Guidebook for San Juan
Food Scene
Classic Old San Juan diner with tasty Puerto Rican food.
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Cafe Manolin
251 C. de San JustoClassic Old San Juan diner with tasty Puerto Rican food.
Housed in the former Puerto Rican Nationalist Party's headquarters, this beautiful colonial building is divided into three levels, each with a different vibe and menu. St Germain on the first floor is well known for its delicious brunch on sundays, The Mezzanine on the second floor has a speakeasy atmosphere with original cocktails and tapas ($4 happy hour everyday from 4-8PM) and Al Fresco on the top floor offers unbeatable views and service.
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
St. Germain
156 Sol StreetHoused in the former Puerto Rican Nationalist Party's headquarters, this beautiful colonial building is divided into three levels, each with a different vibe and menu. St Germain on the first floor is well known for its delicious brunch on sundays, The Mezzanine on the second floor has a speakeasy atmosphere with original cocktails and tapas ($4 happy hour everyday from 4-8PM) and Al Fresco on the top floor offers unbeatable views and service.
Coffee ice cubes for your iced coffee... Need I say more? Wonderful, quick coffee and several options for a bite to eat also.
Bad Ass Coffee
202 C. de San FranciscoCoffee ice cubes for your iced coffee... Need I say more? Wonderful, quick coffee and several options for a bite to eat also.
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.
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!
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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!
Drinks & Nightlife
Very popular for brunch and unlimited mimosas. Fridays are for happy hour Mojitos, all day!
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Mala Vida
211 C. CanalsVery popular for brunch and unlimited mimosas. Fridays are for happy hour Mojitos, all day!
Known for their wide variety of craft beers (over 100 to choose from!), bearded bartenders, yummy food and a cool outside space.
123 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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!
369 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
Sightseeing
Castillo de San Cristobal
501 Bulevar del ValleOpen from 9AM to 6PM, this impressive fortress was built by the Spanish in 1783 to protect the city of Old San Juan from invasions. It's iconic setting on the hill facing the sea makes it a must on the numerous list of things to see in this historical city.
442 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Castillo San Felipe del Morro
501 Bulevar del ValleOpen from 9AM to 6PM, this impressive fortress was built by the Spanish in 1783 to protect the city of Old San Juan from invasions. It's iconic setting on the hill facing the sea makes it a must on the numerous list of things to see in this historical city.
Parks & Nature
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 Rain Forest
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!
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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Parque Central de 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.
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.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
Essentials
Supermarket about two blocks away, great for getting that toothbrush that you may have forgot to pack.
415 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SuperMax
114 Avenida José de DiegoSupermarket about two blocks away, great for getting that toothbrush that you may have forgot to pack.
Should you need to wash any loads of clothing this place is a good option with its easy, coin laundry service located on Sol Street. Times are 10am to 7pm and closed on Sundays.
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Laundromat Sol
201 C. del SolShould you need to wash any loads of clothing this place is a good option with its easy, coin laundry service located on Sol Street. Times are 10am to 7pm and closed on Sundays.
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.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marshalls
Carretera 3Less than a 5 minute walk away, this discount retail chain is conveniently located for shopping needs offering brand-name clothing, accessories, shoes & housewares.