Old San Juan Travel Guide
San Juan
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.
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.
Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista
Discover the curious relics and gorgeous stained-glass windows of Old San Juan’s religious treasure, a 16th-century cathedral with a colorful history.
Calle Fortaleza
During your visit to San Juan, you can enjoy retail therapy at Calle Fortaleza. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Snorkel with Turtles, San Juan with Videos
El Yunque Rainforest Guided Hiking Tour
El Yunque Waterslide and Waterfall Tour with Food and Photos
Puerto Rico: UTV and Can-Am Sightseeing Tours
Catamaran Sail & Snorkeling in the Caribbean with Lunch
El Yunque Rainforest Hike & Waterslide VIP Small group tour
Top hotels in Old San Juan
Hotel Rumbao, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Nice location. Front desk is very patient to helpParking is a bit difficult as the elevator in the garage
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Armas Hotel
Clean room, good bed, noisy, no window in small room
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Alma San Juan
Clean room, staff was extremely polite and helpful! Wonderful experience and already planning to come back.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
La Terraza de San Juan
Nice place to stay
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
El Colonial - Adults Only
Great location. Clean room. Friendly staffs.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Hotel Milano
Clean beautiful nice room! Nice staff, ice and filtered water machine, best part is the photo booth right outside the hotel
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old San Juan
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.
San Francisco
If you're spending some time in San Francisco, Calle Fortaleza and Plaza de Colon are top sights worth seeing.
Catedral
While visiting Catedral, you might make a stop by sights like Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista and Plaza de Armas.
Puerta de Tierra
Travellers to Puerta de Tierra praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Port of San Juan and Escambron Beach.
Isla Grande
While visiting Isla Grande, you might make a stop by sights like Coca-Cola Music Hall and Distrito T-Mobile.
Miramar
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Miramar. A stop by Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico or Laguna del Condado might round out your trip.
