About

We have painstakingly renovated a cultural building with the hostel experience in mind, with large kitchen and common areas, interesting exposed 'Barrio' traditional brick walls and antique timber pillars, double glass insulated windows for less street noise and warmth/coolness, modern big bathrooms and a location fantastic for both relaxing in or enjoying the night life close by. Rooms include free Wifi, use of well equipped kitchen and book exchange. Hostal Licanantay is truly a great choice when searching backpacker hostels in our colourful and creative city Valparaiso.

We are conveniently located close to the plan on Avenida Ecuador, so easy to get to by foot, bus (number 607 stops out front), colectivo or taxi, and located only just on the outskirts of the exciting bar night-life, meaning not so noisy when you sleep, but close and convenient walking distance to get back to the hostel if heading out.

Our rooms are recently re-built and renovated, with insulation, thick doors and double glass windows for noise and temperature control for complete comfort for our guests. We have rooms of varying bed numbers, from a private room of one set of bunks (2 beds), 3 rooms of 2 sets of bunks (4 beds) and 2 rooms of 4 bunks (8 beds). All havesupplementary wifi.

Hostal Licanantay Policies and Conditions:

Cancellation policy: 72h before arrival.

Check in from 14:00.
Check out before 12:00 .

Payment upon arrival by cash.

Taxes included.

General:

The reception service is open from 09.00 to 24.00
No curfew.
Non smoking.
The maximum period of stay is 14 days.
This property might pre-authorize your credit card.

House Rules

Check In

8:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until

  • No Curfew
  • Non Smoking
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Adaptors
  • Card Phones
  • Reception (limited hours)
  • Book Exchange
  • Wi-Fi
  • BBQ
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Reviews

9.1Superb(101)
  • Value for Money
    9.3
  • Security
    9.3
  • Atmosphere
    7.3
  • Cleanliness
    9.3
  • Staff
    10.0
  • Location
    9.3
  • Facilities
    9.3
Stayed in Oct 2025
8.0
C
Craig
Male, 31-40, England
Nice hostel. they are still refurbing it, but it's livable now. Nice staff and comfortable beds. Location is also really good. recommended.
Stayed in Aug 2025
10
M
Max
Male, 18-24, USA
Very chill hostel. Quiet atmosphere when I was there but great to relax. Good facilities and lovely building.
Stayed in Dec 2024
6.0
J
James
Couple, 25-30, England
This place will be good when it’s finished… the downstairs is beautiful, the upstairs is currently a building site and the dorm rooms, beds and lockers need a refurbish. I’d recommend casa Piola (50m away) until the building works are finished! Very friendly staff.
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Location

Avenida Ecuador 355, Valparaiso, Valparaiso, Valparaiso, Chile
2.3km from city centre