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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 ￥12,502
￥14,127 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Hotel Colonial
Living room

2. Lolas Hostal

Lolas Hostal
2.0 star property
Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (49 reviews)
"Great budget option in San Jose's chinatown!Near to Tracopa bus station too."
Canada
Fabienne
The price is ￥4,092
￥7,560 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
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, (1,001 reviews)
"Breakfast and Restaurant were great. Room was clean and staff were amazing."
Canada
Arash
The price is ￥17,742
￥20,048 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Front of property

4. 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, (586 reviews)
"Love the place and the staff."
United States
Georvis Rodriguez
The price is ￥12,381
￥13,990 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Urban Green Hotel & Suites
Flat-screen TV

5. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"The personnel at this hotel are wonderful, the food at the restaurant is terrific, and the location is ideal."
United States
Dr. David
The price is ￥17,442
￥19,709 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
The Apex | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

6. Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente
4.0 star property
Catedral, 0.4 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Room was clean and the property was nice"
United States
cara
The price is ￥16,565
￥18,718 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 23 - Jul 24
Hotel Presidente
Reception

7. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Hotel Cultura Plaza
3.0 star property
Carmen, 0.5 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (528 reviews)
"Great location, delicious breakfast, and friendly staff. I would definitely stay here again."
United States
Juanita
The price is ￥11,632
￥13,144 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 23 - Jul 24
Hotel Cultura Plaza
TV

8. Costa Rica Guesthouse

Costa Rica Guesthouse
3.0 star property
Catedral, 0.8 km from Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (706 reviews)
"I the hostel served its purpose for the price. Very quiet and the sister property across the street provided the amenities that were not available at the guesthouse. Decent stay, which they had air conditioning."
United States
Aubreion
The price is ￥1,827
￥4,129 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Costa Rica Guesthouse
Waterslide

9. Hotel Santo Tomás

Hotel Santo Tomás
3.0 star property
Carmen, 0.8 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"great stay!"
Canada
Paul
The price is ￥9,970
￥11,266 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Hotel Santo Tomás
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

10. 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, (1,317 reviews)
"Great bar and breakfast! Clean friendly staff"
United States
Ondrea
The price is ￥18,838
￥21,287 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
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, (969 reviews)
"excellent place to stay!"
United States
Patrick H
The price is ￥17,951
￥26,708 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Taormina Hotel and Casino
Bar (on property)

12. 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, (526 reviews)
"Wonderful quaint hotel with great staff"
United States
Theresa
The price is ￥8,424
￥9,519 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 25 - Jul 26
Hotel Fleur De Lys
Coffee service

13. Hotel Casa 69

Hotel Casa 69
2.5 star property
La California, 0.8 km from Chinatown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (321 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 ￥9,744
￥11,011 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Hotel Casa 69
Interior

14. Hotel Milan Costa Rica

Hotel Milan Costa Rica
3.5 star property
Merced, 1.6 km from Chinatown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (408 reviews)
"Staff is very nice and helpful. Place is clean and really decent for what you pay. Location is not super pretty but it's practical especially being next to the bus station. Overall I had a nice stay, thank you :)"
United States
Yasmin
The price is ￥7,335
￥8,289 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Hotel Milan Costa Rica
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

15. 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 ￥11,189
￥12,644 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

16. 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 ￥5,261
￥5,945 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Hotel Quinta Avenida
Lobby

17. 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, (838 reviews)
"Staff were extremely helpful in planning day trips from the hotel."
United States
Michael
The price is ￥21,460
￥24,250 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 8 - Aug 9
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
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, (244 reviews)
"Very responsive staff made our stay comfortable and enjoyable. Great hotel! "
United States
Tanika
The price is ￥16,930
￥19,131 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
Terrace/patio

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
3.5 star property
10 km from Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (3,405 reviews)
"Welcoming staff, clean, breakfast, reasonable price, convenient to airport."
United States
Anne
The price is ￥17,156
￥19,387 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

20. 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)
"Excelente todo"
Mexico
Marco
The price is ￥20,138
￥22,756 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana
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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.

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 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 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 cityscape with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, a highway, and a distant mountain range.

Pavas

While there might not be top attractions in Pavas, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Avenida Escazú Shopping Center and Plaza Tempo.

Top Chinatown Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

8/10 Good
"Nombre de serviettes disponibles selon le nombre de personnes."
Dany 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose 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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