Hostal Rio Amazonas, Santiago de Chile

The Hostal is a beautiful building, very well placed to see a lot of the famous places in Santiago. Our room was very comfortable. The breakfast was delicious and a very generous portion. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful.

The atmosfere

Breakfast....and room was uncomfortable

In a very good neighborhood of Santiago…close to many nice restaurants. Kind and welcoming hosts.

I had one of the economy single rooms and the shower was very difficult to clean yourself - due to the very small size. Also, the noise from the road can be heard most of the night in these rooms. The next time I will spend a little more and book a superior single room for the advice of the hotel.

Nice hotel cool art nice staff good location

Not really

Great location, staff helpful and nice, clean . Bed comfortable.

Room hot so had to leave window open so some noise. Pillow too big and hard. Single room very small. Breakfast over priced.

We loved the location, staff support, breakfast, and lounge spaces around the hostal and really enjoyed our experience overall.

We hit Santiago during a pretty hot spell and without fans or AC the room stayed really hot all night. Street noise was also really loud, so I highly recommend ear plugs and eye mask if you're a sensitive sleeper.

Good location. Nice building. Clean rooms. Good restaurants nearby.

-Super Location in the Center -everything’s accessible by walking -good breakfast

Beautiful facility, rich in history and character. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Highly recommend.

Beautiful building, good location and friendly staff

Thoughtful staff. Clean rooms. Good breakfast with great homemade yoghurt. Easy to walk to plaza de armas and palacio de la moneda.

Colourful rustic hostal with excellent amenities and helpful friendly staff.

Friendly and very picturesque hostal. Great breakfast.

In the summer might need air conditioning.

I really loved this place and I stayed 3 times during my monthly LATAM trip. Is close to metro and to funicular. And is close to different nice restaurants and to the river. The staff is super helpful and kind. And my lovely dog Ginny that you can often find sleeping under the table. It takes 20 minutes to go by taxi to the airport

The only one minus for me was that building is probably old and that why you can see every step of your neighbor.

Clean and service minded host, great breakfast

Very cute and cosy place in a good location. We were in the private double room which was spacious and comfy. The style is charming (feels a bit old / not modern, but in a good way - it has character). It’s in a safe neighborhood within easy walking distance of some of the main sights and areas with restaurants. I really liked the colorful decorations and the staff was always friendly and helpful. We did not try the breakfast or other meals that are served but enjoyed a drink in the little courtyard. The reception staff can help you with all kinds of services like taxis, laundry, tours.

Toiletries are only provided in the form of solid pieces of soap; would have appreciated some shower gel and shampoo.

Great value for money. Excellent location: metro, money exchange, pharmacy, bars and supermarket are all within short walking distance. The dining area of BarraVista is 10-min walk. Very convenient to go to the bus terminals. The Hostal itself is a historical building with a lovely courtyard and a bar area where you can hang out with other travelers. All staff are friendly and welcoming. It has an atmosphere of feeling relaxed and at home in a country far from home. I highly recommend it!

I stayed in both single economic and single superior room. If budget permits, try the single superior, quieter and cooler with a large space.

This was our second stay and a much nicer room, more spacious and decent beds, and the room was cooler.

Would be even better with a/c 😀

The breakfast was copious. The beds were comfortable and the staff was very nice. It was also a great location.

Nothing it was great

Room was comfortable and quiet in great neighborhood close to lots of restaurants, museums and parks. Staff was great--personable, warm and helpful; felt like staying with family.

Street noise and heat meant I couldn't sit out on balcony.

The friendly staff, the owner’s philosophy, the music in the lobby, the historic and beautiful architecture, and the very atmosphere itself were wonderful.

A wonderful location, with a clean room & homely atmosphere. The staff were super friendly & helpful both during booking & stay. I would definitely stay here again.

Nothing negative to say about the hostal - the room was small - as advertised but with a very functional set up. It was hot - but that’s the Santiago weather & nothing the fan + cool washer couldn’t fix.

Amazing staff, perfect location, beautiful setting. Will stay again!

It felt like a home away from home. Staff were welcoming and helpful. There are lovely common areas in which to read or socialize. There are books to borrow and lots of travel guides. Luggage storage was great. Breakfast was substantial.

The location is excellent but noisy. Some of the rooms can have street noise. The rooms do not have safes or mini-fridges.

Great location and safe neighborhood, easy to go to major places, friendly staff

The soundproof is bad, my 2nd night I was woken up at 3AM but the guests upstairs, they wear boots and the sound is like shaking the floor, I need to catch my early flight as well so I hope I could sleep well, but I cannot, anyway, I asked to switched to 2nd floor for my 3rd night and it went well.

Location, building, nice staff

Nice and beautiful place

Wonderful staff and great food.

It was a bit rundown.

