Hotels in Oranjestad, Aruba

Oranjestad is covered by Arubus, a daily bus service that carries out regular stops along the hotels in the hotel district. The final stop along the route is the central bus station, located next to the Oranjestad cruise terminal and the Royal Plaza. From here, there are various routes that will take you to other parts of the island. Book hotels in Oranjestad like the Victoria City Hotel to be in close proximity to public transportation in the city. A round trip card, which can be used for two trips throughout Oranjestad, is just a few dollars while a few more dollars can get you a day pass.

No matter where your interests lie, downtown Oranjestad has it all. The main walking boulevard, called the L.G. Smith Boulevard, houses most of the city’s bars, restaurants, shops and colorful colonial houses. It is also where you’ll find all the historical and architectural sights. For travelers for whom Oranjestad is just a stop on their itinerary, you will have easy access to the cruise port and plenty of connections to other parts of the island. Oranjestad hotels like the Juanedu Suites and the Casa del Mar Beach Resort will put you in the middle of all the activity downtown.

Oranjestad is by far the most popular city in Aruba for sightseeing. Staying in this city gives you easy access to landmarks like the California Lighthouse, fun tours around the Aloe Factory in Bushiri and the Butterfly Farm in Palm Beach, and visits to the Historical Museum and the Archaeological Museum in the Rancho neighborhood. For those who want to venture a bit further than Oranjestad and witness the view of natural wonders like the Casibari Rock Formation, there are plenty of different tour operators in the city that can take you around the island. The most popular attraction is catching a sight of the pink flamingos, which can only be see on private islands accessible from the Renaissance Aruba Resort.

The majority of Oranjestad’s restaurants, as well as bars, nightclubs and casinos, can be found downtown. Sample Caribbean fare like siboyo tempura, fresh lobster, shrimp and prawns at popular restaurants near the Aruba Boutique Hotel. Alternatively, find cheap hotels in Oranjestad along the beachfront like Talk of the Town Hotel in Surfside Beach or Divi Dutch Village Beach Resort. Both are close to unique dining experiences where you can taste the fresh Aruban catch of the day, called pisca hasa, on the sand within feet of the shoreline. Arubus can take you to both downtown Oranjestad to catch a bite or to the beach front, no matter where you're staying in Oranjestad.

On average, people stay in Oranjestad for a total of 5 nights.

A hotel room in Oranjestad will generally set you back around $205 per night. This figure is an average and prices will vary according to the facilities, location and room availability at your desired hotel.

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