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Palafito Waiwen

2.0 star property
Hostel in Castro with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Living area
Shared kitchen
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Exclusive Suite

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$60
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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1236 Ernesto Riquelme, Castro, Los Lagos
  • Place, Church of San Francisco
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza de Armas
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, MAM Chiloé
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Quadruple Room

Economy Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Private bathroom
8 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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Living area

Economy Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Private bathroom
8 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Private bathroom
8 bathrooms
Wardrobe
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Suite

Exclusive Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
8 bathrooms
Living room
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Castro

At Palafito Waiwen you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Museo Regional de Castro and Church of San Francisco. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hostel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Castro hostel include Church of Castro and Plaza de Armas.
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What's nearby

  • Church of San Francisco - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Plaza de Armas - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Costanera Castro - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Yumbel Peasant Fair - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • MAM Chiloé - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Isla De Brac - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Brújula del Cuerpo - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Autoservicio El Mirador - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Palafito Restaurant La Parrilla de Antonio - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Restaurant Plaza - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Palafito Waiwen

Hostel in Castro with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Palafito Waiwen also features tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Castro hostel.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Palafito Waiwen offers 8 accommodations. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. This Castro hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CLP 7,000 to 7,000 for adults and CLP 4,000 to 5,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (110 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 8 private bathrooms

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Palafito Waiwen

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CLP 10000.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Chile value-added tax (19%). Nonresident travellers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CLP 7000 to 7000 for adults and CLP 4000 to 5000 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: CLP 10000.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Palafito Waiwen Castro
Palafito Waiwen Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Palafito Waiwen Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Castro

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Palafito Waiwen?

Palafito Waiwen offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Palafito Waiwen?

As of 17 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palafito Waiwen on 4 Jan 2026 start from AU$59.96, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Palafito Waiwen?

The closest beach to Palafito Waiwen is Tongoy Beach (3.2 km).

Does Palafito Waiwen serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Palafito Waiwen?

No, Palafito Waiwen does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Palafito Waiwen?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Palafito Waiwen?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Palafito Waiwen?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Reviews

Palafito Waiwen Reviews

7.0

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice building and good shared apace, but be prepar

My booked room was sold to another couple, so don't be taken in by the one really good room on sale, and spposedly booked for you.. or be prepared to walk away and find somewhere else if they aren't providing what you are paying for!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good choice in Castro

Lovely place on the water. Very welcoming host. Cosy and comfortable. Only problem we encountered was that breakfast we ordered did not appear at the specified time and we had to leave with a minimal provision for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
At check-in Claud was very friendly and helpful. The property provided basic accommodation typical of a hostel. Good facilities for cooking your own meals but grocery stores inconveniently far away.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Adolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa-Gry

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Fint sted med god service fra de unge medarbejdere

Vi blev meget vel modtaget af to unge medarbejdere, som var meget imødekommende og venlige under hele vores ophold. Man kan tilkøbe en fin morgenmad. Stedet er hyggeligt, men der bliver varmt på værelserne, når temperaturen er mere en 20 grader. De unge mænd som arbejdede der, var søde at låne os en fan. Det ligger lidt væk fra byen, og man skal op af en seriøs bakke, for at komme ind til centrum. Når man ikke må smide toiletpapir i toilettet, ville det være rart, hvis skraldespanden på badeværelset bliver tømt dagligt, hvilket desværre ikke var tilfældet. Fint til prisen, men man skal have fysik til at gå på stejl bakke, når man skal ind til byen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024