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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. 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 400 metres from the bus terminal and 1 km from La Serena Beach. All Chilean citizens and resident foreigners must pay an additional fee (IVA) of 19%.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental


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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • X
    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
  • Jessica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was really comfortable and clean. It was easy to meet others in this accommodation as breakfast was on a lovely large table in the dinning room and the outdoor area was small/cosy making it easy to speak to others if you wanted to. The...
  • Liz
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location and the staff were really friendly! A nice little hostal with a small breakfast included! The owners were super helpful giving us tips for the local area.
  • Marieke
    Belgium Belgium
    Very friendly host that welcomed us as a mother. Good beds and pillows, very clean, good breakfast.
  • Heigo
    Estonia Estonia
    Special thank you for Juanita who took good care of everything. On my last day she made me breakfast before the normal time, so i would not go on the bus with empty stomach.
  • Jo
    Ireland Ireland
    Nice little hostel, clean and tidy, with a small courtyard to hang out in Easy to find from the bus station Pretty close to town center and plaza de armas Lovely and kind little lady owner/attendant
  • Lisa
    Switzerland Switzerland
    cute house with dorm and private rooms, very clean and cozy, well equiped kitchen, little breaktfast included, hot showers, good location
  • Grund
    Germany Germany
    -nice staff -beautiful House and atmosphere -breakfast included -clean
  • Zvi
    Israel Israel
    A small and cute hostel. comfortable bed. A sitting area in the living room and another on the patio outside. Very nice staff but only speak Spanish. Excellent location near the Japanese garden and very close to the main square. 10 minutes walk...

Property surroundings

Facilities of El Arbol Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
General
  • Designated smoking area
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
El Arbol Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print
Need-to-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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

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

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

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

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

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

FAQs about El Arbol Hostel

  • Check-in at El Arbol Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at El Arbol Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • El Arbol Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Guests staying at El Arbol Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.3).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
    • El Arbol Hostel is 450 yards from the centre of La Serena. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.