Reviews of Bposhtels San Juan 3 stars
1159 Magdalena Avenue B, Condado, 00907 San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation of the hostel is great, and people working there are amazing, super helpful and kind. You get a simple breakfast in the morning, although super early so you rarely catch it. It also has a lot of space and the cubicle for sleeping are quite private.
I was in a room with 16 beds and 1 bathroom, so getting a shower in the evening was challenging. Also you can imagine in a mixed room with so many people the bathroom is bound to be dirty immediately and there should be more cleaning. I was lucky to meet people in the room but otherwise there is not really a hangout space as there is no AC so people do not tend to stay there.
Reviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified review1. I can easily take the bus from the airport to the hostel. Bus stop is a block away from hostel. 2. I like that the place is cleaned daily. 3. Many restaurants near by the hostel. 4. Beach is super close.
Reviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe location is prime if you're looking for activities and tons of restaurants within walking distance. The beds and bedding were comfortable, and the AC/temperature in the room was great—the best airflow at any hostel I've been to.
There was a lot of space left in the room to add bigger lockers for personal items. The lockers offered were tiny for folks traveling with large backpacks. Also, the nearby public parking mentioned in check-in was not priced at what was mentioned. I paid $80 to park overnight.
Hello, Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed our prime location, comfortable beds, and room temperature. We appreciate your comments regarding locker size and will keep them in mind for future improvements. Regarding parking, rates are set by third-party providers and may vary; we recommend confirming the cost directly with the parking facility before use.
Hello, Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed our prime location, comfortable beds, and room temperature. We appreciate your comments regarding locker size and will keep them in mind for future improvements. R… Show more
Reviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe location is very reasonable
Hostels helped to be flexible with checking depending on your flight, not this one! They were extremely rude, the shower in my room didn't work and we had to take a shower in the lobby’s bathroom which didn't have hot water.. the place is full of infiltration and had practically a waterfall in the hallway.
Hello, Thank you for your feedback. Check-in and check-out times are the same for all guests and are clearly stated in our listing and confirmation email; early check-in is not available, but guests may store luggage at the front desk until the official check-in time. We are sorry to hear about the shower issue during your stay—our maintenance team addresses such matters promptly when reported. We appreciate your comments as they help us improve our services.
Hello, Thank you for your feedback. Check-in and check-out times are the same for all guests and are clearly stated in our listing and confirmation email; early check-in is not available, but guests may store luggage at the front desk until… Show more
Reviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewHorrible customer service, very hard to reach
Hello, Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about the difficulty you experienced in reaching us. We will review our communication channels to ensure guests can contact us more easily in the future.
Reviewed: 9 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewclose to the beach
Unfortunately, my experience at this hostel was below expectations for several reasons: 1. Difficult to find: There was no sign with the hostel's name, and it is actually located inside another hostel with the same address, which caused a lot of confusion upon arrival. 2. Very limited breakfast: Breakfast consisted only of toast with butter or peanut butter and coffee — no variety or additional options. 3. Basic services lacking: Only one towel is provided for the entire stay(It can be changed, but you won't get another one), which is quite inconvenient. 4. No comfort in the rooms: It was hard to rest due to guests constantly talking loudly and going in and out at all hours. 5. No privacy or quiet time: It was impossible to sleep during the day as the cleaning staff would come in singing and making loud noises. 6. Misleading photos: The pictures online are exaggerated and do not reflect reality — especially the pool, which was completely unusable. 7. Unfair payment policy: I booked 8 nights but only stayed 4, and I informed the staff in advance. When I requested a refund for the unused nights, they asked me to contact Booking. However, my request was rejected by the hostel, not Booking.com, as I paid via direct bank transfer to them, not through the platform. I find it extremely unfair to pay for 8 nights but only stay 4.
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. Our listings clearly state that Bposhtels San Juan is located inside another hostel building and that detailed directions are provided in the confirmation email. Breakfast is complimentary and consists of light items as described in the listing. Towels can be exchanged at the front desk upon request during your stay. Please note that as a shared dormitory, some level of noise from other guests and cleaning staff can occur, though we do our best to encourage a respectful environment. The pool’s availability may vary due to maintenance or external factors. Regarding your payment, as your reservation was made directly with the property and outside of Booking.com, it follows our direct booking cancellation policy, which is non-refundable after the free cancellation period. We recommend reviewing the full listing description and policies before booking to ensure they meet your expectations.
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. Our listings clearly state that Bposhtels San Juan is located inside another hostel building and that detailed directions are provided in the confirmation email. Breakfas… Show more
Reviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe pool, the staff was friendly and accommodating. It was also cleaned daily.
Breakfast was limited
Thank you for your kind words. We’re glad you enjoyed the pool and found our staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast is offered as a complimentary service with light items to start the day, and we appreciate your feedback as we look into ways to improve.
Thank you for your kind words. We’re glad you enjoyed the pool and found our staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast is offered as a complimentary service with light items to start the day, and we appreciate your feedback as we look into ways… Show more
Reviewed: 18 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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