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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, (46 reviews)
"I felt very safe as a solo female traveler :)"
Canada
Aijia
The price is ¥3,126
¥6,323 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Lolas

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, (754 reviews)
"Comfortable bed,clean room excellent location. "
United States
Julia
The price is ¥28,392
¥32,083 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Buena Vista Chic Hotel

Buena Vista Chic Hotel
3.5 star property
19.8 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (604 reviews)
"Todo excelente "
Mexico
Ramon
The price is ¥25,440
¥28,748 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 18 - Feb 19
Buena Vista Chic Hotel

Alta Las Palomas Hotel

Alta Las Palomas Hotel
4.0 star property
10.1 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (520 reviews)
"Great hotel, great food. "
Canada
Marinko
The price is ¥24,930
¥28,171 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Alta Las Palomas Hotel

Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Hotel Bougainvillea San José
3.5 star property
5.5 km from Chinatown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (431 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, lovely food , amazing gardens , highly recommended, we have stayed 3 times and loved it all "
United Kingdom
Jackie
Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Taormina Hotel and Casino
3.5 star property
Amón, 0.9 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (891 reviews)
"This place was 🔥🔥"
United States
Waqas
The price is ¥25,285
¥34,678 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Taormina Hotel and Casino

Hotel Casa Antigua

Hotel Casa Antigua
2.5 star property
14.9 km from Chinatown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (366 reviews)
"Staff was amazing and friendly. The place was so unique and one of a kind. We loved the vibe and would stay again. "
United States
David
The price is ¥15,128
¥17,095 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Hotel Casa Antigua

Poas Volcano Lodge

Poas Volcano Lodge
3.5 star property
27.4 km from Chinatown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (535 reviews)
"The staff were so kind and helpful, the room was comfy and the grounds and trails were beautiful. Convenient location, and really great breakfast. Highly recommended. "
United States
LAUREN
The price is ¥19,770
¥22,340 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Poas Volcano Lodge

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
4.0 star property
10.4 km from Chinatown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great Hotel. Friendly, Helpful Staff"
United States
Andrew
The price is ¥20,863
¥23,575 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 15 - Feb 16
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
3.5 star property
La Sabana, 3.9 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (661 reviews)
"Lovely staff, buffet style breakfast and amazing views!"
United States
Tatiana A Rodriguez, Pedro Tovar Quiroga, Veronica
The price is ¥21,393
¥24,174 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 18 - Feb 19
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hotel Pibi Boreal

Hotel Pibi Boreal
3.0 star property
16.8 km from Chinatown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (436 reviews)
"Great owners and place"
United States
Hugo
Hotel Pibi Boreal

La Riviera Hotel B&B

La Riviera Hotel B&B
3.0 star property
13.6 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,009 reviews)
"Good size room and very nice hotel and nice breakfast "
United States
Ritobrato
The price is ¥15,904
¥17,971 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30
La Riviera Hotel B&B

Altura Hotel

Altura Hotel
3.0 star property
29.7 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (263 reviews)
"Nice cozy rooms, perfect for couples, close to the volcano"
United States
Mariana
Altura Hotel

Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente
4.0 star property
Catedral, 0.4 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel was well located and our room was comfortable. The hotel restaurant was excellent. "
Canada
Bjorn
The price is ¥16,542
¥18,692 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Hotel Presidente

Isla Verde Hotel

Isla Verde Hotel
3.0 star property
Pavas, 6 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (610 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Juan C.
Isla Verde Hotel

Terrazas de Golf Boutique Hotel

Terrazas de Golf Boutique Hotel
3.5 star property
10.6 km from Chinatown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (211 reviews)
"Quiet, relaxing place. Super convenient area very close to Juan Santamaria airport."
United States
Maria
Terrazas de Golf Boutique Hotel

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, (193 reviews)
"Very responsive staff made our stay comfortable and enjoyable. Great hotel! "
United States
Tanika
The price is ¥23,001
¥25,991 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

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, (1,195 reviews)
"Room were clean, great property and amenities. Friendly staff."
United States
Ilene
The price is ¥19,026
¥21,499 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 30 - Jan 31
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG

Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG
3.5 star property
Uruca, 4.3 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (276 reviews)
"Nice Location ! "
United States
Mariah
The price is ¥17,135
¥19,363 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG
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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.

Catedral

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

Carmen

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

Mata Redonda

If you're spending some time in Mata Redonda, National Stadium of Costa Rica and Estadio Nacional 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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