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The 10 Best Hostels in San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Attractively situated in San Juan, Juliette Hostel Digital Nomad Women Only features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is close to Marina Old San Juan, Old San Juan and San Cristobal Castle. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1 km from Playa Ocho.

They were inceedibly nice and helpful

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9
Superb
309 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

Situated in San Juan, within 500 metres of Ocean Park Beach and 1.5 km of Condado Beach, Oasis Inn features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 2.5 km from Punta Las Marias, 8.2 km from Fort San Felipe del Morro and 2.5 km from Sagrado Corazon Station. Condado Lagoon is 2.7 km away and San Jerónimo del Boquerón Fort is 4.1 km from the hostel.

i like price on this hotel. shared Bathroom was clean. wifi working good

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8.4
Very good
119 reviews
Price from
£61
per night

Well set in the centre of San Juan, Fortel Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a restaurant. Popular points of interest nearby include Old San Juan, Museum of San Juan and Cristo Chapel. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a concierge service and organising tours for guests.

Great location! I love it when I get back I and staying there!

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8.6
Fabulous
544 reviews
Price from
£31
per night

Located in San Juan and with Ocean Park Beach reachable within 1.1 km, Santurcia Hostel provides a terrace, allergy-free rooms, free WiFi and a bar. The property is situated 2.7 km from Condado Beach, 7.4 km from Fort San Felipe del Morro and 1.6 km from Sagrado Corazon Station. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and an ATM for guests.

Friendly, clean and very helpful staff. Also a good location near the good stuff! Plus nicely social.

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8.2
Very good
275 reviews
Price from
£36
per night

Nomada Urban Beach Hostel- Calle Loiza in San Juan provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Condado Beach is 2.2 km from the hostel and Fort San Felipe del Morro is 9 km away.

As a solo female traveler, I am cautious about booking hostels and bed and breakfast places during my travels. After looking at the area through Google images and reading the other reviews, I was convinced this met my look fors: safe, accessible, value for the money, attentiveness/promptness (response to inquiries). Chris and David, the receptionists, were both helpful and friendly. I received text messages regarding my stay, codes, etc... I also happened to book the single-bed room on the rooftop. Chris was kind enough to tell the other guests about keeping late night music low-although this didn't bother me. In fact, on the second night, I met wonderful people- fellow guests- and got invited to a birthday party where I learned a bit of bachata, salsa, and gasolina. The bedroom was a perfect size for a solo traveler and the bathrooms and shower rooms were clean. Public buses were accessible- across the street I took T5 to Old San Juan. The same route took me back to the hostel, to Isla Verde... it goes all the way to the SJU airport. But since I had an early morning flight, I took Uber for $11. There were grocery stores, Walgreens, Mc Donalds, KFC, and acai bowls/fruit smoothies in less than a mile. I also walked all the way to Condado beach (about a mile). I've walked Calle Loiza and enjoyed the murals as well. Thank you Nomada Urban Hostel for making my first trip to PR, a great experience!

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8.2
Very good
342 reviews
Price from
£48
per night

Situated in San Juan, 400 metres from Condado Beach, Bposhtels San Juan features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. With a terrace, the 3-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.

Location was perfect and bed was comfortable!

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7.8
Good
119 reviews
Price from
£39
per night

Set in San Juan, 1.9 km from Ocean Park Beach, 1802 at San Juan offers air-conditioned rooms and a terrace. The property is located 2.5 km from Condado Beach, 8.5 km from Fort San Felipe del Morro and 3.4 km from Barbosa Park. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are featured.

The units at the hostel come with a shared bathroom and bed linen.

The highlight of the hostel and my stay was the manager Carlos and the rest of the staff! He is extremely kind, helpful and generous. When he has time he shows the guests around the town and gives them an authentic Puerto rican experience :)

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7.9
Good
519 reviews
Price from
£30
per night

Set in San Juan, Villa Eshta offers beachfront accommodation 600 metres from Ocean Park Beach and offers various facilities, such as a garden, a terrace and a bar. Located around 1.7 km from Condado Beach, the hostel with free WiFi is also 1.8 km away from Punta Las Marias. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

Everything was amazing! Friendly staff, secure room, good locker (bring your own lock), clean facilities. The Sunday cookout and DJ party was a lot of fun.

