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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

Lolas

Lolas
1.0 star property
Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (47 reviews)
"I felt very safe as a solo female traveler :)"
Canada
Aijia
The price is ¥3,135
¥6,341 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Lolas

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, (28 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 ¥13,000
¥15,464 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 7 - Feb 8
Aloj Entero 1km Juan Santamaría Airport

Hotel Aeropuerto

Hotel Aeropuerto
3.0 star property
19.1 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Quaint hotel close to airport - Cactus bar and restaurant on site great place for food."
Canada
Shannon
The price is ¥17,143
¥19,372 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Hotel Aeropuerto

Berlor Airport Inn

Berlor Airport Inn
3.5 star property
14.5 km from Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (811 reviews)
"Great staff, nice family room. "
Canada
Jayme
The price is ¥13,045
¥14,741 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Berlor Airport Inn

Hotel Casa Antigua

Hotel Casa Antigua
2.5 star property
14.9 km from Chinatown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (367 reviews)
"Staff was excellent - friendly, helpful, welcoming, provided area recommendations and booked us a cab for our early flight the next morning before I could even ask! "
United States
Hannah
The price is ¥15,168
¥17,140 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Hotel Casa Antigua

Brillasol Airport Hotel

Brillasol Airport Hotel
3.5 star property
18.9 km from Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (653 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
Brillasol Airport Hotel

Vista Canyon Inn

Vista Canyon Inn
3.0 star property
17.8 km from Chinatown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (55 reviews)
"Nice property, great staff!"
United States
Nate
The price is ¥14,627
¥16,528 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 7 - Feb 8
Vista Canyon Inn

Guácima Escondida Hotel Boutique

Guácima Escondida Hotel Boutique
3.0 star property
19.6 km from Chinatown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (31 reviews)
"Beautiful gardens, good breakfast and quiet for a good night of sleep near the airport."
United States
Adriana
The price is ¥11,609
¥13,118 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 4 - Feb 5
Guácima Escondida Hotel Boutique

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Great room, very clean, staff was super nice!"
United States
William Todd
The price is ¥28,325
¥32,007 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 21 - Feb 22
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

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, (196 reviews)
"Nice place "
United States
Julissa
The price is ¥13,652
¥15,427 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco

Hotel Vista de Golf, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Hotel Vista de Golf, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
3.5 star property
9.9 km from Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (112 reviews)
"Breakfast incredible "
Canada
Yanouk
Hotel Vista de Golf, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Hotel Your House

Hotel Your House
3.5 star property
14.2 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (191 reviews)
"A great stay overall."
Canada
Steven
The price is ¥10,448
¥11,807 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Hotel Your House

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Costa Rica

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Costa Rica
4.0 star property
12.7 km from Chinatown
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (62 reviews)
"All the staff was very courteous and helpful when needed. The rooms were very clean and visually pleasing. Food at the restaurant on location was tasty as well.. Great price for how wonderful the experience and location was. Would stay again"
United States
Yolanda
The price is ¥17,954
¥20,288 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Costa Rica

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
4.0 star property
10.9 km from Chinatown
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,950 reviews)
"Nice place and good breakfast."
United States
Patricia
The price is ¥15,973
¥18,050 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Hotel La Rosa de America

Hotel La Rosa de America
3.0 star property
22.1 km from Chinatown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (433 reviews)
"Excellent food. Nice room. "
United States
John
The price is ¥14,670
¥16,577 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Hotel La Rosa de America

Alameda Cariari

Alameda Cariari
3.0 star property
10.7 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (324 reviews)
"Super clean room and a wonderful staff!!!"
United States
Karen
The price is ¥15,323
¥20,463 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Alameda Cariari

Dos Palmas Studio Apartments

Dos Palmas Studio Apartments
3.0 star property
14.9 km from Chinatown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (207 reviews)
"Large, clean room and very friendly hosts!"
Canada
JADE
Dos Palmas Studio Apartments

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, (198 reviews)
"Fantastic airport shuttle, lovely staff. Nice gardens. A glass of juice at breakfast would have been nice. "
United Kingdom
Kirsty
The price is ¥7,709
¥8,712 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House
2.5 star property
18.1 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (489 reviews)
"Easy spot for an overnight. Nice staff and breakfast"
United States
KATHERINE
The price is ¥8,157
¥10,267 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 5 - Feb 6
Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House
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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 Asamblea Legislativa 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.

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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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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