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Hostal Forestal

Coronel Santiago Bueras, 122, Downtown Santiago, 8320135 Santiago, Chile – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access

Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 919 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.3
Very Good
919 reviews

Great location, walking distance from everything! Nice vibes and style. Nice staff.

Lisianne New Zealand

Very friendly and helpful staff, secure, good atmosphere, strong wifi & coffee :)

Octavian Czech Republic

- Large kitchen and good communal spaces to hangout and meet other people - Great location - lots of restaurants and bars near by - Comfy beds and dorm bunks have each have their own outlet and light

Janice Canada

Pablo(receptionist) remember my name and greet me with my name every time. I like that a lot. Thank you. All the other staff nice too. Location is very nice, peaceful neighbourhood and close to central.

Kenta Japan

The area of the hostel is very nice, quiet, safe and the location is perfect! The staff gives you good advices to get around! The breakfast is ok and the kitchen is clean and cozy.

Carmen Switzerland

Location was decent and environment was relatively social. They can assist in arranging day trips to Valparaiso and the likes. Staff service varies quite abit. Pablo was exceptional.

Zhi Singapore

the staff (Pablo and Juan) were very helpful and friendly. I arrived late and they were kind and let me swap rooms to a private there was a nice calm chill vibe to the place. met great people. also good location

Gali Israel

The staff is super fun, very helpful. It's at a great location

Parul India

Staff and residents are top tier. Nightly activities (e.g. Pub Crawl) are well-attended and more than entertaining. Location perfect. Excellent neighborhood. Easy access to most everything Santiago has to offer, which is A LOT! University dorm / family friendly environment.

Bradley Puerto Rico

The people who works there are AMAZING! Very nice, always there to help us. They also tell you something to do every night.

Mayara Brazil
8.3
Very Good
919 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Great location, walking distance from everything! Nice vibes and style. Nice staff.”
    Lisianne Lisianne New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Very friendly and helpful staff, secure, good atmosphere, strong wifi & coffee :)”
    Octavian Octavian Czech Republic Czech Republic
  • “- Large kitchen and good communal spaces to hangout and meet other people - Great location - lots of restaurants and bars near by - Comfy beds and dorm bunks have each have their own outlet and light”
    Janice Janice Canada Canada
  • “Pablo(receptionist) remember my name and greet me with my name every time. I like that a lot. Thank you. All the other staff nice too.”
    Kenta Kenta Japan Japan
  • “The area of the hostel is very nice, quiet, safe and the location is perfect! The staff gives you good advices to get around! The breakfast is ok and the kitchen is clean and cozy.”
    Carmen Carmen Switzerland Switzerland
  • “Location was decent and environment was relatively social. They can assist in arranging day trips to Valparaiso and the likes. Staff service varies quite abit. Pablo was exceptional.”
    Zhi Zhi Singapore Singapore
  • “the staff (Pablo and Juan) were very helpful and friendly. I arrived late and they were kind and let me swap rooms to a private there was a nice calm chill vibe to the place. met great people.”
    Gali Gali Israel Israel
  • “The staff is super fun, very helpful. It's at a great location”
    Parul Parul India India
  • “Staff and residents are top tier. Nightly activities (e.g. Pub Crawl) are well-attended and more than entertaining. Location perfect. Excellent neighborhood.”
    Bradley Bradley Puerto Rico Puerto Rico
  • “The people who works there are AMAZING! Very nice, always there to help us. They also tell you something to do every night.”
    Mayara Mayara Brazil Brazil

Categories:

  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.3
  • Comfort8.3
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location9.1

Stay in the heart of Santiago

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Hostal Forestal is conveniently located in Santiago, near the shops and museums of the Bellas Artes district. It offers a 24-hour reception, tour desk and free Wi-Fi internet.

Guests of Forestal Hostal are accommodated in private or dorm rooms. Security lockers and long term baggage storage are available free of charge.

There are kitchen and BBQ facilities. Many restaurants are located just a short walk from the hotel

There is a communal seating area with cable TV and DVD.

There are 6 museums within 0.6 mi of the hotel, and the travel desk offers various itineraries including beach trips, skiing and vineyard tours. Bicycles can be rented and stored on site.

