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Santiago Backpackers

2.0 star property
Beaux Arts hostel within walking distance of Plaza de Armas

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Check-in/check-out kiosk
Interior
Sports facility
Interior entrance
Standard Room Double B/C

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Bike hire
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Separate dining area
  • Living room
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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2 Bedroom 2 Bed Apartment Ensuite | Reception

2 Bedroom 2 Bed Apartment Ensuite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Futon

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Economy Room B/C

Economy Room B/C

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Day bed
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Rollaway beds, free WiFi

Double Bed Apartment Ensuite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Rollaway beds, free WiFi

Dorm superior 8 adultos B/C

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin 2 Bed Apartment Ensuite

Twin 2 Bed Apartment Ensuite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Rollaway beds, free WiFi

Dorm estandar 6 adultos B/C

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Rollaway beds, free WiFi

Dorm estandar femenino 6 adultos B/C

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Rollaway beds, free WiFi

Triple Room B/C

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room - 2 beds B/C

Standard Room - 2 beds B/C

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Room B/P

Superior Room B/P

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room Double B/C

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Day bed
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Dorm superior 6 adultos B/P

Dorm superior 6 adultos B/P

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Rollaway beds, free WiFi

Superior Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Futon

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Rollaway beds, free WiFi

Dorm estandar 8 adultos B/C

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
4 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Enrique Mac Iver 661, Santiago, Region Metropolitana, 8320050

What's nearby

  • Plaza de Armas - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santiago Town Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Lucia Hill - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Palacio de la Moneda - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • San Cristobal Hill - 13 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Santiago (SCL-Arturo Merino Benitez) - 15 min drive
  • Hospitales Station - 3 min drive
  • Matta Station - 4 min drive
  • Parque Almagro Station - 27 min walk
  • Bellas Artes Station - 5 min walk
  • Puente Cal y Canto Station - 6 min walk
  • Armas Station - 7 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪El Rincón Del Colombiano - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Triciclo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lui Kung - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fu Lin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Giuliano Pizzeria - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Santiago Backpackers

Santiago Backpackers puts you within a 10-minute drive of Costanera Center and Plaza de Armas. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Public transportation is only a short walk: Bellas Artes Station is 5 minutes and Puente Cal y Canto Station is 6 minutes.

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 4 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - midnight
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking area (fines apply)
  • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1918
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Beaux Arts architecture

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Shared accommodations

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Chile value-added tax (19%). Nonresident travellers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%).

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 1 December 2023 to 14 October 2026 (dates subject to change).

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for CLP 10.0 per day

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Backpackers Santiago
Santiago Backpackers
Santiago Backpackers Hostel
Santiago Backpackers Santiago
Santiago Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Santiago Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Santiago

Frequently asked questions

Is Santiago Backpackers currently open?
This property is closed from 1 December 2023 to 14 October 2026 (dates subject to change).
Does Santiago Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Santiago Backpackers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Santiago Backpackers?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Santiago Backpackers?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Santiago Backpackers.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Santiago Backpackers?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Santiago Backpackers?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Santiago Backpackers and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Santiago Backpackers also has a garden.
What's the area around Santiago Backpackers like?
Santiago Backpackers is in Downtown Santiago, a short 5-minute walk from Bellas Artes Station and 5 minutes' walk from Plaza de Armas.

Santiago Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Good

No Night life Area & Graffiti Everywhere
I stayed in the private apartment (thought was on sight) But it is down the street from the hostel. The apartment is basic and no shampoo or anything like that. Two towels and no dish towels. Apartment was kind of run down but the price is what you get. Bed was not that comfortable and no ac; just a fan. Area was close to the plaza and the lucia hill (5-10 minute walk) nice views from 22nd floor but stayed for 3 nights in Santiago and least favorite city so far; graffiti everywhere after the riots and looks really run down and a lot of hippies laying in parks and sidewalks. Zero night life nearby or walkable to go to if you like to go out and meet people close to your housing. Would recommend another area.
Michael, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Spacious private room with bathroom, bery clean. Great location. Breakfast not great, but I guess usual for a hostal.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

