Palafito Sur Reviews

Located right on the water, you won't find a hostel in Castro with a more stunning view than Palofito Sur. The beds appeared to be nearly brand new, the bathrooms were clean, the staff was friendly, and the atmosphere was relaxing. Walking around Castro, you'll see hostel signs for as cheap as 2.500 CLP (5 USD) per night, so if you're looking to go as cheap as possible, there are other options that might suit you better. But if you can spend a bit more, Palofito Sur is 100% worth the money.

The rooms were low ceiling and small but did have tv. Do not know why they wouldnt have windows to fresh air being do close to ocean. Linens on bed were tired and old. View over the water was great with nice patio. Kitchen too small

The hostel was in a great location with an amazing view. The staff was really nice and helpful. The place was quiet yet social. The showers were fantastic!

Highly recommend. Nice place right on the water. Good size bedrooms with lots of natural light. Kitchen ,maybe a bit small if the place is full and everyone wants to use it but that is it. Staff are very friendly and helpful and was really sad to leave

Ignacio, who was working on the weekend we were there, was so wonderfully helpful. He booked a taxi for us, gave us recommendations for things to do, made us feel really welcome and was lots of fun too.

Nice ambience, but very thin walls and really basic (double) rooms and breakfast

Fantastic welcome by the hostel manager, a very enthusiastic girl who recommended us where to go, where to eat, what to see first.

If you are a backpacker and want to know how it is to live in a "palafito" (house built on stilts) then Palafito Sur is the right option for you. The price is okay for Castro and you actually pay for the experience. The facilities and rooms are good, the breakfast is quite poor (only bread with instant coffee and marmelade). There are many dorms/shared rooms but actually only few bathrooms, so be prepared to wait a little bit in the morning when you want to take a shower.

The best hostel I had during my 6 months trip around the world! Wonderful location on the water.

I would NOT recommend this Hostel. The walls and floors are so thin that you can hear every sound. For exmpl. when people go to the bathroom, snore etc:horrible. Besides that we made a reservation (4 weeks in advance!!!!!), confirmed by telefone for a double bed and when we arrived we got a bunkbed.....And they where unable to solve the problem. And the kichen is way to small for a hostel. If you wanna have a good time, dont stay here!!

Good location in traditional palafito. Comfortable beds - some rooms a bit on the small side. Some queues for loo / showers in morning as not many. Friendly, helpful staff.

It´´s a great hostel on beautiful location very nice people an near the downtown, also great value for the money they let you a bike for the same price which alow you to see the town very fast, also the location is great because is very near to the downtown and main atractions, the Staff was great Nacho help me big time, had many information about the island agave really good tips and was able to help me even booking the ticket to my plane. i really recomend this hostel I will have a great time!

I really enjoyed it to stay at the Palafito Sur Hostel. The staff was really kind and helpful. Our room was kind of small but it's part of the atmosphere of the house which i really enjoyed. A typical house of Chiloe. The internet connection could be updated cause it was very slow. That's the only disadvantage i have to remark. Thanks for the great stay!

Great location and generous staff.

clever setup! relatively new staff that could use more info on area events and activities. Homemade bread daily ! OUTSTANDING views!

This Hostel is really great. It is a Palafito house, and you can go kayaking just by opening the patio door. The Staff is really friendly and helpful. The price can be a bit expensive but that the price in Chiloe Island, otherwise if you are really really lucky and it doesn't rain, you can go camping!!

Great place, awsome view, free bike and seakajak for rent. The kitchen is small, but ok. Staff is great! Rooms are very small!

Rally cute hostel with a great homey feel to it and a very nice and helpful staff. This stilt hostel was one of our favorite places to be in Castro.