Fortel Hostel

About this hostel

Located in San Juan, this attractive hostel for $133 per night is a fantastic option for your next vacation. Well set in the centre of San Juan, Fortel Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a restaurant. Popular points of interest nearby include Old San Juan, Museum of San Juan and Cristo Chapel.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Gym / Fitness Center

Map of San Juan

Nearby attractions

Toro Verde Adventure Park

23.18 miles

Las Pailas

26.60 miles

Balneario El Escambrón

1.56 miles

Luis Muñoz Marín Park

4.82 miles

Fortel Hostel

4.3

Excellent(538 Reviews)

Hostel in San Juan

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsKitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hostel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Gym / Fitness Center

Map of San Juan

Nearby attractions

Toro Verde Adventure Park

23.18 miles

Las Pailas

26.60 miles

Balneario El Escambrón

1.56 miles

Luis Muñoz Marín Park

4.82 miles

Reviews

4.3/5.0

Excellent(538 Reviews)

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10.0

Apr 2024

Amazing Old San Juan!

La ubicación

Las camas necesitan ser renovadas, hacen mucho ruido y la limpieza de los baños hacerse con mucha más frecuencia.

9.0

Apr 2024

Empatia hacia los demas.

Limpieza y ubicacion.

Las personas hablan fuerte en el lobby a altas horas de la noche interrumpiendo las personas que ya estan descansando .

9.0

Feb 2024

Fantastic location. Quiet but still social atmosphere. Clean, cool, and a lovely place to be!

Amazing location - central and surrounded by restaurants and bars. Paolo texted a few times to check everything was okay - I’ve never had that level of care in a hostel. Great social atmosphere and very effective AC!

The cleaner came everyday but because people wore their shoes in the bathroom it could still be a little dirty. Also, the AC could be a little too effective!

10.0

Feb 2024

Happy stay 😊

This place is amazing and safe! Beautiful building, excellent location, great atmosphere, and friendly employees.

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10.0

Feb 2024

A really great place in the heart of Old San Juan

The location couldn't be beat. The rooms where clean and comfortable.

A bit loud on the weekends as it's above some type of bar which played loud music (only on the weekend). That said, I brought ear plugs and it didn't bother me at all.

8.0

Feb 2024

We didnt utilize the space much it was just a pit stop while out and about for sanse festival

Centrally located , nice design. People were friendly. Host was helpful

10.0

Jan 2024

Je recommande fortement

Très Bonne localisation Personnel gentil Propre Sécuritaire

Pas de wifi dans les chambres

9.0

Jan 2024

Enjoyable/affordable

Location, staff and convenience.

The mattresses were absolutely horrible. Theres a metal bar that run through the middle for support and it just makes sleeping extremely uncomfortable. Other than that everything else was pretty great. We did notice that in the day room and couch area there were little insects also biting our exposed areas not sure if its a common occurrence or what but our ankles and arms were ate up.

9.0

Jan 2024

A great location for budget trips

It is located in Old San Juan. You can visit the castles and La Perla in minutes.

It could be very loud after midnight because drivers can honk the horns outside.

9.0

Jul 2023

Nice hostel

The location was great, staff was friendly as well

it was a little too dark in the hall

9.0

Jul 2023

In the heart of Old San Juan

The location is perfect. I spent a while looking for the best spot in San Juan for staying 6+ days and I have to say that this hostel went beyond my expectations. The staff is very kind and help you every time with recommendations or any requirements you have during your stay. There are a lot of restaurants nearby, supermarkets, touristy places and of party places as well. You can walk to go all these places.

The hostel has no breakfast included.

8.0

May 2023

It was a great option for staying in San Juan. Inexpensive, great location and clean

The hostel is very cute! and i love the open sitting area. It is very clean and the rooms are a decent size

There are no plugs for the top bunks. When charging my phone at night i would have to leave it on the floor by the bottom bunk.

10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

One of the best hostels I've been to

10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

One of the best hostels I've ever been to. Facilities are just perfect. Couldn't get much better

9.0

Feb 2023

Loved it! please stay with Fortel!

Nice location, clean facilities, even greater staff. they were so friendly, if you need anything; they were quick to help you. It was my first hostel, so it sets the expectation bar really high, but I know not all will be like Fortel Hostel unfortunately.

refrigerator did not work, but I have heard staff say that they are working on getting it fixed on different occasions. Also, some nights the street can be noisy due to noisy people or construction, but the construction occurs in the early morning.

10.0

Feb 2023

Really enjoyed it.

The location was fantastic, the cleanliness amazing. It was my 1st Hostel experience, but not my last. When I go back to PR I would definitely stay there again. Did not feel any danger walking around by myself.

The Uber I called needing to go to the Port never made it (apparently due to traffic) Not the Hostel's fault, but something to keep in mind if you need to go somewhere.

9.0

Jan 2023

History with fun and relaxation

The central location gives the ultimate historic and cultural experience in a beautifully restored building: simple and comfortable—like olden times. Jaye was a fantastic host and comrade. one night we sang, danced and toasted to life with rum.

