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Plaza de Armas Hostel

Compania De Jesus 960 Edificio Portal Fernandez Concha, Santiago Chile
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#27 of 125 hostels in Santiago
Location
4.6
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3.4
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3.7
Value
3.8
Welcome to the main historic centre of Santiago: the Kilometre Zero of Chile. This hostel is located in the last floor of a building from 1869, "Portal Fernández Concha" in front of the Plaza de Armas, the main and first square in the history of Chile. Our Hostel, with a contemporary concept and design, offers the best experience for travellers looking for new adventures on a walking distance. In the Hostel you will have the chance to enjoy our shared areas, relax in the living room while listening to music or watching TV, checking your emails, or spending time in the terraces where you can enjoy the view and watch all the activities going on downstairs in the square. In our terraces you can also sun bathe or enjoy a Chilean barbecue, with the best view of the Plaza de Armas and the city centre. If you want to have more fun, take part in our weekly activities, which include BBQs, tours, and parties. You can also easily visit many places in Santiago, since we are located just in front of the Plaza de Armas subway station. Our rates include: breakfast, linen, free internet access (Wi-Fi), and daily cleaning of each room. We also welcome wheelchair users, so we have special bathrooms and entrances. Here, in the city centre, you can find museums, art galleries, Santiago's Cathedral, parks, restaurants, banks, stores, cafés, historic monuments, the post office, all the most important information about Santiago, and a beautiful and contemplative view of this meaningful square. Our staff is young, professional and experienced in tourism. They are always waiting for you to give you the best service about tourist information, places to visit as well as to invite you to enjoy the facilities Plaza de Armas Hostel can offer you. We invite you to live end experience the cultural exchange that our country and hostel can provide with the best view, service and location ever.
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Compania De Jesus 960 Edificio Portal Fernandez Concha, Santiago Chile
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cyclochica wrote a review Jan 2020
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I stayed one night, the location is amazing, the staff is super nice and the patios are great. There are lots of nice common spaces. The rooms can be noisy because there isn't much sound isolation, plus the female dormitory opens on one of the patios, so if you leave the windows open because of the heat, and if there are noisy/unconsiderate people using the patio late at night it could be a problem.
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Date of stay: November 2019
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Responded Jan 31, 2020
Thank you for your review and for choosing our hostel. We’re happy that you enjoyed your stay and we’re looking forward to having you again as a guest in our hostel
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TravelAgentStacey wrote a review Dec 2019
Perth, Australia67 contributions51 helpful votes
First of the place was difficult to find. The staircase entrance is hidden inside a shopping alley, so we did a few laps with heavy backpacks looking around Plaza Des Armas square. The lobby is on a high floor and there is no signage at ground level. The entrance to the stairs to get to the lobby is inside a strip of food outlets so its easy to miss. There were no signs on the outside of the building to indicate the hostel is in that particular building as it appears to mostly be residential apartments for locals. Once inside the check in was smooth and easy enough, the lift is very slow & old and the stairs were easier in this building (just to note if you have suitcases). The room was basic as most hostels, but it was clean and comfortable and a good price for middle of the city. We asked for a view of the Plaza and we got a stunning one among the palm trees we we were appreciative of. So the hostel has a strange set up, with the main shared dorms, kitchen, lockers, lounge ect on the same floor as the check in lobby, yet all the private rooms are rented in amongst the general population in the same apartment complex. So if you want to use the lockers you need to keep going up/down the stairs to access. Also as the private rooms within the complex are all rented separately some to the hostel others to locals, security can't really be established for your particular room. Lots of people coming and going and there was alot of noise and partying at night in the corridors. With an old school lock and key, there were a few times I reconsidered leaving my valuables behind in the room. My main concern - and while this is not the hotels fault by any means - but it would appear alot of unsavoury activity goes on in the Plaza De Armas right outside. We witnessed alot of what we assumed was a prostitution ring. Girls would hang out in the plaza touting potential clients all day, with many clients heading up into the different rooms to do business. The 2 big burley guys in leather at the foot of the stairs, kind of gave away what they were up to awsell. While nothing interfered with our stay, and not alot the hostel can do about it, it is probably a big thing to note this isn't the safest place to stay or roam around at night. All in all we never felt completely unsafe, and your always going to have crime in these big cities, I would just watch your things and keep your wits about you. Location & size of the room was what made it worth the stay.
