Old San Juan Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old San Juan
Popular places to visit
Castillo San Felipe del Morro
This walled fortress was once used to protect Puerto Rico from invading colonies, and today offers visitors a dramatic reminder of that history.
San Juan Gate
Enter San Juan through the last remaining gateway from the city’s walls and discover the military history of its atmospheric Old Town.
Puerta de San Juan
Learn about the local history of San Juan when you take a trip to Puerta de San Juan. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
La Fortaleza
The official residence of the governor of Puerto Rico is a vast mansion and fortress that is open to the public on guided tours.
Plaza de Armas
San Juan’s hub of civic life is also one of the most popular social destinations, where locals come to drink coffee and trade stories.
Castillo de San Cristobal
Marvel at a Spanish fortification on the edge of Old San Juan, a place full of haunting myths, fascinating history and stunning photography spots.
Activities
Best of Old San Juan Walking Tour with El Morro Entry
El Yunque Rainforest Guided Hiking Tour
San Juan: Casa Bacardi Distillery Tour
Underwater Sea Trek at Private Beach in San Juan
Small-Group El Yunque Waterslide & transportation w/ Photos
Our pick of the best Old San Juan Hotel Deals
Armas Hotel
"A great place in the middle of old San Juan."
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Hotel Rumbao, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
"Beautiful Hotel at an incredible location. The Staff’s attention is outstanding. The bay view is amazing. If you’re visiting Old San Juan this is the place to stay."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
EL Colonial Hotel Open Bar Adults Only
"Great little hotel, with the great bonus of an open bar which pretty much took care of anything else that was not up to par. The vibe is great and the location even better. The bathroom was stamp-sized so not ideal for a couple, the room was OK. Parking is a couple of blocks away which was absolutely ..."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Hotel Milano
"El cuarto estaba súper limpio con todo lo que se necesitaba. El AC estaba funcionando bien. Céntrico"
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
CasaBlanca Hotel
"Todo muy bien."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Fortaleza Suites
"Nice and clean place. Very convenient. Is good for the price. Only thing my bed was extremely noisy, any move I would do it would make a sound, and the toilet wasn’t very stable and the shower floor wasn’t level well for the water to drain correctly. . But over all is a great place."
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Old San Juan
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 Carolina Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
Ocean Park
Ocean Park is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Calle Loiza and Playa Ocean Park.
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.
