Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in San Juan?

Most of the hostels in San Juan are located either in Old San Juan or Santurce on the southeast side of the city. Old San Juan is full of historic landmarks like Museo de las Americas, San Juan Bautista Cathedral, and the San Juan National Historic Site, while Santurce offers the Museum of Contemporary Art of San Juan and Central Park of San Juan. Routes 1, 25, and 26 connect both areas by car, while the Puerto Rico Metropolitan Bus Authority and Tren Urbano are modes of public transportation that run throughout the city.
Women traveling as a group should check out Santurcia Hostel & Bar, which offers a female-only dorm; there are also mixed dorms if the women’s dorm is unavailable. Located on Avenue de Diego in the Art District of Santurce, it is very close to San Juan International Airport (SJU), and the Luis A. Ferre Performing Arts Center is minutes away on foot. Los Cidrines and Hen House are two eateries within walking distance of Santurcia Hostel & Bar, along with The A Bar.
Solo travelers might prefer accommodations at Nomada Urban Beach Hostel on Calle Loiza in the Machuchal district. A short distance away is the San Juan Airport, accessible via the T5 Bus. Nomada offers affordable standard rooms, or there are rooftop tents if you prefer to sleep al fresco. The Parque de Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa, the Plaza de los Salseros, and Condado Beach are a few places of interest in the vicinity of this hostel in San Juan, and there are several places nearby to get a meal, such as Dona Julia Café or Mango Café.
Located on Calle San Francisco just outside of Old San Juan, Casatripgogo offers private rooms only, and the property has a rooftop area, which makes it an ideal hostel in San Juan for couples seeking lodgings with a romantic setting. The area is bustling with attractions, including Castillo de San Cristobal, San Juan Bautista Cathedral, and La Puntilla Beach. Nearby you can find La Bombonera restaurant and Café Cialitos café and bar.
If you want to ensure you grab a bargain, try to book at least 16 days before your stay to get the best price for a San Juan hostel.
Don’t know how much time you need to see all the sights? KAYAK users usually book their hostel in San Juan for 1 day.

Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in San Juan?
The average price for a night in a hostel in San Juan is R46 compared to R277 for a night in a hotel.

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Which month has the cheapest hostel rates in San Juan?

Hostels are cheapest in San Juan in November, with average rates of R10 540. In comparison, December is the most expensive month, with prices at R33 630.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a hostel in San Juan?

Monday offers the lowest rates in San Juan, with an average nightly price of R14 764. The highest prices are found on Saturday, with average rates at R31 261.

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Book at least 74 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your San Juan hostel.

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