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El Arbol Hostel

Hostel

Eduardo de la Barra 29

2 nights, 2 adults

USD$52

Includes taxes and charges

2 nights, 2 adults

USD$52

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
12 mentions

Very nice friendly vibe with both the stuff and the other guests

Very kind and friendly staff

Great location
9 mentions

Close to shops, restaurants and bus station

This hostel is located in an old beautiful villa near the old city center of La …

Comfortable rooms
8 mentions

Good breakfast, friendly staff, very comfortable bed

I suppose I was lucky that I got a cheap upgrade to a better room on a quiet day

Clean rooms
6 mentions

The beds are comfortable, there are lockers and it was always clean

The dorm was very clean and comfortable

Breakfast available
6 mentions

The breakfast is also great here

Social gathering at breakfast

Good value
1 mentions

Breakfast was included and all for a very reasonable price

Overview

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%.

Traveller reviews

D

Davide

couple

May 30, 2026

9

Lovely stay in La Serena

Very nice friendly vibe with both the stuff and the other guests

M

Matthew

solo_traveller

May 10, 2026

10

Amazing staff, super friendly, comfy beds, hot showers and close to everything you need

Very kind and friendly staff. Let me use the facilities after check out before my bus. Close to shops, restaurants and bus station.

S

Shi Yin

solo_traveller

April 8, 2026

10

Good breakfast, friendly staff, very comfortable bed.

T

Tiziana

solo_traveller

April 3, 2026

8

Ok

Ok

A

Adrienn

couple

March 15, 2026

9

Great stay for La Serena

This hostel is located in an old beautiful villa near the old city center of La Serena. The staff is really helpful and friendly here. They organizing a lot of activities like whale watching or star gazing tours. You can also rent a bike here to discover the more outside part of the city. We spent only one night here but we loved it. The breakfast is also great here. 😋

R

Rina

solo_traveller

March 1, 2026

10

It's a cosy little hostel near the main square and not too far from the bus station and a big supermarket. The atmosphere is friendly and staff is helpful. The beds are comfortable, there are lockers and it was always clean. There's a small backyard where you can sit outside.

R

Rouven

solo_traveller

February 23, 2026

10

Social gathering at breakfast

X

xaviergarciac

solo_traveller

February 4, 2026

7

Jacky was there to serve and she did an amazing job. She deserves a pay rise

S

Stefan

solo_traveller

January 18, 2026

9

The breakfast was amazing & the staff just as kind as you can imagine. Lovely place to stay! Muchas gracias!!

J

Jacquelyn

solo_traveller

January 15, 2026

10

The dorm was very clean and comfortable. Staff was very nice and accommodating when I had an issue.

N

Neil Shipley

solo_traveller

December 4, 2025

10

Excellent hostel. Very clean. Very friendly. I suppose I was lucky that I got a cheap upgrade to a better room on a quiet day. Very close to the bus station. If you are coming to la swrena you really must go to valle de elqui, vicuna, star gazing, downhill cycling, guayacan brewery.

G

Gladys

solo_traveller

November 19, 2025

9

Felt like at a bed and breakfast cozy place.

Place was very nice. The ladies who work at the arbol are adorable.

R

Riko

solo_traveller

November 15, 2025

6

Hostal El Árbol is an interesting hostel. It is located 5 minutes from La Serena's centre and the house has a nice living room, dining room and bathroom. It is just as nice as in the pictures. Unfortunately, if you book a dorm, this is not where you will sleep. There is a small shed behind the house with two rooms and 8 beds and a bathroom. It is not so comfortable and there is not much space. So if you want a decent stay, book a private room or a different hostel straight away.

J

Jesper

solo_traveller

October 3, 2025

9

Nice location, good bedrooms (although a bit tiny when all beds are occupied) and also sanitary facilities were fine. Breakfast was included and all for a very reasonable price.

B

Benjamin

solo_traveller

September 26, 2025

9

Very Good

Great location near bus station and town, beach was a little further to walk but still close. Tali on reception is fabulous, very helpful with advice for things to do etc. Nice breakfast. Good communal areas inside and out.

D

Dzhozef

couple

August 15, 2025

2

Rien

D

Daniel

solo_traveller

April 25, 2025

7

Employee downgrades a beautiful hostel

Very comfortable and warm beds, clean and cozy place!

R

raffaele

solo_traveller

March 31, 2025

8

Good location and value for money

Very good location and nice room. Staff was friendly and helpful. The kitchen is quite small so needed to wait for other people to prep there meal. But good shared space

H

Hana

solo_traveller

March 14, 2025

8

A nice accomodation, easy to meet people. Very clean. The location was also good - easy to reach from the busstation.

A

Aubert

solo_traveller

March 14, 2025

9

Very good location, very clean property. Tali is an excellent host !

Facilities

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Designated smoking area

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

Garden, Terrace

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Safety & security

Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals

Self check-in

Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Lockbox key collection at the property, Lockbox key collection near the property

Services

Shared lounge/TV area

Standard Double Room

Features a shared bathroom.

Max 2 guests 16 1 bedroom0
Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom

The quadruple room has a shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 4 guests0 1 bedroom0

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 23:30
Check-outFrom 08:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printA 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.Please inform 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. 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. Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 2:18 AM

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El Arbol Hostel - 0 Star Hotel in La Serena