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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
Terrace/patio
Restaurant
Front of property
Exclusive Suite

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$59
2 July - 3 July

Room options

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Economy Quadruple Room

Economy Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Single Bunk Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
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
Living room
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Living area

Economy Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed
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About the area

Map
1236 Ernesto Riquelme, Castro, Los Lagos

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

  • ‪Cafe del Puente - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Descarriada - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Café la Brújula del Cuerpo - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Stop Inn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Mary's - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Palafito Waiwen

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Palafito Waiwen and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Palafito Waiwen include comforts, such as separate dining areas, as well as
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Separate dining areas, heating and housekeeping

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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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

  • Private bathroom

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Palafito Waiwen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Palafito Waiwen?

As of 20 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palafito Waiwen on 2 July 2025 start from AU$59.3, 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.

How much is parking at Palafito Waiwen?

Palafito Waiwen doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Palafito Waiwen?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Palafito Waiwen?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Palafito Waiwen located?

Situated in Castro, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Museo Regional de Castro, Church of San Francisco and Church of Castro. Plaza de Armas and Origenes are also within 15 minutes.

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Palafito Waiwen Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Lisa-Gry

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

8/10 Good

Adolfo

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