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

After dropping your bags off at the Ciqala Luxury Suites in Miramar, head up to the Eter Rooftop for panoramic sunset views of San Juan, paired with a passionfruit daiquiri and tapas. Furry friends are welcome, and fully equipped kitchens make cooking easy, but take advantage of daily complimentary Puerto Rican coffee and made-to-order breakfast.

This intimate property has just nine guest rooms, as well as four suites with full kitchens, two of which boast balconies that overlook the streets of Old San Juan. Resembling a bed and breakfast, each room has been individually designed, creating a cozy atmosphere. Ask the front desk to book you onto a tour of the Bacardi rum distillery or an ocean catamaran adventure.

Always dreamed of living at the beach? Numero Uno Beach Apartments, to the east of San Juan in Ocean Park, offers one- and two-bedroom apartments just steps away from the ocean. The on-site San Juan Beach Restaurant offers everything from cheeseburgers to ceviche to cocktails, as well as local beers from Ocean Lab Brewing Co. With gear to rent and lessons taking place right outside, guests can try out kiteboarding at the school provided by Kite Puerto Rico.

With the personalized touch of a bed and breakfast, Tres Palmas Inn provides a beachfront stay including complimentary continental breakfast every morning and bikes for guests to use to ride around the Ocean Park Beach neighborhood. Suites are decorated with an eclectic coastal theme. Soak in a hot tub on the sundeck, take a dip in the courtyard pool or swing in one of the hammocks scattered throughout the property.

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.