Fortel Hostel

San Juan · Puerto Rico

Fortel Hostel

HostelPunk Score
51% SHIT
Medium confidence 152 reviews
3rd best in San Juan 3rd best in Puerto Rico

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen
Other facilities (21)
Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Board Games Wi-Fi Smart TV Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Reading Light Ceiling Fan Charging Plugs Security Lockers Key Card Access 24 Hour Security Common Room Hot Showers Free WiFi Free Internet Access Express Check-in / Out

Prices

Dorms $38 / night

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Recent reviews

France MALE 25-30 Apr 27, 2026 Atm 100%

Très bien rien à redire

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Colombia FEMALE 31-40 Apr 7, 2026 Atm 100%

I had a wonderful experience. Staff are very helpful and kind. This place is worth it and very clean.

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Colombia FEMALE 31-40 Apr 3, 2026 Atm 100%

Carlos es el mejor, esta muy bien ubicado, recomendadísimo.

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Mar 29, 2026 Atm 100%

This was the perfect lil hostel for me, a solo female traveler, visiting Old San Juan! The location is AMAZING. It is walking distance from all the wonderful things Old San Juan has to offer- restaurants, cafes, shops, the path along the water, historical buildings, etc. Self check in was super easy & communication with the staff was incredible & prompt. The rooms and bathrooms were clean & the bed was comfy enough for 8 hours of sleep! I love the small homey atmosphere & it was quiet at night!

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Mar 28, 2026 Atm 80%

Good place. I felt super safe being there because there was a keypad entrance and another keycard to get into the room. The bathrooms were fine, but somewhat felt a bit dirty and there were no hand towels. Bring earplugs because there is a club next door and the door to the bedroom is not real soundproof. I like that they provided a towel and let me keep my luggage there before the normal check in time.

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Peru COUPLE 25-30 Mar 21, 2026 Atm 100%

No tenía buenas expectativas por los reviews; sin embargo, superó mis expectativas. Suelo viajar sola así que conozco la rutina de estar en un hostel. Aparte de la buena ubicación que tiene, el lugar está bastante limpio y eso es lo mejor. Puedes dejar tus maletas antes del checkin y lo que más me gustó es que los cuartos solo tienen 4 camas por lo que te sientes bien sin tanta gente. Los baños limpios siempre y todos cuentan con ducha ahí mismo. Carlos y la señora de limpieza fueron m...

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USA COUPLE 31-40 Mar 19, 2026 Atm 60%

This hostel is okay. It did not have anything to dry your hands on in the restrooms (no paper towels, hand dryers, etc) which is important for hygiene. Only 1 of the bathrooms seemed to have a functioning lock. The water in the showers was not hot (I tried 3 of them). Also, the front desk person was not helpful. We asked her a simple yes or no question before 9 pm and instead of answering she said she was off the clock and just using the desk for her makeup. Also text inquiries are not answered.

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France MALE 25-30 Mar 16, 2026 Atm 100%

Very good hostel! My stay there was very comfortable.

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USA MALE 18-24 Mar 13, 2026 Atm 80%

just the location possible !

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Feb 26, 2026 Atm 100%

BEST HOSTEL IN SAN JUAN!!! Super clean, everyone was so friendly, and it’s in the BEST location!!! Seriously the beat hostel ever!

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Canada FEMALE 31-40 Feb 23, 2026 Atm 100%

Very clean bed and big locker available. Make sure you bring your own lock. The bathrooms are cleaned daily. Great location in old San Juan, very safe and walkable. Very friendly staff and travelers. Just be aware that the front desk is not 24/7

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France MALE Feb 2, 2026 Atm 100%

I had a wonderful stay at this charming Fortel Hostel. Very central and it's a very cute place, I was very well welcomed and every time I had any question there was always someone to help me out. rooms were clean and the common spaces too.

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USA MALE 25-30 Feb 2, 2026 Atm 60%

My one-night experience with the facility: No pillow case provided and the pillow itself was stained with bodily fluids. The shower I took didn’t seem to have any hot water. It didn’t seem like people shut the front door to the facility fully, so there’s a security concern. Some positives for me; great location if you’re looking to stay in Old San Juan. Well within walking distance to many bars, restaurants, cafes, etc. The air conditioning seemed to be pretty good.

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France FEMALE 31-40 Jan 23, 2026 Atm 60%

Está bien para quedarse en el viejo San Juan, porque todo lo demás ahí es muy caro. Pero no tiene prácticamente ningún servicio, aparte de una cocina pequeña. No se incluye toalla ni gel de ducha. El personal es casi inexistente, aparte de la señora de la limpieza que hace un muy buen trabajo todos los días. El Wi-Fi a veces no funcionaba. Y la habitación es muy básica, el locker es viejo y ruidoso, no hay enchufes en las camas de arriba, ni cortinas. Solo me gustaron los baños separa...

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Spain FEMALE 31-40 Dec 27, 2025 Atm 60%

Bien ubicado y limpio pero no hay ambiente y si viajas solo los hay mejores

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USA FEMALE 31-40 Dec 25, 2025 Atm 60%

I told them i would be late around 1:30 am . They did not send me my check in code as they said . I tried to contact them days ago by phone, email , messages and nothing worked. When I arrived at 1:30 am I knocked the main door almost one hour. I had to sleep in the airport. The next day they apologized and promised a refund which did not happen, then they offered me another night , i accepted and requested by email , which they never answered. 😡The organization of the recepción is pretty ...

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Canada MALE 25-30 Oct 3, 2025 Atm 80%

It’s very calm when I stayed. Rooms don’t have windows which is a big bummer. Lots of bathrooms but they need to be bigger. Staff was really nice and helpful

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USA FEMALE Sep 12, 2025 Atm 100%

My friend and I stayed 2 night on our way to Culebra, we wanted to experience Olde San Juan before getting on the ferry. This place was great! Very clean, 4 small bathrooms with showers so you don’t have to wait for your turn and right in Old San Juan district with in walking distance to the Fort and Castle as well as many eateries and souvenir shops. Carlos was extremely helpful with advice from places to eat and when to order an Uber to talk us to the ferry. Will definitely stay again.

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Colombia FEMALE 18-24 Aug 21, 2025 Atm 40%

I didnt feel very safe when I got there, staff was kind of rude or not helpful. Not super sociable either but it was fine for the 4-5 days I was there. Not sure if I would be back

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Mexico FEMALE 25-30 Aug 4, 2025 Atm 40%

Excelente ubicación. Muy limpio y seguro. Me gustaría que tuvieran cocina y más áreas/actividades para socializar. El ambiente en el hostal estaba muerto.

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