Old San Juan Travel Guide

San Juan
San Juan
San Juan
San Juan
Old San Juan
San Juan

Popular places to visit

Castillo San Felipe del Morro showing heritage elements and general coastal views

Castillo San Felipe del Morro

5/5(2 reviews)

This walled fortress was once used to protect Puerto Rico from invading colonies, and today offers visitors a dramatic reminder of that history.

Castillo San Felipe del Morro
Puerta de San Juan

San Juan Gate

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Enter San Juan through the last remaining gateway from the city’s walls and discover the military history of its atmospheric Old Town.

San Juan Gate
San Juan Cathedral

Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista

5/5(1 review)

Discover the curious relics and gorgeous stained-glass windows of Old San Juan’s religious treasure, a 16th-century cathedral with a colorful history.

Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista
La Fortaleza

La Fortaleza

5/5(1 review)

The official residence of the governor of Puerto Rico is a vast mansion and fortress that is open to the public on guided tours.

La Fortaleza
La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina

Calle Fortaleza

You can learn about the history of San Juan with a trip to Calle Fortaleza. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Calle Fortaleza
Pier 4

Pier 4

Explore the waterfront in San Juan with a trip to Pier 4. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.

Pier 4

Things to do

El Yunque Rainforest Guided Hiking with Waterfall Tour

El Yunque Rainforest Guided Hiking Tour

฿3,048
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
El Yunque Rainforest Guided Hiking Tour
Carolina: ATV Adventure at Campo Rico Ranch with Guide

Carolina: ATV Adventure at Campo Rico Ranch with Guide

฿4,710
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Carolina: ATV Adventure at Campo Rico Ranch with Guide
Puerto Rico: The Beast Zipline at Toro Verde Adventure Park

Puerto Rico: The Beast Zipline at Toro Verde Adventure Park

฿2,251
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Puerto Rico: The Beast Zipline at Toro Verde Adventure Park
Puerto Rico: UTV and Can-Am Sightseeing Tours

Puerto Rico: UTV and Can-Am Sightseeing Tours

฿2,355
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Puerto Rico: UTV and Can-Am Sightseeing Tours
San Juan: Old San Juan Sunset Cruise with Drinks & Transfer

San Juan: Old San Juan Sunset Cruise with Drinks & Transfer

฿3,428
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Juan: Old San Juan Sunset Cruise with Drinks & Transfer
San Juan: Casa Bacardi Distillery Tour

San Juan: Casa Bacardi Distillery Tour

฿1,545
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Juan: Casa Bacardi Distillery Tour
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Top hotels in Old San Juan

CasaBlanca Hotel
CasaBlanca Hotel
3.5 out of 5
316 Calle Fortaleza, San Juan
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,404 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
฿5,404
฿6,244 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in San Juan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,245 reviews)
"Excelent location. Friendly staff. Recently Renovated. No hot water on bathroom, very disappointed. Overall good. Recommended"

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2025

CasaBlanca Hotel
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 ฿7,915 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
฿7,915
฿9,821 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Juan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (681 reviews)
"Friendly staff"

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2025

Hotel Rumbao, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Fortaleza Suites
Fortaleza Suites
3.5 out of 5
315 Calle Fortaleza, Old San Juan, San Juan
The price is ฿4,989 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
฿4,989
฿5,338 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star guesthouse in San Juan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Fortaleza Suites
El Colonial - Adults Only
El Colonial - Adults Only
3.5 out of 5
312 C. de San Francisco, San Juan, San Juan
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿7,477 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
฿7,477
฿9,761 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in San Juan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,090 reviews)
El Colonial Old San Juan
"Great little escape in Old San Juan w open free bar! Extremely friendly and accommodating staff! Easy walking distance to food shopping and municipal inexpensive parking. This is my second time there. They must have noted and gave me a free bottle of wine for the room. Great terrace view.Safe ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2025

El Colonial - Adults Only
Hotel El Convento
Hotel El Convento
4.5 out of 5
100 Cristo St, San Juan
The price is ฿13,844 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
฿13,844
฿18,109 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in San Juan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel el Covento is very well located, close to all sorts of dining and shopping locales and next to the Cathedral. It's colonial architecture gives it a very special charm and the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. The restaurant food and waitresses are really good. The only mishap was the ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2025

Hotel El Convento
La Terraza de San Juan
La Terraza de San Juan
3.5 out of 5
262 Calle del Sol, Viejo San Juan, San Juan
The price is ฿5,574 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
฿5,574
฿6,805 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in San Juan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location, wish hotel bar was open or had rooftop bar."

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2025

La Terraza de San Juan
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Other neighbourhoods around Old San Juan

San Juan Cemetery

San Juan Antiguo

4/5(3 area reviews)

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.

San Juan Antiguo
Fort San Jeronimo which includes heritage elements

Puerta de Tierra

4/5(1 area review)

Travellers to Puerta de Tierra praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Port of San Juan and Escambron Beach.

Puerta de Tierra
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Isla Grande

3/5(1 area review)

While visiting Isla Grande, you might make a stop by sights like Pan American Pier and Coca-Cola Music Hall.

Isla Grande
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Miramar

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Miramar. A stop by Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico or Nuestra Senora de Lourdes Chapel might round out your trip.

Miramar
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Alto de Cabro

While there might not be top attractions in Alto de Cabro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pan American Pier and Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort.

Alto de Cabro
Condado

Condado

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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 Playa Ocean Park while you're exploring the area.

Condado

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