The staff was most helpful. Caroline checked me in with a genuine smile and a custom map and info about Santiago. This repurposed hostel from a former home has history as it was constructed at the turn of the century for a prominent persona and family. The vibe is artsy with really fun selections of visual distractions and color. Catchy sound selections spilling from the speakers during working hours wrap around the guests. This grand dam of a former home is just really fun to explore. The outdoor garden dining area is available when weather is permitting. Sun tarps help keep the area comfortable. Indoor dining is also available with a full bar. My room happened to be a double with an elevated deck above the main street. A private up to date bath is provided. With surrounding palms and ferns it reminds me of Tangiers., Morocco. Oh yes, real coffee is served.

I was hoping the shower would have a bit more water delivery but it might just have been my unit. Even though my room faced the main street, noise was minimized by heavy and thick double doors. But the occasional racer could be loud regardless.

Very friendly and comfortable place to stay and explore the city.

Great location in Santiago to walk to several neighborhoods. Very convenient and felt very safe. Common areas were very comfortable and available. Hosts kindly accommodated our request for ground floor room needed due to injury and room with fireplace was very very comfortable. Would stay here again!

Rooms facing main boulevard can be a little noisy but keeping windows closed mostly dampened sound.

Location and people

Noisy due to wooden corridor

Beautiful hostal with good facilities. The staff was very helpful. I was allowed to store my luggage after check out.

Just exceptional. The property and building itself is lovely, the food is grand and the staff are very helpful.

Great place with plenty of breakfast, drinks, and food options. Our room was clean and cozy, and the staff were super nice and always ready to help!

The staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. The Hostal Rio Amazones gives out its own map and travel guide, which includes train routes, recommendations for areas to see, and the estimated time required to visit them. Catherine, the host, has loads of ideas for activities to do, given the amount of time available each day. She also helps book taxi's and excursions. Although it's called a "hostel," I would consider it more of a "bed and breakfast." There are options for food and drink to order, the space is decorated in Bohemian style with a lot of local art, and it's got a funky vibe. It's near the University, the city center, a walk away from the funicular, which will take you to the Virgin Mary, and several other major attractions. Catherine knows all the deals and best things to do at economical prices. She also guides you on how to stay safe in Santiago. I also loved this location because it appears to be a women-owned and operated business, with a strong emphasis on hiring female staff and providers. LGBTQ friendly -- if that's important to you. But overall, just a super welcoming place. Rooms are basic but well-maintained -- good bedding, clean, fully functioning bathrooms. Excellent value for your money. Feels like you've gone home to mom's house.

The only thing that was problematic was outside noise. We opened the windows to enjoy the fresh air and the street noise was very, very loud for us. We're not used to city noise so it made it hard for us to sleep. The noise died down around 1-2 a.m. We're talking car noise, sirens, motorcycles, people talking/screaming. Closing the windows helped as would good earplugs.

Staff were very friendly and helpful The room we stayed in was a good size Easy to walk to the centre where there are lots of shops and restaurants.

The breakfast was basic but adequate. You are served at the table and are given a couple of rolls, butter, jam, a yogurt plain or flavoured & a couple of slices of cheese. You can also have an egg boiled or soft and there was a bowl of fruit and 2 choices of cereal. As I've said totally adequate if you like was is offered. We would of preferred to have been able to help ourselves to coffee rather than be served as when busy you had to wait a long time for a refill.

Great location, friendly staff, good value. Cute courtyard and commons area and it was nice to have a bar on site.

Room could use a fresh coat of paint.

cute dog, cute building, nice decorations and art

Confortable, clean, friendly, homey.

Nothing

It was a perfect location and the staff were so friendly and helpful. The Hostal had a lovely atmosphere and the breakfast/leisure area very attractive. The squeaky floors can be forgiven!

Lovely quaint and traditional hotel with fabulous staff! Loved the duvet covers!

Taps in bathroom need attention and windows in bedroom appeared painted shut.

Excellent staff. Very helpful. The hostal has a metro station nearby which is good to move around the city.

The room was a bit cold at night but there were enough blankets to sleep comfortably.

Nice staff, good breakfast, good location! Close to subway station and lots to walk around

Lovely authentic Ideal fot solo female travelers Delightful staff

A towel rack and a full length mirror would have been a bpnus

Amazing helpful staff Great location Good breakfast

Everything. It was clean, comfortable, great history, food and bar and staff always available

Nothing. It was excellent

Friendly staff (and lovely dog!), homey atmosphere, cozy room with balcony.

Room was a bit noisy due to plumbing. Location is alright but not super lively at night so may feel a bit isolated.

It is a big house that looks a bit like a castle from the outside. 100% would book this again. The location is perfect. You can walk to the hill that has the virgin statue . I forgot the name, and also, Lastrria is a fun neighborhood with affordable food and drinks that is walking distance. 10 minutes

Breakfast and location were good. English spoken and credit card taken. The hostal also arranged an airport transfer for me which was great. No complaints in general.

The floorboards are crazy loud if there is a guest upstairs. The owners are aware of this but there's not much they can do.