About The Palace
The Palace San Juan is safely located in the real Puerto Rico, slightly away from the tourist track. Guests have the benefit of staying where they can find genuine local and affordable Puerto Rican food within minutes of the hostel. The hotel welcomes an international set of young guests exploring the attractions of Puerto Rico.
There are eight bedrooms, including private units and dormitories, with free bed linen, and two full sized well-equipped kitchens.
The Palace San Juan has staff on site 24-hours, and provides a chargeable laundry service, towel rental, free city maps and luggage storage. Security lockers are available and the hostel is equipped with cable television and a collection of DVDs.
There are plenty of cafés and restaurants in the vicinity, and of course shops to obtain supplies for self-catering in the kitchens.
Visit the historic palace of Castillo San Felipe del Morro in San Juan.
Positive Reviews
positive:
The Real Puerto Rico
Staying at The Palace in San Juan, close to old San Juan and Condado Beach is an enjoyable hostel experience, and an ideal way to discover and enjoy the real Puerto Rico. This is very much an experience for the young and adventurous traveler who wishes to stay in a clean and comfortable location, efficiently run by friendly and helpful personnel. Efficient Wi-Fi is available here.
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A Safe Place to Stay
Guests comment that the hostel is quietly located most of the time, with no drama and little crime in an area you might have expected to be an area of criminal activity. It is true that one can observe ladies of the night going about their trade, but that can be said about many "smart" places.
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Friendship
The friendly helpfulness of the people running the hostel was much remarked upon. Guests who enjoyed the friendly atmosphere stated that they would never waste their money on hotels again, this is certainly an excellent budget option for young adventurous travelers who wish to immerse themselves in the country. Guests who stayed here felt that they had made new friends.
Negative Reviews
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Storage Shortage
There is a lack of storage space in the guest rooms, and some guests found the beds to be uncomfortable. The hostel is not as clean as guests hoped for.
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Not Always On Hand
The air conditioning, where present, is noisy and the reception is not manned at all the times stated.
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Interesting Location
The Palace is located between poor and better class areas. It offers guests a view of the real San Juan, and travelers should be aware that they are close to areas where it is necessary to remain alert to potential crime.