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Hostal El Punto

La Serena

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.

L
Lopez
From
Chile
Parking is highly appreciated. Good
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,084 reviews
Price from
$25.75
1 night, 2 adults

El Arbol Eco Lodge

La Serena

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.

E
Evgenii
From
Russia
Friendly, polite and well English speaking host. Absolute cleanness in the room. Highly comfortable bed. Lovely dogs in the property🫶 Fast internet and smart tv. Beautiful garden.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 945 reviews
Price from
$46.41
1 night, 2 adults

El Arbol Hostel

La Serena

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

R
RR
From
United States
A very cool mix of guests from many countries. It's 500m to the Japanese Garden (lots of ducks and swans) and the pedestrian bridge (Pasarela), which connects to the big shopping center and has buses to everywhere in the city, the airport, Coquimbo and Pisco Elqui. TIPS: The upstairs bath is the nicest. Consider staying in Vicuña for a night or two -- very charming, easy access to Pisco, and heaps of deep space observatories with telescopes (Pangue is the best).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 604 reviews
Price from
$32.41
1 night, 2 adults

Aji Verde Hostel

La Serena

Conveniently located in La Serena city center, Aji Verde Hostel offers a terrace with panoramic views, a fully equipped common kitchen, and BBQ facilities. The beach is 1.9 mi away.

A
Amy
From
Estonia
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 456 reviews
Price from
$31.83
1 night, 2 adults

Hostal Maria Casa

La Serena

Featuring free bikes, garden, terrace and free WiFi, Hostal Maria Casa is located in La Serena, a 9-minute walk from La Portada Stadium and 0.6 miles from President Gabriel González Videla Regional...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews

Residencial Campo Verde

La Serena

Located in La Serena and with Justice Court and Cathedral reachable within a 7-minute walk, Residencial Campo Verde has a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and...

h
happy
From
United States
So clean.Great location.The staff wonderful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 450 reviews

Hostal Luna del Mar 840-B

La Serena

Located in La Serena, within 1.2 miles of El Faro Beach and a 6-minute walk of President Gabriel González Videla Regional History Museum, Hostal Luna del Mar 840-B has accommodations with a terrace...

L
LAUREN
From
United Kingdom
The family who work here are great. They were very helpful, had bag storage, clothes washing facilities and we're very kind to provide us with breakfast items the evening before, as we were leaving very early on a tour the next day. The room and bathroom was clean and the outdoor seating area is a nice place to sit and relax. The place is close to the bus stations and the centre of town.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 575 reviews

Hostal Luna del Mar

La Serena

Located in La Serena, within 1.2 miles of El Faro Beach and a 6-minute walk of President Gabriel González Videla Regional History Museum, Hostal Luna del Mar provides accommodations with a terrace and...

D
Dr. Nigel
From
United States
I booked this for someone else and they thought it was a great location, with helpful staff and amazing value for money.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 369 reviews

Hostal Amunategui

La Serena

Hostal Amunategui is located in La Serena, within a 5-minute walk of Gabriela Mistral Building and 400 yards of Japanese GPark Kokoro No Niwa.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 202 reviews

Acropolis Hostal

La Serena

Located in La Serena, within a 11-minute walk of El Faro Beach and 500 yards of Francisco de Aguirre Avenue, Acropolis Hostal has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
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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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 450 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 945 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,084 reviews

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Avg. price/night: $47.60
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 575 reviews
Great Hostal for a comfortable stay in La Serena. We stayed only the one night as we were passing through on our way to Vicuña. They let us store our bags at the hostel for a couple of days whilst we were there. Breakfast was basic but enough. I would stay here again.
Guest review by
James
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $31.54
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,084 reviews
Good location - close to the tourist centre, and only ~15 min to the ocean beach, where the famous lighthouse is located. The area (at least now, in the winter) is super quiet and empty. There are very friendly dogs in the hostel and a beautiful patio, very nice to spend time there.
Guest review by
Elena
Group
Avg. price/night: $31.54
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,084 reviews
Amazing friendly colorful safe quiet hostel with really good breakfast
Guest review by
Robert
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $31.54
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,084 reviews
I loved the location, which was very convenient for exploring the city. The breakfast was fantastic, and the café area was really cozy, especially at night. Javier was the best and helped us out so much! It was also great that we could book tours right out of the hostel lobby, and they even stored our luggage for the day.
Guest review by
Daniel
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $31.54
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,084 reviews
Very lovely place owned by a German couple. The place has everything you need. Lovely rooms with good shower. A Kantina with good food and very fair prices. It felt very safe.
Guest review by
Jo
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $31.54
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,084 reviews
Wonderfull staff, very friendly and helpful! The hostel is lovely decorated and the common areas are great!
Guest review by
Annette Lydia
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews
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 🤗
Guest review by
Katharina
Travelers with friends
Avg. price/night: $34
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 450 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.
Guest review by
Mike
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $33.51
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 456 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!!
Guest review by
Heather
Solo traveler