I've been to VSJ twice and I want to go back again. This city is a jewel of the Caribbean with it's beautiful buildings, rich history and wonderful food. At no point day or night did we feel unsafe and the energy of the city is constant. I really enjoy this wonderful place!

It has been years since we visited Viejo San Juan and we re here now to board a Virgin Cruise. What fun! The weather is perfect and we strolled from our dockside hotel, shopped, ate and drank admiring the waterfront view and the delicious cuisine.

Old San Juan is probably one of most favorite places in the world. It always makes me happy. I miss living in Puerto Rico: the people, the weather, the beaches... It never gets old...no matter how many times I go there

Must visit if you’re in San Juan. I recommend going in the morning around 8 or 9am and spending a few hours walking the streets and enjoying beautiful historic 500 year old viejo San Juan!!! Beautiful architecture and amazing bright colors and fun atmosphere. Great place to take pictures. Best to time your visit when it’s not packed with cruise ship tourists. Parking is difficult and there is lots of traffic and streets are narrow and sometimes blocked. Take an Uber or taxi. My wife and I went during the day and it is very safe. Just stay out of La Perla neighborhood.

Very relaxing trip at the Hyatt Vacation Club in Dorado. Finished in San Juan last two days, and truly loved it. Felt very safe, people very friendly. Favorite spots to visit were the fort and the cathedral, along with eating Puerto Rican food. Utilizing Uber was fantastic. Surprised at how many places didn't accept cash, only credit cards. Also - menus were more of a qr scanner option, no paper menus.

Compact old town with narrow cobblestone streets, colorful historic buildings, and a distinctive Puerto Rican flare. Some of the streets are more residential, some have mainly bars, others have lots of restaurants, some have local art and jewelry, and there are the unavoidable tourist shops each carrying the same collection of wares. It can be navigated in a day or leisurely in two days. If taking an Uber into town note that cars drive the streets at about the same speed as one can walk. It is best to be dropped at the top of the hill by the Fort, or at the bottom of the hill by the Plaza Colon (where there is a statute of Christopher Columbus). If driving, be aware that street parking is almost impossible but there are a few parking decks. In general, it felt safe walking around the town, although late at night it is best to avoid dark, empty streets.

The historic and colonial center of San Juan invites you to explore it on foot. It is not that big and can be covered without problems in a couple of days. There are many restaurants and small streets to get lost in San Juan.

Beautiful area and very walkable from the cruise port. Be advised that the streets in Old San Juan are brick and uneven. The sidewalks are narrow - but if you are in reasonable shape you can see it all. We visited churches, fountains and saw many iconic sites while visiting San Juan on a recent port stop. It’s a beautiful city and made my bday stop extra special.

We have visited San Juan numerous time, mostly by cruise ship. Many ships dock at the base of Old San Juan, making it easy to visit. There have been many improvements over the years and the area is now filled with historic sites, shopping, and restaurants. There are plenty of tours but it's easy enough just to walk around and enjoy the sites/attractions.

Art, history, food, drinks, culture- OSJ has it all! Take some time and see what the US Caribbean is all about. OSJ has something for everyone. Despite the negative reviews- as long as you aren’t seeking trouble, OSJ is about as safe as any other major city. Keep your wits about yourself and be kind. You may actually gain some humility and appreciation for the culture. Plenty of small museums, galleries and shopping to keep everyone happy!