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Hotel Colonial

Hotel Colonial
3.0 star property
Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (218 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with great staff. "
Canada
Janus
Hotel Colonial
Living room

Lolas

Lolas
1.0 star property
Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (46 reviews)
"I felt very safe as a solo female traveler :)"
Canada
Aijia
The price is ￥3,458
￥6,767 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 10 - Feb 11
Lolas
Interior entrance

Hotel Aeropuerto

Hotel Aeropuerto
3.0 star property
19.1 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Always enjoy Hotel Aeropuerto!"
Canada
William
The price is ￥17,513
￥19,790 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Hotel Aeropuerto
Lobby sitting area

Berlor Airport Inn

Berlor Airport Inn
3.5 star property
14.5 km from Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (804 reviews)
"Room was spotless and the staff was more then pleasant"
United States
William
The price is ￥13,208
￥14,925 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Berlor Airport Inn
Exterior

Brillasol Airport Hotel

Brillasol Airport Hotel
3.5 star property
18.9 km from Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (651 reviews)
"Room clean, comfortable and close to the airport. Good value for a layover to catch a morning flight. Proprietor gave us and 2 other guests a free shuttle to the airport. Great service from a friendly and welcoming host. "
United Kingdom
Mark
The price is ￥13,440
￥17,867 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21
Brillasol Airport Hotel
Outdoor dining

Hotel Casa Antigua

Hotel Casa Antigua
2.5 star property
14.9 km from Chinatown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (366 reviews)
"Staff was amazing and friendly. The place was so unique and one of a kind. We loved the vibe and would stay again. "
United States
David
The price is ￥15,496
￥17,510 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21
Hotel Casa Antigua
Exterior

Aloj Entero 1km Juan Santamaría Airport

Aloj Entero 1km Juan Santamaría Airport
3.5 star property
17.4 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (27 reviews)
"This is a very spacious accommodation. We only had three adults and only used two beds, but the place could accommodate a group of 8."
United States
Lenard
The price is ￥13,280
￥15,798 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21
Aloj Entero 1km Juan Santamaría Airport
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Colours Oasis Resort ADULT ONLY

Colours Oasis Resort ADULT ONLY
3.0 star property
Pavas, 6.4 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (427 reviews)
"Great rooms, amenities, great breakfast and staff. Value!"
United States
Bharath
The price is ￥16,663
￥18,829 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21
Colours Oasis Resort ADULT ONLY
Exterior

Hotel Villa Los Candiles

Hotel Villa Los Candiles
4.0 star property
11.7 km from Chinatown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (355 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay. STAFF WAS GREAT"
United States
Jason
The price is ￥18,506
￥20,912 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24
Hotel Villa Los Candiles
Restaurant

Hotel Plaza Real Suites & Apartments

Hotel Plaza Real Suites & Apartments
3.0 star property
Uruca, 3.8 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (230 reviews)
"We’ve stayed here several times and it’s always a good experience. "
Canada
Kathy
The price is ￥12,874
￥14,547 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22
Hotel Plaza Real Suites & Apartments
Interior

Hotel Milan Costa Rica

Hotel Milan Costa Rica
3.5 star property
Merced, 1.6 km from Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (327 reviews)
"We had a great stay."
United States
Renu
The price is ￥6,437
￥7,273 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 18 - Feb 19
Hotel Milan Costa Rica
Executives & Travelers 2 Full beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Parque del Lago Boutique Hotel

Parque del Lago Boutique Hotel
3.5 star property
Hospital, 2.5 km from Chinatown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (830 reviews)
"It was a very clean place, convenient location, it had everything we needed. The breakfast was great. "
United States
Glenda
The price is ￥19,211
￥21,709 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22
Parque del Lago Boutique Hotel
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, (174 reviews)
"Clean rooms and hotel, good breakfast, "
United States
clara
The price is ￥13,282
￥15,009 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
Terrace/patio

KC Hotel San José

KC Hotel San José
4.0 star property
La Sabana, 3.1 km from Chinatown
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (790 reviews)
"Nice clean large room, excellent healthy breakfast. Helpful staff, Ideal location for parks, trips and sights. "
United Kingdom
Karen
The price is ￥15,622
￥17,653 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21
KC Hotel San José
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, (196 reviews)
"Fantastic airport shuttle, lovely staff. Nice gardens. A glass of juice at breakfast would have been nice. "
United Kingdom
Kirsty
The price is ￥8,576
￥9,691 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
Coffee service

Hotel Casa 69

Hotel Casa 69
2.5 star property
La California, 0.8 km from Chinatown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (284 reviews)
"Beautiful hidden oasis in the city! Staff is excellent and super helpful! "
United States
Nicole
The price is ￥8,697
￥9,828 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Hotel Casa 69
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Park View Hotel y Restaurante

Park View Hotel y Restaurante
2.5 star property
17.9 km from Chinatown
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (111 reviews)
"It is a small hotel but excellent, price, location, beds so confortable. The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful."
Mexico
Cesar Eduardo Mora
The price is ￥10,753
￥12,151 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Park View Hotel y Restaurante
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
17.8 km from Chinatown
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (708 reviews)
"Convenient, close to airport, secure parking or shuttle service"
United States
Tracey
The price is ￥12,381
￥13,991 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21
Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Hotel Quinta Avenida

Hotel Quinta Avenida
3.0 star property
Merced, 1.6 km from Chinatown
7.6 out of 10, Good, (216 reviews)
"The room was clean and we enjoy the loctaion"
United States
tyrone Thomas
The price is ￥3,478
￥3,930 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 4 - Feb 5
Hotel Quinta Avenida
Restaurant

Rincón del Valle Hotel & Suites

Rincón del Valle Hotel & Suites
3.5 star property
La Sabana, 3.7 km from Chinatown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (611 reviews)
"Very clean and Good services"
United States
Harold
The price is ￥12,058
￥13,625 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 30 - Jan 31
Rincón del Valle Hotel & Suites
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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 Jade Museum.

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.

Carmen

If you're spending some time in Carmen, Casa Amarilla and Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica are top sights worth seeing.

Catedral

If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and Jade Museum are top sights worth seeing.

San Jose showing mountains and forests
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Hospital

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

Top Chinatown Hotel Reviews

Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent
"The A/C keeps me cool at night. Very quiet. And I love the shopping center across the street from the hotel"
Esmelda 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Aloft San Jose Hotel, 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 a highly ranked property in Chinatown. This hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Another top choice in the area is Lolas.
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 Museo Homenaje Joaquín García Monge, Casino Fiesta, and National Theater. When you're sightseeing in San José, Jade Museum and Pre-Colombian Gold Museum are also worth a stop.

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