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Hostal Desert

Guest house

Jama 743

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
16 mentions

Lovely host who is super friendly and helpful

Lovely staff and amazing facilities for the price, breakfast and kitchen with te…

Comfortable rooms
11 mentions

Bedrooms are cleaned every day if you wish

Only a small number of double/twin rooms so the Hostal felt really peaceful

Clean rooms
6 mentions

Amazingly kind staff, wonderful stay, spotless clean

Spotless, lovely staff and shared kitchen

Great location
3 mentions

I liked the location being a little out of town

It's at around a 10-minute walk from downtown San Pedro, and the atmosphere of t…

Breakfast available
3 mentions

Breakfast was lovely and they made up a packed breakfast on the morning of depar…

Norma, who looks after breakfast, was sooo lovely and thoughtful, I enjoyed chat…

Good value
1 mentions

Overview

Located 300 metres from San Pedro bus station and 1 km from the city centre and Archeological Museum, Hostal Desert offers free Wi-Fi and breakfast in San Pedro de Atacama. Providing a tranquil environment, the rooms in Hostal Desert feature private bathrooms. Hostal Desert is 120 km from Calama airport.

Traveller reviews

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Izzy

solo_traveller

June 17, 2026

9

Lovely host who is super friendly and helpful. I liked the location being a little out of town. Showers had hot water and good pressure. Would highly recommend!

R

Romina

solo_traveller

May 19, 2026

8

Great facilities for a one night stay, welcoming staff.

Lovely staff and amazing facilities for the price, breakfast and kitchen with tea and coffee, hot water and filtered water. Truly amazing.

F

Fernanda

solo_traveller

May 3, 2026

9

Great Stay, poor Shower Experience

Amazingly kind staff, wonderful stay, spotless clean. Open kitchen and free water, coffee and tea as you please. Bedrooms are cleaned every day if you wish. Nice common area to chat with another guests and wait for the tours. A place where you feel welcomed and like home.

J

Janet

solo_traveller

March 27, 2026

9

An oasis of calm in the desert

Spotless, lovely staff and shared kitchen. Only a small number of double/twin rooms so the Hostal felt really peaceful

M

Mansij_Biswas

solo_traveller

March 26, 2026

9

Great place

The staff, the coziness, the free coffee 😀

P

Peter

solo_traveller

March 25, 2026

10

Excellent Host, she likes to delight her guests.

D

Divya

couple

March 10, 2026

10

it was Awesome

It was very clean and well maintained

T

Tilababu

couple

March 9, 2026

10

Blindly can book the property for your Atacama stay

Angelica the owner is too good Room maintained very hygiene and exceptionally clean

P

pvarley27

couple

March 3, 2026

9

Super friendly Hostal who made us very super welcome and comfortable.

E

Eanna

couple

February 24, 2026

9

Brilliant accommodation in San Pedro

Great accommodation just outside the main town of San Pedro making it highly accessible for all activities and all restaurants/shops. Clean, comfortable rooms with an excellent shower and great facilities for cooking, laundry and making tea/coffee. Really nice staff who make you feel at home, we had a fantastic stay with them and would recommend this accommodation to anyone visiting!

K

Kyros

solo_traveller

February 13, 2026

8

Friendly and informative owner. The hostel lies put of the dusty town center. Smallish rooms and bathroom.

P

Peter

couple

January 24, 2026

9

Really liked our stay, 100% recommended!

Really nice hostal with everything we needed. The staff were very welcoming and friendly.

D

David

solo_traveller

January 21, 2026

10

Angelica and her staff were very kind and helpful. The facilities were very good. The hostel made a good base for me to unwind and explore the area over 6 days there.

A

Amir

family_with_children

January 7, 2026

10

A Relaxing and Friendly Stay in San Pedro de Atacama

We had a lovely stay at Hostal Desert, mainly thanks to the warmth and kindness of the hosts. It's at around a 10-minute walk from downtown San Pedro, and the atmosphere of the hostal is relaxing, making it a great place to rest after exploring San Pedro de Atacama and its surroundings. The hostal has a 24-hour open kitchen, very well equipped, with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and water available at all times, which was a really nice touch and made us feel at home. We truly appreciated the personal and caring attention, and we would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a friendly and comfortable stay.

S

Saskia

solo_traveller

December 5, 2025

9

Wonderful staff !!

A gem of a place. The staff couldn’t be more accommodating. I have never stayed in hostels before this trip and having a private room and bathroom but the use of kitchen was such a plus for me.

J

Jan & Chris

couple

November 11, 2025

10

Great stay in San Pedro de Atacama

A lovely room and bathroom. Kitchen facilities were good and included drinking water. Breakfast was lovely and they made up a packed breakfast on the morning of departure.

H

Helen

solo_traveller

November 11, 2025

9

Good vibe

Angelica is very helpful

T

Tim

couple

November 6, 2025

9

The shower was very nice and the kitchen was well equipped. The location was good since we liked the quieter place and it was close to the bus terminal.

S

Susanne

extended_group

November 1, 2025

10

Amazing Accomodation in San Pedro! We were staying for 6 Nights and loved our stay. The Staff is so friendly and welcoming, the Kitchen is very well equiped and offers everything you need. There is also a few restaurants and shops to buy groceries. Thank you so much, Susanne & Theresa

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Emma

solo_traveller

October 29, 2025

10

Absolutely loved this hostel!

I decided to book this hostel based on it's rating and reviews and I wasn't disappointed. From the start Angelica was very easy to communicate with. She was very helpful, caring and provided all the information I needed. The room and communal areas were really clean, comfortable and had great facilities. Norma, who looks after breakfast, was sooo lovely and thoughtful, I enjoyed chatting with her. Despite travelling alone I felt really well looked after particularly when I didn't feel so well with the altitude. I would return in heartbeat!

Facilities

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

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

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, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered

General

WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Non-smoking throughout, Bicycle parking

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

Terrace, Outdoor furniture

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Key access, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available

Services

Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Car hire, Tour desk, Luggage storage

Double Room

The double room provides a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 12 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Triple Room with Bathroom

The triple room has a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 14 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Twin Room

The twin room features a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 2 guests 10 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 23:59
Check-outFrom 00:00 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 printLOCAL 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 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.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 2:12 AM

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