Palafito Hostel Chiloé
Ernesto Riquelme 1210
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Why people book this hotel
“Comfortable and stylish space including bedrooms and common areas”
“Room with balcony was lovely”
“The accommodation is beautiful, the staff are great, and it's 10-15 minutes to t…”
“The staff and possibilities of things you can do”
“Breakfast”
“Breakfast was superb”
“Beautiful view, friendly staff, quiet neighborhood but close to the city center …”
“Picturesque location”
“It was very clean and the bed very comfortable”
“Nice, clean room, calm, cozy atmosphere, kitchen well equipped, very good breakf…”
“An amazing experience, I paid extra for a room with a balcony and it was worth i…”
“It's definitely worth booking the rooms with a balcony as you get the best view …”
Overview
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.
Traveller reviews
Esther
couple
April 25, 2026
Comfortable and stylish space including bedrooms and common areas
Juliana
couple
April 15, 2026
“Beautiful cozy all wood and great views”
Amazing place, beautiful house and so nicely decorated! Great views !
Fiona
couple
April 4, 2026
“Nice hostel, clean and safe, with lovely breakfast”
Room with balcony was lovely. Breakfast
Patricia
couple
March 3, 2026
“Palofito pleasure”
The old palafito, with its terrace overlooking the water. The comfortable beds, and the lovely communal areas. Breakfast was superb!
C. Alejandra
family_with_children
February 4, 2026
“Really lovely crew”
Booking
Radka
solo_traveller
December 25, 2025
An amazing experience, I paid extra for a room with a balcony and it was worth it. The accommodation is beautiful, the staff are great, and it's 10-15 minutes to the center. Hot water without any problems, parking on the street.
Pedro
solo_traveller
July 12, 2025
Beautiful view, friendly staff, quiet neighborhood but close to the city center and restaurants nearby.
Jose
family_with_children
December 23, 2024
The staff and possibilities of things you can do.
Garry
couple
November 16, 2024
Picturesque location. Excellent varied breakfast.
Suzy
couple
March 18, 2024
“Beautiful hostel and amazing terracce”
Beautiful. Loved the terracce.
Raymond
couple
March 8, 2024
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 welcoming and helpful. The room had a lovely balcony with seaview and was very light and airy. It was very clean and the bed very comfortable. The bathroom was rather of the old fashioned type but everything worked perfectly. It's definitely worth booking the rooms with a balcony as you get the best view of the estuary throughout the day. The breakfast was very good with home made products and food cooked to order. I would definitely recommend this hostal to others.
S
couple
February 23, 2024
“Interesting Palafito experience with friendly host and comfortable room”
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
family_with_children
January 29, 2024
“A wonderful location in the center of Chiloè”
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
family_with_children
December 21, 2023
“Amazing little hotel!”
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 beautiful, the other rooms have not the same charm but are very convenient. We loved this place and would come back any time!
Michael
couple
December 2, 2023
“Lovely, friendly, characterful place to stsy.”
Pamela, who met us when we arrived, was really friendly and helpful.
Danny
family_with_children
November 1, 2023
“Staff, breakfast and view all superb!”
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 and marmalade were delicious! With a superb view to enjoy it from. To note: There is a communal kitchen area for potential simple cooking and a terrace to enjoy the view. Finally, I was able to do well-needed laundry in the evening and have it back early morning. Superb!
Andi2104
couple
March 4, 2023
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
couple
February 20, 2023
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
Bo Ode
extended_group
December 9, 2022
the beds were very comfortable
Henri
couple
November 15, 2022
“It is a nice concept, but it is overrated hostel and to expensive given you look out on a busy road”
Idea of sleeping in a room on woorden stelts
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Hiking, Cycling
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
WiFi available in all areas, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Terrace
Safety & security
24-hour security, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Services
Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, 24-hour front desk, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Luggage storage, Tour desk
Family Room with City View
This family room features heating and a private bathroom. An extra bed can be accommodated.
Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
This double room features heating, a private bathroom and a balcony. An extra bed can be accommodated.
Standard Twin Room
This twin room features heating and a private bathroom.
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