Hostels are the top lodging choice for the wanderlust traveler.
Puerto Rico’s spectacular hostels help you save money to go out all day and night without breaking the bank and are a safe place to return to whenever you want to rest.
As a local living on the island for 23 years, I know where the best hostels and attractions are.
In this article, I will cover the 15 best hostels in Puerto Rico:
Nestled in the island’s art district, Santurcia Hostel shares Santurce’s artistic flair with stylish, inventive decor, fixtures, and spaces.
Santurcia Hostel, your urban oasis, offers private rooms and mixed and female dorms.
After a long day or night out, find peace at the rooftop bar, communal areas, and kitchen.
Here’s a look at Santurcia Hostel:
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For more information, check out the Santurcia Hostel or see our guide to the area Santurce – All You Need To Know.
Ideally located in the liveliest and most modern part of San Juan, Condado, and Santurce, Mango Mansion offers beach house and city fun.
At Mango Mansion, each guest room has A/C and luxury bunks with comfy memory foam mattresses and fresh, soft microfiber sheets.
Guests have access to unlimited wifi and complimentary breakfast.
Management provides the ingredients, and you cook it your way.
Here’s a glimpse of Mango Mansion:
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For more information, check out the Mango Mansion or read up on the area in our guide to Condado – All You Need To Know.
Located in Calle Loíza, one of the trendiest streets in San Juan and the ultimate foodie’s destination, Conturce Boutique is near the best nightlife.
This boutique hostel has deluxe, family, and private rooms and dorms for you to choose from to rest comfortably.
Here’s a look at Conturce Boutique Hostel:
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For more information, check out the Conturce Boutique Hostel or read about the area in our guide to San Juan – All You Need To Know.
Casa Coral is located at the Northeast Ecological Corridor Nature Reserve in Luquillo, making it the destination for eco-adventures.
Seeking to make you feel at home, Casa Coral provides private suits and dorm rooms for you to choose from to feel at your best. However, contrary to your home, you’re just steps away from epic aquatic excursions: kayaking, paddleboarding rentals, surfing classes, and sailing trips.
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For more information, check out the Casa Coral website or read up on the area in our guide to Luquillo – All You Need To Know.
As the name entails, Nomada Hostels is made for the nomadic adventurer.
This hostel is located in Carolina, Puerto Rico, and caters to adventurers and leisure seekers alike.
Various rooming options are available, from co-ed to gender-specific bunks and private rooms. Here you’ll also find everything you need, from rentals to excursions.
Discover more of Nomada Hostels below:
For more information, check out Nomada Hostels or read up on the area in our guide to Isla Verde – All You Need To Know.
Located in the heart of Old San Juan, Casa TripGoGo mixes modern minimalist style and comfort with colonial fixtures at Puerto Rico’s historic center.
Casa TripGoGo offers private rooms and in-house breakfast in an excellent location.
For more information, check out the Casa TripGoGo or read up on the area in our guide to Old San Juan – All You Need To Know.
In the center of Ponce’s downtown, Casa Luna is near all the city life action.
Guests will experience the best of Ponce, from its colonial history to modern twists.
Guests can choose from three rooms with private bathrooms.
Whip something up at the communal outdoor kitchen for breakfast or a quick meal between activities.
Explore Casa Luna in the video below:
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For more information, call Casa Luna at (787) 594-8058.
Located in forest, beach, and surf town Cabo Rojo, Wild Flowers Boquerón is a welcoming, clean, and accessible hostel that’ll keep close to the best the West offers.
Here you can rent a room or an apartment, making it the ideal spot for families and groups looking to stick to a budget.
Here’s a preview of what to expect when you stay at the Wild Flowers Boquerón:
For more information, visit the Wild Flowers Boquerón website or check out our guide to the area Cabo Rojo – All You Need To Know.
Itza-Bella Suites are located in the surfing capital of the island, Isabela.
Guests can find refuge from the sun and waves at this hostel.
Enjoy the space inside and out at Itza-Bella Suites:
For more information, check out the Itza-Bella Suites or read up on the area in our guide to Isabela – All You Need To Know.
