Pros: Pedro is the real added value to the accomodation. He is very helpful and kind.
Pros: Hostal Portales is a decent budget option and perfectly acceptable for a short stay. The location isn't the best with the hostel about 8 blocks from the town center. The wifi is good but only ...
Pros: The staff were both gracious and efficient. They are 'Old World' polite and very helpful in accommodating my requests. The hostal is walking distance from the central area of Arica and it ...
Cons: The wi-fi was mostly very good. However one time it was down from the late evening until mid-morning the next day.
Pros: The owner is very friendly and forthcoming. Only speaks Spanish, though.
Cons: Although quite usual, there are no windows to the outside.
Pros: Clean, reasonable price
Cons: In an odd location. Old and small room. Not enough blankets.
Pros: Staff, service
Cons: No reliable wi-fi, no external windows
Pros: The manager/owner of the hotel was very helpful. He gave us a map without it being requested and reminded us we could have breakfast for free when we were already leaving. He also let us leave our...
Cons: The breakfast was very simple, but accordingly to the price. Anyway, not-so-good breakfast was kind of a standard in Chile. Shower was terribly hot or terribly cold (also a chilean standard...)
Pros: Very nice rooms, good beds and clean
Pros: The hostal is located at walking distance of the center of town and the major sights. To go to the busstation you will need a collectivo (or a taxi). The owner will call a taxi for you or help you ...
Cons: Coming from northern Europe, I wouldn’t mind a somewhat firmer breakfast. But you can ask for more.
Pros: Close to downtown. Located on main bus routes.
Cons: No window in room. Had to change rooms to get wifi. Attempted to charge tax to foreigners. (I am not sure if it was ignorance or purposeful.)
Pros: Pedro is the real added value to the accomodation. He is very helpful and kind.
Pros: The staff were both gracious and efficient. They are 'Old World' polite and very helpful in accommodating my requests. The hostal is walking distance from the central area of Arica and it ...
Cons: The wi-fi was mostly very good. However one time it was down from the late evening until mid-morning the next day.
Pros: The manager/owner of the hotel was very helpful. He gave us a map without it being requested and reminded us we could have breakfast for free when we were already leaving. He also let us leave our...
Cons: The breakfast was very simple, but accordingly to the price. Anyway, not-so-good breakfast was kind of a standard in Chile. Shower was terribly hot or terribly cold (also a chilean standard...)
Pros: The hostal is located at walking distance of the center of town and the major sights. To go to the busstation you will need a collectivo (or a taxi). The owner will call a taxi for you or help you ...
Cons: Coming from northern Europe, I wouldn’t mind a somewhat firmer breakfast. But you can ask for more.
Pros: Hostal Portales is a decent budget option and perfectly acceptable for a short stay. The location isn't the best with the hostel about 8 blocks from the town center. The wifi is good but only ...
Pros: The owner is very friendly and forthcoming. Only speaks Spanish, though.
Cons: Although quite usual, there are no windows to the outside.
Pros: Staff, service
Cons: No reliable wi-fi, no external windows
Pros: Very nice rooms, good beds and clean
Pros: Close to downtown. Located on main bus routes.
Cons: No window in room. Had to change rooms to get wifi. Attempted to charge tax to foreigners. (I am not sure if it was ignorance or purposeful.)