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1. Hotel Colonial

Hotel Colonial
3.0 star property
Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (240 reviews)
"Clean and pretty basic amenities; near a lot of restaurants"
United States
Rima
The price is ￥8,366
￥9,454 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Hotel Colonial
Living room

2. Lolas Hostal

Lolas Hostal
2.0 star property
Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (50 reviews)
"The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. I was pleasantly surprised by how excellent the interior was. There are several common areas including a full kitchen and all are well maintained and well thought out. Very beautiful."
United States
Barry
The price is ￥3,847
￥7,192 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Lolas Hostal
Free daily buffet breakfast

3. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
3.0 star property
Carmen, 0.6 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff and nice area with parks"
United States
Tsolmon
The price is ￥15,052
￥17,009 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
TV

4. Costa Rica Guesthouse

Costa Rica Guesthouse
3.0 star property
Catedral, 0.8 km from Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (709 reviews)
"The place is always clean, ready for use and peaceful atmosphere"
United States
Dianna
The price is ￥1,682
￥3,801 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Costa Rica Guesthouse
Front of property

5. Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Urban Green Hotel & Suites
4.0 star property
Carmen, 0.6 km from Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (593 reviews)
"Love the place and the staff."
United States
Georvis Rodriguez
The price is ￥9,163
￥10,354 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Urban Green Hotel & Suites
Bar (on property)

6. Hotel Fleur De Lys

Hotel Fleur De Lys
3.0 star property
Catedral, 0.3 km from Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (529 reviews)
"Wonderful quaint hotel with great staff"
United States
Theresa
The price is ￥7,773
￥8,783 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Hotel Fleur De Lys
The Apex | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

7. Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente
4.0 star property
Catedral, 0.4 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Room was clean and the property was nice"
United States
cara
The price is ￥15,252
￥17,235 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Hotel Presidente
Flat-screen TV

8. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
3.5 star property
Carmen, 0.4 km from Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Professional staff excellent service very nice people."
United States
Luis
The price is ￥16,015
￥18,097 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Waterslide

9. Hotel Santo Tomás

Hotel Santo Tomás
3.0 star property
Carmen, 0.8 km from Chinatown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Location, beautiful place"
United States
Robert
The price is ￥10,572
￥11,946 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Hotel Santo Tomás
Reception

10. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Hotel Cultura Plaza
3.0 star property
Carmen, 0.5 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (532 reviews)
"Great location, delicious breakfast, and friendly staff. I would definitely stay here again."
United States
Juanita
The price is ￥10,462
￥11,822 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Hotel Cultura Plaza
Snack bar

11. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Taormina Hotel and Casino
3.5 star property
Amón, 0.9 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (972 reviews)
"excellent place to stay!"
United States
Patrick H
The price is ￥19,573
￥28,343 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Taormina Hotel and Casino
Coffee service

12. Hotel Casa 69

Hotel Casa 69
2.5 star property
La California, 0.8 km from Chinatown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (324 reviews)
"The guy who let us in was super friendly and helpful with how to use the keys. We felt very safe and welcomed. It is a very walkable neighborhood and close to a strip of bars that offer plenty options of food, so you will never be bored. Amazing place to stay!"
United States
Luca
The price is ￥9,129
￥10,316 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Hotel Casa 69
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

13. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
4.0 star property
1.5 km from Chinatown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,330 reviews)
"Great hotel, professional staff, I like the bar/restaurant and the breakfast is pretty good too!"
Canada
Juan
The price is ￥17,822
￥20,139 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

14. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
3.5 star property
0.9 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (427 reviews)
"Friendly and responsive staff. Nice bar and restaurant."
United Kingdom
Krishna Bosco
The price is ￥10,845
￥12,255 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 22 - Aug 23
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
Interior

15. Hotel Milan Costa Rica

Hotel Milan Costa Rica
3.5 star property
Merced, 1.6 km from Chinatown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (413 reviews)
"Just take care about noisy tenants"
United States
abel
The price is ￥7,109
￥8,033 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Hotel Milan Costa Rica
Lobby

16. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Catedral, 0.5 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (843 reviews)
"Good location for downtown, great service and neat rooms"
United States
GERMAN
The price is ￥19,360
￥21,876 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

17. Hotel Quinta Avenida

Hotel Quinta Avenida
3.0 star property
Merced, 1.6 km from Chinatown
7.6 out of 10, Good, (237 reviews)
"Lots of stores close but the downtown area and nice scenery is about 10 min walk"
United States
D'Arcy
The price is ￥5,099
￥5,762 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Hotel Quinta Avenida
Lobby

18. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
3.5 star property
Carmen, 0.7 km from Chinatown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (248 reviews)
"Conveniently located, helpful staff & breakfast was great!"
United States
cielo
The price is ￥16,409
￥18,542 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

19. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana
3.5 star property
San Bosco, 1.9 km from Chinatown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast"
United States
Richard
The price is ￥18,731
￥21,166 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana
Outdoor pool

20. Barceló San José

Barceló San José
4.0 star property
Uruca, 3.7 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,124 reviews)
"Lovely settings A little far out but great if you want to be near the airport Breakfast was amazing Used shuttle from airport"
United Kingdom
sonia
The price is ￥19,431
￥21,957 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Barceló San José
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Where to stay in Chinatown

Find the best Chinatown areas and neighborhoods 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 neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like National Museum of Costa Rica or Spirogyra Butterfly Garden.

A cityscape with a prominent modern skyscraper, a mix of residential and commercial buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

Barrio Escalante

Barrio Escalante might not have many top sights, but San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A church with a tall spire and a clock tower.
Photo by Adrian Damian
Open Photo by Adrian Damian

Hospital

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

A large stadium with a metal framework and rows of seats.
Photo by Garrett Britton
Open Photo by Garrett Britton

La Sabana

If you're spending some time in La Sabana, Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica are top sights worth seeing.

A busy urban street with a large historic building with a green roof and columns.

Merced

While visiting Merced, you might make a stop by sights like Mercado Central and Mercado Borbón.

Top Chinatown Hotel Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent
"This is our go to place when we fly into San Jose, there is a shuttle that picks you up at the quarter to every hour right outside of arrivals. The staff is very friendly and accommodating, we learned to always ask for a first floor room because there is no elevators and to carry your luggage up the stairs or do you have to have a staff member do it was inconvenient and not comfortable. The rooms are very nice. The beds were nice. The bathrooms were clean. There’s lots of hot water. The pool is very nice and pretty and breakfast was full of different variety."
Pamela 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Chinatown?
Chinatown is a neighborhood that travelers 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, the majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Chinatown.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Chinatown?
To find more details about changing or cancelling your trip to Chinatown, click here.
What can I see and do in this San José neighborhood?
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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