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Plaza de Armas Hostel

Compania de Jesus 960 dp 607, Santiago, Chile
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Santiago, Chile
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

I have never had such a poor experience in a hostel and I have used hostels extensively in South America and Europe. It is so bad that I am compelled to write this at 1;45 am because I cannot sleep because the quiet hours are not observed or respected. When I went to ask the front desk staff for help... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Great views of the plaza and city. The balconies on the top floor are a good place to site, relax, play music etc, but unfortunately left us with bed bug bits track up our arms. We were there when it was not very busy, so it was quite, however bed bugs mean I would never go back there!

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2013

While the hostel is nicely located, there are undoubtedly bedbugs here, as evidenced by the two fine specimens I found in my mattress. Sadly, when staff was notified, it appeared that they were aware of the problem which suggests a complacency in dealing with it. Other than the bugs, the hostel is of average quality at best, with somewhat shabby... More

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Rosemount, Minnesota
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

I have traveled to,30 countries and this is the worst, my husband a I read your reviews and went to the hostal, the walls were so gross, bugs everywhere , bath tub gross, noise, people smoking outside of our room . I decided to ask for my money back and we left to the panamericano hotel 5 blocks away and... More

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Port Angeles, Washington
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2012

This hostel was great until I tried to fall asleep.... bed bugs everywhere. I was fine to nap during the day while they were not out. I can´t wait to be in my own tent in Patagonia. It was a very long day of traveling from the USA and I very much needed a good night of sleep. It was... More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2012

Stayed there for 2 nights, got a private room instead of a shared dorms. Worst idea ever. The room was an old run down apartment 2 floors down wifi was a no go on the room. The hostel area was really nice, I wish I stayed in the shared dorms on the main floor. they had a great breakfast (included)... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2012

This hostel is fantastic, it looks more like a hotel than hostel, very open plan with muted lights. Very quiet but has so much outside seating for views over the Plaza de Armas. At night it was fantastic to sit on the balcony with a glass of red and take in the view. Would definitely recommend this hostel.

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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2012

Plaza de Armas is the main plaza in Santiago and there is always something of interest there. The hostal is situated in an old colonial building that was originally a 5 star hotel, but has now been converted into apartments and the hostel occupies the top floor. The view from the terrace is amazing and overlooks the Plaza so you... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2012 via mobile

Pleasant hostel with an unbeatable view over the Plaza. Great central location close to public transport. Comfy beds, good storage (own padlock required) would definitely recommend at leat one night here for the beautiful view.

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Bath, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 June 2012

No matter what your budget- everyone visiting Santiago should stay at this hostel for at least one night simply for the view!! The hostel is located at the top of a building on the main Plaza in Santiago. For location it cannot be beaten- metro stations, buses, taxis are all accessible from the front door of the building. Santiago is... More

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Additional Information about Plaza de Armas Hostel

Address: Compania de Jesus 960 dp 607, Santiago, Chile
Region: Chile > Santiago Metropolitan Region > Santiago
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #69 of 179 Speciality lodging in Santiago
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Hostal Plaza de Armas is located in the heart of Santiago, with a spectacular view of the Plaza de Armas, historic and cultural center of the capital. ... more   less 
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