8 best hostels in San Juan

San Juan is the capital city of beautiful Puerto Rico and also the oldest European-founded city in all of the Americas. It has a rich culture and history but also boasts new world attractions like an active nightlife and plenty of shopping and dining opportunities. Travelers that are lucky enough to vacation in San Juan will be spending their time relaxing on the beach, exploring art museums, or visiting historic sites around the city. With such a nice variety of things to do, San Juan is advertised as a city anyone can have a great time in.

Although there is enough to do in San Juan to keep you busy for days, you'll need somewhere to sleep at night. Many budget travelers prefer to sleep in the hostels in San Juan because they are cheaper than other property types like hotels or Airbnbs, and also because they are good places to make new friends. There are many choices all over the city and below we will introduce you to some of the best hostels in San Juan.

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Mango Mansion

This is the best hostel for anyone looking to spend most of their vacation on the beach. It's located right next to Ocean Park Beach and Condado Beach meaning you can relax in the sand from morning to night. La Placita Santurce is also close by so there will be lots of opportunities for nightlife as well.

Each dorm bed is equipped with a comfy memory foam mattress in a room with air conditioning to keep you cool and includes towels and linen. Free wifi is also available throughout the property and Mango Mansion has beach related accessories that you can rent. They offer different sized mixed dorms for you to sleep in, often accommodating between 4 and 12 guests.

What makes Mango Mansion unique

After waking up from a good night's rest in the comfy beds at Mango Mansion, make yourself a yummy free breakfast before venturing out into town. When you get back at the end of the day you can always relax in the garden patio or breezeway.

Mango Mansion pricing

A bed in the 12 bunk room at Mango Mansion will cost about $49.00 per night. A smaller dorm with 6 or 4 beds will cost $69.00 per night.

Nomada Urban Beach Hostel

Located in the heart of Santurce and just a short walk away from Ocean Park Beach, this is a great location for anyone who is visiting San Juan to relax and its facilities make it a good option for digital nomads as well. Take advantage of their coworking space to get some work done during your trip, and when you have some free time there will be plenty of nearby attractions and nightlife for you to enjoy.

Nomada Urban Beach Hostel has a variety of rooms available, from single rooms to group private spaces and comfortable dorms that are either mixed or female only. Some of them have a bathroom attached and others will include access to a shared bathroom. Other facilities offered include access to a kitchen and BBQ, free wifi, and air conditioning.

What makes Nomada Urban Beach Hostel unique

While staying at Nomada Urban Beach Hostel you can get a Pool Day Pass to cool off from the heat. With shared community spaces and regular events happening, it's also a fantastic place to meet other travelers. Join the staff and other guests on tours of the island, hikes in the El Yunque National Forest, beer or wine tastings and more.

Nomada Urban Beach Hostel pricing

Their lowest nightly price begins around $35.25 for a spot in a mixed dorm and can go up to $143.50 for a private room that is suitable for 4 guests.

Beach Dorms San Juan

This is one of the top cheap hostels in San Juan and is well suited to anyone traveling on a budget. Staying here you'll be close to Calle Loiza which puts you next to some of the best restaurants, bars and clubs in the city. On top of that you'll also be able to get to the beach in no time from the hostel's front doors.

They have mixed and women only dorms, private rooms and even standard apartments that you can rent which is why it's a good choice for vacationers of different price ranges. The private and shared rooms all include access to a shared kitchen and bathroom, and the apartments have their own facilities. Other amenities include free wifi and parking, air conditioning, laundry facilities, towels and linen.

What makes Beach Dorms San Juan unique

Want to learn how to ride the waves? This San Juan hostel can hook you up with surfing lessons at a discount, and the first one is free. They also have a shared lounge and restaurant on site where you can hang out and meet other guests from around the world.

Beach Dorms San Juan pricing

This cheap hostel prices their dorm beds starting around $23.00 per night, but if you want your own standard 4 bed apartment ensuite it will cost about $145.00.

Santurcia Hostel

This hostel in San Juan has a great location in the Art District of Santurce, which is where you'll find some of the city's top cultural attractions. You won't have to go far to find decent nightlife or dining either, and the simple but comfortable rooms will provide you with nice accommodation whether you choose to have a room to yourself or share one with strangers.

They have a female only dorm available which is great for female solo travelers as well as individual rooms for those who want some privacy. There is a very nice kitchen that you can use for cooking, plus an on site ATM and air conditioning. Towels and linen are provided in the rooms.

