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Happy House Hostel

2.5 star property
Ski-in/ski-out hostel near Santa Lucia Hill

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Hallway
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Reception
Property entrance
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Moneda 1829, Santiago, Region Metropolitana, 8340493
  • Palacio de la Moneda
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • University of Chile
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Plaza de Armas
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Santiago (SCL-Arturo Merino Benitez)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Private Bathroom

Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (6 People)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (6 People)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Front of property

Residencial Universitaria

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (5)
The price is CA $68
per night
CA $68 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Residencial Universitaria

About the area

Santiago

Near the slopes.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Santiago hostel, you'll find Plaza Brasil and Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos. Plaza de la Constitucion and Torre Entel are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Palacio de la Moneda - 14 min walk
  • Plaza de Armas - 17 min walk
  • Santiago Town Square - 19 min walk
  • Santa Lucia Hill - 2 min drive
  • Medical Center Hospital Worker - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Parque Almagro Station - 3 min drive
  • Heroes Station - 6 min walk
  • Santiago Intl. Airport (SCL) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sole Mio - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Las Vacas Gordas - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Goodrinks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Edificio Erasmo Escala Universidad Alberto Hurtado - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafeteria Bam-Bam - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Happy House Hostel

Ski-in/ski-out hostel near Santa Lucia Hill
Getting to the slopes is a breeze with the hostel's ski shuttle (surcharge). When the sun goes down, sip après-ski drinks in the hostel's bar.

Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. This Colonial hostel also offers ski storage and an outdoor pool.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Santiago hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 388 sq ft of conference space
  • 36 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1910
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Happy House Hostel offers 28 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. This Santiago hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour drop-off airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Evening entertainment
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • No elevator (single level property)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: 49 percent of room rate

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Happy House Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Chile value-added tax (19%). Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: CLP 20000 per vehicle
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: 49 percent of room rate (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Happy House Hostel
Happy House Hostel Santiago
Happy House Santiago
Happy House Hotel Santiago
Happy House Hostel Santiago
Happy House Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Happy House Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Santiago

Happy House Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 88 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carlos, Sun Valley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a few nights! The location is close to the metro station and also to some landmarks like Palacio La Moneda y Plaza de Armas. Staff was polite, breakfast included, cool backyard and Pool. There was a kitchennette very convenient and in general, a great experience. The only low point is that the zone is a little bit dangerous, mainly during the night. Always try to return before is dark. With day light by your side there is nothing to worry about.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Wiremu

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff were helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sushil

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we stayed at this hostel in Santiago for a day, and it was a fantastic experience. The location is central to all the tourist attractions, with many great restaurants and pubs within walking distance. The hostel has a wonderful vibe, with plenty of entertainment areas like a pool, music, and tennis. The staff are excellent and incredibly helpful. Special thanks to Amelia, who went out of her way to spend the evening with us, showing us around the city and making us feel right at home. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hostel is in a beautiful old building that has lots of character. It definitely makes me wonder what it used to be in the past. Good location, short walking distance to Plaza de Armas y Plaza de La Constitution. I had a private room with private bath on the first floor. Keyless entry which is very convenient. I came at the start of Chile’s winter. It was cold. They do have space heaters. Mine stopped working in the middle of the night, but they gave me a new one the next day. Everyone who worked there was very nice and very friendly. Francisco was especially helpful (and looks like a young Pedro Pascal :-) Room was very spacious. Breakfast was pretty good. I was able to do my laundry there. Overall, a good place for budget traveling.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Kirsten