This is our guests' favorite part of Santiago, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Hostal Forestal has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 10, 2010

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Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Terrace
BBQ facilities
Laundry
Heating
Breakfast

Property Highlights

Located in the real heart of Santiago, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

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Availability

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Room Type
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Travel Sustainable property
Travel Sustainable property
This property is part of the Travel Sustainable program, which means it’s taken significant steps to make your stay more sustainable.
Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lisianne
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Great location, walking distance from everything! Nice vibes and style. Nice staff.”
  • Octavian
    Czech RepublicCzech Republic
    “Very friendly and helpful staff, secure, good atmosphere, strong wifi & coffee :)”
  • Janice
    CanadaCanada
    “- Large kitchen and good communal spaces to hangout and meet other people - Great location - lots of restaurants and bars near by - Comfy beds and dorm bunks have each have their own outlet and light”
  • Kenta
    JapanJapan
    “Pablo(receptionist) remember my name and greet me with my name every time. I like that a lot. Thank you. All the other staff nice too. Location is very nice, peaceful neighbourhood and close to central.”
  • Carmen
    SwitzerlandSwitzerland
    “The area of the hostel is very nice, quiet, safe and the location is perfect! The staff gives you good advices to get around! The breakfast is ok and the kitchen is clean and cozy.”
  • Zhi
    SingaporeSingapore
    “Location was decent and environment was relatively social. They can assist in arranging day trips to Valparaiso and the likes. Staff service varies quite abit. Pablo was exceptional.”
  • Gali
    IsraelIsrael
    “the staff (Pablo and Juan) were very helpful and friendly. I arrived late and they were kind and let me swap rooms to a private there was a nice calm chill vibe to the place. met great people. also good location”
  • Parul
    IndiaIndia
    “The staff is super fun, very helpful. It's at a great location”
  • Bradley
    Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
    “Staff and residents are top tier. Nightly activities (e.g. Pub Crawl) are well-attended and more than entertaining. Location perfect. Excellent neighborhood. Easy access to most everything Santiago has to offer, which is A LOT! University dorm /...”
  • Mayara
    BrazilBrazil
    “The people who works there are AMAZING! Very nice, always there to help us. They also tell you something to do every night.”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
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  • Hello, I'm in Chile for a cycling trip. I'd like to stay in your hostel, then go cycling for a few months and return to Santiago before my flight back..
    Hey there! Unfortunately you can't leave your bike box for the duration of your trip!
    Answered on 28 December 2022
  • My flight arrives Santiago airport at 10.30pm next Tuesday. Which buses go to your hostel directly? When is the latest time to check in? Thanks. Cathy
    Hi Carhy, you can book a transfer at a transvip office in the airport or you can take a bus called ''Centro puerto'' that will leave you in Los Héroes..
    Answered on 8 December 2021
  • Do you offer luggage storage?
    yes, of course!
    Answered on 19 September 2019
  • Are sheets and towels included?
    yes
    Answered on 19 September 2019
  • Can I use my own sleeping bag?
    yes
    Answered on 19 September 2019
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Amenities of Hostal Forestal
Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Terrace
BBQ facilities
Laundry
Heating
Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Game room
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Computer
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Suit press
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Portuguese

House rules

Hostal Forestal takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Red Compra Diners Club American Express Hostal Forestal accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

LOCAL TAX LAW.
Based on local tax laws, all Chilean citizens and resident foreigners must pay an additional fee (IVA) of 19%
To be exempt from this 19% additional fee (IVA) the payment must be made in US dollars and a copy of the immigration card and passport must be presented. The passenger won't be exempt from this fee when paying in local currency. In case of no show the invoice will be billed in local currency, including this additional fee (IVA).
This additional fee (IVA) is not included in the hotel rates and must be paid seperately.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

FAQs about Hostal Forestal

  • The prices at Hostal Forestal may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Hostal Forestal is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Guests staying at Hostal Forestal can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 2.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • Hostal Forestal offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Game room
    • Evening entertainment
    • Bike tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Movie nights
    • Live music/Performance
    • Happy hour
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Bar crawls
    • Walking tours

  • Hostal Forestal is 0.8 miles from the center of Santiago.