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Backpackers San Pedro Reviews

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

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77%Overall Rating

From 90 ratings
  • 79%Character
  • 80%Security
  • 65%Location
  • 77%Staff
  • 83%Atmosphere
  • 80%Cleanliness

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73%

nice and small hostel;

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Austria
  • Female, 18-24
  • (9 reviews)


77%

Kinda difficult to find, but great value for money and very helpful staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Male, 25-30
  • (9 reviews)


77%

I found just not ideal the position of the two bedrooms without natural ventilation with the only windows looking at the common kitchen where people cook and do parties till 1-2 AM!!! In one, I stayed!!! Regards

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)


77%

Very nice place and friendly staff (besides of one person being there in the evening, that did not even look at you when you were greating). A little way out of town, very clean. I stayed 3 nights.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 11 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Female, 31-40
  • (10 reviews)


80%

we enjoyed our stay at this hostel. it's a bit of a walk to the center but nothing to worry about.

  • Globetrotter
  • 04 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (27 reviews)


83%

I really liked this hostel. It was clean and had a good enough kitchen. Three very nice hammocks and the tours organized by the hostel were excelent!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


77%

Good valur for money for San Pedro. Basic rooms but a cool external area with hammock s, a bar and a fireplace. No breakfast but it doesn't matter as most travellers wake up before 7h to make day tours.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male, 31-40
  • (8 reviews)


73%

Shower was great and very clean.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Turkey
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


97%

Alvaro is a great host, the tours booked at hostel are very nice!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Mixed Group, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


90%

I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the friendly other travelers who shared lots of time together in the nice patio. Most of the stuff was really friendly and helpful. Its a wonderful place to relax and calm down!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

The best place I've ever been. Thanks for everything.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 31-40
  • (3 reviews)


83%

Nice Hostel

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


73%

Overall good Hostel and very helpful concerning organizing all trips you want, though a bit away from the "city center".

  • Globetrotter
  • 18 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 31-40
  • (27 reviews)


50%

Staff did not know any Spanish, too many rules (its ok and necessary to have rules, but their rules where announced as if you are in a prison). Rooms where way too hot. Not enough bathrooms for people (luckily the hostel was not booked out. But if there would be a massive queue at the 2 bathrooms/showers/toilets). Rooms where too small (ok if you have almost n luggage, but the double was very squishy with two big backpacks). Rooms are too expensive for the stuff inside. No breakfast...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


80%

The Backpackers has a fantastic atmosphere and very great owners, Fabiola and Alvaro. They can ease our life with the tours' offers and varieties with promotional prices.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (1 review)


77%

A noise curfew is meant to be in place due to a tour departing at 4am, but this was not policed on my 1st night and noise continued til at least 2.30am. One staff member never acknowledged anyone nor lifted her head from the computer unless spoken to, the others were mostly friendly and helpful. Definitely would have been hard to find without the hostel map that was emailed to me!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 41+
  • (7 reviews)


80%

nice hostel. cool atmosphere. Unique place to spend a night or two

  • Globetrotter
  • 08 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 25-30
  • (27 reviews)


73%

The staff is very nice and helpful. Before my arrival, they sent me tours information for planning in advance. Also the introduced tours are well-organised, and really gave me a better discount for tour package. The hostel atmosphere is very good and make the guests with fun. Hot shower is available during my stay. Location is l ittle bit far from the centre especially the lights are not enough in the streets, and most of houses are very similar. Generally, it is pretty good for its value

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Hong Kong
  • Female, 41+
  • (4 reviews)


87%

HElpful and friendly staff, nice terasse in the shade !!! very clean !! Thanks for this stay :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


67%

Big differences in service by different persons working there - one very nice & helpful, another quite bored and lazy... Dirty sheets. But anyway a nice and goodpriced place in overpriced san pedro.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hello : I want to tell you the difference is because Mónica has some degree of autism. She was always working very well on the subject computer. She made the website, maps, photos, ... etc. She is the one that answers every question through the emails and she sees the reserves. But six years ago, she does not speak , with nobody, and we decided to place it at the reception, so she could develop socially. We know that never smiles and seems very unfriendly, but knows all the hostel management, answering everything you ask and we are proud of her progress. She is my sister and we give her a chance. Hopefully the tourists also can understand, we apologize if were nasty to you. Atte. Alvaro (the owner).

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