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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

A multi-story building with balconies, a garage entrance, and a clear blue sky.

A spacious living area with a blue sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a ceiling fan.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, and a black countertop.

1. La Estadía

Catedral, 0.3 km from El Arsenal

KAREN

RM506

RM959 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a glass balustrade, and modern architecture.

A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and tables, featuring a large window with curtains, a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and a prominent 'aloft' sign.

2. Aloft by Marriott San Juan

Isla Grande, 2.6 km from El Arsenal

Donnald

RM654

RM910 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city through the window.

A street with buildings, a cobblestone road, and a few pedestrians.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A modern apartment with a balcony, a swing chair, and a view of the cityscape.

3. Hotel Milano

San Francisco, 0.3 km from El Arsenal

Steffan

RM388

RM578 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A corridor with checkered flooring, arched ceilings, and a balcony with potted plants.

A spacious hallway with a checkered floor, a staircase with black balusters, and a brick fireplace.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a wall decorated with bird silhouettes.

A corridor with checkered flooring, arched doorways, and a view of the sky.

4. Decanter Hotel

Catedral, 0.4 km from El Arsenal

Daniel

RM453

RM548 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a chandelier.

A hallway with a tiled floor, wooden doors, and potted plants.

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a dining area with wooden furniture, and a large window allowing natural light.

A bedroom with a bed, a television on a cabinet, a chair, a small table, and a mirror on the wall.

5. Hugo's Rental

San Francisco, 0.5 km from El Arsenal

Debbie

RM770

RM893 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A water park with a pool, slides, and a water play area.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Hyatt Place' sign.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a small table, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

A bar area with wicker pendant lights, white bar stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

6. Hyatt Place San Juan

Isla Grande, 3 km from El Arsenal

Edward Ricardo

RM603

RM879 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large pool area, a bridge, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, string lights, a bar area, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, hanging wicker chandeliers, and a bar area.

A modern interior with multiple hanging pendant lights, a wooden panel wall, and a glass railing.

7. Sheraton Puerto Rico Resort & Casino

Isla Grande, 2.8 km from El Arsenal

Brandon

RM793

RM1,129 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a building with multiple windows.

A tall building with a lit facade and a sign reading 'HYATT HOUSE'.

An outdoor seating area with chairs and a table, a stone wall, and a pergola structure.

A modern kitchen with a large window, stainless steel appliances, and a variety of fresh produce on the counter.

8. Hyatt House San Juan

Isla Grande, 3 km from El Arsenal

Donna

RM668

RM950 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

A spacious bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a view of the city.

A rooftop infinity pool with two people, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and a body of water.

9. Alma San Juan, Puerto Rico, Autograph Collection

San Francisco, 0.5 km from El Arsenal

Alexis

RM485

RM766 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, desk, and a small refrigerator.

A reception area with a marble counter, a potted plant, a decorative wall, and a fire alarm.

A lobby with a glass door entrance, a central decorative column, and a small table with chairs.

The entrance of a hotel with a clear sky above and the name 'HOTELARMAS' displayed prominently.

10. Armas Hotel

Catedral, 0.3 km from El Arsenal

Jenna

RM299

RM437 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern kitchen with marble countertops, wooden shelves, and a variety of food items and kitchenware.

A grand staircase with a chandelier, a grand piano, and a checkered floor.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a colorful mural on the wall.

11. Hotel Rumbao, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Marina, 0.4 km from El Arsenal

Daiza

RM499

RM726 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A bar area with a bartender, shelves with glasses, hanging pendant lights, and a wooden counter.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a wall-mounted abstract painting.

A bar area with a wooden counter, black stools, and pendant lighting.

A doorway leading into a room with a bed and a nightstand.

12. EL Colonial Hotel Open Bar Adults Only

San Francisco, 0.4 km from El Arsenal

Sol

RM367

RM488 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A rooftop deck with large tubs and a wooden deck, overlooking a cityscape.

