My boyfriend and I stayed in this hostel in January. We were surprised by how clean and organized it's, and also the location is a huuge plus! The area is great - full of parks, nightlife, sights, restaurants and bus and subways lines around - so it's full of hostels, but the Forestal is the cheapest one when it comes... More

This hostel is clean, with a nice kitchen and clean toilets all with soap and toilet paper. You get a towel when checking in. Furthermore it has a very friendly atmosphere and helpful staff. Lots of bars, restaurants etc. just around the corner. We went back to that hostel after a couple of weeks in Argentina

I've gone to several hostel in Santiago, but this hostel is the best personaly.The room was neat and tidy,people were really kind and friendly.Great hostel!

The location is ideal with easy access to restaurants, parks etc. and the neighborhood feels safe. There was very reasonable parking next door - not always easy to find in a big city. The common spaces were more generous than most hostels so there was plenty of room to relax outside of the dorm rooms. Staff was friendly and helpful.... More

I've stayed at the Forestal several times and I keep on coming back because of the friendly staff, its great location (very close to most pubs and sight-seeing places like the GAM and both Santa Lucía Hil and San Cristóbal Hill), and the comfortable dorms. Everyone is willing to help you and you can make friends easily. Definitely, my first... More

because of some complications with my trip i was here for two weeks. the staff was very kind and friendly and helpful. the breakfast was big and good. the hostel it big and there are good public places to hang out and talk and meet people. the neighborhood is nice and safe. its close to public transportation. the kitchen isnt... More

Stayed here for two nights, and on both occasions, guests had hoards of friends staying into the early hours of the morning. The rules clearly state this is not allowed, but be warned. Rooms were mediocre at best. Floors were dirty and all the doors had gaps the size of encyclopedias. Staff were helpful with maps - although you may... More

I can strongly advice this nice and cozy hostel. It is very good located, central and in a very quite street, for a fair price. The manageress, Gabriela, is a nice person and very helpfull. Perfect speaking English too. All other personel are also nice. I had a good time there and next time, I will suddenly go back to... More

Okay, this time we needed a place to stay for a week while taking a Spanish course nearby Providencia in Santiago. Hostal Forestal is located just 2 minutes away from Baquedano Station and Plaza Italia. The location was perfect. It normally took 15min to Providencia, Barrio Bellavista, 10min to Lastarria, Museo Bellas Artes and 20 min to Cerro Santa Lucia... More