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Hostal Forestal

Santiago de Chile · Chile

Coronel Santiago Bueras 122View location

8.4/10Excellent267 Reviews
Cleanliness8.2/108.2
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort7.6/107.6
Condition7.8/107.8
Location9.2/109.2
Neighborhood9.0/109.0
Amenities8.8/108.8
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About Hostal Forestal

This is a classic and trendy hostel inside Barrio Lastarria - Parque Forestal - Bellas Artes area. It is in a unique location, next to transportation, local attractions, cafes, restaurants, parks, museums, bars and clubs.

Pablo Neruda's house is in the neighbourhood and 10 minutes away is Providencia, Santiago's most sophisticated area.

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With a stay at Hostal Forestal - Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Santiago, within a 5-minute drive of Palacio de la Moneda and Plaza de Armas. This hostel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Costanera Center and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Julio Martinez Pradanos National Stadium.

Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include fans, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Transportation services

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Minimum guest age is 18 Noise-free rooms not guaranteed Caters to adults only Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Chile Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Chile and who pay in foreign currency (e.g., USD).

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately CLP 4000 per person
    • Airport shuttle fee: CLP 17000 per vehicle

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Portuguese

    English

    French

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Forest Park 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Plaza Baquedano 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Gabriela Mistral Cultural Center 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Patio Bellavista 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Lastarria District 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Teatro Universidad de Chile 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Santa Lucia Hill 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Palacio de Bellas Artes 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
National Museum of Fine Arts 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Catholic University Clinical Hospital 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Galeria Kunst 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Museum of Contemporary Art 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Patronato 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Museo Arte de Luz 1 km / 0.6 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of construction: 1912
  • Year of most recent renovation: 2015
  • Number of floors (main building): 2
  • Single rooms: 4
  • Double rooms: 6
  • Triple rooms: 2
  • Quadruple rooms: 1
  • Family rooms: 1
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  • Visa
  • Maestro
  • City centre
  • Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
  • Airport
  • Beach
  • Ski slopes
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Transfer serviceExtra charge
  • Airport ShuttleExtra charge
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • LaunderetteExtra charge
  • Bicycle hire service
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour security
  • Hotel safe
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Luggage room
  • Toaster
  • Dining area
  • Clothes dryer
  • BBQ facilities
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Library
  • Towels and bed linen
  • Smoking area
  • Breakfast room
  • TV lounge
  • Game room
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

AI

All Inclusive

Meals and selected drinks/services may be included.

CB

Continental Breakfast

This meal plan may be available depending on the selected room/rate.

HB

Half Board

Usually includes breakfast and one additional meal.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

FB

Full Board

Usually includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWIN • WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWN.FH

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    TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: TWN.FH

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  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST

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    FAMILY ROOM STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: FAM.ST

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  • TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARDTPL.ST-1

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    TRIPLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TPL.ST-1

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TWN.ST

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  • TRIPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMTRIPLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMTPL.FH-1

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    TRIPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: TPL.FH-1

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  • Bed in dormitory ONE BEDBed in dormitory • ONE BEDBED.1B

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    Bed in dormitory ONE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Bed in dormitory
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    ONE BED

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    Room code: BED.1B

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  • QUADRUPLE STANDARDQUADRUPLE • STANDARDQUA.ST-1

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    QUADRUPLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    QUADRUPLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: QUA.ST-1

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  • Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOMBed in dormitory • FEMALE ROOMBED.FA

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    Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOM

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Bed in dormitory
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    FEMALE ROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.FA

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  • TWIN BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWIN • BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWN.BK-FH

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    TWIN BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.BK-FH

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • Bed in dormitory STANDARDBed in dormitory • STANDARDBED.ST-1

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    Bed in dormitory STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.ST-1

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  • Room WITH SHARED BATHROOMRoom • WITH SHARED BATHROOMROO.FH

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    Room WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.FH

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  • TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 16 m²TPL.ST
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    TRIPLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    16 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    TRIPLE
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TPL.ST

    Room amenities

    • Kitchen
    • Wi-fi
    • Terrace
    • Balcony
    • Safe
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Ironing set
    • Washing machine
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Microwave
    • Cooker
    • Kitchenette
    • Internet access
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    • Bathroom

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  • DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMDOUBLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMDBL.FH-2

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    DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.FH-2