A restaurant with red booths, a wooden table, and a patterned floor.

A hotel lobby with a red sofa, a wooden reception desk, a chandelier, and a colorful abstract painting.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden desk, a mirror, and a hanging light fixture.

13. CasaBlanca Hotel

San Francisco, 0.4 km from El Arsenal

Ray

RM364

RM420 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

An open door with white curtains, a chair with a cushion, a small table with a cup and saucer, and a potted plant.

A living room with a sofa, a television, a dining table with chairs, and a decorative archway.

A cozy interior with a wooden staircase, a chandelier, two patterned armchairs, and a dining table with a vase of flowers.

A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, chairs, and potted plants.

14. Fortaleza Suites

San Francisco, 0.4 km from El Arsenal

Laura

RM250

RM268 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, a seating area with leather sofas, and a decorative wall mural.

A beach with a sailboat, a pier, and buildings in the background.

A rooftop terrace with a glass enclosure, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

A modern living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a patio area with a stone wall and greenery.

15. Hotel Puerto Valdes

Puerta de Tierra, 1.3 km from El Arsenal

Kenneth

RM733

RM917 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern interior with a high ceiling, large windows, and a mix of seating areas including a sofa and chairs.

A rooftop terrace with a view of the sea, a wooden fence, and a metal railing.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a decorative wall hanging, and a patterned floor.

A compact kitchen with a central island, two bar stools, a refrigerator, and a window with blinds.

16. La Ferreteria Apartments

Puerta de Tierra, 1.5 km from El Arsenal

Natalia

RM403

RM519 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A spacious dining area with a long wooden table and four black chairs, a large green plant, and a view of a white building with arches.

A narrow pathway leading to a building entrance, flanked by white walls and greenery.

A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, a grey sofa, a black chair, and a wooden coffee table.

A corridor with a tiled floor, white walls, and a wooden ceiling. There are doors on the right, a staircase with a railing, and a plant on the floor.

17. 150 Sol by Stay with Bear

Mercado, 0.5 km from El Arsenal

Amy

RM509

RM655 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A beach with a clear sky, calm sea, and a sunset.

A cruise ship docked near a fort with a clear sky.

A hotel room with two beds, a coffee machine, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

A beach with clear water, a sandy shore, and palm trees.

18. Aqua by Dreams Hotel

2.7 km from El Arsenal

Ricardo

RM581

RM691 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A room with a skylight, a window, and a black hanging object.

A modern hallway with a black door, a potted plant, a lamp, and a mirror.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a window with curtains, and a wall with a textured pattern.

A modern interior with a central door, two windows on either side, and a skylight above.

19. The Oliver Hotel - Adults Only

Puerta de Tierra, 1.4 km from El Arsenal

Craig

RM337

RM467 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern bedroom with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, and a door leading to another room.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a sliding glass door leading to a bedroom.

A narrow street with colorful buildings, a pedestrian, and a parked motorcycle.

A compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, and a coffee maker. There is a round table with two chairs and a mirror on the wall.

20. Casa Las Ruinas Boutique Hotel

Mercado, 0.4 km from El Arsenal

Walter

RM284

RM365 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to El Arsenal

Property	Property class	Guest rating
La Estadía	9.8 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott San Juan	9.4 Exceptional 1,389 reviews	View
Hotel Milano	9.2 Wonderful 590 reviews	View
Decanter Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Hugo's Rental	9.2 Wonderful 343 reviews	View

Top El Arsenal Hotel Reviews

CasaBlanca Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and comfortable, the decor was beautiful. Staff were so helpful and gave me some history of the islands. Great location and near to everything you may need. Highly recommend this boutique hotel."

Armas Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Muy limpio, buena locación, el personal muy amable. El único pero que le pongo es que no hay microondas en el cuarto."

