Fortel Hostel
309 Calle de la Fortaleza 2nd floor
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Why people book this hotel
“Location, location”
“The location, amenities, people, and all were extraordinary”
“The hostel’s location is absolutely amazing”
“Easy check in, friendly staff”
“The rooms are for 4 people and have very high ceilings, making them much bigger …”
“Very nice and comfortable hostel in the center of San Juan old town”
“Nice common area, clean bathrooms and rooms”
“Very clean”
“Overall great value for money”
“Way over priced for SHARED accommodation”
Overview
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. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a concierge service and organising tours for guests. All units include a shared bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen. Popular points of interest near the hostel include Fort San Felipe del Morro, San Cristobal Castle and Marina Old San Juan. The nearest airport is Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, 13 km from Fortel Hostel.
Traveller reviews
Hanna
solo_traveller
May 18, 2026
Location, location! Nice common area, clean bathrooms and rooms.
FATMA
solo_traveller
May 15, 2026
The location, amenities, people, and all were extraordinary!! One of the best places i’ve ever stayed at! Carlos (the gentleman at reception) was really kind and I’m really grateful for everyone for the wonderful time I had at the stay! Excited to be back
Karen
solo_traveller
March 6, 2026
“Great location in the heart on San Juan. Paolo is a very helpful host”
Great location and communication from Paolo. Very clean
Pedro J
family_with_children
February 26, 2026
“I could not stay in San Juan with no reservation, there were no rooms avalable!”
I am sad to say that the hotel was not open it was close down and I did not know it was close. I miss my opportunity for my art exhibition for the big festival in San Juan!
Murat
solo_traveller
February 10, 2026
“Türk arkadaşlar kesinlikle tereddüt etmeden seçebilirsiniz her şey mükemmel.”
The hostel’s location is absolutely amazing. The rooms are for 4 people and have very high ceilings, making them much bigger and more spacious than many other hostels. Each room door is accessed with a key card, which is a great security feature. Rooms are cleaned daily. Puerto Rico is very hot and humid, so the air conditioning is usually on, but you can easily adjust it yourself if you feel cold, which is a huge plus. Putting everything else aside, Carlos will welcome you. He is the warmest and friendliest accommodation manager I have ever met. If you want to feel the colonial spirit of Puerto Rico / Old San Juan, you will love the local architecture. The common areas are very large and practical, and the kitchen is well equipped with many items. Sending lots of love to Carlos from Turkey. When people think of Puerto Rico, they think of Bad Bunny; I think of Carlos and the dance he did the day he took us on a bar tour.
Oli
solo_traveller
January 10, 2026
“Great central location, friendly staff, lacking cleanliness and facilities”
Easy check in, friendly staff
Christian
solo_traveller
December 2, 2025
“Great stay”
Very nice and comfortable hostel in the center of San Juan old town. Nice staff, and AC in the room working well.
Lisa
couple
December 1, 2025
“Good for a one night stay in San Juan”
Very good location
Chor Yin
solo_traveller
November 28, 2025
6 bunk bed room has sufficient space
Valeska
solo_traveller
September 10, 2025
“Good to explore SJ on budget”
It is a small hostel right in the center of the old town. The facilities are modest, mainly the bathrooms. I would have liked a bit cleaner bathrooms but is a good option if you are thinking to explore San Juan on budget. The previous contact was very difficult, no Jody replied the phones they gave me trough booking, I had questions before going but when I arrived the staff was helpful and friendly.
CHUNG
solo_traveller
July 31, 2025
good location in the heart of old San Juan, within walking distance to local bus, shops, supermarket, and tourist sites. very clean, air conditioning in room and spacious dorm.
Laszlo
solo_traveller
July 14, 2025
Thanks
Shu
solo_traveller
May 4, 2025
“Ok for short stay for independent travellers”
Great location just 10 min walk from bus terminal ( take bus T5 from the airport) and near the fort San Cristobal. The common areas look aesthetically good. Rooms were clean
MarcosVR
solo_traveller
April 27, 2025
“Amazing location”
The hostel is at an amazing location in Old San Juan. Close to everything. Self check in was very clear and fast. Communication was also a 10+.
Jana
solo_traveller
April 5, 2025
The location was great and the owner was super kind and helpful, only downside was that people did not really talk in the hostel, but this is not the hostel's fault
Krzysztof
solo_traveller
March 25, 2025
“Enjoyable”
All ok
Natalia
solo_traveller
March 24, 2025
Location is great, safe and hostel is very nice and close to plenty of beautiful sightseeing spots, restaurants, cafés, and bars for nightlife. Host was very nice and ready to help anytime. Overall great value for money.
Ewelina
solo_traveller
March 18, 2025
Nice big spacious hostel in a tenement house. Large living room overlooking the vibrant street, TV, chess, books. Well-equipped kitchenette, air conditioning in the rooms.
Michael Halil
solo_traveller
March 7, 2025
Very nice hostel with perfect location
Nicole
couple
February 26, 2025
“I guess it was fine for one night”
The only thing I liked was the location. Rooms are tiny tiny and the bathrooms are at the far end of the hall way. The place is clean but could have been better. Way over priced for SHARED accommodation. The woman at the front desk was very helpful though.
Facilities
Activities
Tour or class about local culture, Fitness/spa locker rooms
Cleaning services
Laundry room
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Restaurant, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Adult only, Air conditioning
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Parking
Street parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide detector, Carbon monoxide sources, 24-hour security, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Check-in kiosk in the lobby
Services
Grocery deliveries, Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Express check-in/check-out, Tour desk, Laundry, Meeting/banquet facilities
4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
The dormitory room offers air conditioning, a tiled floor, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 4 beds.
4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
The dormitory room provides air conditioning, a tiled floor, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 4 beds.
4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
The dormitory room provides air conditioning, a tiled floor, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 4 beds.
6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
The dormitory room features air conditioning, a tiled floor, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 6 beds.
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