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Hostel Michel

1.5 star property
Hostel perfectly located for exploring Vicuña

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Beds) | Shared kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Beds) | Shared kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Beds) | Shared kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

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9.0 out of 10
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Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gabriela Mistral 573, Vicuña
  • Place, Casa Solar de los Madariaga
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Museo Entomológico y de Historia Natural
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza de Vicuna
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, La Serena (LSC-La Florida)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Beds) | Down comforters, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Beds)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Vicuña

City center stay.Your stay at this hostel will put you steps from Casa Solar de los Madariaga and a 5-minute walk from Elqui Valley. Museo Gabriela Mistral and Plaza de Vicuna are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Casa Solar de los Madariaga - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Museo Entomológico y de Historia Natural - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Museo Gabriela Mistral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Plaza de Vicuna - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Immaculate Conception Church - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • La Serena (LSC-La Florida) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Solar Madariaga Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Aloé Restorán - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restobar Antawara - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Heladería La Bilbaina - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Delicias Del Sol - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Hostel Michel

Hostel perfectly located for exploring Vicuña
As a guest of Hostel Michel, you'll find a rooftop terrace, a library, and barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. Hostel Michel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Hostel Michel was completed in June 2019.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Vicuña hostel.

  • 1 floor
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2007
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
Hostel Michel offers 20 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature down comforters. A pillow menu is available. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads. This Vicuña hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (USD 1.50 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee: USD 4 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms (in-room sinks)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Fees

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

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Chile Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Chile and who pay in foreign currency (e.g., USD).

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 USD 4 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 1.5 per night
  • Laundry fee: USD 5 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 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. This property accepts cash.

Property is also known as

Hostal Michel
Hostel Michel Vicuña
Hostel Michel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel Michel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Vicuña

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hostel Michel to the airport?

Hostel Michel is 35.4 mi (62-min drive) away from the La Serena (LSC-La Florida) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hostel Michel have an airport shuttle?

Hostel Michel offers an airport shuttle.

Does Hostel Michel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hostel Michel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 4 per person.

Is there a casino at Hostel Michel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Hostel Michel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hostel Michel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel. Self parking is available for USD 1.5 per night.

Does Hostel Michel have a pool?

Hostel Michel does not have a pool.

Does Hostel Michel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Hostel Michel to downtown Vicuña?

Hostel Michel is 0.2 mi away from Vicuña.