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August, Low crowds, average high temperature 76 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 61 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainy most days.
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September, Low crowds, average high temperature 75 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 61 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainy most days.
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Is Chinatown expensive to stay in?
You can find great hotels from $39 in Chinatown to suit a range of budgets. To find the best low-cost hotel on Hotels.com that meets your needs, apply your search filters and then sort hotels by "Price: low to high".
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Can I receive a refund if I cancel my Chinatown hotel booking?
The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel your booking. Some Chinatown hotels require you to cancel more than 24 hours before check-in, so look at your booking beforehand. For extra peace of mind before you book, filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property".
What are some of the best Chinatown hotels with a pool?
Book a Chinatown hotel with a pool for some added relaxation or exercise on your trip. Hotel Colonial is a top-rated hotel with an outdoor pool, and an average guest score of 8 out of 10. This hotel also features a restaurant and a bar/lounge. For more Chinatown hotels with a pool, use the "Amenities" filter in your search and select "Pool" on Hotels.com.
Is it worth staying in Chinatown?
Basing yourself in Chinatown makes it easy to explore San José, including the neighborhoods of La California and Barrio Escalante.
Are all taxes and fees included in the Chinatown hotel prices shown on Hotels.com?
Hotels.com provides upfront pricing so you can relax knowing you won't be met with surprise additional fees or taxes when you're ready to confirm your booking. From the time you start your search on Hotels.com, the price you see is what you pay. This makes it much easier to compare properties and secure our best deal for your next getaway.

Find out more about Chinatown

Find out more about Chinatown

What's Chinatown Like?

If you want to find the perfect part of the city to explore, look no further than Chinatown. Places like National Theater and Plaza de la Cultura are just a little farther away. National Museum of Costa Rica and San Jose Cathedral are a couple of more places to see nearby.

How to Get to Chinatown

Flying to:

  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Chinatown
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), 10 mi (16.1 km) from Chinatown

Things to See and Do in and around Chinatown

Things to See near Chinatown:

  • Plaza de la Cultura (0.3 mi/0.4 km away)
  • San Jose Cathedral (0.3 mi/0.5 km away)
  • Central Park (0.4 mi/0.6 km away)
  • Sabana Park (1.9 mi/3 km away)
  • University of Costa Rica (2.2 mi/3.6 km away)

Things to Do near Chinatown:

  • National Theater (0.2 mi/0.4 km away)
  • National Museum of Costa Rica (0.3 mi/0.5 km away)
  • Mercado Central (0.6 mi/0.9 km away)
  • Spirogyra Butterfly Garden (0.7 mi/1.1 km away)
  • San Pedro Mall (1.3 mi/2.1 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit San José?

  • Hottest months: March, April, February, May (average 68°F)
  • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 66°F)
  • Rainiest months: October, June, September, August (average 26 inches of rainfall)