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Hotel Colonial

Hotel Colonial

3.0 star property
Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (213)
Hotel Colonial
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When is the best time to visit Chinatown?

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Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

10/10 Excellent
"Received an unexpected upgrade to a suite, very nice surprise on our last night in Costa Rica. Hotel is very conveniently located near the airport and the shuttle service is great."
Michael 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Frequently asked questions

Is Chinatown expensive to stay in?
You can find great hotels from HK$301 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. For more Chinatown hotels with a pool, use the "Amenities" filter in your search and select "Pool" on Hotels.com.
Find out more about Chinatown

What's Chinatown like?

If you're looking for the perfect part of town to visit, look no further than Chinatown. Places such as National Theater and Plaza de la Cultura are just a little farther away. National Museum of Costa Rica and Central Park are a couple of 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
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.), 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)
  • 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)
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica (2.3 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)
  • San Pedro Mall (1.3 mi/2.1 km away)
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art (1.7 mi/2.7 km away)

When is the best time to visit San José?

  • Hottest months: March, April, February, May (average 20°C)
  • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 19°C)
  • Rainiest months: October, June, September, August (average 650 mm of rainfall)

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