Reviews of Hostal Desert
Jama 743, 1410000 San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
#11 of 91 B&Bs and inns in San Pedro de Atacama
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 98 hotel reviews
9.3Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.4
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Comfort
9.2
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Location
8.5
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Facilities
9.1
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Staff
9.8
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Value for money
9.3
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Free Wifi
9.2
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Reviewed: August 5, 2025
Lok
Hong Kong35 Reviews8 helpful votes8.0“Good value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
slightly out of town but still within a long walkable distance
Host replied our request and questions very promptly. Good value for an ensuite room in San pedro.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: August 4, 2025
Gorafa
Spain29 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was a bit small.
The staff. the facilities and the hot water.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: July 29, 2025
Damián
United Kingdom67 Reviews16 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was confortable and the staff friendly They kept my luggage after check out, which was a plus!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 24, 2025
Alex
United Kingdom56 Reviews22 helpful votes9.0“Nice hostel!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The rooms could be better soundproofed as you can sometimes hear people talking in the other rooms. But I think these guests are just being selfish for talking so loud after hours
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 were incredibly friendly and the rooms were cleaned every day. There is a nice local restaurant across the road where you can have lunch and a pizza place just down the road so you don't need to go into town if you don't want to.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 15, 2025
Shannon
New Zealand6 Reviews9.0“Warm and dry comfortable private room!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Hostal was about a 900m walk from central area which was fine just something to factor in if walking home late and if visiting in colder months like we were (July).
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 a lamp in the room and shelves too. They tidied our room each day and gave us fresh towels. Kitchen was tidy and easy to use. Really yum and cheap restaurant across the road.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 10, 2025
Jonas
Belgium25 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A bit further from the centre
Extremely friendly host Well equipped kitchen
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 5, 2025
Amelia
Canada10 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Angelica and her staff make this place a Jewel in San Pedro de Atacama, thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: July 5, 2025
Amelia
Canada10 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Angelica and her staff make this place a jewel in San Pedro de Atacama, thank you for your hospitality
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: July 1, 2025
Greg
United Kingdom17 Reviews10“Great place!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
NA
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!
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 9, 2025
Rosie
United Kingdom8 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Lovely stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The hostel is a bit further from the center than some other places (still only a 15 min walk). However this definitely means it’s a bit quieter.
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 was accessible and well-stocked. Absolutely beautiful town and to all people reading this I hope you enjoy San Pedro de Atacama!
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 27, 2025
Aurora
Italy44 Reviews7 helpful votes10“Great place and kind staff”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
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 really clean. I would recommend this place and would definitely go back. Great for solo/couple travelers!
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 27, 2025
Robert
United Kingdom14 Reviews3 helpful votes10“Perfect hostel, would stay again!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything was great, it is a 15 minute walk to the centre of town but this was no problem for us and we enjoyed the quiet and safe location.
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 have everything you need.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: April 25, 2025
Nicole
Germany6 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very clean, beautiful room. I appreciated the wire shelves for our stuff. Breakfast was great, and I loved that you can also use the kitchen. The staff was extremely kind and helpful. Mattresses were suuuper comfy too! I loved it. Definitely a step up from our normal backpackers hostel without being too fancy or uptight.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: March 30, 2025
Julie
United Kingdom11 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
All was good!
The hostel staff were wonderfully friendly and the rooms beautifully clean with a daily room cleaning service and fresh towels. There is a delightful outdoor area which provides much needed shade as well as a place to relax. The hostel is a short walk into the centre of San Pedro.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 16, 2025
Emma
Australia7 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very friendly staff, clean and welcoming. Great value for money for a private room with bathroom. The lady even drove me in her car into town. She was so friendly.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 2, 2025
Steve
United States21 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Had good time despite rain in dryest place in the world.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No air-conditioning
Staff very helpful
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: February 25, 2025
Ciara
Ireland12 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rooms were quite small and very warm due to lack of air conditioning.
Staff were extremely kind, especially Angelica. There was complimentary cereal, tea and coffee for breakfast. Daily cleaning of the rooms, and a great courtyard space for relaxing in the evenings.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 16, 2025
Cristina
Italy109 Reviews8 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Maybe some wardrobe with hangers would be useful. We had a triple room used by 2 people and it would be quite small for 3 people.
Excellent value for money. Use of kitchen and free coffee/tea/water was highly appreciated. Staff available via Whatsapp and helpful. Quiet area. Would certainly recommend it.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 7, 2025
Joanne
Ireland35 Reviews1 helpful vote10“A lovely place to stay!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very friendly, helpful staff, a nice room and good kitchen facilities. The lovely breakfast was well worth booking. Definitely recommend.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: January 13, 2025
Paxton
New Zealand6 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location, friendly staff.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: December 26, 2024
Naveen
Australia37 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It would be great if they have AC
Superb clean. Staff and owner very helpful.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: December 21, 2024
Sarah
United Kingdom6 Reviews10“fantastic hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
nothing
One of our favourite hostels we've stayed in so far! Fantastic value for money. The staff were always kind, friendly and helpful! free water and brilliant well equipped kitchen. Our room was cleaned every day and the breakfast was lovely. Totally recommend staying here!
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: November 12, 2024
Barbora
Czech Republic6 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Angelica and Erika were amazing hosts, they were super nice and made everything to make us feel comfortable. Even though the room is rather small, everything is clean and practical. The breakfasts were superb.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 20, 2024
Jodi
Australia10 Reviews10“Quiet and, clean oasis in the deaert”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
nothing
We loved that it was a clean and quiet oasis, 10 minute walk to town,..Our room was serviced daily..Breakfast at a time that was suitable around our tours, rest etc.. The kitchen was open all day to make tea, fill up on drinking water and use the fridge.. The staff were very hospitable, friendly and welcoming.. You could acess local food, fruit,vegetables, fresh cheese all within 2minute walk from the hostal.. We thoroughly recommend this place to fellow travellers.. Jodi & David Australia 🌎
Stayed in October 2024
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