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Fortel Hostel

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309 Calle de la Fortaleza 2nd floor

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
12 mentions

Location, location

The location, amenities, people, and all were extraordinary

Friendly staff
10 mentions

The hostel’s location is absolutely amazing

Easy check in, friendly staff

Comfortable rooms
9 mentions

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

Clean rooms
7 mentions

Nice common area, clean bathrooms and rooms

Very clean

Good value
2 mentions

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

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Hanna

solo_traveller

May 18, 2026

10

Location, location! Nice common area, clean bathrooms and rooms.

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FATMA

solo_traveller

May 15, 2026

10

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

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Karen

solo_traveller

March 6, 2026

8

Great location in the heart on San Juan. Paolo is a very helpful host

Great location and communication from Paolo. Very clean

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Pedro J

family_with_children

February 26, 2026

1

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!

M

Murat

solo_traveller

February 10, 2026

10

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.

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Oli

solo_traveller

January 10, 2026

6

Great central location, friendly staff, lacking cleanliness and facilities

Easy check in, friendly staff

C

Christian

solo_traveller

December 2, 2025

10

Great stay

Very nice and comfortable hostel in the center of San Juan old town. Nice staff, and AC in the room working well.

L

Lisa

couple

December 1, 2025

7

Good for a one night stay in San Juan

Very good location

C

Chor Yin

solo_traveller

November 28, 2025

5

6 bunk bed room has sufficient space

V

Valeska

solo_traveller

September 10, 2025

8

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.

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CHUNG

solo_traveller

July 31, 2025

5

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.

L

Laszlo

solo_traveller

July 14, 2025

10

Thanks

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Shu

solo_traveller

May 4, 2025

8

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

M

MarcosVR

solo_traveller

April 27, 2025

9

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+.

J

Jana

solo_traveller

April 5, 2025

9

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

K

Krzysztof

solo_traveller

March 25, 2025

9

Enjoyable

All ok

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Natalia

solo_traveller

March 24, 2025

9

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.

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Ewelina

solo_traveller

March 18, 2025

9

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.

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Michael Halil

solo_traveller

March 7, 2025

9

Very nice hostel with perfect location

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Nicole

couple

February 26, 2025

6

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.

Max 4 guests 9 1 bedroom0
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.

Max 4 guests 9 1 bedroom0
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.

Max 4 guests 9 1 bedroom0
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.

Max 6 guests 17 1 bedroom0

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 21:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 6:54 PM

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Fortel Hostel - 0 Star Hotel in San Juan