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.

Top 10 Chinatown Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in Chinatown, San José

"It was a good location, easy to walk to some of the major sites of the city."

RM407 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Apr - 1 May

Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

"The only thing is that the room I got was with my own bathroom the issue was that the bathroom was private but it was outside the room which was not stated on the room description. "

RM161 total

includes taxes & fees

4 May - 5 May

"We were upgraded and so the experience was a lot better than the first time we stayed there. Very good breakfast. Very good location. Staff a little muddled. "

RM309 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Apr - 24 Apr

"An excellent hotel in the centre of San Jose. Excellent bar and restaurant and easy walk to the sights of central San Jose"

RM485 total

includes taxes & fees

18 May - 19 May

"All staff very pleasant, the hotel is in a good location "

RM471 total

includes taxes & fees

6 May - 7 May

"We enjoyed our short stay "

RM475 total

includes taxes & fees

4 May - 5 May

"Beautiful beautiful beautiful "

RM329 total

includes taxes & fees

11 May - 12 May

"Staff exceeded my expectations. Extremely helpful. "

RM328 total

includes taxes & fees

4 May - 5 May

"I think the one lady with the glasses who works in the morning shift. Her personality isn't very friendly . She never smiles and has a very dull approach which is pleasant. Otherwise the staff is good."

RM115 total

includes taxes & fees

1 May - 2 May

"Jorge is extremely friendly and helpful. He helped me arrange a taxi for the next morning. He even showed to make sure everything went well. I was given a room with a balcony and patio. Very nice and unexpected. "

RM194 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Apr - 22 Apr

"Winston and his team were amazing - they were friendly and helpful. The property was great - reasonably priced, nice breakfast, clean, colorful and located very close to Barrio Escalante - great coffee and dining options. The train ran by during the day and early evening but didn’t bother us. We stayed for 3 nights and would definitely return!"

RM249 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Apr - 23 Apr

"Nice stay in this facility. Staff were very pleasant and friendly. Breakfast was good. Lovely old building. Room was clean. Location was ok for downtown SJ but extra care needed in area very close by. Wouldn't want to stray too far in the wrong direction after dark ( or early Sunday morning as we did !) would recommend this place. "

RM384 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Apr - 22 Apr

"Beautiful hotel! Very helpful and nice staff. Old and sturdy construction with antique furniture. About 7-10 min walk to the center and markets. They saved me from getting towed and also made us a nice breakfast. We’ll be back :) "

RM615 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Apr - 22 Apr

"Excellent staff and wonderful stay. "

RM424 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Apr - 22 Apr

"This hotel is very charming. It's in walking distance to several historical sites. The staff is very friendly and accomodating of needs. The breakfast is basic but good. Rooms are big and the area is quiet. The only negative is that there aren't a lot of places to eat nearby for a quick bite. Overall good and safe area to stay."

RM455 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Apr - 22 Apr

"Always a good time"

RM682 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Apr - 21 Apr

"The building itself is nice but it is in need of a restoration. My room was spacious, but the beds were saggy and there's no air conditioner. The curtain does not cover the window completely so anybody in the hallway can look inside which is strange. They do have a strict rule of not allowing guests into the hotel. On a side note, they don't give you hand towels unless you ask for it. On the whole, my stay there was just ok, nothing really good or bad, that's the reason for an average rating."

RM274 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Apr - 21 Apr

"Lovely gardens"

RM498 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Apr - 22 Apr

"Staff were all lovely but hotel is tired and in need of a face lift. Windows were really dirty too."

RM579 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Apr - 21 Apr

"Perfecto para estar cerca de San Jose!"

RM616 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Apr - 21 Apr

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La California

4/5(1 area review)

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.

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Number of reviews	8,730
Accommodation	1,347 hotels
Lowest Price	RM51
Highest Price	RM544

Recent Reviews in Chinatown

City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

5/5 Excellent

"Easy check in, staff at the front desk, Mariana was very helpfull. Nice breakfast and very clean rooms. "

A verified traveller stayed at City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

Posted 23 hours ago

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

5/5 Excellent

"We stayed for one night prior to needing to be at SJO airport. The room was great... spacious, clean & comfortable. (Had a room with the bedroom upstairs). The staff was very nice. We used the airport shuttle, which was a convenient service. (note: shuttle runs during certain hours.) Very good breakfast. The only negative is that if you are sensitive to noise at night, you may hear the road traffic. Didn't bother me, but one of my fellow travelers mentioned it kept them up, another used ear plugs & no problem.) In the end, I would stay there again when I need a hotel close to the airport, as its really a great value with convenient location, large comfortable rooms & nice staff."

A verified traveller stayed at Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Posted 3 days ago

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

5/5 Excellent

Airport arrival hotel

"A very convenient location for the airport. Comfortable beds and spacious rooms. We loved the swimming pools and hot tubs. The hotel restaurant was helpful after arriving from a late flight. Breakfast was vast and varied."

A verified traveller stayed at Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Posted 4 days ago

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

5/5 Excellent

"I was pleasantly surprised when arriving. It was amazing to have so many restaurants to choose from and the food was outstanding! The pool area was beautiful and the historic feel of the huge lobby was comfortable and beautiful. I would definitely stay here again, especially with the close proximity to the airport and the ease of getting in and out. Well done!!"

A verified traveller stayed at Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Posted 10 days ago

5/5 Excellent

"The staff was very professional and friendly. The Radisson was very clean and well maintained. The food was great I just wish that they could have perhaps a limited menu for room service that might be available up until 12 midnight. However... overall the facility... the staff and the experience was wonderful!!!!!!!!!"

A verified traveller stayed at Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Hotel Colonial

Hotel Colonial

Lolas

Lolas

Hotel Fleur De Lys

Hotel Fleur De Lys

Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Hotel Cultura Plaza

Hotel Cultura Plaza

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Costa Rica Guesthouse

Costa Rica Guesthouse

Ara Macao Inn

Ara Macao Inn

Hotel Casa 69

Hotel Casa 69

Santo Tomas Hotel

Santo Tomas Hotel

Hotel Majestad

Hotel Majestad

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Dunn Inn

Dunn Inn

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Hotel Amón Real

Hotel Amón Real

Hotel Le Bergerac

Hotel Le Bergerac

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Where to stay in Chinatown

Where to stay in Chinatown

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