Chinatown Travel Guide
San José
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Morazan Park
Morazan Park is just one of the places to see in San José, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
National Theater of Costa Rica
You can make plans for a show at National Theater of Costa Rica on your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Chinatown
Barceló San José
Barcelo San Jose hotel is impecable in every respect- cleanliness, service etc. It has 3 restaurants to choose from: Japanese, all you can eat buffet, and another one with table sevice. I chose the bufet and the food was great. People are very friendly, kind and ready to help. Its all-around 5 star ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Great experience
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Breakfast was excellent! It has rice beans, veggies, meat, yogurt, etc. the swimming pool area looks nice, very tropical. The room is spacious and clean. The main downside is that there is no elevator… so carrying heavy suitcase upstairs is quite a walk. Other than that, the hotel is very good.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Neat kitchen Great breakfast Excellent front desk staff members
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Great hotel
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
We arrived after midnight due to a late flight and customs. The hotel was nice but our room in the back was run down and sparse with limited amenities. The room was at least three decades past an update. In the morning we had a lovely breakfast and the staff and service was great. Prices in the gift ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 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 Asamblea Legislativa and National Center of Art and Culture.
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.