staff was friendly/ helpful location & cost good
good location and cost was reasonable very friendly and helpful staff and room was more than adequate
kelly , 9-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Over priced apartment and lacked WiFi
We booked what we thought was a double ensuite in the hostal and when we arrived we were told we were in an apartment 2/3 blocks away. We were initially happy with this arrangement but as the apartment turned out not to have WiFi and the hostal insisting on wanting to communicate via email this provided some difficulties due to the apaapartments location. We informed them we could not locate the ssid for the WiFi on 3 separate occasions and we were told they would send someone over. It was never fixed. This was quite frustrating as I had to make a number of important business calls via Skype late in the night due to time differences and the only option I had was to either use my phone data or walk 3 blocks late at night with my devices. I preferred the former and incurred additional costs when really the apartment should have had WiFi. In addition, we were told we had to leave a $100 deposit for the key, something we were not informed of when we booked. We can't rate the hostal itself as we didn't stay but having returned to Santiago 5 days later and staying in a different apartment nearby we really think the Santiago backpackers apartment was over priced and lacked basic facilities.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Review
Perfect stay. Nice people! Great location!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Great staff, awful noise from the street
Hotel staff was great. Spoke excellent English and were very helpful. Couldn't have asked for better. Unfortunately I had a private room that faced the street and it was really noisy. Lots of buses and trucks stopped right below my window and the windows didn't do anything to keep out the noise. Otherwise I would have really liked this place since the location was great and the staff was really nice.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

close to every thing
excellent and friendly staffs
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Pretty much perfect...
Honestly, this might be the best hostel in which we have ever stayed. My wife & I have several dozen hostels in as many countries under our belts. The staff is amazingly helpful. There was a Dutch understudy named Feliz who was so knowledgeable. And willing to share. And the lovely Katarina may be the kindest chilena in a country of wonderful people. If you can swing it, stay in the apartment on Monjitas. AMAZING view!! Very clean, decent breakfast, kitchen, wi-fi, central to everything-15 minutes to bellavista (bars, fries, Pablo nerudas house). And 10 minutes to La Vega ( vegetable market, good cheap Chilean food). Everyone speaks decent English.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Arrived from New Zealand
We were upgraded to a 2 bed apartment, very modern and well situated for the touring the city on arrival. This was brilliant as we were very tired because of the long flight and going through the time zone!!! The staff at the hostel were brilliant as we needed to organise internal flights and our trip going south quite quickly, their advice saved us time and quite a bit of money. The manager couldn't be more helpful with both. The receptionists were very friendly and only too [pleased to give us further advice and help us with our poor Spanish.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Renato, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel à Santiago près de tout
Arrive très tôt à l'Hostel le personnel fut très aimable et nous ont permis de laissé nos valises et de relaxer dans le petit salon. Sans que l'on en fasse la demande, ils ont pas attendu 2 heures pm pour nous donner accès à notre chambre. Tous les employés sont avenants et souriants. La chambre était comme le reste de l'immeuble, tres propre et agréable. Fortement recommandé!
vincent, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Good hostel
You can feel that people here are all travelers and backpackers: good ambiance and respect. Hostel is well located.
luc, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Bem localizado
Hostel bem localizado fica situado no centro de de Santiago. Ele é de fácil acesso e fica próximo de restaurantes e atrativos turísticos. ótimo atendimento de todo o staff, quartos limpos. Recomendo o hostel!
JEAN, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ótimo custo benefício!!!
Ótimo custo benefício e staff muito bacana!
3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

CAIO HENRIQUE, 8-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Ótimo preço
Hostel bem localizado e com boas áreas comuns.
Bruno Ricardo, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Viridiana, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

비추
밤에 너무너무 시끄럽게 떠드는데 스태프들이 제대로 관리하지 않음. 조식도 너무나 별로였고 2층 침대에 올라가는 사다리가 없어서 옆 침대에서 건너 뛰어야 했음. 간판이 너무 작아서 찾기도 힘들었다. 다른 호스텔을 찾아보겠다.
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hostel bien situé, personnal accueillant
Très bonne découverte. Nous y avons passé 3 nuits, auberge calme qui propose de nombreuses activités (cours de salsa par exemple). Rapport qualité prix excellent, très bon petit déjeuner. Nous y retournerions sans hésiter et recommandons cette adresse.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excelente estadía!
Excelente estadia! Muy buen servicio, con una ubicación céntrica y habitaciones confortables.
Ciro, 7-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location!
Really good hostel near to almost everything! Helpfull staff and very comfortable rooms.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Desastre!!!!
Reservamos una habitacion desde Buenos Aires y cuando llegamos, cansados del viaje, nos habian puesto en una habitacion con 8 personas mas cuando habiamos PAGADO por Una habitacion privada! Sin cumplir con lo contratado no hubo devolucion, terminamos yendo a otro lugar
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review