Catedral Travel Guide
San Juan





Popular places to visit

San Juan Gate
Enter San Juan through the last remaining gateway from the city’s walls and discover the military history of its atmospheric Old Town.

Puerta de San Juan
Learn about the local history of San Juan when you take a trip to Puerta de San Juan. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.

La Fortaleza
The official residence of the governor of Puerto Rico is a vast mansion and fortress that is open to the public on guided tours.

Plaza de Armas
San Juan’s hub of civic life is also one of the most popular social destinations, where locals come to drink coffee and trade stories.

Parque las Palomas
You can learn about the history of San Juan when you stop by Parque las Palomas. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Port of San Juan
Explore the waterfront in San Juan with a trip to Port of San Juan. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.
Top hotels in Catedral

Armas Hotel
Beware, the basic rooms have NO WINDOWS! It’s not indicated in Wikipedia or in their web site. And to make matters worse, the ventilation broke in the middle of the night so we felt like we slept in a dark stuffy closet. We tried to find another hotel but everywhere else was sold out. I raised this ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

The Condado Plaza Hotel
Yes... the ocean is visible you have to be specific that you want a Ocean room... the rooms are clean but the rooms need to be updated but over All it was a good experience
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Costa Bahia Hotel Paseo Caribe
DO NOT STAY HERE!!! Worst CS ever. We booked 5 rooms for 2 nights before our Cruise & 5 rooms for 1 night after our Cruise. Got checked in for the 2 nights before our Cruise & the rooms stunk, were old & dirty. Breakfast was of coffee & juice, prepackaged cereal, prepackaged stale muffins, & dry ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

La Concha Resort, Puerto Rico, Autograph Collection
Excellent property. Water rough on that area of condado beach but still beatiful and well appointed
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at Hacienda del Mar, Dorado
Hotel was great! The pool and hot tubs were wonderful, there were plenty of outside seating available and the beach was very close and well maintained. I would highly recommend staying here!
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino
Really nice, we loved it
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Catedral

San Francisco
If you're spending some time in San Francisco, Calle Fortaleza and Teatro Tapia are top sights worth seeing.

Old San Juan
The interesting museums and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Old San Juan. A stop by Port of San Juan or Castillo de San Cristobal might round out your trip.

San Juan Antiguo
Amazing beaches interesting history and top sights from Port of San Juan to Pier 4 – discover San Juan Antiguo, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Puerta de Tierra
Travellers to Puerta de Tierra praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Port of San Juan and Escambron Beach.

Isla Grande
While visiting Isla Grande, you might make a stop by sights like Coca-Cola Music Hall and Distrito T-Mobile.

Miramar
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Miramar. A stop by Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico or Carribbean Cinemas Fine Arts Miramar might round out your trip.
