Reviews of Hostal Torre de Babel
O'Higgins 965, 5700000 Castro, Chile
#9 of 26 hotels in Castro
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 34 hostel reviews
9.1Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.3
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Comfort
9.2
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Location
9.5
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Facilities
9.2
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Staff
9.7
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Value for money
9.4
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Free WiFi
9.6
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Reviewed: 5 July 2025
Sofie
Germany11 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Really friendly owner and nice fireplace:)
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 26 February 2025
Bruce
United Kingdom10 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Comfort Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Helpful friendly host (Roberto) nice atmosphere and clean. Well located. NICE
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 23 February 2025
Azzurra
Germany88 reviews6 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A nice hostel with a great atmosphere. It’s located slightly outside the city center, which keeps it quiet, but it’s still very convenient with just a 10-minute walk to the main areas. Overall, a great choice for a peaceful yet accessible stay!
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 5 January 2025
Mikeeeee
United States22 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Super clean and cozy place! Hot coffee all day long :)
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 7 December 2024
Joe
United Kingdom4 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
N/A
The host was really helpful for helping us plan our trip and ran a good laundry service which was a nice bonus
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 27 November 2024
Abigail
United Kingdom34 reviews4 helpful votes10“Best hostel we’ve stayed in in South America”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing, it was fantastic
We loved this hostel so much we stayed for 3 nights rather than the 1 we had originally planned. It’s super comfy and cosy with log burning stoves . The kitchen is really well-kitted out and comfortable to be in. The whole place is really clean and the water is very hot. Walkable from the centre of town and the bus station. We spent a couple of days camping in Chiloe National Park and were able to leave the rest of our gear at the hostel safely. On our return we were invited to a bbq with the hostel owner and his friends and family - it was the nicest evening we’ve had in Chile and we only retreated to bed at 11pm as we were knackered from our walking earlier in the day. Couldn’t recommend this hostel highly enough!
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 22 November 2024
Rachael
Australia6 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nice comfortable hostel, home away from home. Perfect location just down the road from town. Owner was very helpful and friendly, had heaps of tips of things to do and see. Most comfy bed we have had so far. Showers were clean and hot with good pressure. Kitchen was stocked! Have laundry facilities avaliable Highly recommend!
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 3 August 2024
Pedro
Brazil5 reviews9.0“Incredible reception from Paulo. Amazing location and a cozy ambient. The rooms could be warmer.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
There is no heating within the rooms (the one I was at, at least), so they can get a little cold. An internal heater or some heat distribution vents would make it perfect. The rest of the house is very warm and Cozy.
Excellent location, very close to the Bus terminal, the city center and the Pedro Montt palafitos. Even if you're just passing by you can see the palafitos with a short walk.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Marcelina
Poland6 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
It was quite cold in the rooms at night as the central heating did not work very well.
Incredibly friendly and helpful staff and a very clean hostel. I especially enjoyed the spacious bathrooms and kitchen space. Good location in the centre of town close to the bus terminal and many grocery shops.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Erin
Chile3 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very cozy hostal and friendly owners. We loved everything about staying here and would definitely return.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Geraldine
United Kingdom38 reviews9 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
This is a superb hotel. I had a single room for the price of a dorm. Its very clean. Pablo who runs the hotel was great. When I arrived they were doing a free bbq and I was invited to join - with wine included. Everyone was very warm and friendly despite my lack of Spanish. They don't do the bbq every day, I think I got lucky. but even without the bbq I will return because there was such a good atmosphere. The free breakfast was great too.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 19 January 2024
Sven
Sweden4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nada
Very nice comfortable affordable with great host
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Perrine
France20 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Roberto was really helpful and organised a barbecue at the hostel with everybody, it was so nice and friendly ! The place is very clean, and located few minutes of walk next to the main plaza.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 5 December 2023
Brogan
Australia11 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
Only small complaint is it was a little cold in the communal areas, but the fire in the evening was a great touch.
Roberto was a warm and welcoming host. The location was great, only a 5 min walk to the big supermarket and bus terminal and close to the centre. Room's were spacious and comfortable, it had a great homely feel.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 28 November 2023
Nikki
United States90 reviews17 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Lovely homey feel
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 21 November 2023
Abbey
United States30 reviews12 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Economy Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Parking is behind a private gate so the owner must let you in and out.
Hosts are very nice! The kitchen has everything you need and the house was warm. Laundry services are offered as well at 10,000 for a full load.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 29 March 2023
Macarena
United States41 reviews10“Great hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Host was extremely attentive, willing to help constantly to make you more comfortable. Property had parking. Location was good. Bed was comfortable and warm. All common spaces were clean and well-taken care of.
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 25 January 2023
Wiegmann
Germany5 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Economy Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
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Charming, friendly, clean, simple. Well equipped kitchen.
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: 1 December 2024
Jessica
United Kingdom60 reviews3 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
This property feels more like a home stay than a hostel / hotel. It’s a big old house and the heating / plumbing js dated. The showers weren’t really hot and there’s no heating in the room. Our first night was cold BUT if you ask for a heater there should be a plug in one available which we greatly appreciated. Everything in the property is quite dated, but it has its own charm.
Great location in Castro, 10 mins walk from main bus station to all the local villages and islands. Roberto the host was very friendly and helpful. Kitchen was well equipped.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 18 November 2023
Jonathan
United Kingdom87 reviews12 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nice stop off on our road trip around Chiloe. Big spacious hostel with big rooms and good facilities. We also parked the car securely. Staff super friendly.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 17 June 2025
Gabriele
Italy21 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 10 April 2025
Flo
United Kingdom2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 4 April 2025
Israel
Chile7 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 9 March 2025
Benjamín
Chile1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2025
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