San José Hotel Guide. Hotels in Chinatown, San José, Costa Rica

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Our top choices for Chinatown hotels

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Hotel Colonial

Hotel Colonial
3.0 star property
Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (233 reviews)
"Clean and pretty basic amenities; near a lot of restaurants"
United States
Rima
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Hotel Colonial
Living room

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 €31
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Lolas
Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms - No A/C | Terrace/patio

Villa San Ignacio

Villa San Ignacio
3.5 star property
22.1 km from Chinatown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (776 reviews)
"Really enjoyed the restaurant and the pool area is beautiful."
United States
Cole
The price is €62
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Villa San Ignacio
Property entrance

Poas Volcano Lodge

Poas Volcano Lodge
3.5 star property
27.4 km from Chinatown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (562 reviews)
"Beautiful and beautifully maintained property. The staff is very courteous and friendly."
United States
Jean-luc
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Poas Volcano Lodge
Terrace/patio

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, (240 reviews)
"This was a wonderful place to stay. "
United States
Joe
The price is €38
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
Restaurant

Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
3.0 star property
15.2 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,445 reviews)
"Really close to the airport, great staff really helpful with late night check-in"
Canada
Steven
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Hotel Mango
Exterior

Trapp Family Country Inn

Trapp Family Country Inn
3.0 star property
17.8 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (708 reviews)
"Wonderful great place to relax before or after your flight "
United States
Nancy
The price is €98
includes taxes & fees
27 Jun - 28 Jun
Trapp Family Country Inn
Front of property

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Great steakhouse on the premises. Clean rooms for the most part"
Canada
Marco
The price is €114
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse
Interior entrance

Hotel Aeropuerto

Hotel Aeropuerto
3.0 star property
19.1 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean room, delicious breakfast, friendly staff!"
Canada
Melanie
The price is €82
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Hotel Aeropuerto
Lobby

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, (2,500 reviews)
"Great airport hotel"
United States
Ananda
The price is €134
includes taxes & fees
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Exterior

Hotel Pibi Boreal

Hotel Pibi Boreal
3.0 star property
16.8 km from Chinatown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (453 reviews)
"Beautiful property close to the airport. The hosts were very kind and welcoming."
United States
Laura
The price is €104
includes taxes & fees
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Hotel Pibi Boreal
Studio

Altura Hotel

Altura Hotel
3.0 star property
29.7 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (289 reviews)
"Clean room, good breakfast and friendly staff "
United States
Winsome
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Altura Hotel
Exterior

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, (309 reviews)
"Great breakfast, everything was good."
United States
Ethan
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
3.5 star property
17 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,816 reviews)
"It was a great stay with friendly staff and great food in the restaurant. "
United States
Laura
The price is €115
includes taxes & fees
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Garden

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, (553 reviews)
"Great place near the airport!"
Canada
Roxanne
The price is €47
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House
Exterior

Brillasol Airport Hotel

Brillasol Airport Hotel
3.5 star property
18.9 km from Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (673 reviews)
"it a good place to stay if you are stating they're one"
United States
Marisol
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Brillasol Airport Hotel
Lobby sitting area

Berlor Airport Inn

Berlor Airport Inn
3.5 star property
14.5 km from Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (858 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and helpful "
United States
Marie
The price is €73
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Berlor Airport Inn
2 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, free pool cabanas

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay and would stay again and again . Everything was amazing from staff to amenities and food was great too."
United States
Fezonae
The price is €183
includes taxes & fees
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
Lobby

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
3.5 star property
16.7 km from Chinatown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,153 reviews)
"It was a good hotel for the night."
United States
Catalina
The price is €149
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Interior

Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José
3.0 star property
18.2 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (60 reviews)
"The place is very nice and clean,the staff is very courteous and prompt for the airport ride "
United States
Jean G
The price is €51
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José
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Where to stay in Chinatown

Find the best Chinatown areas 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 neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like National Museum of Costa Rica or Casa Amarilla.

Aerial view of La Sabana Park, Costa Rica National Stadium and San Jose, Costa Rica Skyline

Barrio Escalante

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio Escalante and surrounding area, you can visit San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica.

Photo by Adrian Damian
Open Photo by Adrian Damian

Hospital

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

Photo by Garrett Britton
Open Photo by Garrett Britton

La Sabana

While visiting La Sabana, you might make a stop by sights like Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.

Aerial View of La Sabana, rohrmoser, pavas, and Escazu

Pavas

While Pavas isn't home to many top sights, Avenida Escazú Shopping Center and Plaza Itskazú are some notable places to visit nearby.

Top Chinatown Hotel Reviews

Barceló San José

Barceló San José

8/10 Good
"Great stay, not far from the airport. Only complaint was the windows aren't great so we could hear all the traffic outside."
James 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Barceló San José

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Chinatown?
Chinatown is a neighbourhood that travellers 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, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available in Chinatown.
What can I see and do in this San José neighbourhood?
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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