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Villa Eshta - Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers enjoy island vibes with on-site BBQ gatherings while exploring nearby hidden gems at this welcoming hostel near beautiful beaches

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Villa Eshta - Hostel offers a tropical retreat near Condado Beach and Isla Verde Beach. Guests relax on the sunny terrace, enjoy the garden, or sip drinks at the bar. The multilingual staff provides luggage storage for a convenient, worry-free experience.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Twin Beds, Private Bathroom

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Twin Beds, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Private Room, Shared Bathroom Courtyard View

Private Room, Shared Bathroom Courtyard View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room, Shared Bathroom Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Economy Apartment, Private Kitchen

Economy Apartment, Private Kitchen | Living area

Economy Apartment, Private Kitchen

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Villa Eshta - Hostel is in Santurce, a neighborhood in San Juan. Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista and San Juan Gate are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Isla Verde Beach. Condado Beach and Pan American Pier are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as snorkeling. Visit our San Juan travel guide
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Map
61 Calle Santa Cecilia, San Juan, San Juan, 00911

What's nearby

  • Great beach just down from the hostel, security everywhere, used the drone to get this.
    Playa Ocean Park
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico showing street scenes
    Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Isla Verde Puerto Rico Sunset
    Carolina Beach
    3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Calle Loiza
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Barbosa Park
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Domenech Station
    6 min drive
  • Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kasalta
    1 min walk
  • Barista Mafia
    1 min walk
  • Acapulco Taquería Mexicana
    3 min walk
  • Neiva
    3 min walk
  • Raíces Urbano, Calle Loíza
    2 min walk

About this property

Villa Eshta - Hostel

Hostel near Carolina Beach
Located close to Condado Beach and Isla Verde Beach, Villa Eshta - Hostel provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Luggage storage, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Villa Eshta - Hostel have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and shampoo
  • Furnished balconies or patios, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Hookah Bar

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 12 percent cleaning fee will be charged (varies based on length of stay)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

Villa Eshta
Villa Eshta - Hostel San Juan
Villa Eshta - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Villa Eshta - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation San Juan

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Eshta - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Villa Eshta - Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Villa Eshta - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 20 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Villa Eshta - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Villa Eshta - Hostel located?

Located in Santurce, this hostel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Carolina Beach, Isla Verde Beach, and Condado Beach. Pan American Pier and Plaza las Americas are also within 6 mi (10 km). Sacred Heart Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Villa Eshta - Hostel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 108 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gadi

Nice clean space Medium quality of finishing but ok
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location & staff was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place i stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Raghu

Disliked: Amenities
the room and the place was neglected. The place does not look like what is shown in the pictures. no staff, the gate doesn't work most of the times, no hot water, no soap, no parking. I would not recommend this place if you are travelling with a family.
kitchen sink
bathroom - no soap, hot water
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casshan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Villa gives you that authentic Puerto Rico vibe, and while it was a 5 star hotel, the staff made it feel like it with there 5 star service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ralf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean, but run-down apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO STAY AT .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kareem

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was human hair on the sheets, private room was accessible by walking through a hall of people sleeping
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Edgar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The worst place I ever seen.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Luisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked it for a cheap quick stay is very convenient and in a okay area close to everything . I would probably go back. And at night the lounge in the back is fun. Just bring. Something g for the mosquitoes
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot recommend this place enough! The comments saying the staff are amazing are beyond true. The staff made Villa Eshta an insanely friendly and welcoming environment. Not only did they give perfect recommendations, they went out of their way to give us a real Puerto Rican experience. Villa Eshta is located in a good area... close to beach, as well as one of the main shopping/eating streets. The rooms are exactly as expected from pictures online. If you are looking to experience more of San Juan than just the beautiful beaches, Villa Eshta is absolutely the place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Ruben

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location, clean rooms

The location is very great, couple of minutes away from Ocean park beach, a Walgreens right across the street, great restaurants and bars around the place. The rooms, sheets, towels, and bathroom were very clean, when we had a question or an issue we got help/solution within a reasonable time-frame. Only negative I may mention is at one or two nights there were people partying after 10 PM, which was designated as the time to calm down for the comfort of all. Besides that, if you want to meet new people, stay at a cost/performance place in a good location, Villa Eshta is suggested.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so complicated and confusing to get approved for check in, we just went to another place to stay and lost out on 1 nights cost of stay. I don’t recommend staying here, it’s too much of a hassle.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

kimberly

I have not received after hours checkin details.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Jose

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was okay the first day we got there we didn't have no hot water
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

George

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't see a single employee until checking out. Was told there was no drinking water available because the bar was closed. Had to pass through a dorm with lots of people sleeping to get to the room which is very awkward. Mattress was very bad.

10/10 Excellent

Aditi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good instructions and clean. Had a quick stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

naara vasty

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Básico

No hay recepción. La habitación privada comparte baño, entonces no tiene mucho sentido. El aire no enfría solo es ventilador. La regadera está pegada a la pared y las instalaciones eléctricas están listas para un mega corto; súper inseguro tener una regadera electrica con una buena y segura conexión.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Ricardo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sucia insegura y con mucho ruido del sector externo
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

ROSS A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Homey, convenient to beaches and authentic PR dining, we would stay here again. Location is off of the main street, so not as noisy. Staff was helpful and friendly! The kitchen and sitting area in our room were a surprise bonus, although we were only staying one night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
To be fair, I'm not the target market for this place, but our night here was one long sleep-deprivation torture simulation: loud male voices right outside our window into the wee hours (so close we could hear entire conversations), house music blasting nearby at 3am, cars rumbling by blaring music, more loud voices and banging around after the clubs closed, bright lights piercing through the curtains allll night long, early morning trash trucks - it never stopped. Do NOT stay here unless you are the type of person who can fall asleep and stay asleep in the middle of a house party. Also, there was no hot water. The place itself was clean but dumpy. I am astonished that they can charge $160/night here. I feel duped. Yes, it's close to the beach, but IMO not worth the trauma.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exelente seevicio dueño muy amables todo.momentos
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021