The Best Hostels in La Serena, Chile

The Best Hostels in La Serena, Chile
A beach town with plenty of activities, La Serena is also the gateway to Fray Jorge National Park.

The hostels below will make sure that you're time here is comfortable and enjoyable. And you'll meet some great travel buddies, too!
How much do hostels in La Serena cost?

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



Private Room from $5.50
Las Araucarias 5355, La Serena
Penuela's Hostel is the perfect place to rest and enjoy the best sunsets of the region during your trip to La Serena. Out of the noise and crowd of downtown, this Hostel is the perfect place to rest and enjoy both the town of La Serena and the city of Coquimbo. Located between two towns, you can reach in only five minutes, La Serena's downtown by bus, where you will find , museums, parks, shops, banks, money exchange services and the center of Coquimbo city, where you will find The Third Millennium Cross and The English Town. You will find a supermarket and a shopping center 10 minutes away from the property by foot. Many delicious seafood restaurants and bars are on Avenida del mar, which is also at walking distance from the hostel. In addition, there are a few beautiful and interesting places to visit near the hostel, including the beach of Penuelas, Casino Enjoy Coquimbo, Discoteque Ovo, and a little fish market. Penuela's Hostel has a family environment, a shared kitchen, an outdoor terrace, a living room and dining room. The staff is always happy to help you with any of your needs and to provide you information in English, Dutch, French and of course Spanish. The hostel offers towels for hire, free WIFI, cable TV, 24 hours reception, free breakfast, security lockers, self-catering facilities and a tours/travel desk.


Dorm Bed from $8.21
Private Room from $12.87
Matta, 315, La Serena
With a maximum capacity of 16 guests and friendly staff (and a friendly cat) you will feel right at home from the moment you arrive in Open Hostel. Built in the early 1900's, this old house has been renovated into a modern hostel with fast Wi-Fi, cable TV and piping hot showers. There is a fully-equipped Kitchen for your use, Free Breakfast and Tea/Coffee available all-day. Located in the centre of La Serena, close to restaurants and shops, a stone's throw away from Plaza del Almas and The Archaeological Museum of La Serena and 15 minutes from the beach. Open Hostel is a perfect base for exploring the nearby areas of Isla Damas and Valle Del Elqui. There are two dormitories, each of 6 beds with security lockers, a twin room and a double room, all with shared bathrooms.


Private Room from $19.20
Av. Jose Manuel Balmaceda 1032, La Serena
Hostal Balmaceda offers modern apartments in a large colonial house located only steps away from the historic city center, the bus station, the Mall, Plaza La Serena, a supermarket, the Japanese garden and museums. The hostel offers individual and private apartments fully equipped with a private bathroom for 1 up to 4 guests and private rooms for 2 guests with private bathrooms. To assure you a good rest and comfortable stay in Hostal Balmaceda, the clean and cosy apartments are apparelled with a hot shower 24 hours a day, a private kitchen (with a refrigerator and hot cooking plates), cable TV and free WIFI. The staff will give you the best service for you to feel comfortable and pleasant. The hostel offers towels hire, free breakfast, outdoor terrace, a tours/travel desk and meeting rooms.


Private Room from $14.85
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 99%
Los Nisperos 34, La Serena
You'll love this hostel because of it's good location and quality amenities. It features bicycle hire and a common room. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's self-catering facilities. Luggage storage and parking are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $20.00
Private Room from $29.87
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 43%
Andres Bello, 829, La Serena


Private Room from $21.91
(Prices vary by season)
Calle Vicuna 431, La Serena
Private Room from $10.88
(Prices vary by season)
Colon 370, La Serena
Monstera Bed and Breakfast is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features friendly service, board games, and cable tv. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's free breakfast, self-catering facilities, and a microwave. Wi-fi and key card access are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $9.86
Private Room from $17.52
(Prices vary by season)
Almagro, 471 La Serena, La Serena
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