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Backpackers San Pedro Reviews

Portal del Inca #486, Condeduque, San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

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80%Overall Rating

From 106 ratings
  • 82%Character
  • 76%Security
  • 66%Location
  • 85%Staff
  • 84%Atmosphere
  • 84%Cleanliness

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87%

Good job. A little noisy around rooms - otherwise, really happy with our stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


77%

This hostel was great in evry respect. The only minor drawback for us was the 10-15 minute walk into town and the slightly run down location. The owners were wonderful and very helpful and even organised special evenings at the hostel a couple of times whilst we were there.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Mixed Group 41+
  • (2 reviews)


73%

Good place where to stay. Simple but with everything. Recomended


83%

Lovely communal area. One of the comfiest beds I have ever slept in and much bigger than a normal single bed. Further from town than other hostels but still less than ten minutes walk. Only problem with the location is if you arrive after dark. The facilities generally are standard for San Pedro but the exception to this is the kitchen which was way too small and ill-equipped for everyone who wanted to use it when we were there, we had to wait ages for space, pans etc.

  • Globetrotter
  • 04 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Wales
  • Couple 25-30
  • (23 reviews)


80%

The Hostel is a bit difficult to find, so check the map beforehand. The town looks very dodgy during the night but it is really safe. The Hostel was really clean, they cleaned every day and there was no dust/sand around our room (double room). The toilet and shower were also clean but no warm water. The place is nice and there is alrigh wifi. It only can be loud during the night when people sit in the kitchen or around the fire till 24.00. That can be annoying when you have a trip at 4.00a.m.


50%

Is pretty far from downtown, in a ugly neighborhood. Nothing great to say, apparently the owner (who wasn't) is who give the spark to the place. I don't recommend the place

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Chile
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hola , gracias por tu comentario pero si para ti caminar entre 5 a 8 minutos o menos, es un problema deberias hacerte ver, en lo que si tienes razon es que el barrio SI es feo pero solo estuviste 2 NOCHES asi que no pudiste recorrer bien San Pedro ni NADA, y si no se realizaron show en el hostal para tu entretencion, es porque la gente que habia no era la adecuada ya que no se animaban a realizar actividades, tu deberias haber propuesto algo si hubieses querido... Bueno sin nada mas que decir me despido

73%

Hostel is to the east of the centre near the north edge of the town from where is a beautiful view to Licancabur and other volcanoes especially around sunset. Licancabur is visible from the courtyard. Streets around are paved so it is not so dusty in a dust storm like around the centre. Warm water is available only sometimes. One evening was not water in tap at all in all town probably because of reconstruction of pipeline. There are 6 nice but hungry cats - some of them still begging for food.


90%

This was a great hostel! It was about a 10-15 min walk from the center of town but had a great chill vibe and the staff was great. We checked out early and were able to leave our bags there all day and you could buy water, beer or wine from reception if needed! They also have a bonfire pit outside which we utilized one night. All in all a fun experience and I would totally stay here again!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


70%

It is far from center and this is a problem when you have to leave the hostel or come back at night, as there are some stray dogs in the area. I did come back late, though, and it was fine. Rooms are crammed and dark. Some of the staff is friendly. Hot water was not the norm, but I did have it one day. My flip flops and my phone went missing. My fault, as I forgot my phone in the dorm, but still. No lockers, but you could leave valuables at the reception.


87%

Ran out of hot water for showers after 9 pm, so have a shower beforehand. The staff were very helpful in organising excursions for us.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


80%

Great Hostel, Very helpful staff. Definitely would recommend.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


77%

Apart from the location, it`s a great Hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Israel
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (2 reviews)


70%

very hard to find there are no signs and it is a walk out of town

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Loved it, great people, great vibe and the staff are exceptional. One of the best places I have ever stayed at.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Apr 2012
  • elliotcl
  • Australia
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (2 reviews)


57%

A nice hostel with good facilities. About a five minute walk to town but that wasn\'t a big deal at all. they also have a curfew for showering after 9 pm that we kept missing because day trips tended to come back right around that time so that was a pain, but otherwise we enjoyed our stay here.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


97%

Loved the hostel! Especially the hammocks and little kittens :-) Staff is very helpful, they will book all the tours for you, you don't have to worry about anything.

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much, we really aprecciate your coments....have a nice trip. Kind regards..... Backpackers San Pedro Hostel.

77%

It was an ok hostel and a little bit of a walk to the center... Most staff dont know how to smile... The room is ok and too small for 6 people...

Owner Comment (Show)
We think that around 7 - 8 min. walking from here to downtown is not a trouble to anyone, that's why we don't even mention that in our hostelworld profile. We are sorry that the shuttle bus came that late to pick you up, but it was not our fault. We call them early to confirm the reservation, and called again 2 times to ask them why were they so delayed. We are not associated with that transfer company in any way. We call them whenever our customers ask for it, even when we email each of our guests the necessary info to contact them if they need transport from/to the airport. Again, our apologies, but we are not responsible for your not-so-smiling face when they came to pick you up so late. We sincerely hope that you didn't miss your flight. Good news, we fired most staff (the only 3 people we had working here) and hired 1 brand-new robot servant-clown, efficient, funny, makes the beds, cleans the bathrooms every 5 min., sweeps and mop the floors every 10 min., do the reception, extinguish the fire in the kitchen, do the laundry, etc, and its work can't be affected by its internal and personal troubles because it does not have feelings and it's programmed to satisfy some customer's need to nonsense laughs and small talking. Regards...

80%

great backpackers! nice stuff, clean, quite close to the center etc.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


57%

Not much in the way of character, and quite bad location but most of the staff is really nice and the beds are large and are in excellent condition, definitely the best ones I had in a hostel so far.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 30 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Hungary
  • Male 25-30
  • (10 reviews)


87%

Great place, a little bit of a walk from bus station and main street but manageable. Fantastic chilled social area where you can spend time before the tours start later in the day.


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