Best Hostels in San Pedro de Atacama for Solo Travellers and Backpackers

Best Hostels in San Pedro de Atacama for Solo Travellers and Backpackers
San Pedro de Atacama is a town in Northern Chile that is a popular with both domestic and international travelers. Visitors use the town as a starting point to explore the area's impressive landscapes. Most of the area's most interesting attractions are found in Los Flamencos National Reserve, which is one of Chile's most diverse national parks.

As a popular tourist destination, there are many decent hotels and hostels around San Pedro de Atacama. Some are quite overpriced and the quality can vary, so read reviews before making reservations.
How much do hostels in San Pedro de Atacama cost?

You can find our comprehensive analysis of all hostel prices in San Pedro de Atacama here. We've found the average prices of dorms and private rooms, as well as the typical prices of hostels with various amenities, too.



A good hostel for backpackers, solo travellers, and small groups.

Dorm Bed from $17.08
Private Room from $20.54
Overall Rating: 85%
Centro, Calle Calama 257, San Pedro de Atacama
Hostal Rural is one of the most popular hostels in San Pedro de Atacama. It has the quintessential backpacker's hostel atmosphere and it's a great place to relax and meet other travelers from around the world. The hostel has a fully equipped kitchen which guests can use as well as a fire place, comfortable hammocks, and many places where you can simply hang out. It really starts to feel like your home away from home. In the evenings after a busy day exploring the area, you can return back and hang out around the fire pit. Guests enjoy swapping travel stories and talking about their plans for the coming days. You're sure to leave here with a few new friends.

The staff is also wonderful, and they can give you all kinds of advice about the best places in the area to visit. They can also recommend tour companies in the area where you can book affordable and quality tours.

The hostel has a family like atmosphere and is a good option for backpackers and solo travelers who want to meet others. There are dorms that sleep four or six people and the rooms are kept clean.


A good hostel for solo travellers, couples, small groups, and backpackers.

Dorm Bed from $32.00
Private Room from $32.50
Overall Rating: 96%
Pachamama 615, San Pedro de Atacama
Mamatierra Hostel is another favorite place to stay in San Pedro de Atacama. It has a friendly and social atmosphere and there are several great places where guests can hang out. There's a nice outdoor area where you can enjoy the sun and meet other travelers. Guests have access to a barbecue and a shared kitchen which they can use to prepare their own meals. There's also a television room if you want to relax inside. Free wi-fi is available throughout the hostel and a complimentary breakfast is also included in the price of the room.

The hostel has its own tour desk and they can help you arrange any tours excursions of the area. They offer tours at reasonable prices and they work with a variety of companies around town.

The hostel has a wide variety of private rooms available including twins, doubles, and three bed rooms. There are also four and five bed dorms.


Private Room from $70.00
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
Pasaje Alana 2 San Pedro de Atacama, San Pedro de Atacama
This terrific guesthouse offers friendly service, a swimming pool, and cable tv. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's free breakfast and a restaurant. 24 hour reception, towels included, internet access, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $19.72
Private Room from $18.35
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 97%
Guadalupe 446, San Pedro de Atacama
This terrific hotel offers friendly service. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. Wi-fi, towels included, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Private Room from $21.91
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 97%
Pasaje San Juan 11-A-1 Ayllu de Checar, San Pedro de Atacama
Atacama Checar Hostal is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features friendly service and board games. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a cafe. Wi-fi, 24 hour reception, parking, towels included, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $13.21
Private Room from $19.82
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 96%
Portal del Inca #486, Condeduque, San Pedro de Atacama
This terrific hostel offers friendly service and bicycle hire. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a microwave. Wi-fi, security lockers, luggage storage, and internet access are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $10.41
Private Room from $14.61
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 94%
Lascar 368, San Pedro de Atacama
This terrific hostel offers friendly service, a swimming pool, bicycle hire, a common room, a games room, board games, and cable tv. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's self-catering facilities. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, security lockers, luggage storage, 24 hour reception, parking, towels included, internet access, housekeeping, and a mini-supermarket are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $13.14
Private Room from $13.14
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 93%
Ignacio Carrera Pinto 692 San Pedro de Atacama, San Pedro de Atacama
This terrific hotel offers friendly service. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, towels included, and internet access are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.
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