It was quite noisy in my room at night because of the traffic. I didn't like the mosquitos in the common area outside, you have to use repellent day and night if you want to sit there. The hostel is mostly run by volunteers who were very lovely but not always as helpful as you would expect in a hostel. The kitchen area could be modernized.

I liked my single room, the bed was very comfy. The location is good, you can explore Santurce and Miramar on food. To the old town you can take a bus which runs frequently. The cleanliness of my room and the shared bathroom was excellent.

Stayed in March 2024

None of the plugs in the private room worked. The private room's door locked solidly - but was a bit finnicky - if you didnt give it a good shove, it popped open on its own.

It was all the things that a budget hostel needed to be - clean and affordable with friendly staff. It was close enough to key locations for the taxi fares to be affordable. The busses were unreliable so I took taxis more often than I would have liked to go and from old san Juan, but the train to the University was very reliable, which was useful for that part of my trip.

Stayed in April 2024

There are lots of mosquitoes in the common sitting area outside the building. Recommend 1802 staff to always spreay the outside sitting areas to kill the mosquitoes so as to enable guests to enjoy the sitting area to socialise.

Very clean hostel, in the city and close to the airport. Walking distance to most clubs if you like walking.

Stayed in April 2024

No drinking water dispenser No laundry facilities

All/everything

Stayed in April 2024

Location

Ok

Stayed in February 2024

One bathroom was smelly as the hostel was crowded. Fortunately, there were more bathrooms on the 1st floor.

Kitchen is a little old, but it has all utensils, plates and 2 refrigerators to prepare a breakfast and dinner. I didn't find a pen to label my food. Lockers are in good working condition. 25 minutes walking to Mercado Santurce and 15 minutes walking to Pueblo supermarket. Easy way to take public transportation but it only works from 5am to 9pm.

Stayed in February 2024

Lacks anti-mosquito spraying.

As 1st-time PR visitor, had a tough time deciding whether to stay in Old Town or closer to beaches and this proved perfect – close to buses leading to city attractions, trains/buses to other parts of PR (super important if you want to see more than San Juan with public transport), and within walking distance from sea + popular evening hangouts. It has comfortable, spacious dorms with nearby lockers and showers (although I would recommend that the hostel regulates AC temperature instead of letting it be Europe Vs. US battle:) Not big but still with plenty of different common areas (for socialising, chilling or work) and usable kitchen (fridges/shelves need more systemic sorting, introducing boxes and throwing away unmarked food twice a week would make a massive difference). Carlos, the manager, took us places we woudn’t find on our own and made sure that every person has transport back/is taken care off, even when they split from the group. Finally, family dinners/drinks give enough opportunity for everyone to socialise but after 11 p.m., the hostel is quiet. I ended up extending for 10 days:)

Stayed in November 2023

Could be cleaner. Bed was just average.

Staff was great. Friendly, helpful, organized. I just needed a place to crash after landing late evening and 1802 worked well.

Stayed in February 2024

Bathroom is not dirty, but you shouldn't expect a very clean one.

Friendly and helpful staffs. You can have an extra blanket if you ask them.

Stayed in February 2024

Too cold

Value, price, location

Stayed in January 2024

Far from convience and grocery stores. It would be great if they put a vendo or a mini store inside the facility. Please change the pillow to a decent one.

Freedom, you can come and go at anytime.

Stayed in December 2023

Rude shirtless guy Alex, wrong decision having him at the front desk. It’s a bunch of travelers staying there for free so the focus isn’t hospitality towards guests. After a month or so it will be new staff after the others leave. Kind of a genius business model! Bring mosquito repellent they’re all in the showers.

I searched nomads beach club and looked at the all women’s hostel for my birthday trip to San Juan. 1802 went through a remodel and continues to be the cheapest imo. I went around San Juan as a solo traveler, left my items unlocked at the hostel and nothing was touched!

Stayed in December 2023

Mosquito infestation, they’re even in the showers, bring repellent. Rooms are freezing at 62 degrees! Also the staff could benefit hospitality training especially the shirtless guy who is incredibly rude to guests. Their designated workspace is dimly lit near the front desk, not really suitable for digital nomads but there are coffee shops in walking distance.

Great price, didn’t meet Carlos but he seems to manage the property well. There was an issue of a guest smoking in the dorm and it was handled swiftly.

Stayed in December 2023

Full of mosquitos everywhere including the showers and common areas. I suggest to spray the place regularly.

Close to airport (10 mins).I arrived at night and they sent me instructions to enter and it was smooth and easy. The place has a kitchen and a solid area to hang out. Would be nice to have someone at the reception who can guide you around the town and give you some rios about the island.

Stayed in December 2023

My experience was amazing, the staff is so nice, the vibe in the hostel is very friendly, it's clean, have there all what I need- A/C, clean shower and restroom, clean kitchen.

Stayed in August 2023

I like the location! Your not far from Old San Juan or the airport.

Stayed in August 2023

This hostel would have been 10/10 for me if there was some sort of ability to use the location's washing machine and dryer. Of course the hostel needs priority over the facilities but if there was a pay-for option or open hour sign-up option, this place would be flawless

I thought the beds were comfortable, the staff helpful, the value was fantastic for what I paid. There was a very communal vibe amongst the staff and travelers as well!

Stayed in July 2023

Nothing

Staff very friendly

Stayed in April 2023

Energy of comfort.

Stayed in June 2023

It is far of all main attractions.

It was clean, quiet and have friendly staff.

Stayed in April 2023

i didnt like the comfort of my bed in a private room. there was no TV in the room either. most hostels have tvs in their private rooms. also, the weird fact was that there were no glass windows in my room and therefore, I was hearing all the noise throughout the night!

i really appreciated the friendliness and hospitality of the "front desk" staff. the hostel was very well-maintained and clean. the location was also close to many places via uber.

Stayed in March 2023

The kitchen and the toilet are next to each other, after all, where people eat, there should not be a toilet nearby. A dog lives in the hotel, which sometimes sniffs food. The owner of the hotel did not issue a check/receipt for payment, although I asked him to do so.

Low price for accommodation. Good WI-FI. There is a WALMART store not far away.

Stayed in April 2023

difficult to go to the bathroom at night without disturbing everyone in the shared dorm. the bathroom door is glass so I was using my phone torch to keep the light to a minimum.

accepted my late arrival. met expectations

Stayed in April 2023

More blankets, and check in could be a little more efficient.

Friendly, and cool layout

Stayed in March 2023