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Our top choices for Chinatown hotels

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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 AU$121
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
Hotel Colonial
Living room

Lolas

Lolas
1.0 star property
Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (49 reviews)
"Great place, very nice ambiance, beautifully decorated and reasonably priced. Very well kept!"
United States
Martina
The price is AU$51
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Lolas
TV

Costa Rica Guesthouse

Costa Rica Guesthouse
3.0 star property
Catedral, 0.8 km from Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (678 reviews)
"Super accommodating,good rooms,and great rooms for the price."
United States
Theodore
The price is AU$30
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
Costa Rica Guesthouse
Restaurant

Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
3.0 star property
15.2 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,422 reviews)
"Really close to the airport, great staff really helpful with late night check-in"
Canada
Steven
The price is AU$157
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May
Hotel Mango
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, (2,461 reviews)
"Excellent hotel. Great staff and shuttle to air port. "
Canada
Nancy
The price is AU$221
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
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, (231 reviews)
"I love this place! It is near SJO airport, so very convenient for an early flight connection. Full kitchen available for your use, beds are very comfortable, and staff is super friendly. Highly recommend!"
United States
Nicole
The price is AU$48
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
Garden

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, (999 reviews)
"Breakfast was excellent, staff were all very helpful and welcoming."
United Kingdom
Jane
The price is AU$172
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
La Riviera Hotel B&B
Lobby

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, (1,172 reviews)
"Nice place with a free airport shuttle and good breakfast "
United States
Jeff
The price is AU$257
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Free daily buffet breakfast

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, (1,647 reviews)
"Good for a quick stay, restaurants and casino outside the hotel!"
United States
Katie
The price is AU$212
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms - No A/C | Terrace/patio

Villa San Ignacio

Villa San Ignacio
3.5 star property
22.1 km from Chinatown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (760 reviews)
"The premises are gorgeous and the food at the restaurant is very good. You can hear many different birds while you have breakfast or go for a walk"
United States
Patricia
The price is AU$101
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Villa San Ignacio
Exterior

Trapp Family Country Inn

Trapp Family Country Inn
3.0 star property
17.8 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (707 reviews)
"Staff were really great. The place was clean and had some beautiful architectural details in lobby and around pool. The room faced the pool. We had a 5pm flight and front desk was so helpful requesting a 3am taxi to pick us up."
United States
Judith
The price is AU$158
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June
Trapp Family Country Inn
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, (1,002 reviews)
"Great room, amazing restaurant. Quick one-night stay, but would happily stay here again."
United States
Joseph
The price is AU$170
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse
Interior entrance

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 AU$161
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Hotel Aeropuerto
2 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, free pool cabanas

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, (1,001 reviews)
"resort was really nice."
United States
Kyu Min
The price is AU$352
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
Mountain view

Peace Lodge

Peace Lodge
4.5 star property
28.4 km from Chinatown
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (538 reviews)
"Our stay at the peace lodge was magical. From the accommodations to the property to the staff, all exceeded our expectations. Nothing the rest of our trip in Costa Rica could compare to the 2 days we spent here. "
United States
Sara
The price is AU$802
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Peace Lodge
Exterior

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location for the airport and breakfast was brilliant"
United Kingdom
Kirstan
The price is AU$252
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
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, (2,104 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and breakfast was good. "
United States
Sheila
The price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
Exterior

Hotel Your House

Hotel Your House
3.5 star property
14.2 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (212 reviews)
"Economical, clean and very close to airport "
Canada
Dean
The price is AU$106
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
Hotel Your House
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, (297 reviews)
"We only stayed there a night but a nice property with a bunch of restaurants nearby"
United States
Seth
The price is AU$159
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
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, (3,299 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and adequate Restaurent was great"
Canada
Peter
The price is AU$155
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
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Our guide on 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.

Aerial view of La Sabana Park, Costa Rica National Stadium and San Jose, Costa Rica Skyline

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.

Photo by Garrett Britton
Open Photo by Garrett Britton

La Sabana

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

Photo by Adrian Damian
Open Photo by Adrian Damian

Hospital

If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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Open Photo by Krystalvation

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

Barceló San José

Barceló San José

8/10 Good
"The ambiance of the hotel in general, is quite pleasing. Super friendly staff are quite willing to answer any questions that staff may have. The rooms were clean, functional, The layout of the property with its lush tropical gardens gives it an advantage, considering it's surrounded by small homes and businesses, and a busy highway very close by."
Leonard 7-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Barceló San José

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 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, 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 of Costa Rica and Jade Museum are also worth a stop.

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