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Date of stay: March 2019
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Responded Jan 24, 2020
Dear Stacey, thank you for your kind review! We're glad you had a good stay overall and we truly appreciate your kind words about our amazing view. We’re very proud of it and we love that our guests appreciate it! Also your review helps us improve our service. Come back soon, we're looking forward to having you again as a guest in our hostel
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Lambretta101 wrote a review Dec 2019
Gourock, United Kingdom3782 contributions1094 helpful votes
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Location; 10/10 incredible Room; 7/10 Dirty, old Brocken furniture, poor safety features. Balcony and Views are awesome. Breakfast; 3/10 basic, low quality. Building; 5/10 could be incredible but overrun with hookers, pins and Johns... small lift that ain’t fit for purpose. Price: 8/10 Overall the location and private balcony we had overlooking Plaza de Armas was the highlights. We had a twin room with private balcony. There is another twin room in this apartment but wasn’t occupied while we were there. The hostel don’t like you having alcohol in the room. We ignored that and had some wine on the balcony each night while the sun set. The goings on down below in the plaza are fascinating.
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Date of stay: November 2019Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Responded Jan 24, 2020
Thank you for your review. we’re glad to hear that overall your experience was positive. We’re really sorry for the bad impression the building could give you. Indeed, it's a patrimonial/historical building so it can't be restored as we please. Your note helps us improve our work. Have a lovely day!
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Markpaultaylor wrote a review Dec 2019
Florianopolis, SC279 contributions67 helpful votes
I enjoyed this hostel. It ticked all the boxes.Central,clean and cheap. The view was amazing. It is on the 6th and with no lifts working it is a bit of a hike. When I booked this was brought to my attention and I was offered the possibility of staying at their other hostel. Just bear this in mind if you have heavy bags. The staff were very accommodating and made my stay more enjoyable. The dorms were basic and comfortable and the breakfast simple but enough. You need to enter 960 which is directly opposite the tourist information office.
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Date of stay: November 2019Trip type: Traveled solo
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Responded Dec 12, 2019
Thank you for your comment! we hope you come back very soon
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white358 wrote a review Nov 2019
Manchester, United Kingdom20 contributions31 helpful votes
We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful old building. Lucky enough to be given a family room (for 5) just for the two of us. Amazing view of the plaza from the balcony, its bustling with life day and night and we were lucky enough to be treated to a lights show on of the nights from the building opposite. Very central location with good transport links and endless food/shopping options. Staff speak good English.
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Date of stay: December 2018Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Nov 16, 2019
Thank you for your message!! we hope you come back soon
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Nathin Tongsiri wrote a review Nov 2019
Bangkok, Thailand48 contributions44 helpful votes
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I happened to be at the hodtrl duting chaos, not knowing thrre's a curfew while I hVea very early morning flightto Easter Island. Seems I have no way to catch my flight, but Mr Luis doesn't let it be. He makes several calls to agents and taxis and finally solve my problem incredibly. Will never forget such a professional working and charcter. Will recommend everyone I knows to stay here for such an excellent service.
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Date of stay: October 2019Trip type: Traveled solo
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Responded Nov 16, 2019
Thank you for your comment, it makes us happy that we could help you to make your trip. We hope you come back soon !!
