Hip Apartments in Puerto Rico You'll Want to Call Home

Named for the Puerto Rican frog coquí, this property close to Ocean Park is owned by a couple who coined it “the gayest guest house in the Caribbean,” reflecting its LGBT-friendly atmosphere. With a range of accommodation from studio units to entire annex villas for up to 37 people, this is certainly a party place. On site, you’ll find two pools and a jacuzzi, where clothing is considered optional.

If location is a top priority, Navona Studios in the heart of Old San Juan is a prime spot for people-watching from your private balcony and popping into the restaurants and bars below. Contactless check-in through a lockbox method makes arriving easy at these 13 adult-only, affordable rooms, each with tropical wallpaper accent walls and patterned flooring tiles.

In the residential area of Old San Juan, this colonial structure, dating back to the 1800s, is located on one of the oldest streets in the city. Inside, you’ll find 17ft (5m) ceilings with apartments ranging from split-level one-beds to larger apartments sleeping five. Equipped for long stays, amenities include washers and dryers, as well as complete kitchens, so guests can truly live like locals.

Set between Ocean Park and Condado, and just three blocks from the beach, the Posada Colonial Apartments are affordable and have an old-fashioned charm. In a Mediterranean-style building, one- and two-bedroom apartments come with full kitchens, conveniently located within walking distance to a supermarket. But you will want to dine out, too, as the neighborhood is close to the foodie destination Calle Loíza, where you can find everything from a Mexican taquería to a Korean barbecue joint.