Historic Hotels & Resorts in San Juan from AU$221

Travellers love the fascinating history they discover on a trip to San Juan. And while you’re here, you can visit the bustling port and popular beaches. You can also discover the area’s great live music.

Based on our travel expertise, Casa Sol Bed and Breakfast is a top historic B&B bookable on Expedia and it features free breakfast. Castillo de San Cristobal is a short walk away.

In San Juan, you’ll find 1427 lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

San Juan is notable for landmarks like Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista, San Juan Gate and La Fortaleza. Known for its live music scene, cultural venues include Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico, Luis Munoz Marin Foundation and Convento de Los Dominicos. Other popular sights include Port of San Juan and Condado Beach.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can spend a night or two in a place that has an official historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the public spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in San Juan, giving a sense of history.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel is generally the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the normal amenities found in any hotel should be available at a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in San Juan, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.