In the heart of Santiago, Hostal Forestal - Hostel offers a vibrant retreat with a delicious continental breakfast and speedy WiFi. Unwind on the sun-kissed terrace, get your game on in the arcade, or explore nearby Plaza de Armas. Guests rave about their stay and love skiing with easy access to shuttle services.
Coronel Santiago Bueras 122, Santiago, Region Metropolitana, 8320135
What's nearby
Forest Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Patio Bellavista - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Lastarria District - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Santa Lucia Hill - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Plaza de Armas - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Santiago Intl. Airport (SCL) - 21 min drive
Parque Almagro Station - 4 min drive
Matta Station - 4 min drive
Hospitales Station - 5 min drive
Baquedano Station - 3 min walk
Catholic University Station - 6 min walk
Bellas Artes Station - 9 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Ski shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Antigua Fuente - 2 min walk
Bar El Bajo - 3 min walk
Café Odisea - 2 min walk
Restorant Caruso - 3 min walk
McDonald's - 2 min walk
About this property
Hostal Forestal - Hostel
Hostal Forestal - Hostel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Costanera Center and Julio Martinez Pradanos National Stadium. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails. Also, this hostel is within a short drive of Parque Arauco Mall. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Baquedano Station is 3 minutes and Catholic University Station is 6 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
18 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum guest age is 18
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No on-site parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Off-site
Beach shuttle*
Ski shuttle*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Caters to adults only
Property amenities
Food and drink
Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
What to do
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
Communal living room
Arcade/game room
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Ski
Ski shuttle (surcharge)
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating (climate-controlled)
Fan
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
Computer monitor
Printer
More
Daily housekeeping
Shared accommodations
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Chile Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Chile and who pay in foreign currency (e.g., USD).
Optional extras
Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CLP 4000 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of CLP 17000 per vehicle
Beach shuttle and ski shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Policies
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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Does Hostal Forestal - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hostal Forestal - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hostal Forestal - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hostal Forestal - Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hostal Forestal - Hostel.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hostal Forestal - Hostel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is CLP 17000 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostal Forestal - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hostal Forestal - Hostel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking. Hostal Forestal - Hostel also has an arcade.
What's the area around Hostal Forestal - Hostel like?
Hostal Forestal - Hostel is in Downtown Santiago, a short 3-minute walk from Baquedano Station and 6 minutes' walk from Patio Bellavista.
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Reviews
Hostal Forestal - Hostel Reviews
8,4
Very good
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8,2
Cleanliness
9,0
Location
9,0
Staff & service
7,8
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was a great bonus, simple but satisfying with options like eggs, cereals, cheese, and fruit. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
15 December 2025
The location was close to bars , parks, restaurants and the room was spacious and cosy. The hostel was a nice one also, with free coffee and tea and a kitchen and a smoking area and a hangout area aswell.
Recommend for a few nights for sure.
Nayeema
Nayeema, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 September 2025
Excellent service and comfortable clean room. Breakfast was also a great bonus and WiFi was strong throughout the accommodation.
Jerald
Jerald, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 October 2025
Convenient location, the staff is very friendly and helpful. Clean and affordable.
Ingrid
Ingrid, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
07 September 2025
Free breakfast
Friendly staff and Juan is the best
Dieh Yi
Dieh Yi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 October 2025
The staff was friendly and always willing to help. Room was clean. Breakfast was good.
Ingrid
Ingrid, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
05 July 2024
Fantastic place to stay. The staff is super friendly and you are central to almost everything in town. Highly recommended staying here.
Aaron
Aaron, 11-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 December 2024
Very nice hostel. Great staff, and a welcoming environment.
Leslie
Leslie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 October 2025
Easy to access from the metro and the staff were very helpful. We had an early flight into Santiago and they let us store our bags there until check in while we went out and explored the city. They were also able to point us in the direction of a free city tour and helped us arrange a taxi to the airport for our early flight out when it was time to leave.
Emillie
Emillie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 December 2023
Exactely what you hope for in a hostel! friendly staff
Nicole
Nicole, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
02 April 2025
A really good hostal
We enjoyed our stay here. The hostal is in a good location where you can walk to many places. It's just minutes from the metro, supermarket, restaurants and major site seeing areas. The people are really helpful and nice. Breakfast is a buffet of eggs, fruit, juice, cereal, bread, jams, butter, coffee, milk and tea. We would definately stay here again.
Colleen
Colleen, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
23 November 2024
The staff is extremely helpful. Interesting common areas. Very central location.
Judith
Judith, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
03 December 2023
Not bad!
Pretty clean but slightly tired hostel. The reception staff were very helpful if you needed something.
