Chinatown Travel Guide
San José
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Things to do
Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio
£65
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour
£22
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
£124
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner
£48
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
£140
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose
£127
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Chinatown
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
The price is £107 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
£107
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,564 reviews)
"Lady at the front desk was rude and unhelpful when we asked for a roll out bed. Initially she said there was no room, however after it was clear there was plenty of room she said it was political. She said she would talk to her manager, however it was obvious she didn’t and didn’t care."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Pan American Highway La Asunción Heredia
The price is £106 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
£106
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and National ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (514 reviews)
"The hotel was very clean and the staff was very helpful with suggestions of activities. A tour company is on site which makes planning extremely easy. Car rental is also on site. I would stay here again."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Francisco J. Orlich Road Alajuela Alajuela
The price is £116 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
£116
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,938 reviews)
"Excelente lugar para visitar"
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Autopista Grl. Canas, Cruce San Antonio La Asunción
The price is £107 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
£107
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"Amazing stay with great staff who are very accommodating and attentive. We had such a great time, no complaints at all!"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Radial Francisco J. Orlich Rio Segundo Alajuela
The price is £80 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
£80
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest La Asunción Heredia
The price is £160 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
£160
10 Jul - 11 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in La Asunción. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"The food is so so expensive."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
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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 Spirogyra Butterfly Garden.
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.
Photo by Garrett Britton
Open Photo by Garrett Britton
La Sabana
While visiting La Sabana, you might make a stop by sights like Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.
Photo by Adrian Damian
Open Photo by Adrian Damian
Hospital
If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Ciudad Cariari
Ciudad Cariari is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Cariari Golf Course or Cariari Bowling Center.
