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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 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
7.4

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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
  • Jodie
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely, clean place with the friendliest staff. Great location, 10minute walk from the bus station and supermarkets and 5 minutes to the main plaza.
  • Louis
    France France
    Great location, super friendly staff, great breakfast, super cozy and homey.
  • 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.

Area info

Amenities of El Arbol Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • 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 & 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 3:00 PM to 11:30 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
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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
VisaCash

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.

FAQs about El Arbol Hostel

  • Check-in at El Arbol Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • El Arbol Hostel is 1,300 feet from the center of La Serena. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at El Arbol Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at El Arbol Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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