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Hotel Colonial

Hotel Colonial
3.0 star property
Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (215)
"Nice hotel"
United States
Gilbert
Hotel Colonial

Lolas

Lolas
1.0 star property
Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (45)
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United States
Inyeop
The price is 575.334 ₫
1.125.758 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Lolas

Buena Vista Chic Hotel

Buena Vista Chic Hotel
3.5 star property
19.8 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (597)
"Lovely grounds, shuttle really convenient and the staff amazing! "
United Kingdom
Claudia
The price is 3.283.738 ₫
3.710.624 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Buena Vista Chic Hotel

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Carmen, 0.5 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (728)
"Very nice hotel, good stay."
United States
Kalvin
The price is 3.646.317 ₫
4.120.338 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
3.5 star property
0.9 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (358)
"Friendly staff, clean room, great food .. and the desserts !!!!"
United States
David
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente
4.0 star property
Catedral, 0.4 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Comfy beds, Clean Rooms and the breakfast was good."
Canada
Andre
The price is 2.849.048 ₫
3.219.424 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
Hotel Presidente

Hilton San Jose La Sabana

Hilton San Jose La Sabana
4.5 star property
La Sabana, 3.7 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (535)
"Great location, friendly staff easy walkable area "
United States
Siminka
The price is 4.077.059 ₫
4.607.077 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hilton San Jose La Sabana

InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall by IHG

InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall by IHG
5.0 star property
8.8 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (722)
"Clean room, nice people!"
United States
John
The price is 5.341.336 ₫
6.630.361 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall by IHG

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Taormina Hotel and Casino
3.5 star property
Amón, 0.9 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (858)
"Great staff, clean rooms, nice amenities"
United States
Vincent
The price is 3.196.300 ₫
4.652.261 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Taormina Hotel and Casino

Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
4.0 star property
9.1 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1008)
"Nice room, convenient location. "
United States
GUSTAVO
The price is 2.709.621 ₫
3.061.872 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Poas Volcano Lodge

Poas Volcano Lodge
3.5 star property
27.4 km from Chinatown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (521)
"It was descent stay. It is rural area. They did excellent service"
United States
Balasubramanian
The price is 4.315.334 ₫
4.876.328 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Poas Volcano Lodge

Altura Hotel

Altura Hotel
3.0 star property
29.7 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (258)
"This property is beautiful, the room was very clean, staff was friendly and welcoming! "
United States
J.
Altura Hotel

Hotel Casa Antigua

Hotel Casa Antigua
2.5 star property
14.9 km from Chinatown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (359)
"Staff was amazing and friendly. The place was so unique and one of a kind. We loved the vibe and would stay again. "
United States
David
The price is 2.578.086 ₫
2.913.237 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Hotel Casa Antigua

Xandari Resort And Spa

Xandari Resort And Spa
4.0 star property
20.6 km from Chinatown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
"The property is absolutely beautiful, the staff was lovely, the food was delicious, and the spa is to die for! Highly recommend. "
United States
Todd
The price is 8.339.319 ₫
9.423.430 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Xandari Resort And Spa

D Sabana Hotel San José

D Sabana Hotel San José
3.5 star property
San Bosco, 1.9 km from Chinatown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Friendly staff and full breakfast 😍👍"
Canada
Minaz
The price is 2.474.644 ₫
2.796.348 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
D Sabana Hotel San José

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
3.5 star property
La Sabana, 3.9 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (607)
"Staff was courteous and attentive. "
United States
Frank
The price is 3.030.566 ₫
3.424.539 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
3.0 star property
15.3 km from Chinatown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1553)
"Kind and courteous staff, clean and decently sized room, great location, and delicious breakfast. "
United States
Gaston
The price is 3.419.910 ₫
3.864.498 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
4.0 star property
10.4 km from Chinatown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Great location, staff and property!"
United States
Ebony
The price is 3.253.387 ₫
3.676.327 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

Hotel Martino Spa and Resort

Hotel Martino Spa and Resort
3.5 star property
23.6 km from Chinatown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (466)
"Absolutely beautiful! Loved everything about our stay. "
United States
Katie
Hotel Martino Spa and Resort

Alameda Cariari

Alameda Cariari
3.0 star property
10.7 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (314)
"Great little boutique hotel, in a quiet location, close to the airport. Will stay here again!"
United States
Darren
The price is 2.569.867 ₫
3.439.135 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
Alameda Cariari
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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 National Theater.

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.

La Sabana

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

Hospital

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

Mata Redonda

While visiting Mata Redonda, you might make a stop by sights like National Stadium of Costa Rica and Estadio Nacional.

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Chinatown?
Chinatown is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its shopping, restaurants and bars.
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.