Comfortable Accommodation: The Balconies Studio, The Marilyn Suite & The Crystal Apartment at Casa of Essence in Old San Juan offers a comfortable apartment in the city centre. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Modern Amenities: Each apartment features air-conditioning, a balcony, a private bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a coffee machine, microwave, toaster, and TV. Additional amenities include a lift and reception services in English and Spanish.
Prime Location: Located 6 km from Isla Grande Airport, the apartment is a short walk from Fort San Felipe del Morro (19 minutes), San Cristobal Castle (300 metres), and Old San Juan (5 minutes). Nearby attractions include the Museum of Art of Puerto Rico (6 km) and Playa Ocho (2.4 km).
Local Activities: Guests can enjoy surfing in the surrounding area.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
“Location, very clean and a slight issue with 1 fan sorted almost immediately”
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Fiona
Gibraltar
“Right in the heart of Old San Juan.
Nearby parking: Las Puntillas.
Have breakfast at La Mallorca and supper at Jibarito. Both a few minutes away walking.”
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Opal
United States
“The stay was absolutely amazing. Booking checking in was easy. We will definitely be back. Location was easy to get anywhere”
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Jessica
United States
“Location was excellent, apartment was clean and easy to get into and very comfortable. I would only say that having more than 2 glasses in the kitchen would be a nice addition but we managed with coffee cups. We had an issue at some point...”
Delissa
Trinidad and Tobago
“Location was excellent! Room was stocked with most key things you'd need for your trip. Host was accommodating with luggage storage. Definitely a great spot to experience san juan life and be able to explore the area!”
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Manfred
Germany
“Good location at the beginning of the old town, so you can get dropped off at Plaza de Colón and walk 5 min. to the apt. without getting stuck in the traffic in the narrow streets of the old town. From there, everything is in easy reach by foot....”
Jessica
United States
“Really enjoyed my stay.
The location is perfect. Very spacious and clean apartment, host is very responsive and flexible.
Small and cute balcony”
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Deborah
United States
“The room was wonderful & very clean!!! Thank you for the great place!!”
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Mirek
United States
“Great size, very clean, and perfect home base for exploring Old San Juan. Grocery store and restaurants are right around the corner. Has a nice well-equipped kitchen, balconies, and comfy beds.”
Rebecca
United States
“This apartment is in a great location in the heart of San Juan. It is easy to walk to the forts, Cathedral, shops, waterfront, and restaurants from here. It is close to a convenience store, restaurants, bars, etc. The bed and linens were...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Property surroundings
House rules
The Balconies Studio, The Marilyn Suite & The Crystal Apartment at Casa of Essence in Old San Juan takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Accepted payment methods
Cash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform The Balconies Studio, The Marilyn Suite & The Crystal Apartment at Casa of Essence in Old San Juan in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
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