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Hostal Balmaceda

Avenida Jose Manuel Balmaceda 1032, La Serena 1710226, Chile
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Hostal Balmaceda
4.5 of 5 stars 48 Reviews
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lima
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We booked to stay in this hostel for 2 nights and added an extra night last minute which was no problem. I wouldn't really call these a hostel as they are more like apartments. We really enjoyed our stay here. The room has it's own kitchen and bathroom which was great. We were able to cook and wash some clothes... More

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East Los Angeles, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

Fully equipped kitchen, cable tv, nice outdoor area, the location is excellent, near to supermarket, bus station, mall, cty center, restourants. i think " it was a good choice" we recommend the place

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Moscow, Russia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Good points: - location - inside patio is very useful to relax and have lunch - kitchenette inside the room Minor problems: - construction works were in progress - hard to find :-)

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Santiago, Chile
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I found it dirty (see pictures). If you don't like the place, be aware you will have to argue with the owner who will answer you with a lack of respect. You have no guarantee in this place. In Chile it is better to see the place first and then to book it. Pictures always taken when the installations are... More

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Victor Hugo Contreras, Propietario at Hostal Balmaceda, responded to this review
10 April 2012

Dear ...if you really stayed in our Hostel, you need to write your name and last name, Balmaceda Hostel never had been a problem like you written. Honestly can not understand that someone who is not identified to write this. More

Valparaiso
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2011
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person found this review helpful

Right in the heart of town, The Hostal Balmaceda is a short walk from the Bus Terminal. Orientation is easy and there is a Unimarc supermarket only five minutes away plus a variety of restaurants. The apartments have three bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other two with bunks. There is a self contained kitchen downstairs and the... More

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Traralgon, Australia
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2011
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person found this review helpful

We only managed a booking one night, but our stay was comfortable. Kitchen/lounge area is downstairs, and there were 3 bedrooms upstairs. Nice and clean and a decent hot shower. Nice and central and the main shopping and cafe area, is only a short walking distance away. We wouldnt hesitate to recommend this hostel if you were staying a few... More

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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81 reviews 81 reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2011
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person found this review helpful

Hostal Balmaceda is a perfect place to feel at home. There are private1 or 2 story apartments with a full kitchen and the outside common areas are great. There were even two bikes for my husband and I to use so we could ride along the beach. The location is just outside the hustle of the city center yet only... More

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Ghent
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2011
2
people found this review helpful

We stayed there for a week. Very clean, spacious and fully equiped apartment. The staff is very kind and helpfull. We really recommend this place! We are planning to go back! Philippe and Emilie from Belgium

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Dubin
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2010
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Centrally located and value for money these self contained apartments have everything required ( except towels ) for your stay . The 2 ring cooker is handy if you want to cook . The outside sitting area is so welcoming and adds that extra outdoor space .

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Sydney, Australia
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2010

Balmaceda is really good value for money. The habitaciónes are more like serviced apartments. Equipped kitchen, cable TV, 3 bedrooms (even though we only needed one!), nice outdoor area. The location is very good. And Victor is extremely welcoming and helpful.

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Avenida Jose Manuel Balmaceda 1032, La Serena 1710226, Chile
Price range (per night):* 46 AUD - 46 AUD

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