When you stay at Refugio Ballena Hostel in Castro, you'll be on the boardwalk/promenade, within a 15-minute walk of Museo Regional de Castro and Church of San Francisco. .This hostel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Origenes and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Church of Castro.
Palafito Restaurant La Parrilla de Antonio - 1 min walk
Cafe Restaurant Plaza - 11 min walk
About this property
Refugio Ballena Hostel
Hostel in Castro
Refugio Ballena Hostel offers 6 accommodations with fireplaces and shared/communal kitchens. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.
Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 6 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces. Rooms have private patios. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. This hostel also features a fireplace in the lobby and tour/ticket assistance.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Refugio Ballena Hostel. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area.
Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CLP 8,000 to 15,000 for adults and CLP 8,000 to 15,000 for children
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Grocery/convenience store
In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Separate in-room dining area
Conveniences
Gift shop/newsstand
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Water dispenser
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
On the bay
On the boardwalk/promenade
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
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Communal living room
Designated smoking areas
Fireplace in lobby
Room amenities
Bathroom
2 detached shared bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Oven
Separate dining area
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
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Fireplace
Heating (climate-controlled)
Laptop workspace
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Chile value-added tax (19%). Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%).
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately CLP 8000 to 15000 for adults, and CLP 8000 to 15000 for children
Housekeeping fee: CLP 6000 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room