Chinatown Travel Guide
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Activities
San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour
AU$41
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio
AU$120
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner
AU$77
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting
AU$49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
AU$230
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets
AU$49
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Chinatown Hotel Deals
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
The price is AU$179 per night from 3 July to 4 July
AU$179
3 July - 4 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,535 reviews)
"My legs are all bit up seems like they had bed bugs. The cleaning staff found some marijuana residue where I was rolling up and charged me for smoking in the room while I shared my room with my four children. They refused to take the charge off after the front desk staff agreed they saw me leave ..."
Reviewed on 26 June 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Francisco J. Orlich Road Alajuela Alajuela
The price is AU$167 per night from 3 July to 4 July
AU$167
3 July - 4 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,888 reviews)
"Very clean and comfortable hotel with very large rooms, bar and restaurant in the hotel so no need to travel unless you were looking for something more upscale there is an adjacent mall and casino not part of the hotel for additional nighttime entertainment. We arrived late and too tired to take ..."
Reviewed on 26 June 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Autopista Grl. Canas, Cruce San Antonio La Asunción
The price is AU$217 per night from 5 July to 6 July
AU$217
5 July - 6 July
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Everything was great overall! The only disappointment was with the spa. We were hoping to end our last two day with massages, but unfortunately the spa didn’t respond until the following day, so we weren’t able to schedule our appointments. Aside from that, our stay was wonderful. The home was beautiful, ..."
Reviewed on 26 June 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Pan American Highway La Asunción Heredia
The price is AU$239 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$239
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and National ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (500 reviews)
"Need to put water bottles"
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Radial Francisco J. Orlich Rio Segundo Alajuela
The price is AU$211 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$211
29 June - 30 June
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,149 reviews)
"beautiful space for the weary traveler. Clean spacious and staff that speaks both English and Spanish."
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest La Asunción Heredia
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$309 per night from 24 July to 25 July
AU$309
24 July - 25 July
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! (999 reviews)
"Great staff always outgoing and helpful. Beautiful place to stay. Got executive suite w Mountain View, but the view was mostly blocked. Didn’t care for the tuna at Bar 10. Besides that perfect!"
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
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 Center of Art and Culture.
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 Center of Art and Culture.
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.
Ciudad Cariari
Ciudad Cariari is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Cariari Golf Course or Cariari Bowling Center.