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • QUADRUPLE WITH DOUBLE BEDQUADRUPLE • WITH DOUBLE BEDQUA.DB

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    QUADRUPLE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.DB

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  • DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMDOUBLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMDBL.FH-1

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    DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.FH-1

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  • SINGLE ECONOMY WITH SHARED BATHROOMSINGLE • ECONOMY WITH SHARED BATHROOMSGL.EY-FH

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    SINGLE ECONOMY WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    ECONOMY WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.EY-FH

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Hostal Forestal

8.4
Excellent
267 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.2 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
7.6 /10
Condition
7.8 /10
Location
9.2 /10
Neighborhood
9.0 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2026
Pedro Antonio
Buen servicio.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Dec 2025
Nayeema
The location was close to bars , parks, restaurants and the room was spacious and cosy. The hostel was a nice one also, with free coffee and tea and a kitchen and a smoking area and a hangout area aswell.
Recommend for a few nights for sure.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2025
Dieuwertje
A wonderful hostel with extremely helpful staff thanks Juan and Guillermo and others! Staff create a wonderful atmosphere in the hostel, provide advice, look after safety and it’s easy to meet other travellers snd get advice. I had the top room which is a fairy book fantastic and a dream to stay in. Bathroom good enough. I highly recommend!
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
15 Nov 2025
Katarina
Very
2/10
Poor
03 Nov 2025
TIMOTHY
Night staff member was friendly but also sang music so could hear in my room - so also bad sound insulation. Morning staff member indifferent and seemed standoffish, better off asking Google than her. Weird-ass token system for breakfast where you go to the front desk for a token and then you give it to the breakfast server who picks out the food for you as you choose it. So he just stares at you while you're looking at the choices. Food was not good, was cold, and small portioned even though in theory you're allowed to take as much as you want. But you only get to go to the feeding trough once so you better know how hungry you are. WiFi fast. Bathroom had too much chemicals used to be cleaned, smelled bad all night. Bed was terrible, you sink in and then can't move. Area is dangerous, Uber driver warned me not to be around the area at night.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Oct 2025
Ingrid
The staff was friendly and always willing to help. Room was clean. Breakfast was good.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Oct 2025
Ingrid
Convenient location, the staff is very friendly and helpful. Clean and affordable.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2025
Emillie
Easy to access from the metro and the staff were very helpful. We had an early flight into Santiago and they let us store our bags there until check in while we went out and explored the city. They were also able to point us in the direction of a free city tour and helped us arrange a taxi to the airport for our early flight out when it was time to leave.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2025
Jerald
Excellent service and comfortable clean room. Breakfast was also a great bonus and WiFi was strong throughout the accommodation.
Self
8/10
Excellent
07 Sep 2025
Dieh Yi
Free breakfast
Friendly staff and Juan is the best
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2025
Colleen

A really good hostal

We enjoyed our stay here. The hostal is in a good location where you can walk to many places. It's just minutes from the metro, supermarket, restaurants and major site seeing areas. The people are really helpful and nice. Breakfast is a buffet of eggs, fruit, juice, cereal, bread, jams, butter, coffee, milk and tea. We would definately stay here again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
31 Jan 2025
Jennifer

Overall an excellent option

Overall, this is a great place to stay hostal-wise. The shared bathrooms were always very clean, in both the AM and PM when I used them. I stayed in a single room (room 2) and was quite pleased with how comfortable the bed was and how the pillows were the perfect blend of firm and soft. Could use just one more pillow though.

Reception speaks English as well. Major props for allowing me to check in earlier after a 24-hour flight journey! Rooms are very clean and housekeeping is also offered (from an unpleasant woman, a sharp contrast from the cheery reception).

Breakfast is included and pretty simple but kept me satisfied with eggs (hard-boiled and one day scrambled offered), cereals, cheese slices and fruit. There is a fridge so you can store sundries and a big kitchen to cook. Of course, you should clean up your cutlery and plate ware after use!

This isn’t a party hostel which I was super glad about. I slept really well each night. The mini fan in the room is super helpful to block out any noise - room 2 is the closest to reception so without the fan you would hear any talking or music there. A slight warning that the room had a slight musty smell of cigarettes bc a patio is right next to it, and you can smoke on there. Still wouldn’t prevent me from booking this room again (and I HATE cigarettes).

