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Hotel Colonial

Hotel Colonial
3.0 star property
Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (229 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with great staff. "
Canada
Janus
The price is ¥12,065
¥13,634 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29
Hotel Colonial

Lolas

Lolas
1.0 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 ¥5,065
¥5,724 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
Lolas

Poas Volcano Lodge

Poas Volcano Lodge
3.5 star property
27.4 km from Chinatown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (557 reviews)
"Beautiful property, very friendly staff, great food. Home made butter and jam at breakfast was amazing. Property was very secure and we felt safe the whole stay. "
United States
Pamela Gail
The price is ¥14,485
¥16,368 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15
Poas Volcano Lodge

Altura Hotel

Altura Hotel
3.0 star property
29.7 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (284 reviews)
"Clean room, good breakfast and friendly staff "
United States
Winsome
The price is ¥17,586
¥19,873 total
includes taxes & fees
May 8 - May 9
Altura Hotel

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, (300 reviews)
"Great place to stay "
United States
Agustin
The price is ¥15,788
¥17,840 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
4.5 star property
12.5 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"This is an absolutely great hotel near the airport - great people - great vibe "
United States
James
The price is ¥29,544
¥33,385 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 5 - Jun 6
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol

Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol
4.0 star property
21.9 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (47 reviews)
"Great breakfast. "
United States
Miguel Angel
The price is ¥26,887
¥30,382 total
includes taxes & fees
May 23 - May 24
Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol

Berlor Airport Inn

Berlor Airport Inn
3.5 star property
14.5 km from Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (850 reviews)
"Great for a one night stay"
United States
Leslie
The price is ¥11,543
¥13,043 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29
Berlor Airport Inn

Villazul 2

Villazul 2
4.0 star property
27.9 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (15 reviews)
"Amazing place! Really enjoyed our stay with the family. Very safe, clean and modern location"
United States
Eli
The price is ¥14,007
¥15,827 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
Villazul 2

Hotel Pibi Boreal

Hotel Pibi Boreal
3.0 star property
16.8 km from Chinatown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (452 reviews)
"Beautiful property close to the airport. The hosts were very kind and welcoming."
United States
Laura
The price is ¥15,570
¥17,594 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Hotel Pibi Boreal

Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
3.0 star property
15.2 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,429 reviews)
"Really close to the airport, great staff really helpful with late night check-in"
Canada
Steven
The price is ¥15,633
¥17,665 total
includes taxes & fees
May 23 - May 24
Hotel Mango

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
15.4 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,477 reviews)
"Great stay and nice breakfast!"
Canada
Lynn
The price is ¥22,945
¥25,928 total
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Brillasol Airport Hotel

Brillasol Airport Hotel
3.5 star property
18.9 km from Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (671 reviews)
"shuttle was very good, staff was very friendly, room was clean, will stay again."
United States
Gary
The price is ¥11,255
¥15,368 total
includes taxes & fees
May 9 - May 10
Brillasol Airport Hotel

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
3.0 star property
10.3 km from Chinatown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (421 reviews)
"Great breakfast, clean rooms and the pool was a hit with the kids"
United States
victoria
The price is ¥24,581
¥27,777 total
includes taxes & fees
May 16 - May 17
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco

Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco
3.0 star property
16.7 km from Chinatown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (221 reviews)
"Breakfast was excellent. Parking was easy and safe"
United States
Robert
The price is ¥14,748
¥16,665 total
includes taxes & fees
May 9 - May 10
Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco

Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Hotel Bougainvillea San José
3.5 star property
5.5 km from Chinatown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (465 reviews)
"Beautiful Hotel!"
United States
Henry
The price is ¥28,050
¥31,696 total
includes taxes & fees
May 8 - May 9
Hotel Bougainvillea San José

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, (233 reviews)
"This was a wonderful place to stay. "
United States
Joe
The price is ¥4,415
¥4,989 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Terida Airport B&B

Terida Airport B&B
2.5 star property
14.9 km from Chinatown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (287 reviews)
"Very nice, clean and quiet place. Comfortable bed, clean bathroom. Perfect for someone looking for basic accomodations very close to the airport. "
United States
Jorge
The price is ¥8,013
¥9,054 total
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14
Terida Airport B&B

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú
4.5 star property
7.7 km from Chinatown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (376 reviews)
"Great accommodations and staff as always !"
Canada
Michelle Marie
The price is ¥20,986
¥23,714 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 5 - Jun 6
Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse
3.0 star property
14.6 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"This place was a great stay! "
United States
Eva
The price is ¥14,712
¥16,625 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse
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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.

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.

Hospital

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

La Sabana

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

Catedral

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

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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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