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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Our top choices for Chinatown hotels

1. Hotel Colonial

Chinatown

Rima

￥14,096 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

2. Lolas Hostal

Chinatown

Barry

￥7,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 1 - Aug 2

3. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.6 km from Chinatown

Tsolmon

￥17,692 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

4. Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Carmen, 0.6 km from Chinatown

Georvis Rodriguez

￥12,597 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 3 - Aug 4

5. Hotel Fleur De Lys

Catedral, 0.3 km from Chinatown

Theresa

￥8,938 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 5 - Aug 6

6. Costa Rica Guesthouse

Catedral, 0.8 km from Chinatown

Dianna

￥4,079 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 1 - Aug 2

7. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Carmen, 0.4 km from Chinatown

Dr. David

￥19,871 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 31 - Aug 1

The Apex | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

8. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.4 km from Chinatown

cara

￥20,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

9. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.8 km from Chinatown

Robert

￥13,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

10. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 0.8 km from Chinatown

Luca

￥11,101 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 31 - Aug 1

11. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen, 0.5 km from Chinatown

Juanita

￥13,332 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 31 - Aug 1

12. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Amón, 0.9 km from Chinatown

Patrick H

￥28,558 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 30 - Jul 31

13. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1.5 km from Chinatown

Erick

￥19,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 31 - Aug 1

14. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

0.9 km from Chinatown

Krishna Bosco

￥12,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

15. Hotel Milan Costa Rica

Merced, 1.6 km from Chinatown

Yasmin

￥8,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 30 - Jul 31

16. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Carmen, 0.7 km from Chinatown

Nury

￥17,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

17. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 0.5 km from Chinatown

Michael

￥24,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

18. Hotel Quinta Avenida

Merced, 1.6 km from Chinatown

D'Arcy

￥5,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 30 - Jul 31

Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

19. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

San Bosco, 1.9 km from Chinatown

Richard

￥21,091 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 22 - Aug 23

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

10 km from Chinatown

Anne

￥17,114 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 3 - Aug 4

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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 National Theater of Costa Rica.

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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.

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A church with a tall spire and a clock tower.

Hospital

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

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A large stadium with a metal framework and rows of seats.

La Sabana

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

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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.

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Top Chinatown Hotel Reviews

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent

"Todo bien"

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

10/10 Excellent

"Airport hotels usually feel like soulless places that are just there for airline crews, business travelers and people looking for convenience when they have an early flight, like we did. The Hilton Garden Inn was so much more! The lobby was welcoming and had a nice bar and lounge area, there was a great pool area, plus it was a quick 5 minute shuttle ride to SJO with a huge mall next door. The rooms were extra large and comfortable and the staff was friendly and helpful. Rather than feeling confined to the room, it was great to have the mall next door and the pool to choose from to kill some time while we were there. Highly recommend!"

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

10/10 Excellent

"I had an amazing stay at the Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belén. The property is absolutely beautiful, peaceful, and even more stunning in person. It was the perfect place to unwind after a day of exploring Costa Rica. What stood out the most, though, was the people. Staff members, Jennifer and Mario, truly went out of their way to make my stay special. Their kindness, genuine care, and willingness to help didn’t go unnoticed. It’s rare to find people who are so invested in making sure guests have the best experience possible, and I was incredibly grateful for that. The room was clean and comfortable, the food was great, and the grounds were gorgeous. I found several beautiful spots on the property to enjoy. My trip was so memorable. It’s the people who turn a beautiful hotel into an unforgettable experience, and that’s exactly what happened here. I would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Costa Rica."

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

8/10 Good

"Everything was great, but we were expecting the swim up bar to be open, which was one of the reasons we booked with yall. Cookies awesome!!! Staff at desk and restaurant/bar excellent. Ate at the restaurant the food was delicious. Is there a time of the season when the swim up bar is closed?"

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Our top choices for Chinatown hotels

1. Hotel Colonial

2. Lolas Hostal

3. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

4. Urban Green Hotel & Suites

5. Hotel Fleur De Lys

6. Costa Rica Guesthouse

7. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

8. Hotel Presidente

9. Hotel Santo Tomás

10. Hotel Casa 69

11. Hotel Cultura Plaza

12. Taormina Hotel and Casino

13. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

14. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

15. Hotel Milan Costa Rica

16. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

17. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

18. Hotel Quinta Avenida

19. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

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

Where to stay in Chinatown

La California

Barrio Escalante

Hospital

La Sabana

Merced

Top Chinatown Hotel Reviews

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

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