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Top 10 Hotels in Chinatown, San José

Lolas
1 bedroom, Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Lolas

1.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (44)
"Amazing place to stay will come with family again"
The price is RM77
RM164 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Lolas
Hotel Colonial
View from room

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
View from room

Taormina Hotel and Casino

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (792)
"Good hotel,clean,lobby professional "
The price is RM386
RM604 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Taormina Hotel and Casino
Barceló San José
Outdoor pool

Barceló San José

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1646)
"Good location good hotel nice place "
The price is RM319
RM361 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug
Barceló San José
Hotel Cultura Plaza
Living area

Hotel Cultura Plaza

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (404)
"Clean and very affordable "
The price is RM272
RM307 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Hotel Cultura Plaza
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Bar (on property)

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1244)
"Property is connected to The Mall so very convenient for shopping and restaurants"
The price is RM484
RM547 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG
Outdoor pool

Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (769)
"Nice place...excellent staff and restaurant"
The price is RM539
RM609 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug
Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG
Hotel Presidente
Floor plan

Hotel Presidente

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"Wonderful hotel! "
The price is RM428
RM484 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Hotel Presidente
Hotel Casa Roland San José
TV

Hotel Casa Roland San José

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (824)
"It was a great place to stay"
The price is RM316
RM357 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Hotel Casa Roland San José
Irazu Hotel & Studios
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Irazu Hotel & Studios

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"Convenient Close to the airport Great pricing Friendly staff and amazing breakfast "
Irazu Hotel & Studios
Poas Volcano Lodge
1 bedroom, in-room safe, travel cot, rollaway beds

Poas Volcano Lodge

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (478)
"Relaxing, quiet and beautiful views and the food was pricey but good."
The price is RM385
RM435 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Poas Volcano Lodge
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
International cuisine

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (639)
"Excellent customer service. "
The price is RM487
RM550 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Colours Oasis Resort ADULT ONLY
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

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 RM287
RM325 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Colours Oasis Resort ADULT ONLY
Peace Lodge
Mountain view

Peace Lodge

4.5 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (504)
"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 RM2,074
RM2,343 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Peace Lodge
Parque del Lago Boutique Hotel
Terrace/patio

Parque del Lago Boutique Hotel

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (802)
"Staff were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The rooms were really nice and we enjoyed our stay."
The price is RM522
RM589 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Parque del Lago Boutique Hotel
Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG
Daily buffet breakfast (CRC 9500 per person)

Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (210)
"The staff was very nice and accommodating. The pool and Jacuzzi was very nice."
The price is RM453
RM512 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG
Studio Hotel Boutique
Outdoor pool

Studio Hotel Boutique

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1005)
"Very nice hotel, staff and surrounding areas. Will definitely stay here again!"
The price is RM392
RM443 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Studio Hotel Boutique
Alta Las Palomas Hotel
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas

Alta Las Palomas Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (493)
"Beautiful hotel on mountain overlooking San Jose Nice balcony Comfortable bed Great dinner and breakfast"
The price is RM668
RM754 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Alta Las Palomas Hotel
Isla Verde Hotel
Interior

Isla Verde Hotel

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (568)
"Great place to stay"
The price is RM521
RM589 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Isla Verde Hotel
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (330)
"Great Hospitality "
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
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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 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.

Carmen map

Carmen

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

Top Chinatown Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"The room was quiet and comfortable. Breakfast was amazing and the staff were friendly and interactive getting us fresh coconuts to drink. "
Catherine 1-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

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?

Expedia customers rank Lolas the highest for a stay in Chinatown.

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.