About this property
Located in front of Cavancha Beach, Backpacker's Hostel Iquique features a fully equipped common kitchen, a living room with TV and DVD, and a games room. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. The dormitory rooms and private rooms at Backpacker's Hostel Iquique feature both shared and en-suite bathrooms. Backpacker's Hostel Iquique has a bar, a 24-hour front desk and laundry services. BBQ facilities are available. Guests can relax in the terrace or enjoy a good book in the reading room. Surf activities can be arranged for an extra fee. Arturo Pratt Avenue is 50 metres away and Diego Aracena Airport is 35 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Hayley
United Kingdom
“Great location between the old town area and downtown. One block from the beach with ocean views from the upper terrace. Good sized dorms, hot water shower, spacious kitchen, good common area, friendly staff, cafe on site with a discount offered...” - Navarro
Chile
“Me encanto todo, muy lindo el lugar. Muy agradecida de la personas que trabajan en el hostal, excelente servicio y muy bien ubicado. Primera ves que me quedo en un hostel compartido y me senti muy segura viajando sola” - Jeffrey
United States
“Superr location, excellent reception. The cofffe shop has fresh bean espresso and makes venezuelan arepas to die for. If you travel through Iquique this is a must stay place” - Cristian
Bolivia
“No hay de nada de que quejarse, para una primera experiencia (o experiencias repetidas) en hostel es la mejor opción. La ubicacion, los ambientes, el personal todo muy muy bueno. La mejor decisión!!” - Eva
France
“Super emplacement, personnel adorable qui conseille bien ! Ambiance géniale ! Merci à tous pour ce séjour incroyable !” - Jorge
Chile
“el ambiente que dan los huespedes es unico, se genera una muy buena camaraderia y se complementan rutas” - Mila
Chile
“Hostel con excelente ubicación. A pasos de la playa y cercana al centro, tiene buenas instalaciones y el personal súper amable.” - Vasquez
Chile
“La ubicación. Las piezas...la cocina.la amabilidad de los dueños. El grupo de amigos que hice” - Solerei
Chile
“Me encantaron los espacios para compartir y recrearse. Muy buena ubicación, al lado de la playa. La atención del personal muy cordial y buena voluntad.” - Jonathan“Lo que más me gustó fue el como se mueve el hostel dentro del mundo hotelero inspirado en el mundo del surf”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.





The fine print
LOCAL TAX LAW
Based on local tax laws, Chilean citizens (and foreigners staying more than 59 days in Chile) must pay an additional fee of 19%. Please note that for tax exemption foreign travellers must pay in US dollars and have to present the migration card they are given when they arrive to the country. Foreign business travellers, who require a printed invoice, will also be charged the additional 19% regardless of the length of their stay in Chile. This fee is not automatically calculated in the total costs for the reservation.