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The 10 Best Hostels in La Serena, Chile

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At the hostel, all rooms come with a wardrobe. At Hostal Maria Casa the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels.

Popular points of interest near Hostal Maria Casa include La Portada Stadium, President Gabriel González Videla Regional History Museum and Gabriela Mistral Building. The nearest airport is La Florida Airport, 5 km from the hostel.

The staff was great! Helping with any needs, had suggestions where to rent a bike cheap and the hostel is close to the city centre. And they had great stuff in their kitchen for free use (cofee, oats, cuttlery, etc). Gracias a uds por su buenissima atención 🤗

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9.5
Exceptional
71 reviews
Price from
$33
per night

All guest rooms in the hostel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

Popular points of interest near Residencial Campo Verde include Plaza de Armas, La Serana Archeological Museum and President Gabriel González Videla Regional History Museum. The nearest airport is La Florida Airport, 5 km from the hostel.

The hostess, or the lady that runs the facility was extremely nice. She had breakfast ready and it's a wonderful home with rooms. The bathroom was very clean, and hot water! Internet worked great. Way better and cheaper than the hostels in the area. I'm sure you'll love it. They don't speak English, but hey just use Google translate. They even do your laundry.

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8
Very Good
144 reviews
Price from
$19.50
per night

All rooms in the hostel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The rooms come with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower, while selected rooms also feature a kitchen fitted with a fridge. At Hostal Luna del Mar 840-B each room is fitted with bed linen and towels.

The staff are attentive. Rodrigo especially is very happy to help with any problems and provide information about the lovely city and what activities to do.

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8.7
Excellent
399 reviews
Price from
$33.25
per night

Set in La Serena, 2.1 km from El Faro Beach, Hostal Luna del Mar offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is close to La Portada Stadium, Justice Court and Cathedral and Plaza de Armas. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests.

At the hostel, every room includes a desk, a terrace with a city view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. The units will provide guests with a fridge.

Very friendly family owned hostel. We rented bikes from the hostel to go on a fun ride to Coquimbo. Room was clean and there is a commune area. Rodrigo gave us some great travel tips for Vicuna, our next stop. Super kind and helpful - walked us to the bus station as well.

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8.3
Very Good
269 reviews
Price from
$28.50
per night

Hostal El Punto is set in La Serena, 2.3 km from the beach and 500 meters from the city Centre.

Offering sun terrace and a garden, a barbecue and flat-screen TV is also featured in some rooms. Guests will also find a shared lounge at the property. Bike hire and car rental are available at this guest house.

colourful and cosy place to stay

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8.6
Excellent
919 reviews
Price from
$25
per night

El Arbol Eco Lodge is located in a green and exuberant oasis , full of palm trees and a variety of other trees and flowers, where lots of birds have a peaceful and undisturbed place to live. The beautiful beach of La Serena is only 0,8 km away , and the the historic city centre at a 20 minutes walk (1,5 km)

Hermoso parque, super tranquilo. Cerca del mar y agradecer a Isabel por hospedarnos. Abrazo enorme.

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8.2
Very Good
694 reviews
Price from
$36.40
per night

Located in the city's historic centre, Hostal El Arbol offers accommodations in La Serena. Free Wi-Fi access is available here.

Rooms at Hostal El Arbol feature a shared bathroom and some have garden views. Breakfast is included.

Excellent position, super clean! The living room is perfect for meeting people and sharing experience. The atmosphere is really lovely.

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8.4
Very Good
581 reviews
Price from
$11.97
per night

This eco-friendly hostel offers a bar, a living room with TV, books and movies, and a fireplace. Laundry and maid services are provided, as well as individual lockers. Car and bicycle rentals can be arranged.

Staff particularly helpful. Good ambience being around young backpackers from a solo grandmother!

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8
Very Good
515 reviews
Price from
$14.49
per night

Popular points of interest near the hostel include President Gabriel González Videla Regional History Museum, Gabriela Mistral Building and Japanese GPark Kokoro No Niwa. The nearest airport is La Florida Airport, 5 km from Hostal Valle Mistral.

Everyone there was really friendly. They accommodated our very late check in without any dramas. Breakfast was good. Daily housekeeping was a nice touch. The hostel was really secure. It’s a good location, central to the town centre and you can walk to the beachfront.

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6.1
Review score
105 reviews
Price from
$73.60
per night

Set only 900 metres from El Faro beach and 1 km from La Serena's city centre, Acropolis Hostal offers accommodation in La Serena. Free WiFi access is available in common areas. Guests will find free parking on site.

