Midrange
The Gallery Inn
204-206 calle norzagaray, phone: 787 722-1808, (http://www.thegalleryinn.com/). a unique experience, its 22 rooms are in a complex of connected eighteenth-century houses. owned and operated by an artist, works are displayed throughout the inn. built on perhaps the highest point in the district, the roof deck has commanding views of the town and ocean.
Howard Johnson Plaza de Armas
Not your typical HoJo, this is located smack dab in the middle of old town in a restored colonial house. Rooms are squeaky clean but tiny, often windowless, and equipped with noisy old air-con. Free breakfast in the downright stylish lounge, free wifi. Temperamental elevator, no parking. All in all, it's OK if you just need a place to crash, but not much more.
Milano
Small but nice rooms the $80 room. Rooftop restaurant with nice view and lots of great places to eat & drink nearby. Casino nearby. Public parking deck 2 blocks away. Outstanding staff that is truly helpful & friendly.
ALaSol
In Old San Juan. Owners MarÃa Antonia and Monchy rent completely furnished, 1 bedroom apartments with futon in living room. They include kitchen, a/c in the bedroom, Direct TV, local phone and a parking space great asset in Old San Juan $100/ night 3 nights minimum, $500/ week, $1,500/ month,.
San Juan Inbox
Full furnished units. Lots of great places to eat & drink nearby. Casino nearby. Public parking deck 2 blocks away. Outstanding staff that is truly helpful & friendly.
Top end
Hotel El Convento
100 calle cristo, telephone: 787-723-9020 - toll free: 800-468-2779 - telfax: 787-721-2877, (http://www.elconvento.com/). this small luxury hotel was a convent until the late nineteenth century. a four story courtyard connects the rooms, and the entire hotel has free wireless internet as well as free afternoon wine and cheese. the deck around the rooftop plunge pool has a world-class view overlooking the town. the courtyard features restaurants and a bar. all of the hotel is accessible by elevator. $225 and up
Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel & Casino
100 brumbaugh street , phone: 866 653-7577, (http://www.sheratonoldsan...). the sheraton old san juan hotel & casino is a delightfully captivating upscale hotel in the heart of picturesque old san juan, a city as rich in history as it is in culture. a completely unique location highlights spectacular views of the bay and puts you mere cobblestone away from 16th century spanish fortresses, fascinating museums, art galleries, restaurants and world-class shopping. from its uniquely spanish-colonial architecture to its comforting in-room amenities, the sheraton old san juan hotel & casino offers guests the perfect blend of old world charm and new world elegance. $$$ $225 and up.
Although Old San Juan is almost entirely surrounded by water, no hotels have beach access. A few modern chain hotels are located near the cruise ship docks, some with casinos. Hotels within the city walls tend to be more colorful.
Castro Guest House
205 calle de tanca, tel. 787 722-5436. small guest house with rooms from $20-40 per night. shared bathrooms, can be a little grotty. no air-con, and cheapest rooms have no windows, but balcony rooms are breezy. between calle de la san francisco and calle de la forteleza on the eastern side of the street. transportation from the airport is $19.50 plus $.50 per piece of luggage.