What makes Santurcia Hostel unique

After a busy day of sightseeing, you'll probably want somewhere comfortable to relax, and the shared common rooms are a great place to hang out and take it easy. For stunning views of the city and some refreshing drinks to sip on just head to their rooftop area and bar.

Santurcia Hostel pricing

The average nightly price for staying in one of their dorms is approximately $40.00. Want your own private room instead? It will cost you about $135.00.

Villa Eshta

Eshta is an Egyptian slang word that means "cool" or "sweet" and should give you an idea of what to expect at this San Juan hostel. Villa Eshta offers a variety of accommodations including a mixed dorm, private rooms with or without an ensuite bathroom, and even a private apartment that can sleep up to 3 guests.

The hostel has a unique Egyptian theme and is in a nice location in the center of Calle Loiza which is surrounded by thrift shops, bars, nightclubs and restaurants. You'll also be within walking distance of Ocean Park Beach and can reach Isla Verde Beach, Condado Beach, the Fine Arts Museum and Food Truck Park in no time. The hostel features a communal kitchen and patio space, air conditioning, and free wifi.

What makes Villa Eshta unique

There is no need to go anywhere to find evening entertainment since this hostel has its own on site bar. After a hectic day, enjoy drinks of Caribbean rum and beer. Sit back and relax in the lounge while you enjoy live music.

Villa Eshta pricing

Sleeping in their mixed dorm will only cost you about $39.00 per night. To have a whole private apartment to yourself the price will be about $130.00.

Casa Santurce

If you want a social place where you can stay in clean and nice accommodation and make new friends, this could be the perfect hostel for you. Casa Santurce is a youth hostel situated in Alto del Cabro and features a 10 bed mixed dorm, 6 bed female only room, private double and twin rooms, as well as suites for those who want to treat themselves to a bit fancier accommodation. The communal kitchen is available for making meals and all rooms are ensuite. They also offer free wifi and air conditioning.

Close by you'll find Condado Lagoon, Condado Beach and La Placita, and all of the popular points of Old San Juan can be accessed easily using the bus whose route passes right by the property.

What makes Casa Santurce unique

It's easy to meet people and make new travel buddies here, especially with their super comfy shared lounge and terrace. The staff puts on regular events that will help you get out and be social too, like free pub crawls.

Casa Santurce pricing

The Casa Santurce hostel prices its dorm rooms at about $27.00 per bed each night. You can also rent a deluxe hostel suite for just $80.00.

Fortaleza Guest House

Fortaleza Guest House is a fantastic choice for tourists since it's situated on the main street of Old San Juan. Nearby you'll find the San Cristobal Fort and the San Felipe Fort plus lots of other attractions, souvenir shops and great places to eat.

On site they have a kitchen for you to make use of. Take advantage of free wifi, a book exchange, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Their dorm rooms have only 4 beds meaning that they won't get too crowded, and they also have standard and deluxe private rooms with a double bed.

What makes Fortaleza Guest House unique

When you aren't out exploring the area you can relax inside the hostel which has a nice indoor living room plus 3 balconies. Sit in the sun and admire the views of the surrounding landscape.

Fortaleza Guest House pricing

You can find affordable accommodation at this hostel in San Juan with a bed in their basic dorms priced in the ballpark of $35.00. A deluxe double bed room with a shared bathroom costs around $80.00.

Fortel Hostel

Fortel Hostel is a good choice for those who want a relaxing and quiet place to stay. They offer adults only accommodation so there will be no partiers staying up late and disrupting the peace, giving you the chance to sleep well and be ready to explore all of the nearby landmarks in the morning. You'll be situated in the heart of Old San Juan with some great bars, restaurants, and famous sites within walking distance including the Fort San Felipe del Morro and La Puntilla neighborhood.

This lodging choice offers female only and mixed gender dorms that sleep 4 or 6 guests. Each dorm bed comes with an assigned storage locker, and there is also free wifi, a kitchen, air conditioning and laundry facilities on site.

What makes Fortel Hostel unique

Although it's an adults only hostel there are still plenty of places to be social. Guests can hang out in their shared lounge or the beautiful garden, and they also have a welcoming restaurant.

Fortel Hostel pricing

Considering Fortel Hostel as a possibility for your San Juan holiday? Staying in any of their dorm rooms will cost you about $37.75 per night.

Save money by staying in hostels in San Juan, Puerto Rico

There are lots of available properties that are much more affordable than an Airbnb or hotel, like all of the San Juan hostels mentioned above. Now that you know how cheap traveling can be you're probably excited to plan your trip to San Juan, but you'll need to have a selected date before you can book.

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