Guidebook for San Juan
Drinks & Nightlife
Known for their wide variety of craft beers (over 100 to choose from!), bearded bartenders, yummy food and a cool outside space.
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La Taberna Lúpulo
151 C. San SebastiánKnown for their wide variety of craft beers (over 100 to choose from!), bearded bartenders, yummy food and a cool outside space.
Secret little spot on the iconic San Sebastian St. offering some of the best cocktails in town; named one of the top 50 bars in the world. Live music happening on weekends in the inconspicuous back area, see if you can find it!
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La Factoria
148 C. San SebastiánSecret little spot on the iconic San Sebastian St. offering some of the best cocktails in town; named one of the top 50 bars in the world. Live music happening on weekends in the inconspicuous back area, see if you can find it!
A rather new addition to the buzzing dining and nightlife scene on hip Calle Loiza, this gastrobar will delight with an innovative cocktail list with items such as Tesla (served in a lightbulb) and a barfood menu meant to be shared.
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La Cocktelera
1857 C. LoízaA rather new addition to the buzzing dining and nightlife scene on hip Calle Loiza, this gastrobar will delight with an innovative cocktail list with items such as Tesla (served in a lightbulb) and a barfood menu meant to be shared.
Food Scene
Very popular for brunch and unlimited mimosas. Fridays are for happy hour Mojitos, all day!
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La Mala Vida
211 C. CanalsVery popular for brunch and unlimited mimosas. Fridays are for happy hour Mojitos, all day!
Exceptional Tex-Mex dishes such as shrimp nachos, tacos, burritos and don't forget the margaritas! This eco-friendly place infuses their own tequila with different flavors such as mango, strawberry and even spicy chile! Worth a taste.
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Greengos
310 C. de la FortalezaExceptional Tex-Mex dishes such as shrimp nachos, tacos, burritos and don't forget the margaritas! This eco-friendly place infuses their own tequila with different flavors such as mango, strawberry and even spicy chile! Worth a taste.
This is a noteworthy strip of restaurants and kiosks frequented by locals for the yummy fried delicacies and seafood and by bikers for the awe-inspiring beach views. Look for Kiosko el Boricua!
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Campamento Piñones
This is a noteworthy strip of restaurants and kiosks frequented by locals for the yummy fried delicacies and seafood and by bikers for the awe-inspiring beach views. Look for Kiosko el Boricua!
Latin-Asian cuisine serving up some incredible dishes such as Coco Tempura Shrimp and Crazy Noodles and of course the sushi and cocktail menus are exquisite, as well. The ambiance of Dragonfly is candlelit, sexy and fun. Check it out for a nice dinner date.
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Dragonfly
364 C. de la FortalezaLatin-Asian cuisine serving up some incredible dishes such as Coco Tempura Shrimp and Crazy Noodles and of course the sushi and cocktail menus are exquisite, as well. The ambiance of Dragonfly is candlelit, sexy and fun. Check it out for a nice dinner date.
Cafe Manolin
251 C. de San JustoClassic Old San Juan diner with tasty Puerto Rican food.
Gourmet waffles baked to order just down the block from us! Plus a pretty awesome "tea room" with over 30 organic gourmet whole leaf tea and herbals, hot or cold. Belgio-boricuan style savory and sweet waffles and their unique smaller sized “wafflitos”; great place!
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Waffle-era Tea Room
100 Calle MarinaGourmet waffles baked to order just down the block from us! Plus a pretty awesome "tea room" with over 30 organic gourmet whole leaf tea and herbals, hot or cold. Belgio-boricuan style savory and sweet waffles and their unique smaller sized “wafflitos”; great place!
This quaint little cafe has great, healthy options for a snack or a quick lunch such as bean or quinoa salad and vegetable empanadas. Great coffee options also, paired with a poetry shop next door for gifts and souvenirs. Tuesdays are poetry nights and guests are welcome to read their originals or interpret a favorite.
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The Poet's Passage
203 C. de La CruzThis quaint little cafe has great, healthy options for a snack or a quick lunch such as bean or quinoa salad and vegetable empanadas. Great coffee options also, paired with a poetry shop next door for gifts and souvenirs. Tuesdays are poetry nights and guests are welcome to read their originals or interpret a favorite.
Parks & Nature
The Central Park is a sport and recreation complex which consists of 17 tennis courts, two racquetball courts, a soccer park, playground for children, stationary cycling area, gym, athletics track, disembarking area for canoes and kayaks. It is home to the Natatorium, a swimming pools complex. Parking lot costs $2. A short drive away and is really great for exercising and wellness.
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Central Park of San Juan
John Fitzgerald Kennedy ExpresswayThe Central Park is a sport and recreation complex which consists of 17 tennis courts, two racquetball courts, a soccer park, playground for children, stationary cycling area, gym, athletics track, disembarking area for canoes and kayaks. It is home to the Natatorium, a swimming pools complex. Parking lot costs $2. A short drive away and is really great for exercising and wellness.
The only tropical rain forest in the US Forest System, this park is open for visitors from 7:30am to 6pm and is great for adventure seekers and eco tourists, offering several hiking trails to check out while taking in the incredible beauty of the surrounding nature. Rain is on the forecast every day of course!
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El Yunque-Regenwald
The only tropical rain forest in the US Forest System, this park is open for visitors from 7:30am to 6pm and is great for adventure seekers and eco tourists, offering several hiking trails to check out while taking in the incredible beauty of the surrounding nature. Rain is on the forecast every day of course!
Arts & Culture
This museum is housed in what was a famous marketplace back in the mid-nineteenth century and its exhibits are linked to art and history pertinent to the city of Old San Juan.
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Museum of Art and History
150 Bulevar del ValleThis museum is housed in what was a famous marketplace back in the mid-nineteenth century and its exhibits are linked to art and history pertinent to the city of Old San Juan.
Shopping
Interesting boutique fashion store with unique style clothing for all kinds of occasions. Known for being an online shopping site that recently opened its doors, very close walking distance to the hotel.
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Collective Request
159 C. de la LunaInteresting boutique fashion store with unique style clothing for all kinds of occasions. Known for being an online shopping site that recently opened its doors, very close walking distance to the hotel.
Less than a 5 minute walk away, this discount retail chain is conveniently located for shopping needs offering brand-name clothing, accessories, shoes & housewares.
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Marshalls Santurce
1054-1072 Cll NavasLess than a 5 minute walk away, this discount retail chain is conveniently located for shopping needs offering brand-name clothing, accessories, shoes & housewares.
Essentials
Supermarket about two blocks away, great for getting that toothbrush that you may have forgot to pack.
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SuperMax
114 Avenida José de DiegoSupermarket about two blocks away, great for getting that toothbrush that you may have forgot to pack.
Getting Around
Mobile bike rental company that comes to you! Delivers high-quality bicycles to the areas of Old San Juan, Condado, Isla Verde etc for affordable prices. Brands are Prodeco Tech Phantom v3 and the Stride R 500 Mountain, Cruisers, and Hi-Performance Giant Escape 3 Hybrid. Phone number is (787) 554-2453 owner by the name Rob is very helpful!
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San Juan Boat Rentals, LLC
Mobile bike rental company that comes to you! Delivers high-quality bicycles to the areas of Old San Juan, Condado, Isla Verde etc for affordable prices. Brands are Prodeco Tech Phantom v3 and the Stride R 500 Mountain, Cruisers, and Hi-Performance Giant Escape 3 Hybrid. Phone number is (787) 554-2453 owner by the name Rob is very helpful!