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About this property
Located 300 metres from San Pedro bus station and 1 km from the city centre and Archeological Museum, Hostal Desert offers free Wi-Fi and breakfast in San Pedro de Atacama. Providing a tranquil environment, the rooms in Hostal Desert feature private bathrooms. Hostal Desert is 120 km from Calama airport.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lok
Hong Kong
“Host replied our request and questions very promptly. Good value for an ensuite room in San pedro.” - Damián
United Kingdom
“It was confortable and the staff friendly They kept my luggage after check out, which was a plus!” - Alex
United Kingdom
“Very nice hostel just a 5-10 min walk away from the centre of town. The hotel was very clean and the rooms were comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped so you can prepare food if needs be. The courtyard is also really nice to relax in. The staff...” - Shannon
New Zealand
“Warm rooms with a small heater available if needed (didn't use it as room was warm and so many people we met said their hostals were super cold with no heater), warm comfortable bed, hot water and good water pressure in shower. It was nice having...” - Amelia
Canada
“Angelica and her staff make this place a Jewel in San Pedro de Atacama, thank you for your hospitality.” - Amelia
Canada
“Angelica and her staff make this place a jewel in San Pedro de Atacama, thank you for your hospitality” - Greg
United Kingdom
“Friendly staff. Comfy rooms that get cleaned daily. Quiet but near the centre. And excellent kitchen, complete with drinking water and cereal. Thanks for a great stay!” - Rosie
United Kingdom
“Really lovely stay in San Pedro de Atacama. The staff is super friendly and helpful, and it was quiet. If you have any questions about what to do/what tours to take the staff are very knowledgeable. The facilities were good and the shared kitchen...” - Aurora
Italy
“Super nice staff and place. The hostal is perfect and has everything you need for a stay of some days (we stayed almost a week). I really loved the place, the common areas, the kind and friendly staff, the clean common kitchen. Room was tiny, but...” - Robert
United Kingdom
“Comfortable and clean with a good kitchen and nice outdoor seating options, and good WiFi. Quiet and safe location too with nearby grocery stores. Angelica who runs the hostel is amazing, going above and beyond to make sure you are comfortable and...”
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Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.






The fine print
LOCAL TAX LAW
Based on local tax laws, all Chilean citizens and resident foreigners must pay an additional fee (IVA) of 19%. To be exempt from this 19% additional fee (IVA) the payment must be made in US dollars and a copy of the immigration card and passport must be presented. The passenger won’t be exempt from this fee when paying in local currency. In case of no show the invoice will be billed in local currency, including this additional fee (IVA). This additional fee (IVA) is not included in the hotel rates and must be paid separately.
Please inform Hostal Desert in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.