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7.3
Good
305 reviews
Price from
£26
per night

Casa Santurce is a 10 minute walk to Condado Beach and 11 minutes’ drive from Luiz Munoz Marin International Airport. The T5 bus route is 2 minutes’ walk from the hostel and can take you to Old San Juan where you can visit Fort San Felipe del Morro and explore the history of the area. The bus can also take you directly to the airport.

Very nice and accommodating staff

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6
Review score
588 reviews
Price from
£29
per night

Beach Dorms has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in San Juan. Located around 200 metres from Punta Las Marias, the hostel with free WiFi is also less than 1 km away from Isla Verde. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

It was really close to the beach and very close to where I ended up staying for a month so it itroduced me to the area. I only stayed overnight but it was a good experience.

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5.2
Review score
49 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Avg. price/night: £71.49
    6.0
    Scored 6.0
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 591 reviews
    Absolutely loved my time at this hostel! From the budget-friendly rooms to the friendly atmosphere, everything about my stay was fantastic. The short walk to the beach was a major plus, allowing me to easily enjoy the sun, sand, and surf whenever I pleased. The hostel's laid-back vibe made it easy to meet fellow travelers and make new friends, and the Easter party was a highlight of my trip, with great music, delicious food, and plenty of fun activities. Can't wait to return!
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    donovan
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £158.15
    5.9
    Scored 5.9
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 1,063 reviews
    If you want to be in the middle of the night life and shopping scene, this is in a great location. We just needed a place for one night before we flew back to the mainland. This is a very simple hotel on a city beach. The building is stuffed between two larger buildings so there are no views to the beach or the city. But the beach is right there. Parking is expensive unless you find one of the places on the main drag that are open air. The staff were very nice. This is a cheap hotel that is clean and no frills. A place to sleep.
    Stephen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £71.49
    6.0
    Scored 6.0
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 591 reviews
    What a delightful find! The budget-friendly price of the rooms was just the beginning of a fantastic stay. The short walk to the beach made it easy to enjoy the stunning coastal views and relax by the shore. The hostel's welcoming atmosphere provided the perfect backdrop for socializing with fellow travelers, and the Easter party was a highlight of my trip, with music, laughter, and good vibes all around. Can't recommend this place enough!
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    gabriel
    Solo traveller
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 309 reviews
    I really enjoyed my stay at this location! I felt very safe and secure both personally and with my belongings. Everyone (the other women staying at the hostel and the staff) were extremely friendly and made sure we had everything we needed the entire time.
    Stephanie
    Group
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 118 reviews
    Great location, super clean with helpful staff and the most comfortable bed I’ve ever had in a hostel!
    Isabel
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £186.36
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 50 reviews
    Located in a semi busy street in town, so a bit noisy at night. Overall though, great value for what I paid. The staff also went above and beyond to welcome us and help when we needed it. We felt secure and safe.Would recommend if ine a budget! Very clean!
    Jennifer
    Family with young children
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 309 reviews
    If I would have known how wonderful this place is, I would have stayed longer. Blanca and Miguel were super friendly when they welcomed me, they provided great restaurant tips. I felt very safe and the facilities are great. The beds are huge. Clearly the best hostel I ever stayed in.
    A
    Anonymous
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £35.06
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 49 reviews
    Excellent budget stay in a great location. The property is within walking distance of a good variety of restaurants and coffee shops. Very friendly and responsive staff! Very clean facilities for a hostel. Bonus: the property was quaint and well-decorated. Bug spray and sunscreen was also provided.
    Hayley
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 309 reviews
    This is the best hostel. It's clean and safe. The customer service is amazing. It's within walking distance of the beach and Old San Juan. This will be my first choice if I ever go back to Puerto Rico.
    T
    Tina
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £71.49
    6.0
    Scored 6.0
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 591 reviews
    This hostel was the perfect base for exploring Puerto Rico. It's in a great location and has a really cool vibe. I loved hanging out in the outdoor area and meeting people from all over the world. The staff were fantastic and gave me great recommendations for things to do and see.
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    ibticem
    Solo traveller

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