Must-see hotels in Norte Grande

  • Hotel Sotomayor

    Arica

    Somewhat frayed around the edges, this four-story number just uphill from the plaza wins points for its cheerfully painted facade, spacious rooms and…

  • Hotel El Mirador

    Calama

    This historic hotel fronted by an octagonal tower has colonial-style rooms with a pleasant grandmotherly vibe and small bathrooms, all set around a sun…

  • Hostal Puritama

    San Pedro de Atacama

    Right on San Pedro's main drag, Puritama has tidy, simply furnished rooms, though some are a touch on the small side. Plastic tables are set in the shaded…

  • Hotel Kukuli

    Norte Grande

    Kukuli is a fair choice on the main strip, with rooms sporting either a small terrace or a sunny alcove but regrettably no heating. If the hotel seems…

  • Hostal Lickana

    San Pedro de Atacama

    Just off the main drag, this low-slung hotel has superclean rooms with big closets, colorful bedspreads and straw-covered front patios. What it lacks is…

  • Hotel Don Sebastián

    San Pedro de Atacama

    Solid midrange option a hop and a skip from town, with well-appointed heated rooms and a handful of cabins with kitchenettes. There are nice shared areas,…

  • Hotel Rucaru

    Norte Grande

    Rucaru makes a fine base for the night, with spotless modern rooms, a small umbrella-shaded terrace and friendly service. It's in a good central location,…

  • Hotel Gavina Express

    Arica

    Right in the middle of the pedestrian strip, this business-class hotel offers all the expected comforts, including king-size beds, spacious rooms and…

  • Hotel Anpaymi

    Calama

    A surprisingly tranquil option in a busy downtown location. Doubles are good value, with wooden floors, spacious layouts and tiny bathrooms. Singles are…

  • Hotel Esmeralda

    Iquique

    Spacious rooms and clean lines characterize this modern hotel a few blocks from Paya Gaviota. Service can be absentminded, but it's fair value for the…

  • Hotel Mi Tampi

    Norte Grande

    On a quiet street just a short stroll from the waterfront, this cheerful little guesthouse has spacious rooms with firm beds set around a leafy patio…

  • Hotel Isluga

    Norte Grande

    The nicest place to stay in the area, this little hotel has comfy rooms, although they tend to get cold at night. It also organizes tours to nearby…

  • Hotel Galvarino

    Norte Grande

    Has pleasant rooms on the northern end of the town's main drag.

  • Residencial La Paloma

    Norte Grande

    Putre's most established residencial (budget accommodations) and restaurant slots nine rooms around two concrete courtyards. It has hot showers (morning…

  • Katarpe Hostal

    San Pedro de Atacama

    A great location just off Caracoles, a range of reasonably sized rooms, crisp sheets and decent beds make this a good if unexciting choice. Rooms are…

  • Hotel Costa Marfil

    Norte Grande

    Six blocks southeast of the plaza, this place has fairly average rooms, which range in size and comfort. Don't go for the dark standard units that face…

  • Hostal Huanta-Jaya

    Arica

    The pleasant, clean and spacious (if a bit dark) rooms are reached via a long hallway lined with African-themed artwork. The cheapest rooms lack exterior…

  • Hotel Atenas

    Calama

    A dark warren of rooms right off the pedestrian mall, the Atenas is the best of Calama's rock-bottom choices, with spacious clean bathrooms and a good…

  • Hotel San Marcos

    Norte Grande

    A reasonable budget hotel on the edge of the city center, Hotel San Marcos is a favorite with miners during the week. The big breakfast takes a bit of the…

  • Hostal Camino del Inca

    Norte Grande

    Run by a local family, it has two floors of sparse but clean rooms, with hot showers. It gets bitterly cold, so bring a sleeping bag, and a flashlight,…

  • Hotel Rocomar

    Norte Grande

    If you don't mind a bit of street noise, the aging rooms at this corner hotel might fit the bill. Prices are fair for Antofagasta and the downtown…

  • Hotel Mar Azul

    Arica

    The flag-fronted Mar Azul at the heart of town has an all-white interior, a little outdoor pool and cable TV.

  • Hotel Frontera

    Norte Grande

    Behind the modern-looking front is a set of basic rooms, each complete with cable TV. No breakfast is included or available but at least there's wi-fi.