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8
Very Good
2 reviews
Price from
$28
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • Hostal El Punto
    Budget options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 919 reviews

    Hostal El Punto is set in La Serena, 1.4 mi from the beach and 1640 feet from the city Center. Offering sun terrace and a garden, a barbecue and flat-screen TV is also featured in some rooms.

    Location is great, in old center and close to bus station.

  • El Arbol Eco Lodge
    Budget options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 694 reviews

    El Arbol Eco Lodge is located in a green and exuberant oasis , full of palm trees and a variety of other trees and flowers, where lots of birds have a peaceful and undisturbed place to live.

    Me gustó la naturaleza, La Paz que hay en el lugar

  • Hostal Valle Mistral
    Budget options available
    6.1
    Scored 6.1
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 105 reviews

    Located in La Serena, Hostal Valle Mistral features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Sehr schönes Ambiente. Eine wunderbare Dachterrasse.

  • Hostal Mi Maravilla
    Budget options available
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 80 reviews

    Located 656 feet from La Recova Market, Hostal mi Maravilla offers accommodations with free WiFi access in La Serena. Each room here features a private bathroom and cable TV.

    Me gustó la limpieza y lo céntrico del hostal.

  • Hostal Maria Casa
    Budget options available
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 71 reviews

    Featuring free bikes, garden, terrace and free WiFi, Hostal Maria Casa is located in La Serena, 1.5 miles from Playa Los Fuertes and 1.6 miles from El Faro Beach.

    Maria est tres gentille Super accueil Pas loin de la station de bus

  • Residencial Campo Verde
    Budget options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 144 reviews

    Located in La Serena, a 8-minute walk from Justice Court and Cathedral, Residencial Campo Verde has accommodations with a garden, private parking and a shared lounge.

    Pasamos una noche muy cómoda y muy bien. Atendidos

  • Hostal Luna del Mar 840-B
    Budget options available
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 399 reviews

    Located in La Serena, within 1.3 miles of El Faro Beach and 1.5 miles of Playa Los Fuertes, Hostal Luna del Mar 840-B has accommodations with a terrace and free WiFi throughout the property as well as...

    Clean, friendly staff, nice rooms with all you need

  • Hostal Luna del Mar
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 270 reviews

    Located in La Serena, 1.3 miles from El Faro Beach, Hostal Luna del Mar provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

    Exelente atención, ambiente familiar y buena ubicación

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Hostels that guests love in La Serena

  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 71 reviews
    The hosts were incredibly welcoming and gave us so much information about the area. The hostel had a very homely feel which we really enjoyed. The location was also perfect- next to the bus stop and a short walk into town. Bed was also very comfortable and cosy. 100% would recommend.
    Eve
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $33.80
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 515 reviews
    Very eclectic and funky hostel, with separated indoor and outdoor common spaces. There is a beautiful rooftop patio as well as a more secluded one for some quiet times. The indoor one has a huge TV and some couches. Staff is helpful and friendly with some great advices. The location is convenient to get around to the center, just a few minutes away from the market, supermarkets, lots of food options and the archeology museum. The parking lot to catch the bus to Vicuna is a 3 minute walk. Internet worked well. Free water refills.
    Amy
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $32.40
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 581 reviews
    Great place, easy to meet ppl. Little terrasse outside was nice. Its mostly a house conveted into a hostel. They let me park the mortorbike inside the gate which was great cause this town has its share of weirdos at night
    X
    Xavier
    Solo traveler
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 85 reviews
    Great location. Useful to be able to use the kitchen. Best though was Carol, who could not have been more helpful!
    Evelyne
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $40
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 144 reviews
    The hostess, or the lady that runs the facility was extremely nice. She had breakfast ready and it's a wonderful home with rooms. The bathroom was very clean, and hot water! Internet worked great. Way better and cheaper than the hostels in the area. I'm sure you'll love it. They don't speak English, but hey just use Google translate. They even do your laundry.
    Michael
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $32.40
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 581 reviews
    The hostel is nice and small so it's very easy to socialise
    Jofo1309
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $40
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 144 reviews
    Great location
    John
    Solo traveler
  • 7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6 reviews
    Location, safe gated community, quiet
    Keith
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $32.40
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 581 reviews
    Good location, cheap, nice stuff and chill patio
    Andreas
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $33.80
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 515 reviews
    The women’s dorm was FABULOUS. unheard of amenities. I got two pillows, a comforter AND sheets. hasn’t happened yet in all of South America at the budget hostels. room also equipped with lockers and plenty of lounge space as well as a rooftop and equipped kitchen. the woman with long dark hair was absolutely LOVELY and very kind and helpful. one of the best hostels I’ve stayed at in months!!
    H
    Heather
    Solo traveler