Find Historic Hotels in San Juan from CA $178

Travelers love the fascinating historical sites they discover in San Juan. And while you’re here, you can visit the bustling port and popular beaches. You can also discover the area’s great live music.

Based on our travel expertise, Casa Sol Bed and Breakfast is a top historic B&B bookable on Expedia and it features free breakfast. Castillo de San Cristobal is a short walk away.

In San Juan, there are 1427 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

San Juan is notable for landmarks like Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista, San Juan Gate, and La Fortaleza. Known for its live music scene, cultural venues include Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico, Luis Munoz Marin Foundation, and Convento de Los Dominicos. Other popular sights include Port of San Juan and Condado Beach.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll stay someplace that has an official historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the public spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in San Juan, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The building and architecture of a historic hotel tends to be the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, though efforts have been made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the usual amenities found at a contemporary hotel should be available at a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in San Juan, you won’t find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.