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Palafito Waiwen

2.0 star property
Hostel in Castro with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Living area
Exclusive Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Restaurant

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1236 Ernesto Riquelme, Castro, Los Lagos
  • Place, Church of San Francisco
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza de Armas
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, MAM Chiloé
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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Living area

Economy Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Exclusive Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Castro

Palafito Waiwen places you within a leisurely stroll of Museo Regional de Castro and Church of San Francisco. This 8-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Church of San Francisco - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Plaza de Armas - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lillo Handicraft and Market Fair - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Yumbel Peasant Fair - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • MAM Chiloé - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Isla De Brac - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Brújula del Cuerpo - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Autoservicio El Mirador - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Palafito Restaurant La Parrilla de Antonio - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Restaurant Plaza - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Palafito Waiwen

Hostel in Castro with a coffee shop and a restaurant
Palafito Waiwen features free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Front-desk staff can assist with tours/tickets and luggage storage.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. 8 bathrooms and dining areas are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CLP 7,000 to 7,000 for adults and CLP 4,000 to 5,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (43 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 8 private bathrooms

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CLP 10000.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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).

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CLP 7000 to 7000 for adults, and CLP 4000 to 5000 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: CLP 10000.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Palafito Waiwen Castro
Palafito Waiwen Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Palafito Waiwen Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Castro

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Palafito Waiwen?

Palafito Waiwen offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Palafito Waiwen?

As of Jan 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palafito Waiwen on Jan 4, 2026 start from $40.46, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do near Palafito Waiwen?

This hostel is located in Castro, a short 12-minute walk from Plaza de Armas and also 19 minutes on foot from Yumbel Peasant Fair. You'll also find Costanera Castro and Lillo Handicraft and Market Fair less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Palafito Waiwen?

No, there isn't parking available at the hostel.

Does Palafito Waiwen have a casino on the premises?

No, Palafito Waiwen doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Palafito Waiwen?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is Palafito Waiwen a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some rooms include sea views.

Does Palafito Waiwen have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Palafito Waiwen feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Palafito Waiwen serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Palafito Waiwen allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Palafito Waiwen.

Are there connecting rooms at Palafito Waiwen?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Palafito Waiwen?

No, at Palafito Waiwen, there aren't any rooms that list a balcony.

Palafito Waiwen Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice building and good shared apace, but be prepar

My booked room was sold to another couple, so don't be taken in by the one really good room on sale, and spposedly booked for you.. or be prepared to walk away and find somewhere else if they aren't providing what you are paying for!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good choice in Castro

Lovely place on the water. Very welcoming host. Cosy and comfortable. Only problem we encountered was that breakfast we ordered did not appear at the specified time and we had to leave with a minimal provision for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
At check-in Claud was very friendly and helpful. The property provided basic accommodation typical of a hostel. Good facilities for cooking your own meals but grocery stores inconveniently far away.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Adolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa-Gry

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Fint sted med god service fra de unge medarbejdere

Vi blev meget vel modtaget af to unge medarbejdere, som var meget imødekommende og venlige under hele vores ophold. Man kan tilkøbe en fin morgenmad. Stedet er hyggeligt, men der bliver varmt på værelserne, når temperaturen er mere en 20 grader. De unge mænd som arbejdede der, var søde at låne os en fan. Det ligger lidt væk fra byen, og man skal op af en seriøs bakke, for at komme ind til centrum. Når man ikke må smide toiletpapir i toilettet, ville det være rart, hvis skraldespanden på badeværelset bliver tømt dagligt, hvilket desværre ikke var tilfældet. Fint til prisen, men man skal have fysik til at gå på stejl bakke, når man skal ind til byen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024