Two complaints: 1. The sofa bed was unusable. 2. You could hear every step of anyone in the apartment above you.

Great host! The apartment was in a great location, overlooking the city. It has a nice balcony to sit and enjoy a glass of wine.

Stayed in March 2024

This has nothing to do with the actual Hostel but the stairs at the end of Hector Calvo were very seedy and felt very dangerous at night. Easy to avoid and I would suggest doing so, particularly if travelling alone.

The view from our room was spectacular. The location was good and our host Mauricio spoked very good English and was receptive to our needs. The vibe was laid back, private and luxurious for the price.

Stayed in February 2024

Nada

The best place I ever had In Valpo. Great view from my balcony, 180 degrees. Spacious room, good shower, small kit hen. Free coffee and tea. And rhe location is near to down town as well as up the hill. Ascensor nearby. Short walk to the metro. And last not least Mauricio is a really nice host who speaks English well and provides you with info.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing!

This stay was so good! Our favorite place we have stayed in. The view from the window of the harbor was truly special and the rooms feel large and spacious. The property itself is maybe 3 minutes walk from a busy street that connects you to all the places you’d want to see. Mauricio is a wonderful host (though maybe the real host is the wonderful, sweet kitten who greeted us) and was attentive to what we needed and helped plan what we should see in the city. He clearly loves this work and meeting people and it was great to meet him. Excellent place for a ridiculously low price. If we return to Valparaiso we will rebook.

Stayed in July 2023

I wish it had a proper kitchen to cook food

Good location close to the other attractions, I counted the stairs to get up to the front gate - 155 😂) It has microwave and a mini oven available for everyone to use. The owner was friendly and spoke good english. Our room has a very good view of the seaside

Stayed in July 2023

No complaints - everything was as advertised. Simply noting that the rate does not include breakfast, nor a common space to connect with other guests. Plan to pay in cash!

A few highlights: great location - close to La Sebastiana and walkable to Cerros Alegre and Concepcion; the room and private bathroom were super clean, and the view on clear days was just what I hoped it would be. This was a welcome break from hostels! I booked specifically because I read that the host gives great advice - which is absolutely true.

Stayed in June 2023

This is a minor thing, but I needed to do some remote work while there. The wifi was very strong in the bedroom but did not reach the kitchen table. I was able to work from the other parts of the room however, so it was all good.

Everything was excellent. Mauricio is a great host & has lots of funny stories. The location is very central to Valparaiso and the other hills, as long as you don't mind stairs (no funicular near this hill). This room was exactly what I was hoping for! Good size, plenty of space, small kitchen, comfortable bed, nice view.

Stayed in April 2023

Nothing to complaint, only thing to slightly improve could be the cleanliness of the room (e.g. floor)

Mauricio, the host of this Accommodation is exceptional. He was able to adapt to the needs of the guests and acted as a guide with a lot recommendations even beyond what your guides tell. he has been a globetrotter himself. super easygoing and always helpful with super simple communication, which makes it a super pleasant stay. Good Location to explore Valparaíso though you need to climb some stairs to get there (very common in Valparaiso) the place has everything you need incl small kitchen und laundry on demand. also the view from the room was amazing.

Stayed in May 2023

The Host Mauricio is really helpful and gives you a lot of good informations of the city. The terrace is incredible, because you have a nice view over the sea and the city.

Stayed in May 2023

The quilt is not comfortable.

The location is good, take 30mins walk from bus terminal. It's should go up a long stairs, that's alright for we didn't bring our big luggages. The host can speak fluent in English who is very nice sharing the way to explore the city.

Stayed in April 2023

The crumbling interior and steep stairway access may not be everyone's cup of tea

If you want sweeping views of the city and harbor and personalized tips on what to see and do--and you are able to walk up and down many flights of stairs to get here -- then this is your place!! Mauricio was full of useful information & helped us plan every day's outing in detail. The furnishings are basic but met all our needs.

Stayed in March 2023

We liked everything.

Our host Mauricio was charming and extremely helpful with maps and suggestions about tours around the city of Valparaiso. The walking tours are excellent. Invited us to his birthday celebrations, Chileans do love a party!

Stayed in March 2023

for us this was fine, but probably not a place for solo travellers for two reasons - there is no common area in the guesthouse to meet anyone, and the nearby steps down to the main city are used as an outside bar ( which Mauricio helpfully warned us about). we felt safe (as a couple) but I’m not sure I would if a solo. And, in the morning, you have to dodge the bottles, broken glass, cigarette ends and other detritus…and hold your nose. Friday and Saturday nights mean clubbing (not us!!) but the impact was music till 5am… not super loud but enough to keep us awake. (but we don’t use earplugs). nothing the Mauricio/ the guesthouse can do about either of these issues but forewarned is forearmed.

Mauricio, the host, is a gem. welcoming and friendly and very keen to make sure you enjoy your time in Valpo. he gave us loads of advice about where to go and how to get there. our room with balcony and view was great - spacious after quite a lot of cramped double rooms. enjoyed having the fridge and stove top just for basic cooking. comfy bed.

Stayed in March 2023

Very friendly host and a wonderful location with a lovely view.

Stayed in February 2023

It can get quite cold at night and I couldn’t figure out how to use the heater (I should have checked that earlier). The property is located along steep streets (I’m assuming this is true for most other establishments) and it would have been difficult to bring luggage up there if I hadn’t ubered I however had no issues finding the location from the Uber drop of. Access to downtown is through a back alley that looks shady and unclean and may not appear to be the safest at night but I had no issues getting back alone at 10 pm.

located in a quiet street , the property is exactly as advertised which is rare when it comes to listing. the view from the balcony makes this place completely worth the price. The owner Mauricio was super helpful.

Stayed in November 2022

literal paradise in Chile!

Stayed in April 2022

No complaints! Parking is tight but host managed it well!

Super helpful host, excellent view, comfy bed, cool neighborhood, nice experience! Highly recommended!

Stayed in April 2022

Shower pressure a little weak.

Great check in and attention from Mauricio who knows the city well and practically gave us a 2 day itinerary! Comfortable room, good location to get around Valpa and free (street) parking available if arriving in a car. Laundry available and sorted by the host for a nominal fee. The building is very secure.

Stayed in April 2022

I wanted a room with balcony and a view... and that was exactly what I was looking for! Everything was perfect in the room and Mauricio (The host) is super nice, can speak French and is extremely helpful. Highly recommended.

Stayed in November 2021

The location although central was unsavory. Steps up to it were littered with broken bottles and rubbish.

The view was amazing.

Stayed in February 2024

The kitchen in our apartment was a bit disappointing--minimally equipped, very small. and no hot water in the kitchen sink for washing dishes. Because the apartment was just below the common room used by other guests, it was often noisy in the evening.

Mauricio was exceptionally helpful both before and during our stay. He offered helpful suggestions about modes of travel and things to see and do. He responded promptly to requests and was available and open throughout our stay.

Stayed in November 2023

Not very clean, stained bedding. Run down property.

Friendly owner, chatty and helpful. Reasonable location but up a big hill to get up and down.

Stayed in September 2023

We were offered a different room from the one we booked, apparently due to issues with the toilet.

Stayed in February 2022

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Stayed in April 2024