The location of this place is ACE, within walking distance of the historic centre, as well as Bellavista.

One thing: get rid of the gross bathroom mat!

Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Dec 2024
Leslie
Very nice hostel. Great staff, and a welcoming environment.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
22 Nov 2024
Judith
The staff is extremely helpful. Interesting common areas. Very central location.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
25 Aug 2024
Paul
Great staff
2/10
Poor
15 Jul 2024
Victor
They serve breakfast but told me to wash dishes after eating breakfast. Where in the world make customer wash dishes? Totally unethical. I need refund for unethical service.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2024
Aaron
Fantastic place to stay. The staff is super friendly and you are central to almost everything in town. Highly recommended staying here.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2024
Andrés
Nice place
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Dec 2023
Nicole
Exactely what you hope for in a hostel! friendly staff
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Dec 2023
Jessica

Not bad!

Pretty clean but slightly tired hostel. The reception staff were very helpful if you needed something.
Not the most social of places but maybe that was just the vibe at the time!
Nice location next to Forestal park and within walking distance to almost everything
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Dec 2023
Marie-Pier
L'auberge était propre, bien située et le personnel super accueillant et aidant.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
02 Jun 2023
MacKenzie
I loved the location and the staff was really nice. It’s close to a park and both fast food / restaurants.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2022
Malik

Glory in Santiago!

Great staff. Thanks Alex, Juan, Constance and Ivan. Comfortable and great value. Close to some awesome neighborhoods to tour around.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2022
Alison

Great location, great staff

Good location both for public transport and the lovely neighborhoods of Santiago. Good value, great staff. The social spaces are brillaint especially having a seperate quiet sofa area
Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2020
Pritpal

Best way to end our trip!

This was our last 'stop' for our SA backpacking adventure, and was the best hostel we stayed in. At first look you might get put off by the graffiti (which is everywhere in Santiago), but this place is great inside. Booked the private twin room (for an amazing price), and arrived at a ridiculous time (6am). The lovely receptionist
(whose name I sadly didn't get) checked us in quickly and let us have breakfast too! Our room was super clean (which was a welcome surprise after the other hostels we stayed at), spacious, had a powerful fan, beautifully decorated AND had a en-suite. We felt like we hit the jackpot! Breakfast was plentiful (the chocolate cereal is recommended), only thing I would recommend is to provide hot water and tea bags for us tea drinkers. Please give this place a chance- yes we could hear some protests from our window BUT still felt safe here. This hostel was also a short walk from the city centre/local markets. If we ever return to Santiago, we will definitely come back to this hostel. Thank you so much for allowing us to end our trip on a high (especially during the tricky times with travel bans). Also another massive thank you to the lady who checked us in- you are AMAZING and an asset to the hostel!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2020
Verified traveler
great place, awesome and friendly staff, perfect location
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Feb 2020
Christopher

Decent location. Avoid if staying on Friday night.

Hotel was nice but we were there on Friday night so there were riots/protests outside until about 2:30 a.m. We stayed in a private room with private bathroom which was nice. Towels were provided. Breakfast was decent. The staff was very nice. They have games available and beverages to purchase along with nice clean shared common spaces.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Jan 2020
Wendy
Very helpful staff
Partner
2/10
Poor
20 Jul 2019
Sobina

Private room with ensuite. Do not stay!!!

Our room was not clean!!!! Don't stay here. Its been the worst place we have stayed in the whole of South America and we are not fussy travellers. We also had a private bathroom which was also dirty, so dirty in fact I did not even want to use it. We went for this hostel as it had high reviews but it definitely wasn't at a high standard. The breakfast that was included was also rubbish.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Very Social hostel with a lot of sponsored events. There were always people in the common areas. Rooms were clean and the location was close to tons of things...but the street was a little sketchy at night.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Feb 2019
Patty
Great location and staff
Good food
Good bed and pillows
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Dec 2018
Greg
The staff af this hostel was nothing short of amazing. They helped make an incredible environment for the customers and were outstanding with customer service. Would highly recommend to anybody looking to meet friends along the journey and have a good atmosphere.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
The staff as this Hostal was extremely helpful and the environment was perfect. They had everything you could need. The man at the front counter even printed my bus tickets for me so that I could get to Puerto Natales which I thought was awesome. I would recommend.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
01 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
Great location, staff and the place to go if you want to party until the wee hours of the morning with staff in the communal area. Very noisy with no “quiet time” if you want to get some sleep.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Nov 2018
Verified traveler
Great Hostel, as hostel’s go. Bit noisy at night but hey, it’s a Youth Hostel.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Nov 2018
H
Great friendly and informative staff , great location, private rooms very small, clean modern bathrooms, okay breakfast options, would recommend
10/10
Exceptional
22 Nov 2018
Verified traveler
Staffs were super friendly and helpful. Good location and wonderful breakfast
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
02 Oct 2018
Verified traveler

