Old San Juan Travel Guide

San Juan

A densely packed urban area with colorful buildings and a clear sky.
A colorful street with buildings painted in yellow, blue, and white.
A coastal cityscape with palm trees, a white building with a dome, and a large body of water.
A cityscape at sunset with a mix of modern and traditional buildings, a clear sky, and a distant view of mountains.
A historic building with a fountain in the foreground.

Stay near popular Old San Juan attractions

A coastal fortification with a sandy beach, rocky shoreline, and a red building.

San Juan Gate

9.0/10 (4,255 reviews)
Enter San Juan through the last remaining gateway from the city’s walls and discover the military history of its atmospheric Old Town.
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Things to do

From Carolina: Horse Riding at a Private Ranch

From Carolina: Horse Riding at a Private Ranch

฿3,706
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
From Carolina: Horse Riding at a Private Ranch
Underwater Sea Trek at Private Beach in San Juan

Underwater Sea Trek at Private Beach in San Juan

฿3,395
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Underwater Sea Trek at Private Beach in San Juan
Group on horse all in a row

Countryside Horseback Riding

฿5,543
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Countryside Horseback Riding
Legacy Tour at Casa BACARDÍ in Puerto Rico

Legacy Tour at Casa BACARDÍ in Puerto Rico

฿1,463
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Legacy Tour at Casa BACARDÍ in Puerto Rico
Best of Old San Juan Walking Tour with El Morro Entry

Best of Old San Juan Walking Tour with El Morro Entry

฿1,607
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Best of Old San Juan Walking Tour with El Morro Entry
Puerto Rico: The Beast Zipline at Toro Verde Adventure Park

Puerto Rico: The Beast Zipline at Toro Verde Adventure Park

฿2,194
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Puerto Rico: The Beast Zipline at Toro Verde Adventure Park
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Top hotels in Old San Juan

Hotel Rumbao, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hotel Rumbao, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Brumbaugh Street San Juan Puerto Rico
The price is ฿4,161 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿4,161
฿6,021 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Juan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Hotel Rumbao, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Armas Hotel

Armas Hotel

2 out of 5
202 C. San José San Juan San Juan
The price is ฿2,452 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿2,452
฿3,582 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Juan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Port of San Juan and Condado Beach are located ...
Armas Hotel
EL Colonial Hotel Open Bar Adults Only

EL Colonial Hotel Open Bar Adults Only

3.5 out of 5
312 C. de San Francisco San Juan San Juan
The price is ฿3,005 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿3,005
฿3,996 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Juan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
EL Colonial Hotel Open Bar Adults Only
Fortaleza Suites

Fortaleza Suites

3.5 out of 5
315 Calle Fortaleza San Juan
The price is ฿2,051 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿2,051
฿2,194 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in San Juan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,450 reviews)
"Nice place in the Old San Juan, great prices."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Fortaleza Suites
La Terraza de San Juan

La Terraza de San Juan

3.5 out of 5
262 Calle del Sol San Juan
The price is ฿2,891 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿2,891
฿3,529 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Juan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"✅👌"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

La Terraza de San Juan
Hotel Milano

Hotel Milano

2 out of 5
307 Calle Fortaleza San Juan San Juan
The price is ฿3,179 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
฿3,179
฿4,738 total
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Juan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Port of San Juan and Condado Beach are located ...
Hotel Milano
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Where to stay in Old San Juan

Find the best Old San Juan areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A sandy beach with palm trees, a rocky breakwater, and calm ocean waves.

Condado

The stunning beaches and popular shops are just a few highlights of Condado. Make a stop by Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort or Condado Beach while you're exploring the area.

A beach with kayaks lined up on the sand and a kite surfer in the air.

Isla Verde

Visitors to Isla Verde rave about its stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife and first-class casinos. You might also want to make some time to see Isla Verde Beach or Balneario de Carolina while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings, a beach, and palm trees.

Santurce

While you're in Santurce, take in top sights like Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort and jump on the metro at Sacred Heart Station to see more of the city.

A beach with palm trees and tall buildings in the background.

Ocean Park

Ocean Park is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Calle Loiza and Playa Ocean Park.

A cemetery with a prominent red dome and a green door, flanked by white statues and lamp posts.

San Juan Antiguo

Amazing beaches interesting history and top sights from Port of San Juan to Pier 4 – discover San Juan Antiguo, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Old San Juan Travel Guide