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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 ￥8,598
￥9,715 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Hotel Colonial
Living room

2. Lolas Hostal

Lolas Hostal
2.0 star property
Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (50 reviews)
"The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. I was pleasantly surprised by how excellent the interior was. There are several common areas including a full kitchen and all are well maintained and well thought out. Very beautiful."
United States
Barry
The price is ￥3,901
￥7,294 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 15 - Aug 16
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, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff and nice area with parks"
United States
Tsolmon
The price is ￥15,264
￥17,248 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
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, (591 reviews)
"Love the place and the staff."
United States
Georvis Rodriguez
The price is ￥10,867
￥12,280 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Urban Green Hotel & Suites
Bar (on property)

5. 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, (527 reviews)
"Wonderful quaint hotel with great staff"
United States
Theresa
The price is ￥8,067
￥9,116 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Hotel Fleur De Lys
TV

6. Costa Rica Guesthouse

Costa Rica Guesthouse
3.0 star property
Catedral, 0.8 km from Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (709 reviews)
"The place is always clean, ready for use and peaceful atmosphere"
United States
Dianna
The price is ￥1,838
￥4,153 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Costa Rica Guesthouse
Flat-screen TV

7. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Professional staff excellent service very nice people."
United States
Luis
The price is ￥17,142
￥19,371 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
The Apex | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

8. Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente
4.0 star property
Catedral, 0.4 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Room was clean and the property was nice"
United States
cara
The price is ￥17,286
￥19,533 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hotel Presidente
Waterslide

9. Hotel Santo Tomás

Hotel Santo Tomás
3.0 star property
Carmen, 0.8 km from Chinatown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Location, beautiful place"
United States
Robert
The price is ￥11,527
￥13,026 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Hotel Santo Tomás
Coffee service

10. Hotel Casa 69

Hotel Casa 69
2.5 star property
La California, 0.8 km from Chinatown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (324 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 ￥9,577
￥10,822 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Hotel Casa 69
Reception

11. Hotel Cultura Plaza

Hotel Cultura Plaza
3.0 star property
Carmen, 0.5 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (531 reviews)
"Great location, delicious breakfast, and friendly staff. I would definitely stay here again."
United States
Juanita
The price is ￥11,257
￥12,721 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Hotel Cultura Plaza
Snack bar

12. Taormina Hotel and Casino

Taormina Hotel and Casino
3.5 star property
Amón, 0.9 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (972 reviews)
"excellent place to stay!"
United States
Patrick H
The price is ￥19,848
￥28,741 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Taormina Hotel and Casino
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

13. 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, (1,326 reviews)
"Very well located,the room was nice and clean,breakfast was was good too. "
United States
Erick
The price is ￥17,645
￥19,939 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

14. 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 ￥10,997
￥12,427 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
Interior

15. Hotel Milan Costa Rica

Hotel Milan Costa Rica
3.5 star property
Merced, 1.6 km from Chinatown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (410 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 ￥7,209
￥8,146 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Hotel Milan Costa Rica
Lobby

16. 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, (247 reviews)
"Conveniently located, helpful staff & breakfast was great!"
United States
cielo
The price is ￥16,639
￥18,802 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
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, (841 reviews)
"Good location for downtown, great service and neat rooms"
United States
GERMAN
The price is ￥19,632
￥22,185 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

18. 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 ￥5,171
￥5,843 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Hotel Quinta Avenida
Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

19. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast"
United States
Richard
The price is ￥18,196
￥20,561 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana
Terrace/patio

20. 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, (3,404 reviews)
"Welcoming staff, clean, breakfast, reasonable price, convenient to airport."
United States
Anne
The price is ￥14,754
￥16,673 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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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 Spirogyra Butterfly Garden.

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 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 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 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.

Top Chinatown Hotel Reviews

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Convenient location"
sagar 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

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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