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Old San Juan musts—stay, eat, drink, see.

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Where to stay, eat, and drink in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico! We visited for 5 days in November 2025 and had a phenomenal time.
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The perfect hideaway hotel in the center of Old San Juan! The rooftop bar and pool are perfect for relaxing while history and culture is one step away!
Palacio Provincial

Eat

 
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Incredible Mexican meal and their sister bar right up the road has fantastic cocktails!
La Madre
 
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So fabulous that we ate here twice! The seafood risotto is out of this world.
La Ó Restaurant
 
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The best Puerto Rican cuisine and great atmosphere! Highly recommend this as a lunch stop.
Deaverdura

Drink

 
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Live jazz and large cocktail venue! Highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time as this is a popular nightlife destination.
The Cannon Club - Restaurant & Piano Bar
 
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If you love a dive bar, you’ve got to make a stop at El Batey!
El Batey Tavern
 
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This place is ah-MAZE-ing. No really, it feels like a maze with its various rooms. Definitely more of a club atmosphere!
La Factoría

See

 
San Juan National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)
 
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Take the ferry from Old San Juan over to Cataño for 50 cents! Lots of waterfront restaurants and cafes, as well as a waterfront park!
Cataño | Metro Region