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

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Our top choices for Chinatown hotels

Hotel Colonial

Hotel Colonial
3.0 star property
Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (220 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 €36
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Lolas

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, (215 reviews)
"Breakfast was amazing Staff super nice Place was spotless Location is very modern and upscale "
Canada
paul
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

Poas Volcano Lodge

Poas Volcano Lodge
3.5 star property
27.4 km from Chinatown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (543 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 €124
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Poas Volcano Lodge

Altura Hotel

Altura Hotel
3.0 star property
29.7 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (269 reviews)
"Loved our family tent! Was so cozy and cute. The gentleman that check us in was so sweet and helpful. Highly recommend for a beautiful, unique place to stay!"
United States
Katie
Altura Hotel

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
7.6 out of 10, Good, (4 reviews)
"Restaurant service was awful. As a single woman with more than 2 nickels to rub together, I felt I was put on the back burner. Several tables who arrived well after I did were served their food way before mine came out. I believe I waited 45 minutes after ordering soup and a burger before it was served. Staff was very friendly but i had to practically beg to order, get my food and pay. The food was so, so. I gave them a credit card but never saw a bill or was given a receipt. Room was...
United States
Sherry
The price is €162
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar
Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol

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, (1,002 reviews)
"Amazing helpful staff and delicious meals."
United States
Hoppy
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

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, (207 reviews)
"The rooms are clean. The staff is amazing. The food is excellent. The parking is safe and extremely secure. If you have dogs and get a room on the main level there's a great run for them to enjoy. "
United States
Daniel
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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, (439 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

Hotel Rinconcito Verde

Hotel Rinconcito Verde
2.5 star property
28.3 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (91 reviews)
"Amazing views, wonderful breakfast, friendly and helpful staff. Great place for a private getaway!"
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Hotel Rinconcito Verde

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, (264 reviews)
"Clean rooms, great location, nice breakfast."
United States
Alagappan
The price is €121
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Hotel Casa Antigua

Hotel Casa Antigua
2.5 star property
14.9 km from Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (377 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 €94
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Hotel Casa Antigua

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, (999 reviews)
"Very pretty hotel "
United States
Lisa
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
La Riviera Hotel B&B

Berlor Airport Inn

Berlor Airport Inn
3.5 star property
14.5 km from Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (827 reviews)
"Great over night location very clean and the staff are incredibly helpful."
Canada
Mark
Berlor Airport Inn

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, (1,002 reviews)
"This is not only is an absolutely gorgeous hotel but the restaurant food was amazing, and the staff went above and beyond to ensure a pleasant welcoming stay!"
United States
Suzanne
The price is €219
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Hotel Pibi Boreal

Hotel Pibi Boreal
3.0 star property
16.8 km from Chinatown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (442 reviews)
"Great owners and place"
United States
Hugo
Hotel Pibi Boreal

Villa San Ignacio

Villa San Ignacio
3.5 star property
22.1 km from Chinatown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (737 reviews)
"Staff were wonderful, grounds were beautiful, and rooms were comfortable! Couldn’t have had a better stay!"
United States
Matthew
Villa San Ignacio

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, (2,457 reviews)
"Was amazing stay "
Canada
Christian
The price is €157
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hotel Aeropuerto

Hotel Aeropuerto
3.0 star property
19.1 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Quaint hotel close to airport - Cactus bar and restaurant on site great place for food."
Canada
Shannon
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Hotel Aeropuerto

Dos Palmas Studio Apartments

Dos Palmas Studio Apartments
3.0 star property
14.9 km from Chinatown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (208 reviews)
"Large, clean room and very friendly hosts!"
Canada
JADE
Dos Palmas Studio Apartments
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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.

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.

Catedral

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

La Sabana

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

Carmen

While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like Casa Amarilla and Asamblea Legislativa.

Top Chinatown Hotel Reviews

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?
Expedia customers rank Lolas the highest for a stay in Chinatown.
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 and Jade Museum are also worth a stop.