About

La Terraza Casa Atahualpa – More Than a Stay, a New Way to Live

Welcome to La Terraza Casa Atahualpa, a 19th-century heritage house overlooking the colorful hills of Valparaíso. Our home is not a typical hostel — it is a living cultural space, a creative refuge, and a gateway to discovering Valparaíso from the inside. We don’t just offer rooms.
We offer another point of view on life.

A House With History & Soul

Casa Atahualpa has two floors and three uniquely decorated bedrooms, each filled with character and the warmth of an old Chilean family home.
On the upper floor, you will find the bedrooms, the main bathroom, and a spacious living room decorated with original art painted by your hosts.
The lower floor features a fully equipped shared kitchen, a cozy dining room, and access to our spectacular panoramic terrace, the heart of the house. Here you can enjoy sunsets, music, great conversations — and a dedicated space for barbecues.

The Best View of the City

From the terrace and several rooms, you can enjoy an open city view, the Pacific air, and the atmosphere that made Valparaíso a UNESCO World Heritage site. We are located 1.7 km from Caleta Portales Beach, 10 km from Viña del Mar, close to the Bustan Terminal, and 8 km from the iconic Flower Clock.

Experiences You Won’t Find in Any Other Hostel

Casa Atahualpa is designed for travelers who want to feel, taste, and truly live Valparaíso.
We regularly host:
• Gastronomic experiences with traditional Chilean food
(pastel de choclo, pebre, cochayuyu, wine tastings, and more)
• Movie nights under the stars
• Food tours & city excursions guided by the hosts
• Cultural evenings, art conversations, and local music

Here, you don’t just stay — you connect. You discover. You see life differently.

Breakfast Options

Breakfast is not included, but you can order one of our special options prepared with local ingredients and Chilean flavors.

Policies & Conditions
• Cancellation policy: 2 days before arrival.
• Late cancellation or no-show: first night charge.

• Check-in: 15:00–23:00
• Check-out: Before 12:00

• Payment: Cash upon arrival
• Taxes: Included
• Reception: 24 hours
• No special conditions

The Spirit of Casa Atahualpa

Our mission is simple: to offer more than accommodation.
We want you to feel inspired, to slow down, to breathe in the culture of Valparaíso, and to experience life from a new perspective — surrounded by art, good food, and genuine human connection.

Come as a traveler.
Leave as a friend.
La Terraza Casa Atahualpa — the experience that stays with you.

House Rules

Check In

13:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 12:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • BBQ
  • Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
  • Self-Catering Facilities
  • Fridge/Freezer
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Hot Showers
  • Outdoor Terrace
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Reviews

8.7Fabulous(11)
  • Value for Money
    8.0
  • Security
    10.0
  • Atmosphere
    9.0
  • Cleanliness
    6.0
  • Staff
    10.0
  • Location
    10.0
  • Facilities
    8.0
Summary of traveller reviews

Casa Atahualpa in Valparaiso offers an authentic Chilean experience with incredibly friendly and welcoming hosts, Julian and Leo. Guests love the amazing views from the terrace and the central location, close to local bars and music. It's ideal for travellers seeking a homely atmosphere and social interaction, with opportunities to cook and share meals with others. Some recent feedback noted issues with cleanliness and room maintenance, suggesting areas for improvement.

Stayed in Apr 2026
9.7
A
Anonymous
Female, 31-40, New Zealand
We had a great stay at Casa Atahualpa. The hostal feels like an authentic experience of Valparaiso with a wonderful charm, kind and open hosts. The location is excellent and the rooms are large. We were greeted with a tasting of local cuisine and had great conversations and recommendations from Julian and Leo who made us feel at home. Highly recommend!!
Stayed in Feb 2026
7.7
E
Elise
Couple, 31-40, USA
Leo our host was lovely! Super helpful and kind. Loved the location. Had a beautiful view. Unfortunately, it was not very clean. Our bedroom floor was super dusty and gritty. Our window didn’t latch on the bottom so I had to crawl up on furniture to latch window and our bedroom door didn’t latch so we had to use a chair to keep door closed at night. It has so much potential but needs some updating.
Stayed in Feb 2026
9.4
A
Anonymous
Couple, 31-40, England
We had such an incredible time here, cooking and eating with the hosts (lovely and open people) and lounging on the terrace (incredible view). The one thing I would flag is this feels more like a homestay than a hostel, which was perfect for us but might not be right for everyone.
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Location

Atahualpa 748, Valparaiso, Chile
2.7km from city centre