Chinatown Travel Guide
San José
Popular places to visit
National Stadium of Costa Rica
Catch an event at National Stadium of Costa Rica during your trip to San José. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Sabana Park
Explore the great outdoors at Sabana Park, a lovely green space in San José. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.
Parque Viva
Learn about the events happening in Parque Viva during your trip to Guacima. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.
Central Park
You can find out about the history of San José with a visit to Central Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
National Museum of Costa Rica
You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Museum of Costa Rica in San José. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
National Theater
You can make plans for a show at National Theater on your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Chinatown
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Bed
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Was amazing stay
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Great staff...courteous and helpful. We arrived very late and they were ready for us. Would certainly recommend them.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Very well equiped room. Excellent housemaid service. Friendly Reception and Restaurant staff.Great hot breakfast. Safe and secure underground free car parking. Quiet room, free laundry room with washers and dryers. Fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, hotplates, plates, cutlery etc. Highly ...
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Barceló San José
Breakfast was great
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
The breakfast was AMAZING. Hotel was clean. Great location. Lovely restaurants opposite.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown
Catedral
If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and Jade Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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 Jade Museum.
Amón
If you're spending some time in Amón, Casa Amarilla and TEOR/éTica are top sights worth seeing.
Carmen
While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and Asamblea Legislativa.
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.
Hospital
If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.
