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, (219 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$171
HK$334 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Lolas

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

Hotel Casa Antigua

Hotel Casa Antigua
2.5 star property
14.9 km from Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (368 reviews)
"Staff was excellent - friendly, helpful, welcoming, provided area recommendations and booked us a cab for our early flight the next morning before I could even ask! "
United States
Hannah
The price is HK$766
HK$865 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Hotel Casa Antigua

Hotel Aeropuerto

Hotel Aeropuerto
3.0 star property
19.1 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Quaint hotel close to airport - Cactus bar and restaurant on site great place for food."
Canada
Shannon
The price is HK$888
HK$1,003 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Hotel Aeropuerto

Hotel Villa Los Candiles

Hotel Villa Los Candiles
4.0 star property
11.7 km from Chinatown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (355 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay. STAFF WAS GREAT"
United States
Jason
The price is HK$969
HK$1,095 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Hotel Villa Los Candiles

Brillasol Airport Hotel

Brillasol Airport Hotel
3.5 star property
18.9 km from Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (658 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

Colours Oasis Resort ADULT ONLY

Colours Oasis Resort ADULT ONLY
3.0 star property
Pavas, 6.4 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (427 reviews)
"Great rooms, amenities, great breakfast and staff. Value!"
United States
Bharath
The price is HK$453
HK$512 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Colours Oasis Resort ADULT ONLY

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, (64 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$969
HK$1,095 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Costa Rica

Hotel La Amistad

Hotel La Amistad
3.0 star property
1 km from Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (108 reviews)
"met good people had a great time"
United States
Timothy
Hotel La Amistad

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
The price is HK$419
HK$474 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Hotel Plaza Real Suites & Apartments

Hotel Plaza Real Suites & Apartments
3.0 star property
Uruca, 3.8 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (234 reviews)
"Absolutely amazing accomidations and staff. The breakfast was also really fantastic. "
Canada
Scotty
The price is HK$695
HK$786 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Hotel Plaza Real Suites & Apartments

Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
3.0 star property
15.2 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,377 reviews)
"Absolutely great location when transiting SJO, great staff, very clean"
Canada
Brandy
The price is HK$942
HK$1,065 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Hotel Mango

Hotel Milan Costa Rica

Hotel Milan Costa Rica
3.5 star property
Merced, 1.6 km from Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (337 reviews)
"Had a good stay. Clean and the complementary breakfast was delicious. "
Canada
Rosemary
The price is HK$318
HK$359 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Hotel Milan Costa Rica

KC Hotel San José

KC Hotel San José
4.0 star property
La Sabana, 3.1 km from Chinatown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (791 reviews)
"Nice clean large room, excellent healthy breakfast. Helpful staff, Ideal location for parks, trips and sights. "
United Kingdom
Karen
The price is HK$844
HK$954 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
KC Hotel San José

Hotel Quinta Avenida

Hotel Quinta Avenida
3.0 star property
Merced, 1.6 km from Chinatown
7.6 out of 10, Good, (221 reviews)
"The room was clean and we enjoy the loctaion"
United States
tyrone Thomas
The price is HK$215
HK$243 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Hotel Quinta Avenida

Rincón del Valle Hotel & Suites

Rincón del Valle Hotel & Suites
3.5 star property
La Sabana, 3.7 km from Chinatown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (615 reviews)
"Location can't be beaten. Very central and pretty decent for its price. While the overall features are dated and not all rooms have AC, all other basics are covered. On a budget you can't do better, specially with breakfast included. Great if your activities are going to be outside. Staff is very helpful and at the reception they all spoke pretty good English."
United States
Juan
The price is HK$432
HK$489 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Rincón del Valle Hotel & Suites

Hotel Casa 69

Hotel Casa 69
2.5 star property
La California, 0.8 km from Chinatown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (287 reviews)
"Beautiful hidden oasis in the city! Staff is excellent and super helpful! "
United States
Nicole
The price is HK$430
HK$486 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Hotel Casa 69

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, (190 reviews)
"The rooms were great Staff super friendly "
United States
Wayne
The price is HK$805
HK$909 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

Dunn Inn

Dunn Inn
3.0 star property
Amón, 0.9 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (629 reviews)
"Everyone was very nice"
United States
Oscar
The price is HK$861
HK$973 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Dunn Inn
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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 National Theater are top sights worth seeing.

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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 Municipal Crafts Market, Museo Homenaje Joaquín García Monge and Casino Fiesta. When you're sightseeing in San José, National Theater and Jade Museum are also worth a stop.