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Top 10 Hotels in Chinatown, San José

Hotel Colonial
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Hotel Colonial

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (198)
"It was a good location, easy to walk to some of the major sites of the city."
Hotel Colonial
Lolas
1 bedroom, Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Lolas

1.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (43)
"Amazing place to stay will come with family again"
Lolas
Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa

4.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (158)
"Me encanta "
The price is RM492
RM555 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa
Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (701)
"Wonderful hotel. Centrally located to lots of restaurants and shops. Nice staff, great breakfast."
The price is RM459
RM519 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
Hotel Le Bergerac
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Hotel Le Bergerac

3.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (371)
"Front desk person very helpful and treat customers very nice, will back again"
Hotel Le Bergerac
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
Outdoor spa tub

BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (192)
"This is a great space and a great property. "
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
Hotel Casa 69
Free daily continental breakfast

Hotel Casa 69

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (258)
"Wonderful hotel! Wonderful staff and very clean. Would definitely stay here again! "
The price is RM236
RM267 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Hotel Casa 69
Ara Macao Inn
Balcony

Ara Macao Inn

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (21)
"It was so convenient to walk around everywhere in San Jose! The host was very kind and accommodating even though I didn’t speak much Spanish. I would stay here again!"
Ara Macao Inn
Costa Rica Guesthouse
Terrace/patio

Costa Rica Guesthouse

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (575)
"Staff was friendly and the property was very clean."
Costa Rica Guesthouse
Hotel La Amistad
Living area

Hotel La Amistad

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (92)
"Good people "
Hotel La Amistad
Casa Conde Hotel & Suites
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Casa Conde Hotel & Suites

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (844)
"Was all good."
Casa Conde Hotel & Suites
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (322)
"Great Staff, Very Helpful Great place to stay"
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
Hotel Fleur De Lys
Fountain

Hotel Fleur De Lys

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (448)
"It was an easy process. Breakfast was delicious. Nice rooms. "
The price is RM291
RM329 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Hotel Fleur De Lys
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Exterior

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"All staff very pleasant, the hotel is in a good location "
The price is RM364
RM411 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Flat-screen TV

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Great Place to stay"
The price is RM440
RM497 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jul - 5 Jul
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Hotel Presidente
Floor plan

Hotel Presidente

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"We loved it here and the food & drinks at their restaurant was excellent!"
Hotel Presidente
Dunn Inn
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Dunn Inn

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (596)
"Great location, centre of the city "
The price is RM297
RM335 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Dunn Inn
Taormina Hotel and Casino
View from room

Taormina Hotel and Casino

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (769)
"Great staff, good value, good food in restaurant, interesting demographic"
Taormina Hotel and Casino
Santo Tomas Hotel
Waterslide

Santo Tomas Hotel

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Very nice place !!"
Santo Tomas Hotel
Hotel Cultura Plaza
Living area

Hotel Cultura Plaza

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (381)
"Good hotel "
The price is RM283
RM320 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Hotel Cultura Plaza
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Where to stay in Chinatown

Find the best Chinatown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
La California map

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 Spirogyra Butterfly Garden.

Barrio Escalante map

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.

San Jose featuring forests and mountains
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Hospital map

Hospital

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Chirripo National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Carmen map

Carmen

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

La Sabana map

La Sabana

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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

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.