Nestled in the heart of La Serena, Hostal La Serena offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and a cozy terrace. Connect to WiFi, explore nearby attractions with tour assistance, and store your luggage safely.
Kokoro No Niwa Japanese Garden - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
University of La Serena - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
La Serena (LSC-La Florida) - 11 min drive
Coquimbo Station - 17 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 8 min walk
Petrobras Ruta 5 - 8 min walk
Jardín Vegánico - 5 min walk
Juan Valdez - 8 min walk
Café El Castillo - 8 min walk
About this property
Hostal La Serena
Enjoy your visit to La Serena with a stay at Hostal La Serena. Free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
At a glance
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Hotel size
8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
What to do
Beach nearby
Working away
Computer station
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
LED television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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).
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 76.679.659-1
Also known as
Hostal La Serena Hostal
Hostal La Serena La Serena
Hostal La Serena Hostal La Serena
Frequently asked questions
Does Hostal La Serena offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hostal La Serena 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hostal La Serena?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hostal La Serena?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hostal La Serena.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostal La Serena?
Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at Hostal La Serena?
No, this hostal doesn't have a casino, but Coquimbo Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around Hostal La Serena like?
Hostal La Serena is a short 7-minute walk from Mall Plaza La Serena and 11 minutes' walk from Kokoro No Niwa Japanese Garden.
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Reviews
Hostal La Serena Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Amenities
9.8
Staff & service
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 5, 2025
Awesome breakfast, awesome staff
Super kind owner who really values honest conversation. very welcoming and helped me out a ton with finding things to do and planning things in La Serena. Place was also very clean and walkable to other areas. The breakfast was so good, filling, and simple that I recreated it back at home.
Elijah
Elijah, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Apr 18, 2025
The host was absolutely excellent, really nice even opening dining room for an early breakfast as we had a bus to catch to Santiago at the nearby terminal 5 minute walk. The walls are thin and we could here conversation from 2 different rooms. There is only liquid soap provided and 2 small ancient raggedy towels, so the high review score seems totally incorrect.
Nigel
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 13, 2022
Great place to stay
We had a great stay at Hostal La Serena and would definitely recommend it! Marcelo was very kind and attentive throughout our stay, and even
Ida Kristine
Ida Kristine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2024
I had a fantastic stay at the hostal. Marcelo is an incredible host. I’m someone with almost zero travel experience and I’m terrible at planning. Marcelo knows a lot about the area and if you have any questions ask him. Also the hostal is a 4 minute walk from the bus terminal.
Aaron
Aaron, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2026
Magnifique petit déjeuner préparé avec soin par notre hôte, très chaleureux et aux petits soins pour ses visiteurs
Helene
Helene, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 17, 2026
El desayuno es muy completo y rico, muy amable el trato de Katy y de don Marcelo.
Loreto
Loreto, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2026
Allt var jättebra. Personal och frukost toppen.
Helen
Helen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 13, 2025
On ne peux mieux espérer comme hostal
Qualité prix très élevé.
Service dévoué : conseils de visites. Le patron m'a emmené visiter Coquimbo. On ne peux espérer mieux. Très sympathique.
Petit déjeuner bon.
Chambres organisées autour d'un petit patio. Calme.
Grande chambre avec un grand lit confortable.
La douche est commune mais très grande et propre.
Bien situé entre la station des bus et le centre ville (10-15mn)
Michel
Michel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 22, 2025
Arrivée tardive et accueil très sympatique.
Tout les renseignements pour visiter La Serena.
Communication parfaite.
Petit dejeuner copieux et excellent.
Jean-Pierre
Jean-Pierre, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 18, 2024
Excelente lugar, limpio, tranquilo, cómodo, el baño excelente , las habitaciones muy limpias. Un lugar recomendado, fuimos en familia y queda muy cerca del terminal.
El dueño, Marcelo es una amor. Fue casi nuestro guía turístico, un agrado llegar a este lugar , lo recomiendo y volveríamos a el . Gracias don Marcelo y a la Sra.
El desayuno, contundente y variado .
Maritza
Maritza, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 4, 2023
Me encanta esta hostal/Love this hostel.
Marcelo está un dueño muy simpático. Recomiendo tomar el tiempo para charlar con él. Las habitaciones son muy limpias y limpiadas cada día. Hay netflix en la televisión. Los desayunos son grandes (huevos, pan, jamón y queso, yogur). Hay un árbol muy lindo en la terraza. Sólo un baño compartido (no entre mucho gente). Un lugar simple con todos las cosas importantes hecho muy bien.
Marcelo is a lovely host, totally recommend chatting with him. The rooms are clean and cleaned daily. The room TV has netflix. they have big breakfasts (eggs, bread, ham, cheese, yogurt). There is only one shared bathroom (but not shared between loads of people). A simple place to stay with all the important things done well.
Ellie
Ellie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 26, 2023
Recomiendo
Muy cómodo y el
Personal agradable
Yolanda
Yolanda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 24, 2023
Excelente mi estadía en la hostal, me toco pasar un momento difícil con mi pareja, a nivel médico y ellos fueron un gran apoyo
Raquel
Raquel, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 6, 2023
recomendable totalmente
bien atendida, el desayuno impecable.
alejandra
alejandra, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 14, 2023
buenisima atencion personal
Humberto
Humberto, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 26, 2022
Muy buena estadía
Increíble la estadía y el trato de parte del dueño
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2022
Gran recepcion
Fue una muy buena experiencia, el personal en recepcion, comedores muy gentiles y de buen trato. Habitaciones comodas y aseadas.
Ambiente cordial y ameno
Leonardo
Leonardo, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2022
Excelente!
Muy buena estadia, nos sentimos como en casa, muy atento con mi hijo, no conocia la serena muy buena disposición para indicarme como ir y llegar con entrega de mapa, el desayuno muy rico 100% recomendable.
Volvere algún día.
Erika
Erika, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 24, 2022
Très bon accueil et très bon hôte, juste un manque de chauffage et une connexion internet presque inexistante dans certaines chambres
Tony
Tony, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 28, 2022
Relación precio calidad excelente.
Para nosotros los puntos más destacables fueron : Una muy buena atención con mucha amabilidad, un desayuno sano y exquisito, y la ubicación muy cerca al centro en una calle tranquila.
Sin embargo la aislación acústica entre las piezas no es buena, recomiendo llevar tapones de oídos.
Beatriz
Beatriz, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 27, 2022
Todo excelente!!
Buena ubicación, cerca del terminal, mall, plaza, etc.
El dueño muy atento y preocupado por todo.
Excelente experiencia.
Carlos
Carlos, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2022
Excelente servicio y muy buena atención
Excelente experiencia, atendido por su propio dueño, muy agradable, atento, el lugar impecable y con acceso para sillas de ruedas.
El desayuno exquisito y muy grato ambiente.
En cuanto a conectividad, está muy cerca de todo, terminal de buses, casco histórico, faro y otros lugares de interés, además de locomoción cercana para ir a Coquimbo y otros lugares.
100% recomendado
Gabriela
Gabriela, 8-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 2022
Totalmente recomendable
Un bello lugar, super comodo y la gente super atenta en general. Muy bonita experciencia
Makarena
Makarena, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2022
Servicio bueno y barato
Muy buen servicio, grato ambiente, super tranquilo a pesar de que algunas habitaciones dan con la calle.
Me encantó