Norte Grande
A friendly pair of multilingual Italian expats run this hideaway with five rustic-chic rooms. Units are small but well heated, with mountain views through…
Must-see hotels in Norte Grande
Arica
Arica's best-looking hotel is a mixture of cool ambience, modern styling and friendly service. The spacious rooms have a contemporary, relaxed feel and…
San Pedro de Atacama
This friendly family-run place, just a quick walk from town, has seven character-filled rooms (each with its own individual style) and a shady terrace and…
Norte Grande
In the village of Poconchile, along a road that runs for 1km along train tracks from the marked turnoff of Chile 11, is a slightly surreal Hare Krishna …
Arica
If you don't mind being outside the center, this welcoming, easygoing guesthouse near Playa de Chinchorro is an appealing option. Pleasant rooms, friendly…
Arica
Doubling as Arica's surfer central, this is one of the town's top hostels, with a variety of clean rooms, a great open-air communal area, 24-hour hot…
Iquique
A lovely new addition to Iquique, Pampa Hotel has boutique-style guest rooms and young, kind-hearted hosts. Set in a converted home built in 1890, it's…
San Pedro de Atacama
A high-end option a short stroll south of the main street, Kimal has lovely rooms with adobe walls, wooden floors, modern bathrooms and all the extras …
Arica
This sleek city-center charmer inside an old casona has 17 well-designed rooms with dark hardwood floors and all the upscale trimmings (desk, minifridge,…
Norte Grande
The best-value lodging in town has a great traveler atmosphere, with tidy adobe-walled rooms set around a sunny courtyard. Guests can use the kitchen,…
San Pedro de Atacama
A kilometer or so south of town, the Awasi is one of the finer upscale choices in the area. Rooms are gorgeously decorated using mostly local materials …
Iquique
One of Iquique's best budget options, this buzzing hostel has much to recommend: nicely outfitted rooms, friendly staff and a great location near Playa…
Arica
Near the steps leading up to Morro de Arica, this Belgian-run guesthouse makes a great base for exploring the city. The rooms are pleasantly furnished,…
San Pedro de Atacama
Thatched roofs and adobe walls characterize the rooms at this lovely, good-value hostel. It's centered on a small courtyard, and there's a shared kitchen,…
Iquique
In a good location within easy strolling distance of the beach, this small, welcoming guesthouse has tidy rooms, a roofed-in front terrace and a lounge…
San Pedro de Atacama
Pangea is a traveler favorite for its excellent central location, welcoming staff and budget-friendly prices. The spacious and colorfully decorated patio…
Norte Grande
This five-star mammoth in the old harbor has great ocean views from the lobby, well-appointed rooms (those with ocean vistas are pricier) and all the luxe…
Norte Grande
Near the Terminal Pesquero, this high-rise hotel feels like a peaceful retreat from the big-city bustle. Rooms are spacious and well equipped, and the…
Norte Grande
This friendly small-scale hotel has bright, cheerfully painted rooms with wood furnishings and artwork on the walls. Everything is meticulously clean. On…
Arica
It's been here for ages but still lives up to its reputation as one of Arica's best budget hotels, with small but spotless rooms, fans included. Guests…
Iquique
This luxe option in a dark-blue high-rise just behind Playa Cavancha has a polished lobby, efficient service and rooftop pool. The rooms are bright and…
Norte Grande
The fertile oasis of the Codpa Valley is home to the area's best place to overnight, Codpa Valley Lodge. This solar-energy-powered hideaway (there's…
San Pedro de Atacama
This is arguably the most intimate and central of San Pedro's upscale hotels. The key is in the architecture: high, narrow passageways made from smooth…
Norte Grande
One of the more appealing options in the center, the Paola sports a white marble hallway, a contemporary look, an inner patio on the 3rd floor and five…
San Pedro de Atacama
All the luxe perks paired with heaps of style await those who stay at this resort-style hideaway 1.5km south of Caracoles. Stone-floored rooms showcase an…
San Pedro de Atacama
Sitting right in the middle of the Caracoles strip, Loma Sanchez has a backyard full of small yurts with adobe walls and thatch roofs that make for an…
Norte Grande
The favorite of tour groups, this Aymara-run hotel is Putre's most upscale and priciest option, with 24-hour hot showers, firm beds, heated doubles with…
Norte Grande
Set uphill slightly out of the center, these stylish, modern apartments sleep two comfortably and three at a stretch. They have small, functional kitchens…
Iquique
The service is kind, and the wooden floors are squeaky at this old-fashioned charmer. The rooms downstairs have tall ceilings but no view. Rooms upstairs…
Calama
Calama's fanciest downtown hotel features spacious carpeted rooms decked out in a classic style, some with leafy views. It has all the conveniences of an…
Arica
This large-scale oceanfront resort offers a range of rooms, including cabins overlooking the ocean, plus all four-star trappings. It's about 3km southwest…
Iquique
One of the best deals in its category, this Georgian-style building fronts the pedestrian strip. There is a welcoming lobby with a big skylight and…
Arica
This snowy-white hotel at the foot of El Morro has a concertina-style front and an attractive inner patio with bougainvillea blooms and a pill-shaped pool…
Norte Grande
Central location, friendly staff and well-equipped rooms make this a good choice, behind a funny chalet-like facade. The standard rooms are often booked…
Iquique
It is admittedly kitschy, with its dark-pink paint job, but this well-appointed business hotel features spacious, bright and clean rooms and a small…
Iquique
Homey place opposite the city's main church, handy for early or late Tur Bus connections. Has a range of rooms – some quite stuffy but others spacious…
San Pedro de Atacama
A popular catch-all outfit with decent campsites, plain budget rooms and spotless midrange accommodations set around a sprawling flowery garden with a…
San Pedro de Atacama
This convivial spot offers dorms – with some bunks nearly 3m up – and a few doubles around a small patio. It has a shared kitchen and lockers, and staff…
Norte Grande
This quirky little place is perched on a rocky rise overlooking the Pacific and run by a friendly local couple. It offers four charming rooms, two with…
San Pedro de Atacama
This laid-back hostel has rooms around a couple of sociable, hammock-strung patios with plentiful seating. Guests can use the kitchen, and there's laundry…
