Hostal Rio Amazonas, Santiago

Beautiful historic accommodation, room was large with lovely views over garden.

The lighting outside the room, in the halls, was not dimmed during the night. The rooms have coloured glass windows/ doors so was difficult for sleeping during the night.

I loved this place. It was so cool with its architecture and art. Lovely garden and bar. Excellent breakfast. Staff was friendly and helpful. It was like your home in Santiago.

Great location. Old, quiet building.

On a noisy street

Nice room very comfortable bed. Very clean. Close to the skatepark and restaurants.

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.

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

Beautiful building, good location and friendly staff

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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