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Myo M wrote a review Jul 2019
Coquitlam, Canada24692 contributions1168 helpful votes
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It's the view from the balcony which for me was really a "never tiring" one, specifically that of Plaza de Armas down below with plenty of people & also some "live performances" on the big square almost entirely covered by big trees and surrounded by beautiful heritage buildings on all four sides (including the one on the south side with this hostel on the 6th floor). As for the place itself, on the plus side were very friendly & helpful staff (one young lady took a nice pic of me at the outdoor part of the balcony with a great background of Plaza de Armas), nice breakfast including "plenty of" hard-boiled eggs, lockers located outside the rooms (which I guess makes it convenient not to have to take your stuff right away after checking out) and an "in-suite" bathroom (not for shower though) right in my 8-bed dorm room. But yes, on the minus side, there were "a few issues" of the showers being not warm enough, some noises in the early parts of the night coming up from the Plaza and having to wait for the elevator (which is kind of an "ancient one" that is slow & can fit in only about 6 people at a time). Then there's the "convenience of location" for: food with just "a whole bunch" of places to eat directly down below on the first floor of this building and also a nice KFC just outside the southeast corner of the Plaza (by turning right after coming down the building & taking a short walk); shopping with about 4 mid-sized shopping malls all in a "close proximity" around the Plaza including the one directly down below (alongside the eateries as just mentioned on the first floor of this building) and also some "pedestrian streets" where apart from indoor shops are also outdoor vendors of souvenirs & such; sightseeing with two great sites directly around the Plaza (Museo Historico Nacional with great displays of Chile's colonial & liberation periods on the north side of the Plaza & Metropolitan Cathedral with an "ornate ceiling" & plenty of saint statues on the west side of the Plaza), Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino with pre-Columbian artifacts not just from Chile but from various parts of the continent just shortly outside the southwest corner of the Plaza (at just a very short walk to the left after coming down the building) and La Moneda Presidential Palace where I saw a great guard-change ceremony with "horses & music" at about 11 am on a Sunday (a 10-to-15-minute walk in total, first to the left after coming down the building, another left at the end of the building, then to the right after 3 blocks along that "pedestrian street" followed by a straight walk to the Palace's front grounds); and transportation with Plaza de Armas metro station directly on the Plaza although it's not a direct line from the bus terminals if you're arriving at the city by bus (where you'll have to change from Line 1 to Line 5 at Baquedano Station to get to Plaza de Armas Station).
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Date of stay: January 2019
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Responded Jul 27, 2019
Myo M,thank you so much for the nice review! We believe that it is privileged to be in the most central point of Santiago and one of the oldest buildings and cultural patrimony of the city. It's really good to read that you enjoyed you stay with us! See you next time! Hugs from the PdA Staff :)
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Cody B wrote a review Jun 2019
8 contributions16 helpful votes
Santiago at the front desk truly went above and beyond to help me out. He gave me laundry service recommendations, printed a few documents for me, gave recommendations for mailing some documents back home, all with a happy attitude and efficient work. The location overlooks Plaza de Armas and makes you feel like you're in the penthouse. The downside is that showers were in slight disrepair, and there are only lockers offered in the hallway. Overall, I would stay here again and recommend it especially for the cost.
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Date of stay: June 2019
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Responded Jun 24, 2019
Thank you very much for your comments Cody B! Beautiful review! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us! We send you a hug from all the staff! Maybe we see you next time! Be welcome anytime soon :)
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Christopher S wrote a review May 2019
Belfast, United Kingdom112 contributions59 helpful votes
There is a strange mix of people using this historic building. The Hostel itself is on the 6th floor although they have rooms on other floors where resident also have apartments. Some of the residents are possibly ladies of the night let’s say. You’ll know what I mean if you spend any time in the lobby. The hostel has amazing views over the Plaza se Armas and so is very centrally located.
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Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded May 22, 2019
Thank you for your opinion. Unfortunately we can not control what happens outside the Hostel, but we believe that it is privileged to be in the most central point of Santiago and one of the oldest buildings and cultural patrimony of the city. We hope we can see you next time!
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Karen S wrote a review Mar 2019
Sydney, Australia3 contributions1 helpful vote
This hostel features an incredible rooftop terrace which overlooks Plaza de Armas. Amazing for sunset or sunrise views. Location is very central with lots of things to look at right at your doorstep, and also right near the metro to get around Santiago with ease. Staff are incredibly helpful and friendly. Definitely recommend.
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Date of stay: March 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Mar 26, 2019
Thank you very much for your comments Karen! Yes, we have a view to envy in the center of the city and of course, with many places and in areas where you lose attention and enjoy the different enigmas that this city gives us. We send you a hug from all the staff!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Plaza de Armas Hostel
Which popular attractions are close to Plaza de Armas Hostel?
Nearby attractions include Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino (0.1 miles), Teatro Municipal de Santiago (0.2 miles), and Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana) (0.08 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Plaza de Armas Hostel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, laundry service, and free internet access.
What food & drink options are available at Plaza de Armas Hostel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Plaza de Armas Hostel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Quijote Restaurant, El Ají Seco Restaurant I, and El Fogon.
Is Plaza de Armas Hostel located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.05 miles away from the center of Santiago.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Plaza de Armas Hostel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Are there any historical sites close to Plaza de Armas Hostel?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Funicular de Santiago by Turistik (1.0 miles), Centro Cultural Palacio de la Moneda y Plaza de la Ciudadanía (0.4 miles), and Ex Congreso Nacional (2.6 miles).