Hostels in La Serena, Chile

4 hostels available. Prices start from $8.00 for a dorm bed.

Hostels in La Serena

Hostal El Punto


Free Breakfast
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"…This hostel is well located -- ten minutes' walk from the bus station, ten minutes' walk from the centre of town and the supermarket, and fifteen minutes to the beach. The quiet courtyard at the … More

Hostal El Arbol


Free Breakfast
Youth Hostel
"…Room was very nice. Whole hostel was very clean. The staff were all friendly and were able to book a tour to the Humboldt Penguin reserve for us. Breakfast was really nice. Overall a very nice wee … More
Family-Friendly Hostel
"…Common Spaces The hostel is comprised of a number of buildings set within a beautiful garden, so there are lots of lovely outdoor spaces to enjoy. There is a large, well-organised communal … More

Aji Verde Hostel


Free Breakfast
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"…Unfortunately, the kitchen is very small, so if there are two people cooking the kitchen is full. Besides that, some of the kitchen utensils have seen better days. Summary Overall, the … More

Hotels in La Serena

"…The beds are comfortable and the water is hot!! We spent a whole week here because everyone was so good to us. It is not a 5 star hotel, but it is very adequate and the people are great. They … More

Hostal Valle Mistral


Free Breakfast
"…The reception is open every day from 07:30 to 0:00. If you plan to arrive after 0:00, please contact the establishment in advance. Use the information included in the reservation confirmation. … More
"…Breakfast is included, as is free internet. We offer a fully equipped kitchen for guests and a patio, sun terrace, and garden area. We are located in a quiet, safe neighborhood within easy … More

Guest Houses in La Serena

Hostal Balmaceda


Free Breakfast
"…We can be the ideal place for your stay. Information: -Towels hire Important Check in : 14:00 Pm (if you arrive earlier and all bedrooms are occupied, you can wait in our reception or … More

Hostels in La Serena, Chile

4 hostels available. Prices start from $17.00 for a dorm bed.
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Get to know La Serena (no more "I wish I knew this before")

This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in La Serena.

La Serena is a seaside resort in Chile. While not well-known outside of the country, it is famous in Chile, because of its long sandy beaches. It has also a lovely historical center, which dates back to the colonial time.

While visiting a hostel in La Serena don’t miss the small beach shacks which serve the freshest fish you can dream of, and a cheap ceviche (a Chilean speciality, marinated raw fish in lemon juice and spices) which is to die for. There are also plenty of places for the avid shopper, or for the backpacker, to reload on items before going back to the countryside.

When staying at a La Serena hostel there are a few day-trip type attractions to visit nearby such as the Indian Petroglyphs (engravings in the rocks). Some of the travel agencies offer organized trips to the main attractions. Not using them will require having your own car or a lot of planning and willingness to walk, along with a good mastery of Chilean (a dialect of Spanish, which can be hard to understand if you are only familiar with the Spanish or Mexican versions). If you are into stars, you must visit the nearby observatories, since several of the largest ones are near La Serena, because the city has one of the clearest views of the sky in the world.

La Serena is a few hours from Santiago by bus. The main bus station is a few hundred yards from the historical center. So when choosing your hostel in La Serena, try to pick one in the historical center. It’s most likely that your hostel room will open directly to an internal patio so that you can enjoy the colonial lifestyle but make sure you keep all your belongings secured at all times, since many robbers target tourists, even though the police are noticeably present in the city.

La Serena Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in La Serena, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 4
Average dorm price $19
Cheapest Hostel in La Serena Hostal El Arbol with $17
Party hostels in La Serena Hostal El Punto (2 in total)
Average rating of all hostels 8.6

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