San Juan
Puerto Rico · Price calendar
Dorm beds in San Juan, Puerto Rico range from $23 to $61/night over the next 3 months. HostelHawk tracks 10 properties. Cheapest upcoming dates: Sep 1, Sep 2, Sep 3.
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Hostel prices in San Juan, Puerto Rico
A typical dorm night in San Juan runs about $26.
Across the upcoming months, September tends to be the cheapest month (from $23/night) and August the most expensive (from $26/night).
Hostels we track in San Juan
- Mango Mansion 9.1 · 1,961 reviews
- Casa Santurce 6.3 · 1,263 reviews
- Fortaleza Guest House 8.6 · 1,144 reviews
- Fortel Hostel 8.9 · 358 reviews
- Juliette Hostel Women Only 8.0 · 346 reviews
- Conturce Hostel 8.7 · 257 reviews
- Nomada Urban Beach Hostel 7.1 · 153 reviews
- Hostel of Santurce 7.1 · 17 reviews
- Hotel San Jorge 5.7 · 16 reviews
- Posada Colonial 0.0 · 4 reviews
Local knowledge for San Juan
Where to stay
Most budget travelers base themselves in Old San Juan, within walking distance of Calle Fortaleza and the city walls, or in Santurce near La Placita and Calle Loíza, where food and nightlife run cheaper and more local. Santurce also puts you closer to the Tren Urbano if you need to reach other parts of the metro area.
Getting around
- AMA public buses connect Old San Juan, Santurce, and Condado for well under a dollar a ride. Skip the taxi line outside the cruise ship piers.
- La Placita de Santurce operates as a covered market during the day and turns into an open-air street scene Thursday through Saturday nights. Grab food from the stalls inside before the crowd arrives around 9 p.m.
- Old San Juan is compact enough to walk end-to-end in under 30 minutes, so skip renting a car unless you are planning day trips to El Yunque or the west coast.
When to go
Hostels are cheapest in May and again from September through November. Prices climb and beds fill fast from mid-December through April, when visitors from the mainland arrive in force.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hostel in San Juan cost per night?
Dorm beds in San Juan currently range from $23 to $61/night based on the next 3 months of availability.
When are the cheapest dates to book a hostel in San Juan?
Based on current data, the cheapest upcoming dates for hostels in San Juan are September 1, September 2, September 3.
How many hostels does HostelHawk track in San Juan?
HostelHawk currently tracks 10 hostels in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
What's the cheapest month to book a hostel in San Juan?
Based on current availability, September has the lowest hostel prices in San Juan, with dorm beds from $23/night.
Where do backpackers stay in San Juan?
Most budget travelers base themselves in Old San Juan, within walking distance of Calle Fortaleza and the city walls, or in Santurce near La Placita and Calle Loíza, where food and nightlife run cheaper and more local. Santurce also puts you closer to the Tren Urbano if you need to reach other parts of the metro area.
What is the best time of year to visit San Juan?
Hostels are cheapest in May and again from September through November. Prices climb and beds fill fast from mid-December through April, when visitors from the mainland arrive in force.