Very nice hostel overall

Good location, good breakfast, nice room, solid wifi. Basic twin room only had 1 charging socket which was also quite diffcult to reach. Not a massive negative.
8/10
Excellent
18 Aug 2018
Ari

Solid Hostel in a good location

Good and clean hostel with great staff. Breakfast is very good. It's a bit more expensive than many other hostels in Santiago and I'm not so sure why other than maybe its location. It's facilities are not necessarily better than others. Overall, would recommend!
8/10
Excellent
09 Jun 2018
George

Incredable

Booked by last minute and it was an amazing surprise... Excellent location, stuffs and also the people. Quite simple breakfast, but excellent for a Hostel. Love it!
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
12 Mar 2018
Erin

Friendly staff but overpriced

Whilst the staff were friendly I think the private room with ensuite was expensive for what it was. I ended up with a room right beside the front desk, which wasn’t the best set up for noise.
I had to ask for toilet paper and towel, and my towel was not replaced on the second day of my stay.
The bathroom was very cramped
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jan 2018
Andrew

Great little hostal

Great area full of restaurants and bars in Bella Vista and Lastarria within easy walking distance. Friendly helpful staff, great breakfast.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jan 2018
Andrew

Great position, quiet

This hostal is in a great position in Lastarria. Lovely old building, very quiet, friendly helpful staff.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Jan 2018
Verified traveler

Great location and Comfortable Hostel

The Staff was professional and friendly and the overall experience was pleasant. Bathrooms were small and showers were acceptable at best. However, Hostal Forestall is in the best location in Santiago. For the price, it is worth every peso
Family
2/10
Poor
28 Feb 2017
Verified traveler
Pre booked and paid for my room , arrived to learn my booking hadn't been processed in the hostel system and no space so was sent to another hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Dec 2016
Nylca

Nice hostal, great location

Excellent staff and community experience at the hostal. Met great people a lots of travelers
10/10
Exceptional
15 Nov 2016
Saurabh

Great location, good value for money

Will stay again!
6/10
Pleasant
02 Jun 2016
Verified traveler

Cute hostel in a great neighborhood

Great little hostel in a very convenient neighborhood - very well situated and within short walking distance of Bellavista and subway station. Hostel staff was very helpful and breakfast was good (lots of fruit in addition to bread and cereal). Only major downside was that it was very very loud in the evenings and hard to sleep if you weren't planning on staying out til past midnight. But it's a hostel, so expect noise and bring earplugs.
8/10
Excellent
09 Apr 2016
Verified traveler
We enjoyed our stay at hostel Forestal. And came back again for our 2nd visit to Santiago. The cleaning ladies were constantly cleaning and the breakfast was pretty good - there was fresh fruit!
We would recommend this hostel
Family
8/10
Excellent
06 Feb 2016
MEI MEI

Good service

All staff are very friendly.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 May 2015
Eliana

Great!

I enjoyed my stay at the Hostal Forestal very much. I stayed in a shared room with 2 bunk beds and 3 other girls. The beds were comfortable, I enoyed a good nite's sleep everytime. Each of us had a locker big enough to fit one medium-sized luggage plus a backpack maybe. I chose shared bathroom and that might be the only thing I regret because even though it was always clean I have this thing for shared bathrooms (I just found out). But the have hot and cold water and they lend you a bathroom towel for a 300 chilean pesos deposit, which is like half an american dollar. Nicest staff ever; young, international and willing to help. Nice atmosphere with good music (you can take your pick too). Breakfast is usually juice, milk, cornflakes, bread (they offer apricot jam, blueberry jam, butter and dulce de leche for your bread), eggs (which you have to cook in the kitchen yourself as you like), fruits and coffee/tea. I loved staying there, and I'd do it everytime I visit Santiago!
6/10
Pleasant
20 Jan 2015
Verified traveler

