Conveniently set in the center 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 property has a shared kitchen, a concierge service and organizing tours for guests. The shared bathroom is equipped with a shower and a hairdryer. Popular points of interest near the hostel include Fort San Felipe del Morro, San Cristobal Castle and Marina Old San Juan. Isla Grande Airport is 3.7 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
6 twin beds
4 twin beds
4 twin beds
4 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
7.8
High score for San Juan

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cheng
    United States of America United States of America
    Really good place for the price. Very Friendly staff
  • Lourdes
    United States of America United States of America
    I really liked the location since it is right in the center, the workers are very friendly and attentive. The rooms are large and have air conditioning.
  • Bjoern
    Norway Norway
    Great location, spacious rooms, nice common area, good wifi and nice toilets/showers.
  • Aurelia
    Italy Italy
    I really liked the position of the hostel and the common area. It was very cozy and had some books and board games for the rainy days.
  • Eddy
    Puerto Rico Puerto Rico
    Location, location, location. At the heart of the Viejo San Juan, at walking distance of El Morro, La Perla and other historic sights.
  • Julia
    Germany Germany
    Very good location. Bunk beds are pretty comfortable! Great staff.
  • Lilit
    Armenia Armenia
    The location of the hostel is perfect if you want to stay in the heart of old San Juan. The rooms are clean, and the staff is very helpful. Thankful to Carlos for arranging my travel to Culebra and all the tips.
  • Joanna
    United States of America United States of America
    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!
  • Jessica
    United States of America United States of America
    The location couldn't be beat. The rooms where clean and comfortable.
  • Karen
    United States of America United States of America
    Centrally located , nice design. People were friendly. Host was helpful

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Amenities of Fortel Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Spa

  • Locker rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Fortel Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $35 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Fortel Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

A negative coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result is mandatory to check in to this property.

A damage deposit of $35 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Fortel Hostel

  • Check-in at Fortel Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Fortel Hostel is 1,150 feet from the center of San Juan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Fortel Hostel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Fortel Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Locker rooms
    • Tour or class about local culture
  • The prices at Fortel Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.