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Palafito Waiwen

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Castro hostel

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Living area
Terrace/patio
Exclusive Suite
Front of property
Shared kitchen

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1236 Ernesto Riquelme, Castro, Los Lagos
  • Place, Church of San Francisco
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Lillo Handicraft and Market Fair
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, MAM Chiloé
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dalcahue (MHC-Mocopulli)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Quadruple Room

Economy Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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Living area

Economy Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Suite

Exclusive Suite

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Castro

In Castro .You'll find Museo Regional de Castro and Church of San Francisco within a 15-minute walk of this Castro hostel. Church of Castro and Plaza de Armas are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Church of San Francisco - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Plaza de Armas - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lillo Handicraft and Market Fair - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Yumbel Peasant Fair - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • MAM Chiloé - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Dalcahue (MHC-Mocopulli) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Isla De Brac - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Descarriada - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪La Brújula del Cuerpo - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Stop Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Café Blanco - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Palafito Waiwen

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Castro hostel
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Palafito Waiwen also features tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Castro hostel.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Palafito Waiwen offers 8 accommodations. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. This Castro hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CLP 7,000 to 7,000 for adults and CLP 4,000 to 5,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (43 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 8 private bathrooms

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Palafito Waiwen

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CLP 10000.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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 CLP 7000 to 7000 for adults, and CLP 4000 to 5000 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: CLP 10000.0 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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Palafito Waiwen Castro
Palafito Waiwen Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Palafito Waiwen Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Castro

Frequently asked questions

How close is Palafito Waiwen to the airport?

Palafito Waiwen is 12.7 mi (28-min drive) away from the Dalcahue (MHC-Mocopulli) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Palafito Waiwen?

As of Mar 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palafito Waiwen on Apr 5, 2026 start from CA $54, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Palafito Waiwen have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Palafito Waiwen.

How close is Palafito Waiwen to the beach?

This hostel is 12.6 mi (27-min drive) from Tongoy Beach and 15.3 mi (37-min drive) from Yutuy Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Palafito Waiwen offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Palafito Waiwen, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between CLP 7000 and 7000 for adults, CLP 4000 and 5000 for children. It's available every day from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Palafito Waiwen?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Palafito Waiwen?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Palafito Waiwen?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Palafito Waiwen have a pool?

Palafito Waiwen does not have a pool.

Does Palafito Waiwen have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Palafito Waiwen have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Palafito Waiwen to downtown Castro?

Palafito Waiwen is 0.5 mi away from Castro.

Palafito Waiwen Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice building and good shared apace, but be prepar

My booked room was sold to another couple, so don't be taken in by the one really good room on sale, and spposedly booked for you.. or be prepared to walk away and find somewhere else if they aren't providing what you are paying for!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good choice in Castro

Lovely place on the water. Very welcoming host. Cosy and comfortable. Only problem we encountered was that breakfast we ordered did not appear at the specified time and we had to leave with a minimal provision for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
At check-in Claud was very friendly and helpful. The property provided basic accommodation typical of a hostel. Good facilities for cooking your own meals but grocery stores inconveniently far away.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Adolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Marti

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Es un palafito con ambiente bohemio / el responsable muy atento para dar informaciones/ disponen de diferentes opciones de habitaciones desde compartidas , privadas y una suite 24m2 La situación está a 8 minutos de centro ciudad / la zona es tranquila y hemos podido aparcar en la calle delante.La cama muy comoda. Es necesario controlar los alimentos depositados en el frigo por habitaciones NO todo mezclado sin control cuando marcha el huesped abandonando alimentos/ los enseres para cocinar y menaje necesitan renovación
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa-Gry

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Fint sted med god service fra de unge medarbejdere

Vi blev meget vel modtaget af to unge medarbejdere, som var meget imødekommende og venlige under hele vores ophold. Man kan tilkøbe en fin morgenmad. Stedet er hyggeligt, men der bliver varmt på værelserne, når temperaturen er mere en 20 grader. De unge mænd som arbejdede der, var søde at låne os en fan. Det ligger lidt væk fra byen, og man skal op af en seriøs bakke, for at komme ind til centrum. Når man ikke må smide toiletpapir i toilettet, ville det være rart, hvis skraldespanden på badeværelset bliver tømt dagligt, hvilket desværre ikke var tilfældet. Fint til prisen, men man skal have fysik til at gå på stejl bakke, når man skal ind til byen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024