Chinatown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, a prominent blue building, and mountains in the background.
A cityscape with a mix of modern and traditional architecture, a prominent hotel, and a mountainous backdrop.
A densely packed urban area with a mix of modern and older buildings, a prominent green-roofed building, and a busy street with vehicles.
A busy urban street with colorful buildings, including a blue and purple structure, and a red car.
A historic building with ornate architecture, including detailed window frames and balconies, set against a twilight sky.

Activities


Our pick of the best Chinatown Hotel Deals

Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San JosƩ San Jose
The price is AU$151 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$151
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in San JosƩ. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Barceló San José
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Radial Francisco J. Orlich Rio Segundo Alajuela
The price is AU$169 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
AU$169
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

5 out of 5
Autopista Grl. Canas, Cruce San Antonio La Asunción
The price is AU$178 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
AU$178
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Landscape and the hotel ambiance was beautiful"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

3.5 out of 5
Sobre Autopista General CaƱas Ulloa Heredia
The price is AU$136 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$136
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (3,446 reviews)
"El hotel es muy estratégico para estadías cortas, las habitaciones muy limpias, y muy bien organizadas. La atención del personal muy buena. La experiencia fue muy agradable."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

4.5 out of 5
700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest La Asunción Heredia
The price is AU$240 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
AU$240
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in La Asunción. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Exceptional service"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

4.5 out of 5
Plaza Tempo San Rafael
The price is AU$278 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$278
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in San Rafael. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and National Stadium ...
Hyatt Centric San José Escazú
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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 National Theater of Costa Rica.

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.

Hospital

If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Melico Salazar Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Carmen

While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and National Center of Art and Culture.



Chinatown Travel Guide

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