Santiago de Chile Hotels and Accommodation: Budget

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• Atacama Hostel atacama-hostel-in-santiago.minihostels.com Roman Diaz 130 +5622642012 This great hostel has a great location close to bars, restaurants, clubs and both the bus and subway station. The newly remodeled rooms are cozy and colorful, the common room is huge, with lots of places to hang out and TV and DVDs, and the terrace is a great place for a bbq and views of the city! The water temperature in the showers here can be a bit temperamental, however.

• Hostal Santa Lucia 168 www.hostalsantalucia.cl Santa Lucia 168. Located at the best place you can expect, looking at the Santa Lucia hill and just blocks away of all the downtown happenings. A nice and need Hostel, great personal staf and good breakfast with fresh fruits!

• Hostal de la Barra www.hostaldelabarra.cl José Miguel de la Barra 451 (near to Museum Bellas Artes and Parque Forestal) +5626392384 This hostel is run directly in a old building in the middle of Neighborhood Bellas Artes, it has high quality infrastructure and also has a very nice coffee shop next door where the breakfast is served: The drawback is the 6 lane road outside which is rarely quiet and the early morning revellers returning home. Sleep is at a premium here. Good points are the staff, its situation and the nearby park areas.

• casAltura Hostel, San Antonio 811 (near Parque Forestal, Santiago Centro), ☎ +56 2 6335076, www.casaltura.com. Spacious hostel in a beautiful old building with a roof terrace. The interior is modern, comfortable, and always clean. It opened just a few months ago so it can be a little quiet at times, but if you're not looking for a party hostel you're sure to enjoy the laid back atmosphere. Very friendly and helpful staff. Free internet and WiFi. Dorms from Ch$10,800. (50,)

• Dominica Hostel www.dominicahostel.com Dominica 24, Bellavista +5627327196 This newly restored old house was especially design to receive travelers. Full of common spaces and with a practical design of the dorms rooms. Located few meters away from Cerro San Cristobal. Great place to stay in Santiago

• Hostel Bellavista, Dardignac 0184, Barrio Bellavista, ☎ +56 2 7328737, www.bellavistahostel.com. Hostel located in a great area for dining out and nightlife but can be loud on the weekends. The staff is helpful and friendly, and the atmosphere is very warm. There are several computers and free wifi from which you can access the Internet for free, and there's a large common room equipped with a TV, DVD player, plenty of seating, pool table and even a guitar. Very popular with young international backpackers and independent travelers.

• Hostal Providencia www.hostalprovidencia.com Vicuña Mackenna 92-A, Providencia +562 6352536 Rooms with private & shared bathrooms a house with an antique Chilean style with a modern twist. Staff is very helpful in giving the best tips to enjoy the city. Breakfast, BBQ, common areas with free internet and WiFi, cable TV and books and DVD library. Located only 3 min walking from Metro Baquedano, Plaza Italia walking distance to Bellavista neighborhood.

• Hotel Angamos, Angamos 367, ☎ +56 2 2222849. Small hotel with clean and tidy rooms, double beds and hot water on demand. If there is none, you simply ask the owners to turn it on. They are a family run business who you can turn up to at any time of day/night and serve a simple breakfast in the price. It is pretty close to the centre and very safe. There is no hotel sign.. just ring the bell and be pleasantly surprised. 10000 per double room.

• La Chimba Hostel, Ernesto Pinto Lagarrigue 262, Barrio Bellavista, ☎ 735.8978, www.lachimba.com. Small award-winning budget hostel in Santiago's trendiest barrio. Friendly staff and great facilities. Near metro station, La Chascona Cerro San Cristobal and the city's best bars and restaurants. $70.

• La Casa Roja, Av Agustinas 2113, ☎ +56 2 6964241, www.lacasaroja.cl. Hostel located in an old renovated mansion. The shared kitchen is huge and excellent. Its a party place, so it can get a bit noisy. Run-down area. Pool. Dorm rooms Ch$7000. One night free every six nights if paid beforehand.

• Plaza de Armas Hostel, Compania 960 (on the Plaza de Armas, Santiago Centro), ☎ +56 2 6714436, www.plazadearmashostel.com/index2.html. checkin: 13:00; checkout: 11:00. Great hostel which is located right in the central square with a great view out over the plaza near the subway and museums. Small (located on an upper floor of a building; so no patio)with private apartments and lively place with really good staff. you can access the Internet for free with 3 computers and wifi, and there's a common room equipped with a TV (2), DVD player. 10. (50,)

• Residencia Tabita, Príncipe de gales 81 (off Moneda between San Martin and Amunategui), ☎ +56 2 6715700 (tabitachile@hotmail.com). Cosy, friendly and quiet, but right in the middle of town. Singles from 8000 pesos.