Unfortunately the refrigerator gave up due to no fault of the hostel’s but there was a small one

7.0

Jan 2023

Good

Great location, very helpful staff, comfy beds. They also provide a small breakfast for free if you want to (free instant coffee and oats).

I stayed at the hostel twice in a week and they never had hot water. Bathrooms don't have windows nor proper air ventilation correctly working so it's super humid, the floor is always wet and dirty due to the water coming from the showers that can't dry, with consequently lot of mosquitos everywhere. The wifi didn't work in the room.

10.0

Jan 2023

Perfect hostel in the heart of Viejo San Juan!

100% would recommend this hostel. location is unbeatable in viejo san juan, the hostel is beautiful and just very comfortable and convenient and the staff was the best! i stayed in a 4 female dorm, Carlos, the manager helped me plan my trip to culebra and even drove me to ceiba so I could take my ferry at 4:30AM, I AM SO GRATEFUL and will definitely be back!! also got to meet a couple of solo travelers and had amazing conversations with them.

nothing.

8.0

Jan 2023

Very good

The location is awesome, and the people staying at the hostel were pretty nice and social. I would stay here again.

I couldn't get a consistent wi-fi signal in my room. Also, the restrooms could use a little detail cleaning (on top of the soap dispensers, the toilet paper dispenser).

3.0

Jan 2023

Beware. Do not stay here.

I met a fellow dorm guy whom I met the following week in Vieques Island .

Carlos at the front desk was extremely frightening and downright rude to me on arrival. He had charged my bank card though I had repeatedly explained and sent messages saying that I will pay cash . Prior to arrival. He stood up and told me to leave and go find somewhere else to stay . I was tired after 10 hours of travel. I was shocked as he shouted at me. " I am the king ". I can tell you now with 100% certainty that I will never ever book Fortel Hostel again and I will tell anyone I know, never ever to stay here . This was a horrific experience and nothing was done about it.

8.0

Jan 2023

Very good

This hostel is in a very central location with easy access to the old city. It is within walking distance of a lot of sights and restaurants. The hostel is charming with a nice common area. Very large lockers in the rooms. I also appreciated the security with key cards to enter the building and each hostel room. Overall, it is what you would expect of a hostel.

I don't usually stay in hostels anymore and this validated that choice. While the hostel was nice and the beds were comfy enough, the floors of the communal restrooms were always wet (as to be expected with many people showering) and the 'quiet hours' were not adhered to at all. If you are young and like to stay up and party then this is a great option for you.

10.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

- good security, need a key card to access the front door to the hostel and also the rooms - friendly staff - bathrooms, kitchen, and communal area were clean - great location

- no privacy covers in the dorms

10.0

Dec 2022

Exceptional

Good location Good reception Clean

9.0

Dec 2022

Overall good experience, only thing that was a bit tough was the construction, but given the cost and nice staff it is a

convenient location, cheap cost, clean

Construction going on on weekdays starting at 7am

8.0

Dec 2022

Very good

Great location and staff! I felt comfortable in my room.

Hostel should have more activities planned for guests.

6.0

Dec 2022

This hostel was just okay.

The staff were really nice and the other people staying at the hostel were lovely and respectful. The location was incredible as well, right in the centre of Old San Juan.

There was construction going on on the same building as the hostel, which started at 7:30 or 8am with what sounded like jackhammers. I didn’t know about this until it woke me up on my first morning and continued all day. I know the hostel has no control over this but it would have been good to know before getting there. I also think the kitchen and bathrooms could have been cleaner. I didn’t see them being cleaned while I was there. It’s a shame, because it could be a really great hostel.

8.0

Dec 2022

Very good

The room for 4 people was very spacious with tons of room and had really big lockers in the room, where you could fit a fair carry-on luggage and other stuff without a problem. AC was great, the common area was beautiful and the staff was friendly. The location is ideal, right in the center of Old San Juan and it's a short walk to all the city's major attractions and great restaurants and bars. Overall, a good place to stay in San Juan.

The wifi connection in our room was pretty bad (but it was working fine in the common spaces) and we had to use our data to have internet in our room most of the time. The bathroom floors were often dirty (just the floors, toilets and showers were always perfectly ok), as people were leaving the floor wet and then the next person would enter with their shoes on, causing it to be muddy. Having bathroom mats available would probably solve this problem.

9.0

Nov 2022

it’s a great option to stay when you travel solo or friends and you want a cheap, comfortable and clean place!! I recomm

i like the location so much, the staff was very respectful, attentive and helpful

10.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

Everything was so good, thanks for personal for their hospitality. It really means something for all guest. Thank you so much to Louisa, Gabriel and Carlos, with you guys our trip went good and fascinating!

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in San Juan?

The average price for a rental in San Juan is $149 per night. This rental is $16 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Fortel Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Fortel Hostel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Fortel Hostel?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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About this hostel

Amenities

Map of San Juan

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in San Juan?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Fortel Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Fortel Hostel?

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