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Reviews of Hostal Piedrita de Rio

Av. Pukara Lote 83, Ayllu de Quitor, 1410000 San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

#24 of 82 hotels in San Pedro de Atacama

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 41 hostel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    7.9

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    9.0
    Amazing location & great host service
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hot water for shower sometimes didn't work well. Also,it'd be better if there is a kettle to boil water.

    It's very natural place and I could see a lot of stars in the sky. We can rent a bike from this hostal. Also, it's possible to buy drinks included alcohole. We joined a tour from 5am, however the host, Elvira, made breakfast snack to go for us. She's so kind and sweet.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, well furnished room and great atmosphere outside - hammocks, lots of places to sit. Elvira and her daughters were so attentive and thoughtful, anticipated our needs and took care of the small things. Very handy to have a well equipped kitchen - we cooked there every night. We didn’t mind the short walk to town at all.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2025

    8.0
    Good value for money, would recommend a car rental
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although we read it was a bit out of the town we didn’t realise quite how difficult this would be - none of the tour agencies would pick us up from the hostel.

    We had a clean and comfortable room. The breakfast was nice and the hammocks were fun to relax in.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2025

    10
    Fabulous place! All was perfect 😊
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything! So quiet, clean, relaxing, large rooms, great large breakfast, and the host Elvira is amazing! She does Everything and is so friendly and helpful:)

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2025

    10
    We really like to stay em piedrita, Dona Elvira, she is an amazing lady who took care about us. Thank u so much.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress could be more comfortable

    Space outside, coffe space

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs a proper sign to make it easier to find. Property was priced in USD but wanted payment in Pesos.

    Loved it here, quiet, hot showers, parking,

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2025

    10
    Very nice place.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You need walk little to arrive 15 minutes but is a nice walk.

    The lady takes care the place is very sweet. She is always helpful. The place need walk 10-15 minutes from city but is ok. The rooms are very clean.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2025

    8.0
    recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    good breakfast

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great place to stay, friendly and helpful staff. Hammocks and space for relaxing, great breakfast and bikes available. Can walk to central San Pedro in about 15 minutes.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi didn't reach bedroom so its worth checking this. The hostel is a, bit further away from centre of town but this wasn't a huge issue.

    Wonderful rooms, nice hammocks and calm feel, great breakfast. Bike rental is very handy and so was the car parking!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Elvira, the lady taking care of the place, made our stay amazing.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2024

    10
    Good value for money, breakfast was great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is good but there aren’t much options to go and buy groceries nearby

    The friendliness of the staff

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2024

    8.0
    Very relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room (3 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights

    It was a little far from main town, but it was a walking distance.

    the solitude, you could enjoy nature. Sra. Elvira was a great hostess, very nice and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    10
    Highly Recommend, Super Peaceful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Just the fact that you cannot pay with a card, only with cash or bank transfer.

    Mrs. Elvira, who attended to us, was very sweet and attentive, always in a good mood and with a smile on her face. Although it is located far from the town's center, the hotel is like a refuge, there is not much movement and it is very peaceful. It is possible to rent bicycles to go faster to the town centre, although we didn't rent one, we went on foot. They seemed to be doing some work to improve the space, but more improvements were needed in the surroundings. The street needed to be significantly improved, but it's not the hotel's fault. I highly recommend it if you want to spend a few days, there is parking for your car. TIP for travellers: San Pedro de Atacama seems to be a calm place, there is a lot to see and getting around by car seems to be a much more pleasant option than rushing around on tours. Shower water is hot during the day, and at night it takes a little longer to heat up. Self-service breakfast and complete. Elvira kindly prepared the table for us each morning.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful staff and clean rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wifi did not function properly in the rooms or when all the guests were using it at the same time. The showers were not consistently providing hot water.

    Wonderfull staff, really friendly and helpful, they made us feel very at home! The rooms are spotless clean and the hammocks in the courtyard were definitely a plus!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hostel is on the edge of town, which is not an issue in itself, but getting there if it is your first time in San Pedro can be challenging as directions around town are not always clear

    Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Room was clean and comfortable Safe parking area within the gated facilities.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    10
    Our stay was lovely. The host was very welcoming and kind. The facilities were clean and very homey. We loved staying he
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room and ensuite were exceptionally clean and comfortable. The owner was lovely and very welcoming. The property had everything you needed

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room (3 Adults)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is tranquil and beautiful hostel with large comfortable rooms. The caretaker is lovely and very helpful. The breakfast was good and we were able to cook simple meals in the kitchen. It is a nice walk into town, but you will need to take a taxi if you have heavy baggage.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (3 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast every morning was great, host was super friendly, really nice place to stay in San Pedro and would stay there again!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    10
    Beautiful!
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Internet didn't work in the room. However, it works in communal areas well enough to have some work calls, if need be. (As long as there isn't heavy streaming by other guests). Sometimes, there was no hot water.

    The hostess Elvira was incredibly hospitable. Helped us out throughout our stay with a big smile. Breakfast is good, too, and it has lactose-free milk! They went above and beyond to help. In the communal area, the hammocks are great. The room was clean and had a fan; the bed was very comfy :) The location is slightly out of town (about 20 min walk) and most travel agencies wouldn't do pick-ups there. But it is still a great location if you are looking for peace of mind and stargazing!!!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2023

    10
    A safe heaven with a garden and hammocks
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Was perfect for us.

    Hidden away few minutes from the city center. Secured parking, wifi and breakfast included. What else could you want? Hum yes bicycle rental is also available!! Wonderful.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    10
    Great stay - recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Finding the accommodation can be tricky - I recommend that the host update the listing to include a map of how to get there from town. It's also a little out of the way (out of town). The distance wasn't a problem for us (we had a car and happily walked it many times together) but my partner reports that they wouldn't necessarily feel safe walking from town alone.

    Really enjoyed our stay. Our hostess was super helpful and professional. The room was great - very comfortable. The adobe construction meant that the room was a pleasant temperature during the warm day and cold nights. The communal areas (hammocks, courtyard, and kitchen) were great.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the shower and toilet facilities were sometimes unpredictable.

    Juanita is so kind and hospitable, the breakfast was lovely and the two cute dogs and the atmosphere was super relaxed.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2024

    6.0
    Decent room, problems with the gate and payment.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room was mid, walls were super thin and it was kinda noisy at night. The gate got locked after we went out for the night and we had to call to try and get back in. There was limited service and bad wifi it was not a good experience. We again had this issue trying to leave early for a flight, despite warning the landlady the night before. They required a cash payment but didn't let us know beforehand and so we were unprepared and had to use the ATM in town which we had not wanted to do and would have avoided otherwise.

    Breakfast was good. Landlady was nice but spoke almost no English. Location was okay, walkable but not ideal. Free parking was nice.

    Stayed in June 2024

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