Hostal El Punto
979 Andrés Bello
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Why people book this hotel
“Friendly staff”
“Breakfast was delicous and staff were nice”
“Location is awesome, few minutes by walk from bus terminal and city centre”
“Near by city center”
“Great breakfast”
“Excellent breakfast”
“Good room size, hot water pressure was good”
“Several bathrooms available”
“From the warm welcome at reception, where they were always ready to help, to the…”
“Clean and comfortable”
“They also serve very delicious food for a very good Price”
“Price is good too”
Overview
Hostal El Punto is set in La Serena, 2.3 km from the beach and 500 meters from the city Centre. Offering sun terrace and a garden, a barbecue and flat-screen TV is also featured in some rooms. Guests will also find a shared lounge at the property. Bike hire and car rental are available at this guest house. La Serena's main square and bus terminal are within a walking distance. The nearest airport is La Florida Airport which is located 5 km from Hostal El Punto.
Traveller reviews
Alistair
solo_traveller
May 14, 2026
“Comfortable bed and pleasant staff with good digital TV options”
Friendly staff. Good room size, hot water pressure was good. Amazon Prime TV in English available in the private rooms.
Brent
extended_group
April 24, 2026
“Perfect getaway”
Perfect
Romana
solo_traveller
April 19, 2026
Location is awesome, few minutes by walk from bus terminal and city centre. Also easy way to get to the beach. Breakfast was delicous and staff were nice. I could left my luggage there after check out before my bus was going. Also borrow hairdryer. Several bathrooms available.
Marek
couple
April 15, 2026
Great hostel with own parking place. Great breakfast. Near by city center.
andreas
extended_group
April 6, 2026
“Nice and charming”
Really nice hostel in La Serena in a nice old part of town. Cool small snack place serving food inside in a really nice place inside the compound
Lena
solo_traveller
March 27, 2026
“Cozy place and great atmosphere”
Really cozy hostel close to the center. The staff was really sweet! When I needed to head out early for tours, they prepared a lunchbox for me.
Helmut
solo_traveller
March 25, 2026
“Super friendly staff and very nice place!”
Super friendly staff and very nice place! Thank you!
Stefan
couple
March 23, 2026
“Fantastic staff and relaxing courtyards”
The staff was fantastic. From the warm welcome at reception, where they were always ready to help, to the cleaning team who cleaned the rooms, washed our laundry, and brought it back folded, they were always very friendly and thorough. The two courtyards were wonderful. You feel very comfortable in them, and you can also order delicious apple strudel, snacks & drinks. The distance to the bus terminal is very short.
Troy
couple
January 25, 2026
“Awesome place”
Clean and comfortable. Excellent breakfast. There’s a dog and 2 cats around which are friendly. Beautiful courtyards. Lots of sitting areas. They also had a dinner menu. There was also a hummingbird in the garden.
George Myers
solo_traveller
January 13, 2026
“Really nice, would book again”
Breakfast was really good! Two of the mornings, I had to leave a little early and they made me up a packed breakfast the night before so that I would not miss out. Really helpful. The whole feeling in the hostel is very positive and friendly.
Daniele
solo_traveller
December 29, 2025
“Great value for money and colorful South American feel”
Wonderful and colorful place - pleasant to be in and walk through the premises. Close to the bus station and to the city center. You really feel a South American traveler. The lady at the reception was helpful, nice, and professional.
Chris
family_with_children
December 14, 2025
“Nice enough for a break from road traveling”
Clean shared facilities.
Theodore
extended_group
November 20, 2025
“Great place and location!”
Great location and fun place!
Miroslaw
solo_traveller
November 14, 2025
Good breakfast
isabel
couple
November 3, 2025
La naturaleza
Susanne
family_with_children
October 24, 2025
“Friendly and welcoming Hostel close to Bus Station”
Very Beautiful and comfortable Accomodation in a good Location in la Serena! Only a ten Minute Walk to the bus Station which is extremely convenient. Jens and all the staff were so friendly and welcoming and we had a Great time there. They also serve very delicious food for a very good Price. We would recommend it to anyone visiting La Serena. :) Best regards and thank you, Susi and Theresa
Tim
couple
October 12, 2025
Great place to stay, chilled, staff very friendly and helpful. Best hostel we have stayed in since arriving in Chile. Location is great. Walking distance from the bus terminal. Price is good too.....
Michael
couple
August 14, 2025
“A cheerful homely hostel”
Couldn’t ask for a better location, very central and walkable between La Serena bus station and the historic centre, Plaza de Armas and Japanese gardens. The hostel is in a pretty old colonial building with colourful decor and interior courtyards. In hindsight I think we would have preferred a private double room with patio even more. We booked a standard private double room and it didn’t have an exterior window - our window faced into the hallway and courtyard, so it wasn’t particularly quiet or private as there were people outside the room all the time. But it wasn’t bad. Reception staff spoke English and were all very friendly and helpful. Our shower head broke on the first day and they managed to fix it within a few hours. Very good hot water in the shower. Offered laundry service at a reasonable price (6000CLP for a large bag). We weren’t charged 19% VAT here which had proved an issue at other accommodation in Chile. Overall we had a great stay!
craig
couple
August 8, 2025
We stayed for two days in late May 2025. Lovely hostel in central La Serena. Adequate shower. Good breakfast provided and very helpful staff whose English was much better than our Spanish! Some nice little courtyards to enjoy the outside and with some privacy.
anonymous
couple
July 6, 2025
Super friendly staff and a lovely little courtyard and good breakfast.
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Hiking, Cycling, Beach, Tour or class about local culture
Cleaning services
Laundry room
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Coffee house on site, Bar
General
Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking garage
Pool and wellness
Sun umbrellas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Services
Laundry, Tour desk, Luggage storage, Shared lounge/TV area, Grocery deliveries
Family Room with Shared Bathroom
This family room features a shared bathroom, a barbecue, a sofa as well as an outdoor dining area. The unit offers 5 beds.
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Equipped with flat-screen TV and towels. Daily cleaning services are also included in the price.
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
This double room features a shared bathroom, a wardrobe, a barbecue as well as an outdoor dining area. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
This double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a shared bathroom as well as an outdoor dining area. The unit has 1 bed.
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
This double room features a shared bathroom, a wardrobe, a barbecue as well as an outdoor dining area. The unit offers 2 beds.
Double Room with Terrace
This double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace. The unit has 1 bed.
Small Double Room with Private Bathroom
This double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as an outdoor dining area. The unit offers 1 bed.
Triple Room with City View
This triple room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with city views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Triple Room with Private Bathroom
Equipped with flat-screen TV and towels. Daily cleaning services are also included in the price.
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
This twin room has a shared bathroom, a wardrobe, a barbecue as well as an outdoor dining area. The unit has 2 beds.
Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
This room has 4 beds and lockers. Guests have access to a shared bathroom.
Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
This quadruple room features a shared bathroom, a barbecue, a tiled floor as well as an outdoor dining area. The unit offers 2 beds.
Single Room with Private External Bathroom
This single room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as an outdoor dining area. The unit offers 1 bed.
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