Nice hostel, but too noisy

Hostel is clean and staff are friendly. Located in a good neighborhood. Unfortunately our room was overlooking a court yard, and was just WAY too noisy.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Aug 2014
Cheri

Excellent hostel

Not the cleanest or most modern place to stay, but everything you'd expect of a hostel in Santiago. The best location I could've asked for, great security. The guy that checked us in, Roman, was super nice and accommodating. We lucked out with low season and only had to wait for the bathroom once.
Family
8/10
Excellent
22 Jul 2014
budget traveler

Great location, rustic facility

The staff were extremely helpful, storing our bags for us on our early arrival and late checkout. The room was decent, but worn. The location was excellent. Right in the middle of Santiago.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jan 2014
Helene

The Staff are the BEST!

Very close to Bocanaritz Wine Bar, Metro and Patio Bellavista. The best part of this place is the staff! Jonathan, Michael and Carlos all look such good care of me by arranging taxis, scheduling tours, verifying pick ups, hunting down addresses I needed. Loved them. Only feedback is please put a mirror in the 2nd floor bathroom. I had to run down to the 1st floor. Wonderful place!
2/10
Poor
04 Dec 2013
raj
very bad. no t.v., no phone, table lamp danger, no towel in bath do not send u.s. people no clock no wake up most garbage
2/10
Poor
04 Nov 2013
Dario

totally descasting

rooms dirties
bed covers dirty
pillow smell old saliva
restrooms so dirty
toilets with solids trash
no recommendable for no body
8/10
Excellent
02 Oct 2013
Dev Yadav

Wonderful stay! Friendly service and safe!

Loved the location! Easy walking distance to Bellavista and Baquedano Station - 200 meters which made travel from the airpot using Centro Peurto super inexpensive. Also was able to conveniently take the red line to Universidad Santiago to take the Tur Vista bus to Valparaiso and Vina del Mar at an inexpensive day trip. The hotel offers a modest breakfast of ham, cheese, buns, Nescafe coffee and jam. Nothing notable at all about the continental breakfast. There was plenty of shared bathrooms which were cleaned daily. The hostel offers towels for one thousand pesos. The place is full of south American travels who spoke spanish and english. Carmen was especially helpful and provided me with some excellent travel tips and safety tips when I toured Valparaiso. I do recommend this hostal. I had a single room which provided basic comforts and a bed which was satisfactory for what I needed. If you are looking to be pampered or need \"luxury\" do not stay here. The place was super for my needs, but everyone's needs are different.
8/10
Excellent
03 Apr 2013
Verified traveler

good location, well-organized and clean

It seemed to be a fairly well-run hostel in a good location. The kitchen and the dorm I stayed in were a bit tight on space but other than that, no complaints. Large lockers in the dorms were a bonus for my backpacks.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2013
Holly

Good value

Very good value for the money. Great location. The walls/carpet were a little dingy, but the establishment seemed clean otherwise. Would stay again.
Partner
2/10
Poor
26 Feb 2013
Verified traveler

Great location

While havng non smoking room, smokers congreated below our window with all smoke going inside the room. Loud parties too late at night. We had to ask them to be more considerate but then another party starts. No win, no sleep. All night fighting with noise and smoke.
8/10
Excellent
18 Feb 2013
Verified traveler

Good little HOSTEL

The staff was friendly but very little english. Otherwise a nice little place close to some great spots in Santiago and it was clean and comfy enough for the price.
2/10
Poor
29 Nov 2012
E. Garde

Worst night

Unfortunately we had a terrible night at this hotel. Although the location is good, the hotel itself is noisy and dirty. The hotel staff were partying until after 1am, the water appeared to be leaking somewhere in the hotel as a pump right outside our window was constantly starting and stopping all night, and the room itself was in rough condition with loose and rotting floor boards, no outlets, thin towels....overall- not a nice place to stay!
4/10
Poor
16 Nov 2012
Verified traveler

