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

￥10,985 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

2. Lolas Hostal

Chinatown

Barry

￥7,302 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

3. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen, 0.6 km from Chinatown

Tsolmon

￥15,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

4. Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Carmen, 0.6 km from Chinatown

Georvis Rodriguez

￥11,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

5. Costa Rica Guesthouse

Catedral, 0.8 km from Chinatown

Dianna

￥3,887 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 13 - Aug 14

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

6. Hotel Presidente

Catedral, 0.4 km from Chinatown

Thomas

￥17,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

7. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Carmen, 0.4 km from Chinatown

Luis

￥18,310 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

8. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen, 0.8 km from Chinatown

Robert

￥10,701 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

9. Hotel Fleur De Lys

Catedral, 0.3 km from Chinatown

Theresa

￥9,550 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

10. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Amón, 0.9 km from Chinatown

Patrick H

￥28,676 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 14 - Aug 15

11. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

1.5 km from Chinatown

Juan

￥17,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 15 - Aug 16

12. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Carmen, 0.5 km from Chinatown

Juanita

￥13,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

13. Hotel Casa 69

La California, 0.8 km from Chinatown

Luca

￥10,438 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

14. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

0.9 km from Chinatown

John Thomas

￥12,398 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

15. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Carmen, 0.7 km from Chinatown

cielo

￥17,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

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

16. Hotel Quinta Avenida

Merced, 1.6 km from Chinatown

D'Arcy

￥5,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 15 - Aug 16

17. Hotel Milan Costa Rica

Merced, 1.6 km from Chinatown

abel

￥8,805 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

18. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Catedral, 0.5 km from Chinatown

GERMAN

￥22,135 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

￥21,417 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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

10 km from Chinatown

Anne

￥16,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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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 Precolumbian Gold Museum 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 historic building with arched windows and a balcony, surrounded by well-maintained hedges.

Carmen

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

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Top Chinatown Hotel Reviews

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location if stopping after landing or before departing costa rica. Walking distance to town centre in a secure neighbourhood"

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

10/10 Excellent

"All aspects of my stay were absolutely enjoyable.From the reception to the breakfast the bar and the parking without leaving the cleaning crew.Every single one of the staff made sure I had a wonderfull time.I most definitely be back specially because the location its perfect for all my deals in Costa Rica."

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

8/10 Good

"The service us excellent, amazing staff. Always a pleasant stay and I stay here often. The towels were pretty old and the AC in our room wasn’t working on the most recent stay. But that had never been a problem in the past."

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

8/10 Good

"Wonderful staff Public areas beautiful. Rooms could stand an upgraded. Our bathroom wasn't clean. Old soap in the soap dish and dust/ bugs in toilet. Maybe the room we had was empty for a while? But overall nice property with multiple pools and a great buffet breakfast with a huge selection."

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

8/10 Good

"Stayed only for one night just since it was close to the airport and majority of the trip we were 3-4 hours away from airport. Very spacious room, very clean and well maintained. Staff was nice. Had a grill and bar (did not try). On the 2nd floor had access straight to the mall so great for convenience. Hotel also offered free shuttle service to the airport."

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Great location close to airport but you do get plane and some outside noise. Staff was great, room was good size, clean and functional. Breakfast was ok, not great as hot food variety was limited. But that’s nothing unusual. Overall enjoyed the stay and would recommend for anyone looking for a reasonable functional hotel close to airport."

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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. Costa Rica Guesthouse

6. Hotel Presidente

7. Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

8. Hotel Santo Tomás

9. Hotel Fleur De Lys

10. Taormina Hotel and Casino

11. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

12. Hotel Cultura Plaza

13. Hotel Casa 69

14. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

15. Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

16. Hotel Quinta Avenida

17. Hotel Milan Costa Rica

18. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

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

Carmen

Top Chinatown Hotel Reviews

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

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