San Juan
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How much do hostels in San Juan cost?
Available dorm-bed prices in San Juan, Puerto Rico range from $23 to $80/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 10 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 12.
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $25.
Based on current listings, October dorm beds typically start around $23/night.
How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 8 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-07T12:54:50.544Z.
Cheaper dates to stay
The lower-priced dates currently available include October 8 (one night),October 11 (one night),October 12 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.
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- Mango Mansion 9.3 · 1,993 reviews
- Casa Santurce 5.1 · 1,272 reviews
- Fortaleza Guest House 8.6 · 1,155 reviews
- Juliette Hostel Women Only 8.0 · 371 reviews
- Fortel Hostel 8.5 · 365 reviews
- Conturce Hostel 8.5 · 265 reviews
- Nomada Urban Beach Hostel 4.7 · 155 reviews
- Hostel of Santurce 7.3 · 18 reviews
- Hotel San Jorge 7.3 · 16 reviews
- Posada Colonial 4 reviews
Local knowledge for San Juan
Where to stay
Most budget travelers base themselves in Old San Juan, within walking distance of Calle Fortaleza and the city walls, or in Santurce near La Placita and Calle Loíza, where food and nightlife run cheaper and more local. Santurce also puts you closer to the Tren Urbano if you need to reach other parts of the metro area.
Getting around
- AMA public buses connect Old San Juan, Santurce, and Condado for well under a dollar a ride. Skip the taxi line outside the cruise ship piers.
- La Placita de Santurce operates as a covered market during the day and turns into an open-air street scene Thursday through Saturday nights. Grab food from the stalls inside before the crowd arrives around 9 p.m.
- Old San Juan is compact enough to walk end-to-end in under 30 minutes, so skip renting a car unless you are planning day trips to El Yunque or the west coast.
When to go
Hostels are cheapest in May and again from September through November. Prices climb and beds fill fast from mid-December through April, when visitors from the mainland arrive in force.
Frequently asked questions
How much do hostels in San Juan cost?
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $25. Dorm beds currently range from $23 to $80/night across the next 3 months of availability.
What are cheaper dates to stay in San Juan?
Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in San Juan include October 8, October 11, October 12.
How many hostels does HostelHound track in San Juan?
HostelHound currently tracks 10 hostels in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
How much do hostels in San Juan cost in October?
Based on current listings, October dorm beds typically start around $23/night.
Where do backpackers stay in San Juan?
Most budget travelers base themselves in Old San Juan, within walking distance of Calle Fortaleza and the city walls, or in Santurce near La Placita and Calle Loíza, where food and nightlife run cheaper and more local. Santurce also puts you closer to the Tren Urbano if you need to reach other parts of the metro area.
What is the best time of year to visit San Juan?
Hostels are cheapest in May and again from September through November. Prices climb and beds fill fast from mid-December through April, when visitors from the mainland arrive in force.