Fortaleza Suites

8/10 Good

"El personal muy atento !! La ubicación excelente"

Decanter Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing place and location. The staff was great. None of the amenities were open (roof top bar or restaurant) which would have been nice but the location itself next to many things made for it. Recommend this hotel without any hesitation."

La Terraza de San Juan

10/10 Excellent

"✅👌"

Hotel Rumbao, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location if heading on a cruise. Walk to lots of areas in old San Juan"

Casa Las Ruinas Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The place was so great , excellent location , have access to everything , the room was excellent clean , and comfortable . I love my stay definitely I will recommended ."

Navona Studios

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was wonderful except if you get the top floor there is no elevator"

Trotamundos

10/10 Excellent

"Owner was so helpful and caring, loved the place and perfect location."

Other attractions near El Arsenal

A cruise ship docked near a coastal city with buildings and palm trees.

Port of San Juan

9.0/10 (16,423 reviews)

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.

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A coastal fortification with a red door, a stone dome, and a calm sea with a pier extending into the water.

Paseo de la Princesa

9.8/10 (13 reviews)

During your trip to San Juan, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Paseo de la Princesa. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.

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A street with colorful umbrellas hanging overhead.

Calle Fortaleza

9.2/10 (91 reviews)

During your visit to San Juan, you can enjoy retail therapy at Calle Fortaleza. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Casa de Ramon Power y Giralt

8.6/10 (7 reviews)

Learn about the local history of San Juan when you take a trip to Casa de Ramon Power y Giralt. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.

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Canvas Art Gallery

8.2/10 (22 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Canvas Art Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in San Juan. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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Chapel of Christ the Savior

9.0/10 (8 reviews)

Learn about the local history of San Juan when you take a trip to Chapel of Christ the Savior. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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Casa del Libro

9.2/10 (27 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Casa del Libro, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to San Juan. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Poet's Passage

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Poet's Passage in San Juan. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around El Arsenal?

El Arsenal is located in a historic area of San Juan known for its array of dining options and popular art scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 228 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near El Arsenal?

Adjacent to El Arsenal, Armas Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and memory foam beds. Other good options within a short distance include Hotel Rumbao, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel and EL Colonial Hotel Open Bar Adults Only.

How many hotels will I find near El Arsenal?

Expedia has 228 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from El Arsenal.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near El Arsenal, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near El Arsenal.

What can I see and do near El Arsenal?

Casa del Libro, Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico and Museo del Mar feature captivating exhibits. Paseo de la Princesa, Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista and La Fortaleza are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can watch performances at Coca-Cola Music Hall, Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico and Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferre if you're interested in local theatre.

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Our top choices for El Arsenal hotels

1. La Estadía

2. Aloft by Marriott San Juan

3. Hotel Milano

4. Decanter Hotel

5. Hugo's Rental

6. Hyatt Place San Juan

7. Sheraton Puerto Rico Resort & Casino

8. Hyatt House San Juan

9. Alma San Juan, Puerto Rico, Autograph Collection

10. Armas Hotel

11. Hotel Rumbao, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

12. EL Colonial Hotel Open Bar Adults Only

13. CasaBlanca Hotel

14. Fortaleza Suites

15. Hotel Puerto Valdes

16. La Ferreteria Apartments

17. 150 Sol by Stay with Bear

18. Aqua by Dreams Hotel

19. The Oliver Hotel - Adults Only

20. Casa Las Ruinas Boutique Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to El Arsenal

Top El Arsenal Hotel Reviews

CasaBlanca Hotel

Armas Hotel

Fortaleza Suites

Decanter Hotel

La Terraza de San Juan

Hotel Rumbao, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Casa Las Ruinas Boutique Hotel

Navona Studios

Trotamundos

Other attractions near El Arsenal

Port of San Juan

Paseo de la Princesa

Calle Fortaleza

Casa de Ramon Power y Giralt

Canvas Art Gallery

Chapel of Christ the Savior

Casa del Libro

Poet's Passage

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