About

Welcome to the Hostal El Punto – the most colourful and service-oriented Hostel in La Serena!
Discover our colonial house which offers you cozy and sunny courtyards to relax and enjoy your stay. The hostel staff is always concerned about your wellbeing. Enjoy FREE BREAKFAST with home made jams, cakes and lot of other options.

Central location of the Hostel, the “plaza de armas”, the bus terminal and many sightseeing-attractions are within walking distance.

The rooms are all decorated with a lot of love and handmade wooden furniture. Each room has its own style with specially chosen pictures and typical handcrafted decorations.

Our guests can relax in our sunny patios, discover the city, join a tour to surrounding attractions or simply enjoy the endless beach promenade


Hostal El Punto Terms and Conditions:

Cancellation policy: 48h before arrival.

Check in from 13:00 to 22:00.
Check out before 11:00 .

Payment upon arrival by cash, credit cards, debit cards.
This property may pre-authorise your card.

Taxes not included - 19% for Chile Citizens.

General:
Breakfast included.
Reception open until from 08:00 to 22:00.
No curfew.

We do not accept customers younger than 18 years of age.

The maximum period of stay is of 14 days.

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House Rules

Check In

13:00 - 22:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Credit Cards Not Accepted
  • No Curfew
  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free Parking
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Adaptors
  • Coworking Space
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Reviews

9.4Superb(128)
  • Value for Money
    9.6
  • Security
    10.0
  • Atmosphere
    8.8
  • Cleanliness
    8.8
  • Staff
    10.0
  • Location
    10.0
  • Facilities
    8.8
Summary of traveller reviews

Hostal El Punto in La Serena offers a welcoming atmosphere with friendly, helpful staff and a great location near the bus station and city centre. Guests appreciate the cleanliness and comfortable rooms. While it's more of a guesthouse than a social hostel, it's ideal for a relaxing stay. Some guests noted the kitchen facilities are limited and it can be quiet.

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Stayed in Oct 2026
8.0
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Anonymous
Female, 31-40, Scotland
Well located hostel with great communication and very helpful staff. No real kitchen facilities and the room, particularly the bathroom and bedsheets, were not very clean. A good base for a couple of nights
Stayed in Oct 2026
9.4
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Annie
Female, 18-24, USA
We loved the room and outdoor spaces!
Stayed in Aug 2026
9.7
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Magaly
Female, 25-30, USA
Lovely staff - so kind and helpful!
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Location

Andres Bello 979, La Serena, La Serena, Chile
0.1km from city centre