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

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Top Trending Hotels Near Chinatown, San José

Lolas

1.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (44)
"Amazing place to stay will come with family again"
The price is €18
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Lolas

Hotel Colonial

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (201)
"Very nice. Small and personable. Staff very nice. Good location to walk to museums. "
Hotel Colonial

Taormina Hotel and Casino

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (781)
"Great staff, good value, good food in restaurant, interesting demographic"
The price is €122
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Taormina Hotel and Casino

Barceló San José

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1634)
"Wonderful stay, excellent food and service, kind and attentive staff."
The price is €63
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Barceló San José

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1210)
"Great location for travel "
The price is €110
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hotel Cultura Plaza

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (388)
"Good hotel "
The price is €62
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Hotel Cultura Plaza

Hotel Presidente

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1008)
"We loved it here and the food & drinks at their restaurant was excellent!"
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Hotel Presidente

Poas Volcano Lodge

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (467)
"Relaxing, quiet and beautiful views and the food was pricey but good."
Poas Volcano Lodge

Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (759)
" Nice place …friendly staff"
The price is €104
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

Hotel Casa Roland San José

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (817)
"It was a great place to stay"
The price is €70
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Hotel Casa Roland San José

Peace Lodge

4.5 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (498)
"This place is just beautiful. It’s like everything Costa Rica has to offer in one place. The staff and hotel manager are top notch. Highly recommend you bring your hiking shoes and enjoy the entire property. You will not be disappointed. This is a must see hotel. "
The price is €651
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Peace Lodge

Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1009)
"Excelente breakfast and location"
The price is €115
includes taxes & fees
18 Jul - 19 Jul
Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Alta Las Palomas Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (487)
"Great place to relaxing"
The price is €152
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Alta Las Palomas Hotel

Irazu Hotel & Studios

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1007)
"Convenient Close to the airport Great pricing Friendly staff and amazing breakfast "
Irazu Hotel & Studios

Studio Hotel Boutique

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
"Great stay! Lovely hotel with friendly staff!"
The price is €104
includes taxes & fees
18 Jul - 19 Jul
Studio Hotel Boutique

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"Great place close to the airport "
The price is €121
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (553)
"Good stay for a couple of days "
The price is €115
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Colours Oasis Resort ADULT ONLY

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (407)
"Sebas was a gracious and welcoming host and all the staff were lovely and kind. "
The price is €66
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Colours Oasis Resort ADULT ONLY

Hotel Grano de Oro

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
"Beautiful hotel, lovely food, really attentive and friendly service. Really enjoyed my time here."
The price is €170
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Hotel Grano de Oro

Hilton San Jose La Sabana

4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (433)
"Amazing hotel "
The price is €154
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Hilton San Jose La Sabana
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Where to stay in Chinatown

Find the best Chinatown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 National Theater.

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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.

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Hospital

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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

Catedral map

Catedral

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

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Carmen

While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like Asamblea Legislativa and National Center of Art and Culture.

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 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, 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 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.