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Our top choices for Oriental hostels

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a menu board.

1. Viajero San José Hostel

Viajero San José Hostel
2.0 star property
Carmen
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (48 reviews)
"One of the cleanest places I have stayed."
Mexico
JOSE MAURICIO
The price is ￥7,647
￥8,641 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Viajero San José Hostel
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a door, and two wall-mounted pictures.

2. Luca

Luca
1.0 star property
Barrio Escalante
The price is ￥4,255
￥4,808 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Luca
A spacious living area with a red sofa, wooden flooring, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

3. Hostel Casa Colon

Hostel Casa Colon
2.0 star property
Merced
7.8 out of 10, Good, (147 reviews)
"It's close to downtown and the tica bus station. "
Canada
Tyler
The price is ￥9,932
￥11,223 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Hostel Casa Colon
A room with a wooden ceiling, a large map on the wall, a red patterned sofa, and a glass door leading outside.

4. In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
1.5 star property
San Pedro
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (27 reviews)
"Great Hostel to Stay at. Clean, Quiet, Great Value for the $ and the Breakfast is Awesome"
United States
Joseph
The price is ￥3,433
￥3,880 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
A poolside area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a building with large windows.

5. Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
2.0 star property
Catedral
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (356 reviews)
"Excellent atmosphere especially for meeting other travelers from around the world"
United States
D'Arcy
The price is ￥1,392
￥3,481 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
A room with a bookshelf, a potted plant, a puzzle box, and a blue brick wall.

6. Lolas Hostal

Lolas Hostal
2.0 star property
Catedral
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (50 reviews)
"The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. I was pleasantly surprised by how excellent the interior was. There are several common areas including a full kitchen and all are well maintained and well thought out. Very beautiful."
United States
Barry
The price is ￥3,946
￥7,332 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Lolas Hostal
A staircase leading to a door with a view of a building in the background.

7. Gaudys Hotel

Gaudys Hotel
2.0 star property
Merced
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (33 reviews)
"Bathrooms always dirty you have to rent a towel"
United States
Ace
The price is ￥7,302
￥8,251 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Gaudys Hotel
A modern bathroom with a large white sink, a patterned tile backsplash, and a small garden area with a pergola.

8. Capital Hostel de Ciudad

Capital Hostel de Ciudad
2.0 star property
La Sabana
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (70 reviews)
"I loved my stay everyone was super friendly. Central area and great view. I felt safe. The kitchen and outdoor washroom was also very nice"
Canada
Salimah
The price is ￥6,198
￥7,004 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Capital Hostel de Ciudad
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Top Oriental Hotel Reviews

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, good buffet breakfast and very friendly staff!"
Mubera 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Find out more about Oriental

Oriental Hostels information

Number of reviews
487
Accommodation
16 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥3,481
Highest Price
￥11,223

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Oriental?
Good weather's always better when you're experiencing new places, so here's some information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually April and March with an average temp of 66°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 65°F. The rainiest months in Oriental are October, June, August, and September, with each month seeing an average of 24 inches of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Oriental?
Depending on what interests you, you might like to check out some places near Oriental. Get out into nature with places like Parque Nacional Volcan Irazu, Irazu Volcano National Park, and Morazan Park. Cultural attractions include Cartago Municipal Museum, National Museum of Costa Rica, and National Theater of Costa Rica. Visit landmarks like Las Ruinas de la Parroquia.
What's the best way to get to and around Oriental while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Oriental in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), located 16.6 mi (26.6 km) from the city center. An alternative is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), which is 21.8 mi (35.1 km) away.