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Located in the famous Palafito Gamboa Neighbourhood, Palafito Hostel Chiloé offers accommodations in Castro. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here features heating and a private bathroom. Some rooms have a balcony. A daily breakfast is included. At Palafito Hostel Chiloé guests will find a 24-hour front desk, a terrace and a shared kitchen. Other facilities offered at the property include a tour desk and laundry facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling, fishing and hiking. Palafito Hostel Chiloé is a 10-minute walk from Castro's bus station and a 15-minute car ride from the Regional Museum and San Francisco de Castro Church.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Castro, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 bunk bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Raymond
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hostal is one of the traditional palafito buildings in Castro. Despite being constructed entirely of wood it is surprisingly quiet inside and you don't really hear other people at all. It is a small very friendly place and staff are very...
  • S
    Germany Germany
    The view and the location is interesting, we are right on the water! The breakfast, the room is comfortable. Pamela is friendly, welcoming and very knowledgable of the island. Thank you!
  • Stefano
    Italy Italy
    The hostel is placed in a wonderful part of the city, a bay with all these palafitos. The hostel has a kitchen that you can use to prepare your meals and a wonderful terrace just outside the kitchen and few meters above sea level.
  • Mar
    Switzerland Switzerland
    This is a great place to stay in Castro. Nice location, great staff, in particular Pamela was amazingly helful and kind, very comfortable beds, nice breakfast and beautifully decorated common areas. The two rooms with views on the bay are also...
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Pamela, who met us when we arrived, was really friendly and helpful.
  • Danny
    Netherlands Netherlands
    After a long day, it was very pleasant to be welcomed by such a friendly staff with such energy. The rooms were perfect for what we needed with super comfortable beds. As every other review says, the breakfast is fantastic, the homemade bread...
  • Andi2104
    Germany Germany
    Incredibly nice staff. Pamela and Viviana are taking care and are outstanding. Nice, clean room, calm, cozy atmosphere, kitchen well equipped, very good breakfast
  • Michelle
    Australia Australia
    very comfortable, good size room and bathroom. staff welcoming and helpful, and spoke both Spanish and English. highly recommend this place to experience the palafitos.. breakfast was great too.. out on the deck over the water
  • Alvaro
    Chile Chile
    Muy buena infraestructura. Calefacción y amabilidad y buen desayuno.
  • Guy
    France France
    Accueil très sympathique, ambiance chaleureuse (feu de bois dans le salon). Terrasse avec un balcon. Mise à disposition d’une cuisine et d’un espace salon. Lit très confortable. Wifi efficace.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property questions and answers
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  • Can I park there?

    Yes, you have a 2 options. One is park out side of Palafito Hostel for free, in the street area, and second, park in private space and it will be an extra payment. Because we are on the water, we don't have the area in side.
    Answered on 29 May 2024
  • Hola, voy a tener que modificar la reserva. Tienes disponibilidad del 2 al 4 de Noviembre??

    Hola, si tenemos disponibilidad del 2 a 4 de noviembre.
    Answered on 1 September 2022
  • Hola! Es posible contar con una cama adicional en esta habitación? O tener dos camas dobles? Los niños pueden compartir cama de dos plazas. Gracias!

    Estimado, se puede agregar una cama de plaza y media solo en la habitación triple en suite, de esta manera quedaria 1 cama matrimonia más dos camas de plaza y media, obviamente tiene un valor diferente. Saludos,
    Answered on 30 June 2022

Property surroundings

Facilities of Palafito Hostel Chiloé
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • City view
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Palafito Hostel Chiloé takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:30
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.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroRed CompraCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

LOCAL TAX LAW.

Based on local tax laws, all Chilean citizens and resident foreigners must pay an additional fee (IVA) of 19% To be exempt from this 19% additional fee (IVA) the payment must be made in US dollars (CASH ONLY / no broken, stained or scratched ) 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 seperately.

Please inform Palafito Hostel Chiloé 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.

FAQs about Palafito Hostel Chiloé

  • Check-in at Palafito Hostel Chiloé is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

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

  • The nearest beach is just 0.8 miles from Palafito Hostel Chiloé. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Palafito Hostel Chiloé offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
  • Palafito Hostel Chiloé is 750 yards from the centre of Castro. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Palafito Hostel Chiloé include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Family