First nights in Santiago

The staff didnt have much English and I had no Spanish so that was a problem for a start. They couldnt advise me about what their city had to offer. One shower didnt have a rose at all and bathrooms were very cramped. There was no consideration of other hostel users at night for those who wanted to sleep and staff didnt control the noise in spite of signs everywhere. My room was particularly noisy as it was near amenities, the lounge and the stairs were behind it - not at all conducive to sleep. There was internet for PCs only in the main lounge where everyone was enjoying themselves - totally unsatisfactory. I felt very safe there with having to press the bell to get in or out and my room felt safe.
6/10
Pleasant
02 Oct 2012
Verified traveler

Just about right

Just about the right cleanliness for a decent hostel. In my opinion no hostel will ever be pleasingly clean.
6/10
Pleasant
20 Apr 2012
Gemma

nice and central

Great hostel, very friendly people and fantastic that checkout isn't until midday!
Family
6/10
Pleasant
01 Apr 2012
Verified traveler

OK for the cost

Good location and ok if you are on a budget. Metro near by and a booze shop just round the corner !
Just try and ignore the grumpy lady who minds the kitchen in the morning. Everybody else at the hostal were helpful.
4/10
Poor
09 Jun 2011
Armando

Hostal Forestal - Santiago Chile

Perfectly located. Poorly managed. They attach a 5% fee if you pay with a credit card which is not disclosed at the Hotels.com site.
Also, they make you wash your own dishes at breakfast.
For a couple of dollars more, we stayed at another hostal nearby. If that hostal sent us a request for feedback, our rating would be a resounding five star.
6/10
Pleasant
11 Nov 2009
Guilherme

Best location in Santiago!

Great location. Close to a good restaurans to go at night. Close to the main public points and historical buildings. Service is always responsive and helpfull.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Feb 2026
TAIGA
とても親切で最高でした
10/10
Exceptional
25 Nov 2025
Rafael
Equipe solícita, ambiente limpo e excelente localização.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2025
Nais
Très
8/10
Excellent
29 Oct 2025
Everton
Equipe e café da manhã .
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2025
Amanda
Equipe de funcionários muito legais e simpáticos, localização boa, quarto limpo, áreas comuns muito boas! Excelente
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Oct 2025
Felipe
Excelente estadia, vou voltar mais vezes.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2025
Jose luis

Excelente opción cálidad-precio

Todo muy bien, sin duda lo volvería a reservar en un futuro
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2025
Pamela
Foi incrível! Todos muito hospitaleiros, atenciosos, me senti muito acolhida, chuveiro maravilhoso! Quarto bem espacoso. Ambientes integrativos. Amei tudo
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
24 Jul 2025
Luis Eugenio
Estadia boa.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2025
DANIELA

Otima localização

Muito bem localizado. Fiquei em quarto individual com banheiro coletivo. Fiquei somente 1 noite.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2025
Maiara

Excelente

A minha estadia foi incrível, ambiente muito organizado, lugar muito acolhedor, as pessoas que trabalhar muito simpáticas e atenciosas, tudo perfeito.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2025
Larissa

Melhor hostel

A hospedagem foi tranquila e o lugar é ótimo. Super limpo, bem localizado, perto de estação de metrô e de alguns pontos turísticos. Foram super acolhedores e atenciosos! Café da manhã tinha várias opções: pão com manteiga ou geleia, cereais, café, suco, frutas.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Apr 2025
DARVELIO MACOSSAY
El hostal en general esta bien, limpio, las camas cómodas, tienen conexiones para para cargar cel y electronicos en cada litera; pequeño en todos sus espacios pero simpático, el personal es educado, no sentí como mucha calidez, pero si son educados y tampoco hacen malas caras. Lo único es que a pesar de la ubicación geográfica buena, esta en una calle secundaria, que esta feona y en la noche creo que si me pondría algo nervioso salir o entrar
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
01 Mar 2025
Jesper

Good hostel

Hostel in Santiago

I had originally booked this hostel for a week, but changed my mind and only booked for 1 day. Not because I didn't like the place, but because my plans had changed.

I had my own room with a shared bathroom and toilet.

The room consisted of a double bed, a chest of drawers and a fan to give me some cool air in the heat.

The hostel itself was perfect, it was perfectly located and the people who worked there were super nice and helpful.

Breakfast is included in the incredibly cheap price of the night.
Self
8/10
Excellent
26 Jan 2025
ALDAIR

Recomendo

É ok para um Hostel, mas lembre que está em um, pagando um preço mais baixo, então não espere grandes luxos e algum probleminha aqui ou ali pode acabar tendo
Self
8/10
Excellent
07 Jan 2025
Verified traveler

Local bom, de acordo com o preço.

