DA HOUSE HOTEL, San Juan

Da House Hotel - Art-filled Colonial lodging above Nuyorican Café in Old San Juan

Located directly above the famous Nuyorican Café, this 2-star San Juan hotel features Spanish Colonial tile floors and original Puerto Rican artwork throughout. The air-conditioned rooms at Da House Hotel showcase eclectic furniture, with some units offering balconies and city views. Common areas provide white sofas, wooden tables, books, and abstract art, while the rooftop sundeck with blue lounge chairs presents panoramic views from San Cristobal Fort to San Juan Bay. A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and complimentary Wi-Fi in public areas serve guests' needs. A small game room stocks Monopoly, chess, and checkers. The property sits within 0.5 miles of eight historical landmarks, including the Maritime Museum (0.5 miles), Plaza Colon, and Casa Blanca Museum. Eight restaurants, including Chocobar Cortes and Caficultura, are within 0.5 miles.

Pros

Live salsa performances and dance classes at the on-site Nuyorican Café

Rooftop sundeck offers panoramic views of San Juan Bay

Spanish Colonial architecture with restored period tile floors

Walking distance to major historical sites and local restaurants

Cons

Limited vanity space and minimal toiletries in bathrooms

Nearest parking garages are a seven-minute walk away