I stayed in the shared dorm and although the building was a bit old, they had kept it very clean. The staff were pretty friendly and helpful, and it was nice sitting around the fire. Breakfast was simple but fine. And it was all very reasonably priced. It was a short walk into the centre of town, and on the... More

our room was small and extremely dirty. the bathroom floor was covered with dirt and the sheets didn't look clean either. on top of that we had 250 dollars stolen from out bags while we left them in the storage room of the hostel! avoid this place!

This is a good spot if you're on a budget. Overall, our stay at Hostal Caracol was decent, but not what I would call amazing. It's a short walk up to Pablo Neruda's house, which was nice, but generally not located in the most convenient area of Valparaiso. The rooms were very basic, and it felt like more could have... More

This place is best avoided. The dorm room slept six - two bunks and two singles in a small room. The bathroom was also in the room (hard to describe) which meant that every time somebody used the facilities it was very noisy. Breakfast was provided but consisted of stale sliced white bread.

This was our second visit to Valparaiso and our second stay at Hostal Caracol, and we enjoyed it just as much as 5 years ago. Nice, clean rooms and helpful staff. Great value for money! The owners also run a nearby restaurant with a spectacular view over the city, great food and a friendly atmosphere. Highly recommended!

Really enjoyed our stay here! Staff are clued up and friendly and full ot advice and recommendations on what you can do. Wifi worked perfectly. Dorms are spacious with large chest lockers. Beds are comfy! Kitchen and outside area is great. The only thing is there are a lot pf stairs to climb to get here...which I didn't mind...great neighbourhood... More

We stayed 3 nights on this hostal really clean, quiet and beautiful. This is a good place to stay in Valparaiso, not too far from the center and near from the Pablo Neruda's house. Workers are always smiling, very friendly and helpful. Rooms are pretty good and hot water is running form tap! A real breakfast is inclueded in the... More

I enjoyed my stay at Hostal Caracol. It is in a nice neighbour, the staff was friendly, and the breakfast was good. I stayed in the dorm room and there was a chest at the foot of each bed -- perfect for locking up your valuables.

My husband and I enjoyed our stay here (we stayed for 3 nights). We had a private room and bathroom. The room itself is decorated in a nice simple way and has a window that gives out on a terrace. The walls are a bit thin and the terrace can get noisy if there are people sitting there, but I... More