Inspired by reggae legend Bob Marly, in Vieques Good Vibe Guest House you’ll surely feel like everything is gonna be alright.
At this hostel, you can spend an epic day at the beach, a night at the bio bay, and always a relaxed stay back at the dorm.
Here’s a short video of the Vieques Good Vibe Guest House common areas:
For more information, check out Vieques Good Vibe Guest House or check out our guide to the area Vieques – All You Need To Know.
Located in Luquillo at one of the best surfing spots, La Pared Beach, The Surfing Turtle has all the beach gear and ocean-view hang-out space you crave.
With plenty of rooms and suits to choose from, you can bunk with fellow travelers or reserve a private room.
Catch a glimpse of The Surfing Turtle:
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For more information, check out The Surfing Turtle.
Located in the beach town of Aguadilla, Medusas’ Hostel is an 1800s mansion turned beach bum haven.
Visitors can choose between private and dorm rooms, accommodating up to 20 guests.
At Medusas’, in addition to exploring, guests are encouraged to stay and hang with other guests.
Don’t be shy and take a look at the beautiful Medusas’ Hostel:
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For more information, check out Medusas’ Hostel.
Designed to feel like a home away from home, Luquillo Beach Hostel captures the town’s hospitality and laid-back sensibility.
Either in a private suite or bunk room, you’ll be comfortable and safe in this beachy hostel.
Besides the beach, check out the nearby Bio Bay and El Yunque National Forest for an unforgettable adventure.
For more information, check out Luquillo Beach Hostel or read our Laguna Grande Bio Bay article if you want to experience the bay during your stay.
Meaning “cool” in Egyptian, Villa Eshta is true to its name by mixing Middle Eastern decor with a Caribbean twist.
Located right in the center of Calle Loíza in Santurce, guests can explore from dusk till dawn one of the trendiest neighborhoods in the capital.
Not only located where the party is, but it’s center for a social gathering in itself:
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For more information, check out Villa Eshta.
Located near the best museums, bars, and culinary hotspots, Hostel H1 Miramar makes a great spot to make new friends, explore and rest.
With dorms and rustic common areas, this hostel is a backpackers’ domain.
To learn more, check out Hostel H1 Miramar.
The best hostels in San Juan are Santurcia Hostel, Mango Mansion, Conturce Boutique Hostel, and Casa TripGoGo due to their facilities, amenities, and top-notch location.
Staying here means you’ll be at the center of it all: beach, history, art, bars, and clubs.
You’ll never miss a wave at Wild Flowers Boquerón, Itz-Bella Suites, or The Surfing Turtle.
These hostels are situated next to local favorites and world-renowned surfing beaches.
Calling all party animals! Hands-down Hostel H1 Miramar, Villa Eshta, and Conturce Boutique Hostel are the best party hostels. In these hostels, you’ll be in the city’s liveliest after-dark spots.
Yes!
Hostels in Puerto Rico are clean, safe, fun, and well-supplied.
Moreover, you can rest assured that the staff will treat you with the same care, respect, and hospitality seen around the island.
Santurcia Hostel reigns in the best hostels category due to its location, beautiful dorms, and charming common areas. However, you can rest assured that any hostel on this list is indisputably worth checking out.
No, Puerto Rico does not have a Selina. However, the listed hostels offer accommodating work, sleep, and recreational areas and are also close to the island's celebrated eco attractions.
Hostels are fantastic lodging options to rest at when your priority is exploration, recreation, and all-night celebration.
Why? You’ll get to save money and use it to explore and live more!
Regardless of where you choose to bunk, I can guarantee you’ll have a wonderful time.
Shake any doubt away, book your trip, and experience the island like a local.
If you’re craving more nightlife fun, check out this article to learn all about Nightlife in San Juan.
Writer at PuertoRico.com. I was born and raised in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. I know all the ins and outs of the island. For 22 years, I’ve tasted, seen, experienced, and explored most of Puerto Rico’s gems. I still have many road trips planned for all of the things that I’ve yet to experience in Puerto Rico.
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