O hostel tem uma boa localização e o atendimento é excelente. Os quartos sao antigos e pormisso tem cheiro de coisa velha. O cafe da manha é razoavel pelo valor da acomodação. Podia, melhorar na troca das cortinas dos banheiros.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Dec 2024
Kenya
Apoyo y atención del personal, además de sus instalaciones en buenas condiciones.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
14 Dec 2024
Verified traveler

Bom mas não voltaria

Hotel bem localizado, próximo do cerro sta Lúcia e SAN Cristóbal. Quarto ok, boa estadia, só não voltaria pelos inconvenientes com o café da manhã, se paguei a diária que oferecia café da manhã, acredito que eu possa tomar um café da manhã sem uma pessoa checando a quantidade que estou servindo e ainda dizer claramente que não é legal pegar mais de 1 ovo para fazer “ovos mexido”, nunca vi isso.
Partner
4/10
Poor
26 Nov 2024
Carlos

Muy sucio

Cerca a las atracciones caminando pero en realidad se ve muy sucio y poco agradable el baño tenía un olor terrible y en general se ve descuidado en el aseo
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Nov 2024
ANNE KATE

Espaço com muita arte e diversão.

Espaço incrivel e muita oportunidade de interação entre os hóspedes. Tudo muito identificado, organizado e limpo. As artes dão um toque todo especial ao lugar. A cama e confortável e os chuveiros são bons. Para a perfeição, só faltou um ar condicionado. Mas o ventilador deu conta. A localização é otima. Com uma boa disposicao, dá pra conhecer boa parte de Santiago a pé. Muitos restaurantes em volta e alguns mercados.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2024
Daniel

Excelente opción

La habitación estaba muy limpia. La atención muy amable. Un ambiente relajado, cómodo y amigable. Excelente ubicación.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2024
LUCIANO

São muito receptivos.

Foi muito bom , são muito receptivos .
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2024
Aaron
Es muy bueno.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Mar 2024
Jose
Increíble hostal! Uno de los mejores en Santiago
10/10
Exceptional
08 Feb 2023
Tristan
So here are the little gripes I had about this hostel:

1) the sofa in the lobby is uncomfortable it's so bad, they could really change it
2) even from inside my bedroom, the door could only be locked and unlocked with the key. So not only is this inconvenient, it's not safe in case of emergency evacuation
3) they need 2 or 3 fridges, just one is not enough for the whole hostel

Like I said, these are just minor points and I had a very pleasant stay. The staff isn't only polite, they talk to you like they're your actual friends. I would certainly go back.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jan 2023
Diana
Increible, super amables llegue en la madrugada y me fui en la madrugada y la chica de recepcion un amor
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
06 Dec 2022
Deborah

Nicht wie erwartet…

Wir hatten ein Doppelzimmer mit eigenem Bad ganz oben auf einem Stockwerk. Das Zimmer war okay und das Bett gross, aber aus dem Badezimmer stank es. Das Hostel liegt an einer Strasse, jedoch nicht an der Hauptstrasse. Es war aber mega laut in der Nacht. In allen drei Nächten, konnten wir nicht gut schlafen, da wie Musik hörten, laute Autos, Geschrei und sonstiges von Draussen. Das Internet ging auch nur in den ersten beiden Stockwerken und reichte nicht bis zu uns. Wir würden diese Unterkunft nicht weiterempfehlen.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Aug 2022
Carlos
Nos gusto mucho la atencion del joven recepcionista. La multiculturalidad de las personas que se ospedan en el sitio. No nos gusto lo que se cortaba el agua caliente en el.segundo piso.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Jul 2022
Jorge Omar
El personal tiene muy buena predisposición y amabilidad, el poder usarla cocina para cocinar es una buena opción.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
28 Apr 2022
Francisco Javier
NO hacen limpieza
Business Friends
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jan 2022
Verified traveler

Nothing but good vibes

I can only recommend this hostel. It has a great placement and there was friendly and talkative travellers in the common rooms. And the staff was very passionate and stayed after shift for a beer and shared stories
Self

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Hostal Forestal
Coronel Santiago Bueras 122, Santiago, Chile

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