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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, (220 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with great staff. "
Canada
Janus
Hotel Colonial
Living room

Lolas

Lolas
1.0 star property
Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (48 reviews)
"I felt very safe as a solo female traveler :)"
Canada
Aijia
The price is CA $30
CA $59 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Lolas
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

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 CA $132
CA $149 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 14 - Mar 15
Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
3.5 star property
6.6 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (817 reviews)
"Hotel is kept immaculate, would definitely visit again. "
United States
Juan
The price is CA $155
CA $175 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 14 - Mar 15
Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
Coffee service

Hotel Casa 69

Hotel Casa 69
2.5 star property
La California, 0.8 km from Chinatown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (292 reviews)
"Staff was so helpful and provided an amazing breakfast. Location to Mercado Central and Museums was amazing, walking distance. "
Canada
Natalie
The price is CA $75
CA $85 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 7 - Mar 8
Hotel Casa 69
TV

Costa Rica Guesthouse

Costa Rica Guesthouse
3.0 star property
Catedral, 0.8 km from Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (657 reviews)
"Clean room , friendly staff and open 24hrs!"
United States
Bradley
The price is CA $17
CA $38 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Costa Rica Guesthouse
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
3.5 star property
0.9 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (389 reviews)
"Yes great place"
United States
D'Arcy
The price is CA $104
CA $117 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
Bar (on property)

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, (500 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable room, nice breakfast and friendly helpful staff. "
United Kingdom
Zoe
The price is CA $83
CA $94 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Hotel Fleur De Lys
Free daily buffet breakfast

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
3.0 star property
Carmen, 0.6 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay at this property "
Canada
Candice
The price is CA $134
CA $152 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

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, (1,010 reviews)
"Good location, clean hotel, pleasant staff. It was a decent stay for the money. "
United States
Sharon
The price is CA $146
CA $166 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Dunn Inn

Dunn Inn
3.0 star property
Amón, 0.9 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (637 reviews)
"Everyone was very nice"
United States
Oscar
The price is CA $143
CA $162 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 14 - Mar 15
Dunn Inn
Outdoor spa tub

Hotel Villa Tournon

Hotel Villa Tournon
3.0 star property
1.2 km from Chinatown
7.4 out of 10, Good, (189 reviews)
"It is nostalgic to return to Hotel Viila Tournon, without saying it is dated, it reminds me of a time when the world valued elegance and timeless excellence. The staff are always happy to see me, and I just love returning to this Hotel."
Canada
Shelley
The price is CA $90
CA $102 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Hotel Villa Tournon
Reception

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Taormina Hotel and Casino
3.5 star property
Amón, 0.9 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (909 reviews)
"This place was 🔥🔥"
United States
Waqas
The price is CA $180
CA $258 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Taormina Hotel and Casino
Property grounds

Santo Tomas Hotel

Santo Tomas Hotel
3.0 star property
Carmen, 0.8 km from Chinatown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"The property is really cute, check in was quick, different options for breakfast"
United States
Caitlin
The price is CA $90
CA $102 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 11 - Mar 12
Santo Tomas Hotel
Reception

Hotel Cultura Plaza

Hotel Cultura Plaza
3.0 star property
Carmen, 0.5 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (487 reviews)
"Nice place for downtown stay close to museums "
United States
oleh
The price is CA $101
CA $114 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Hotel Cultura Plaza
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

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, (1,194 reviews)
"Room were clean, great property and amenities. Friendly staff."
United States
Ilene
The price is CA $153
CA $173 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
International cuisine

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, (769 reviews)
"Comfortable bed,clean room excellent location. "
United States
Julia
The price is CA $255
CA $288 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Reception

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, (517 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay. Extremely quite abs you will get aa great night of sleep"
United States
Darrell
The price is CA $110
CA $125 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Urban Green Hotel & Suites
Porch

Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Hotel Bougainvillea San José
3.5 star property
5.5 km from Chinatown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (441 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
The Apex

Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente
4.0 star property
Catedral, 0.4 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Unique design to the hotel and the breakfast was delicious."
United States
Dallas
The price is CA $171
CA $194 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 11 - Mar 12
Hotel Presidente
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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 Casa Amarilla.
Aerial view of La Sabana Park, Costa Rica National Stadium and San Jose, Costa Rica Skyline

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.
inauguration of central american games
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.
Such a treat to see the incredible blue colors of Rio Celeste from above.
Photo by Jude Newkirk
Open Photo by Jude Newkirk

Ciudad Cariari

Ciudad Cariari is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Cariari Golf Course and Cariari Bowling Center while you're in town.
Beautiful neo gothic church
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.

Top Chinatown Hotel Reviews

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room and very courteous staff. "
Cecil 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

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?
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, 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.
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 and Jade Museum are also worth a stop.

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