

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was great, room was comfy! A little out of the way from anything but next door hotel had decent food and drinks. Great service-highly recommend!!"
NIKKI 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

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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.