El Arbol Hostel

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Scored 7.8
Rated good

Property highlights

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About this property

Located in the city's historic center, 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. At Hostal El Arbol guests will find a garden, barbecue facilities and a terrace. Other facilities offered include a shared lounge, a tour desk and luggage storage. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including horseback riding, cycling and hiking. Hostal El Arbol is located 1312 feet from the bus terminal and 0.6 mi from La Serena Beach. All Chilean citizens and resident foreigners must pay an additional fee (IVA) of 19%.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental

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Availability

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1 full bed
1 bunk bed
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Rr
United States 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,...”
Rebecca
Italy Italy
“Great beds, great breakfast, looks very very cute! I only stayed there one night though”
Jesper
Netherlands Netherlands
“Nice location, good bedrooms (although a bit tiny when all beds are occupied) and also sanitary facilities were fine. Breakfast was included and all for a very reasonable price.”
Benjamin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location near bus station and town, beach was a little further to walk but still close. Tali on reception is fabulous, very helpful with advice for things to do etc. Nice breakfast. Good communal areas inside and out.”
Raffaele
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very good location and nice room. Staff was friendly and helpful. The kitchen is quite small so needed to wait for other people to prep there meal. But good shared space”
Hana
Germany Germany
“A nice accomodation, easy to meet people. Very clean. The location was also good - easy to reach from the busstation.”
Aubert
France France
“Very good location, very clean property. Tali is an excellent host !”
Vivian
Germany Germany
“Super comfy beds, good area, very clean & secure. My money got stolen (which wasn't the hostels fault) & the person on WhatsApp (the owner?) seemed to care about it a lot. Definitely felt supported by that.”
Xavier
Canada Canada
“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”
An-lora
Germany Germany
“Just a couple of minutes walk away from bus terminal, rooms and beds were clean, equipment in kitchen was ok (kitchen is quite small though), breakfast is served but very basic”

Area info

House rules

El Arbol Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

A prepayment deposit via bank transfer is required maximum 24 hours after your booking is made, in order to secure your reservation. The property will contact you after you book to provide any bank transfer instructions.

LOCAL TAX LAW

Based on local tax laws, all Chilean citizens and resident foreigners must pay an additional fee (IVA) of 19%.

Foreign tourists: to be exempt from this 19% additional fee (IVA) the payment must be made in US dollars and a copy of the immigration card and passport must be presented. The passenger won’t be exempt from this fee when paying in local currency. In case of no show the invoice will be billed in local currency, including this additional fee (IVA).

* This additional fee (IVA) is not included in the hotel rates and must be paid separately.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform El Arbol Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.