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Our top choices for Oriental hostels

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1. Luca

Luca
1.0 star property
Barrio Escalante
The price is ￥4,242
￥4,794 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Luca
Restaurant

2. Viajero San José Hostel

Viajero San José Hostel
2.0 star property
Carmen
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (45 reviews)
"Enjoyed my stay. Conveniently located and I will be back 👍"
United States
Devon
The price is ￥7,397
￥8,358 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Viajero San José Hostel
Interior

3. In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
1.5 star property
San Pedro
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (26 reviews)
"Great Hostel to Stay at. Clean, Quiet, Great Value for the $ and the Breakfast is Awesome"
United States
Joseph
The price is ￥3,441
￥3,889 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Bathroom sink

4. 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 ￥5,930
￥6,701 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Capital Hostel de Ciudad
Living room

5. 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 ￥3,915
￥7,305 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Lolas Hostal
Staircase

6. Gaudys Hotel

Gaudys Hotel
2.0 star property
Merced
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (33 reviews)
"It was more of a hostile than a hotel. But the people were friendly, and it was comfortable to stay."
United States
Deborah
The price is ￥8,324
￥9,407 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Gaudys Hotel
Lobby

7. 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 ￥10,283
￥11,620 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Hostel Casa Colon
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

8. Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
2.0 star property
Catedral
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (355 reviews)
"Excellent atmosphere especially for meeting other travelers from around the world"
United States
D'Arcy
The price is ￥1,270
￥3,348 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
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Top Oriental Hotel Reviews

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

10/10 Excellent
"Clean rooms and property. Good free breakfast. Walkable to a few restaurants and a grocery store."
Snehansu 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

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Oriental Hostels information

Number of reviews
128
Accommodation
16 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥3,348
Highest Price
￥11,620

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?
Get out into nature with places like Parque Nacional Volcan Irazu, Irazu Volcano National Park, and Tapanti National Park. Cultural attractions include Cartago Municipal Museum, National Museum of Costa Rica, and National Theater of Costa Rica. Locals like to shop at San Pedro Mall and Mercado Central.
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.