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Top rated by travellersHostal La Serena, 35 €
Cheapest bed foundEl Arbol Hostel, 21 €

Finding cheap hotels in La Serena: FAQs

Yes. Party hostels and youth hostels with 20-person dorms do still exist in most cities, but so do ultra-modern boutique hostels with plenty of private rooms, cosy bars, and even swimming pools. These kinds of hostels are popular with solo travellers over 30.
Since you’ll be surrounded by other likeminded travellers, hostels are always the safest (and most sociable!) places to stay in La Serena. You’ll meet new friends to go out with, share tips and advice on how to get around and find out if there are any unsafe places to avoid. Most major La Serena hostels even have female-only dorms. And if you’re worried about your belongings, don’t be — you can lock them away in a padlocked locker or safe while you’re out exploring.
Yes! Hostels in La Serena generally tend to be the most budget-friendly option in La Serena. Not only can you bag a bed for as little as 21 € per night, you can cook your own food in the hostel kitchen.
Other backpackers rated Hostal Valle Mistral, Hostal El Punto and Hostal Luna del Mar 840-B as the best central La Serena hostels for value, cleanliness and comfort.