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Palafito Waiwen

2.0 star property
Travelers start their day with coffee at the cafe while planning adventures, then return to the cozy bar for evening drinks at Palafito Waiwen

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Palafito Waiwen combines comfort with charm. Guests can enjoy coffee at the cafe or relax with drinks at the bar after exploring. The property offers practical amenities like in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and luggage storage to make travel easier.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is NT$1,264
NT$1,264 total
Mar 14 - Mar 15

Room options

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Economy Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Separate bedroom
8 bathrooms
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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Living area

Economy Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
8 bathrooms
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Separate bedroom
8 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Exclusive Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Separate bedroom
8 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Living room
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Castro is home to Palafito Waiwen. Crafts Market and Parque Alto Muro Aventura are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Lillo Handicraft and Market Fair and Yumbel Peasant Fair. Visit our Castro travel guide
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1236 Ernesto Riquelme, Castro, Los Lagos

What's nearby

  • Church of San Francisco
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Plaza de Armas
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Museo Regional de Castro
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Costanera Castro
    16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lillo Handicraft and Market Fair
    18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Dalcahue (MHC-Mocopulli)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Isla De Brac
    5 min walk
  • Descarriada
    11 min walk
  • La Brújula del Cuerpo
    9 min walk
  • Restaurant Stop Inn
    8 min walk
  • Café Blanco
    11 min walk

About this property

Palafito Waiwen

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Palafito Waiwen and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Palafito Waiwen include comforts such as separate dining areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Separate dining areas, heating, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CLP 7,000 to 7,000 for adults and CLP 4,000 to 5,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (43 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 8 private bathrooms

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CLP 10000.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Chile Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Chile and who pay in foreign currency (e.g., USD).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CLP 7000 to 7000 for adults, and CLP 4000 to 5000 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: CLP 10000.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Palafito Waiwen Castro
Palafito Waiwen Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Palafito Waiwen Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Castro

Frequently asked questions

Is Palafito Waiwen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Palafito Waiwen?

As of 2026/3/13, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palafito Waiwen on 2026/3/14 start from NT$1,264, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Palafito Waiwen doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Palafito Waiwen?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Palafito Waiwen?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Palafito Waiwen located?

Situated in Castro, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Museo Regional de Castro, Church of San Francisco, and Church of Castro. Plaza de Armas and Origenes are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Palafito Waiwen Reviews

6.6

7.2

Cleanliness

6.4

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
At check-in Claud was very friendly and helpful. The property provided basic accommodation typical of a hostel. Good facilities for cooking your own meals but grocery stores inconveniently far away.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good choice in Castro

Lovely place on the water. Very welcoming host. Cosy and comfortable. Only problem we encountered was that breakfast we ordered did not appear at the specified time and we had to leave with a minimal provision for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice building and good shared apace, but be prepar

My booked room was sold to another couple, so don't be taken in by the one really good room on sale, and spposedly booked for you.. or be prepared to walk away and find somewhere else if they aren't providing what you are paying for!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marti

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Es un palafito con ambiente bohemio / el responsable muy atento para dar informaciones/ disponen de diferentes opciones de habitaciones desde compartidas , privadas y una suite 24m2 La situación está a 8 minutos de centro ciudad / la zona es tranquila y hemos podido aparcar en la calle delante.La cama muy comoda. Es necesario controlar los alimentos depositados en el frigo por habitaciones NO todo mezclado sin control cuando marcha el huesped abandonando alimentos/ los enseres para cocinar y menaje necesitan renovación
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa-Gry

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Fint sted med god service fra de unge medarbejdere

Vi blev meget vel modtaget af to unge medarbejdere, som var meget imødekommende og venlige under hele vores ophold. Man kan tilkøbe en fin morgenmad. Stedet er hyggeligt, men der bliver varmt på værelserne, når temperaturen er mere en 20 grader. De unge mænd som arbejdede der, var søde at låne os en fan. Det ligger lidt væk fra byen, og man skal op af en seriøs bakke, for at komme ind til centrum. Når man ikke må smide toiletpapir i toilettet, ville det være rart, hvis skraldespanden på badeværelset bliver tømt dagligt, hvilket desværre ikke var tilfældet. Fint til prisen, men man skal have fysik til at gå på stejl bakke, når man skal ind til byen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Nebojsa

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Adolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024