Not the most social of places but maybe that was just the vibe at the time!
Nice location next to Forestal park and within walking distance to almost everything
Jessica
Jessica, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
01 March 2025
Good hostel
Hostel in Santiago
I had originally booked this hostel for a week, but changed my mind and only booked for 1 day. Not because I didn't like the place, but because my plans had changed.
I had my own room with a shared bathroom and toilet.
The room consisted of a double bed, a chest of drawers and a fan to give me some cool air in the heat.
The hostel itself was perfect, it was perfectly located and the people who worked there were super nice and helpful.
Breakfast is included in the incredibly cheap price of the night.
Jesper
Jesper, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
01 February 2025
Overall an excellent option
Overall, this is a great place to stay hostal-wise. The shared bathrooms were always very clean, in both the AM and PM when I used them. I stayed in a single room (room 2) and was quite pleased with how comfortable the bed was and how the pillows were the perfect blend of firm and soft. Could use just one more pillow though.
Reception speaks English as well. Major props for allowing me to check in earlier after a 24-hour flight journey! Rooms are very clean and housekeeping is also offered (from an unpleasant woman, a sharp contrast from the cheery reception).
Breakfast is included and pretty simple but kept me satisfied with eggs (hard-boiled and one day scrambled offered), cereals, cheese slices and fruit. There is a fridge so you can store sundries and a big kitchen to cook. Of course, you should clean up your cutlery and plate ware after use!
This isn’t a party hostel which I was super glad about. I slept really well each night. The mini fan in the room is super helpful to block out any noise - room 2 is the closest to reception so without the fan you would hear any talking or music there. A slight warning that the room had a slight musty smell of cigarettes bc a patio is right next to it, and you can smoke on there. Still wouldn’t prevent me from booking this room again (and I HATE cigarettes).
The location of this place is ACE, within walking distance of the historic centre, as well as Bellavista.
One thing: get rid of the gross bathroom mat!
Jennifer
Jennifer, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
06 December 2025
A wonderful hostel with extremely helpful staff thanks Juan and Guillermo and others! Staff create a wonderful atmosphere in the hostel, provide advice, look after safety and it’s easy to meet other travellers snd get advice. I had the top room which is a fairy book fantastic and a dream to stay in. Bathroom good enough. I highly recommend!
Dieuwertje
Dieuwertje, 5-night trip
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4/10 Fair
15 November 2025
Very
Katarina
Katarina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 February 2024
Nice place
Andrés
Andrés, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
02 June 2023
I loved the location and the staff was really nice. It’s close to a park and both fast food / restaurants.
MacKenzie
MacKenzie, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
25 August 2024
Great staff
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 September 2022
Great location, great staff
Good location both for public transport and the lovely neighborhoods of Santiago. Good value, great staff. The social spaces are brillaint especially having a seperate quiet sofa area
Alison
Alison, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 September 2022
Glory in Santiago!
Great staff. Thanks Alex, Juan, Constance and Ivan. Comfortable and great value. Close to some awesome neighborhoods to tour around.
Malik
Malik, 5-night trip
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2/10 Poor
04 November 2025
Night staff member was friendly but also sang music so could hear in my room - so also bad sound insulation. Morning staff member indifferent and seemed standoffish, better off asking Google than her. Weird-ass token system for breakfast where you go to the front desk for a token and then you give it to the breakfast server who picks out the food for you as you choose it. So he just stares at you while you're looking at the choices. Food was not good, was cold, and small portioned even though in theory you're allowed to take as much as you want. But you only get to go to the feeding trough once so you better know how hungry you are. WiFi fast. Bathroom had too much chemicals used to be cleaned, smelled bad all night. Bed was terrible, you sink in and then can't move. Area is dangerous, Uber driver warned me not to be around the area at night.
TIMOTHY
TIMOTHY, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
15 July 2024
They serve breakfast but told me to wash dishes after eating breakfast. Where in the world make customer wash dishes? Totally unethical. I need refund for unethical service.
Victor
Victor, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
08 February 2023
So here are the little gripes I had about this hostel:
1) the sofa in the lobby is uncomfortable it's so bad, they could really change it
2) even from inside my bedroom, the door could only be locked and unlocked with the key. So not only is this inconvenient, it's not safe in case of emergency evacuation
3) they need 2 or 3 fridges, just one is not enough for the whole hostel
Like I said, these are just minor points and I had a very pleasant stay. The staff isn't only polite, they talk to you like they're your actual friends. I would certainly go back.
Tristan
Tristan, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 November 2025
Equipe solícita, ambiente limpo e excelente localização.