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Where to Stay in San Nicolas, Oranjestad

The second city, on the south-east coast, about 20 minutes from Oranjestad. Known for its colourful street murals and the old refinery (historic site).

✦ The vibe

Quiet, artistic, with a faded industrial edge. Up-and-coming for street art and local bars.

👤 Best for

Art lovers, photographers, and travellers wanting a grittier, authentic experience.

🏨 Where to stay

A few small inns and guesthouses – very budget-friendly. Under $100 per night.

🚇 Getting around

Car necessary – not walkable beyond the main street. Oranjestad is 20 minutes by car. Airport 15–20 minutes.

📍 Nearby

The San Nicolas street murals; the old Esso refinery (viewable from the road).

Best hotels in San Nicolas

24 hotels ranked by how close they are to San Nicolas

★★★ 📍 244 m

Central Boutique Hotel

244 m from San Nicolas

Elleboogstraat 23

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★★★ 📍 292 m

Grand Ma

292 m from San Nicolas

Oranjestad

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★★★ 📍 316 m

Monastery Estate

316 m from San Nicolas

13, De La Sallestraat, Oranjestad

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★★★ 📍 498 m

Hostel Room Aruba

498 m from San Nicolas

15A, Van Walbeeckstraat, Oranjestad

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★★★ 📍 513 m

Renaissance Marina Tower

513 m from San Nicolas

82, L.G. Smith Boulevard, Oranjestad

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★★★ 📍 576 m

Cataleya Appartement

576 m from San Nicolas

Oranjestad

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★★★ 📍 594 m

Lagoon Studios

594 m from San Nicolas

35, Zoutmanstraat, Oranjestad

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★★★ 📍 643 m

Pista Q

643 m from San Nicolas

86-88, Wilhelminastraat, Oranjestad

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★★★ 📍 671 m

Wonders Boutique Hotel

671 m from San Nicolas

Rudolf Arendstraat, Oranjestad

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★★★ 📍 710 m

Harbour House Aruba

710 m from San Nicolas

2, Weststraat, Oranjestad

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★★★ 📍 735 m

E Cas di Zoë

735 m from San Nicolas

Oranjestad, 00000

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★★★ 📍 766 m

Dr henriquezstraat 22

766 m from San Nicolas

Oranjestad

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★★★ 📍 801 m

lauren costerstraat 63

801 m from San Nicolas

Oranjestad

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★★★ 📍 801 m

Renaissance Ocean Suites Tower

801 m from San Nicolas

9, L.G. Smith Boulevard, Oranjestad

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★★★ 📍 803 m

Kamerlingh Villa

803 m from San Nicolas

50, Kamerlingh Onnesstraat, Oranjestad

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★★★ 📍 816 m

Hotel California

816 m from San Nicolas

Caya G.F. Betico Croes, Oranjestad

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★★★ 📍 859 m

Hubadastraat

859 m from San Nicolas

18, Hubadastraat, Oranjestad

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★★★ 📍 1.1 km

Mireto Aruba

1.1 km from San Nicolas

2A, Adriaan Lacle Boulevard, Oranjestad

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★★★ 📍 1.2 km

Solito 116

1.2 km from San Nicolas

116, Solito, Oranjestad

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★★★ 📍 1.2 km

Naomi's Place

1.2 km from San Nicolas

17, Wabistraat, Oranjestad

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★★★ 📍 1.3 km

Maxito's apartments, studio-1bedroom-2bedroom

1.3 km from San Nicolas

Palmitastraat #1, Oranjestad

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★★★ 📍 1.3 km

caya betico croes 210A

1.3 km from San Nicolas

210A, Caya G.F. Betico Croes, Oranjestad

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★★★ 📍 1.4 km

Jupiterstraat

1.4 km from San Nicolas

48, Jupiterstraat, Oranjestad

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★★★ 📍 1.5 km

RH Boutique Hotel Aruba

1.5 km from San Nicolas

10, Caya Maquey, Oranjestad, 0000

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