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Reviews of Hostal Forestal

Coronel Santiago Bueras, 122, Downtown Santiago, 8320135 Santiago, Chile

#80 of 210 hotels in Santiago

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 368 hostel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    7.0
    The perfect vase to explore Santiago
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was very basic and could be better

    Lovely hostel in the heart of Santiago. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Room was clean and facilities were good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    8.0
    Good hostel with central location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My single bed room was on street level and a bit loud at night. I’m a deep sleeper so it wasn’t a major issue for me but could present a problem depending on what room you get. The shared dormitories appeared to be deeper in the building further from the street. The hostel itself was relatively quiet at nighttime

    Great location. Very walkable to central downtown area, main city districts, and the metro. Staff fantastic in assisting with my needs in English and Spanish. Facilities were appropriate for price. Ample number of shared bathrooms and showers present. Breakfast was simple but sufficient

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We were told by the night staff that breakfast would be available at 5am before our taxi arrived for an early flight. Breakfast was not ready when we arrived - the morning staff hadn't been informed. We were offered a white bun with some jam.

    Front desk staff were very helpful on our arrival. Gave us directions to a restaurant where we were meeting friends.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location close to metro, restaurantes, hiking,...staff is very nice and helpful, good breakfast even with eggs and fruits, beds were clean and had individual sockets and light, lockers in the room had a good size

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Old building, no AC

    Wifi is good, free breakfast is good, Guillermo helped me book a tour to Sewell Mining Town. I couldn't find any information online so he truly helped me by calling around.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2024

    9.0
    Very good place, for Santiago
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The only minus of the hotel, was the location of my room, just next to the entrance, so during the night you can hear everything. Also the walls are thin and you can hear the creeping wood.

    Spend there, my last nights in Chile and Latin America. It's a nice hostel, with good vibes and funny staff. The room was clean and enough big for 2 nights. Also the location was very good, just some minutes to the metro and restaurants.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2024

    9.0
    Really great time at the hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only downside was no air con (although this doesn’t seem to be particular to this Hostal - numerous in Chile don’t have them!)

    Great atmosphere and really friendly staff. Good breakfast and excellent location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2024

    8.0
    Great value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    WiFi was very very weak and there was noise from the reception at night.

    Great value for money. Excellent location and even lovelier staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good, clean hostel, walking distance from a lot of attractions.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2024

    7.0
    Good if you're not staying too long
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We stayed twice in two different rooms and they were very tiny, no space to move. Also a bit stinky, along with the provided towels. And super hot inside the room!

    Great location, great breakfast and great reading room provided with lots of books and TV. Staff was also very nice. Overall, quite clean.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2024

    7.0
    Tiny room, kind receptionists
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was almost claustrophobic, there were 3m² of walkable ground

    The location was good and the receptionists were very kind

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2024

    9.0
    Welcoming staff, good breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The private bedroom is so small, just a few showers in the first floor

    Welcoming staff, good breakfast, near to a lot of restaurants

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no guards on the top of the bed bunkers to prevent people from rolling over. The mattress was well worn-out.

    The staff is quite friendly and very welcoming. The breakfast is good. The hostel as a good atmosphere and amenities.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 24, 2024

    9.0
    Cool hostel in the city
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Floors felt a bit smeary.

    Really nice people and receptionists. A beautiful old house converted into a hostel. Small breakfast and lots of things to Do in Santiago. Rooms were pretty and bright with a fan. Location is central in the city. We could leave our stuff in a locked room after check-out.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could hear other guests moving around at night and in the morning

    Good breakfast, clean room, very helpful staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2024

    8.0
    Great staff
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Low water pressure in the shower. Sometimes there was no hot water.

    The hosts very friendly and helpful. They prepared a local drink for us on our first night. The location is good, close to the city centre.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 21, 2023

    8.0
    Really great convenient with brilliant common spaces and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hostel is great value but e had a double room and the bed was unfortunately very uncomfortable. The bathroom seemed clean but there was a constant odour.

    Great location Staff very friendly and helpful Brilliant common space

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 12, 2023

    7.0
    Great location, good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    beige breakfast

    super central and nice staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2023

    9.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    My bedroom was just about the courtyard area and the noise went on for a loooooong time late night.

    First of all, Ignacio is such a great receptionist! The guy is super friendly and went an extra mile giving super valuable information. The common area is cozy and the location is great. Oh, forgot to mention, the breakfast is quite good for the price you're paying.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not having a washing machine

    Breakfast Staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 1, 2023

    9.0
    Mayibongwe's Review
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff is amazing. And they speak good English.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 29, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms are near reception, kitchen so it can be loud.

    Small single room was great value and good location to walk in to centre. Highly recommend and Staff are very nice.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 26, 2023

    9.0
    Great hostel in Santiago
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could do with some maintenance in many areas; broken door lock, clogged shower head, cracked tiles. No drama though.

    A lovely, friendly hostel in an interesting, safe area of Santiago. Convenient for San Cristobal hill and Art Museum. Good choice of room types. Breakfast provided, kitchen facilities, luggage locker. Run by really nice, friendly people.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 25, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    For our first stay, we had a twin bed room, which was quite small with a bunk bed and almost no space to move - it was quite dark but for 1-2 nights fine.

    We stayed stayed here twice and really liked the hostel! For our second stay we had a double bed room which was really spacious and super nice, free towels included and you can borrow a hair dryer. The shared bathrooms are always super clean and the water was always hot. The location of the hostel is perfect in a quiet street, close to the popular areas of the city and the metro. The couch and terrace on the first floor as well as the breakfast area and the TV room are quite cool to just chill. The kitchen is very well equipped and big. The breakfast is super nice! Also the staff are all very helpful, open and nice. We left for a three week trip to Costa Rica and were able to store our luggage for a small fee, which was great.

    Stayed in November 2023

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