Liked: Staff & service
Great pool
I loved the pool and patio area. It was fabulous. The room did not have air conditioning and wifi did not work in the dorm. The hostel was generally clean and breakfast was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thumbs up
Very nice staff and great backyard to hangout at
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed here twice once in double room with private bathroom and once with shared. The hostel itself is really nice with a pool and seating area outside to soak up the sun. The rooms are spacious but could do with a bit of renovation but beds were comfy. Staff are really helpful and laundry is cheap. Breakfast is really nice and plentiful and the wi-fi works really well. Kitchen has everything you need to cook a good meal. They also let me store luggage for a week as we went to Easter island. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and I liked the building. Breakfast was nice, too. However, there was no hot water at all. I had to take cold shower at cold nights and wash my face with cold water for all three days and nights. It was miserable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place has character and the staff is very friendly
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bathroom conditions were very average Noisy Pool area was quite good Staff were nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely Hostel, in a peaceful area, close to the Me
Fantastic Old House, bit creaky all the time, so you can not be quiet. Lovely staff, very helpful, The only thing l would add is that it would be convenient to have a mirror in the rooms, there is a sink, but to brush your hair put on makeup even, etc etc it would be good not to have to go to the shower room/ toilet.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful breakfast, great hostel!
The hostel was full of character and charm, breakfast was excellent, the eggs were delicious! Staff were friendly and helpful too.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Hostel, Cool Communal Areas
Good, clean hostel with friendly staff around 24-7 at the front desk to help out with any queries you may have. Was low season when I was there so was fairly quiet, but there are some really cool communal areas, including lots of outdoor seating space around a swimming pool so I imagine that would be pretty cool in the summer. It's in the Brasil neighbourhood, where there are a fair few restaurants/bars nearby and lots of cool street art in the area. Within about 10-15 mins walk from the historical city centre and 15 mins walk from the Memory & Human Rights Museum. Kind of far from Bellavista which is where more of the trendy bars/restaurants are - there are plenty of hostels in that area if you're more interested in that.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel in a 1910 building with tall ceilings and interesting architecture. Can be noisy due to the older condition of the building, but rooms and facilities were in good condition. Walking distance from City center.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazingly welcoming. Great location. Great local tips.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient, Clean and Cosy!
In total, I stayed four nights in April on 2 different occasions (to begin and end my trip). A fairly quiet hostel - which suited me - as I am not keen on staying at a party hostel. In fact, the hostel catered for a diverse mixture of clients - solo travellers, groups and families. The facilities include - an outdoor pool, games area, laundry; and, lots of nooks and spaces to chill on couches. Breakfast was very good - order your eggs with the ladies in the kitchen - they'll even whip up pancakes! Delicious. The rooms are huge, with comfortable beds. The shared bathroom facilities are kept very clean. Being a beautiful, older building, expect some floor creaking - so bring your ear-plugs. An Uber to/from the international airport will set you back around 13000clp - cheaper than a taxi (around 18000clp) or a Transvip trip. From the hostel it's a 20 minute stroll to Plaza de Armas where you should do the free walking tour. There are also great restaurants locally on Av. Brasil - which is a five minute walk. Reception staff are friendly, speak English (which is a bonus for me with limited Spanish) and will happily accommodate requests, provide maps and local advice. The only thing that I felt was a little over priced was the laundry. 5000CLP to use the laundry facilities - DIY.

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient, Clean and Cosy!
In total, I stayed four nights in April on 2 different occasions (to begin and end my trip). A fairly quiet hostel - which suited me - as I am not keen on staying at a party hostel. In fact, the hostel catered for a diverse mixture of clients - solo travellers, groups and families. The facilities include - an outdoor pool, games area, laundry; and, lots of nooks and spaces to chill on couches. Breakfast was very good - order your eggs with the ladies in the kitchen - they'll even whip up pancakes! Delicious. The rooms are huge, with comfortable beds. The shared bathroom facilities are kept very clean. Being a beautiful, older building, expect some floor creaking - so bring your ear-plugs. An Uber to/from the international airport will set you back around 13000clp - cheaper than a taxi (around 18000clp) or a Transvip trip. From the hostel it's a 20 minute stroll to Plaza de Armas where you should do the free walking tour. There are also great restaurants locally on Av. Brasil - which is a five minute walk. Reception staff are friendly, speak English (which is a bonus for me with limited Spanish) and will happily accommodate requests, provide maps and local advice. The only thing that I felt was a little over priced was the laundry. 5000CLP to use the laundry facilities - DIY.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Large common areas, a little run-down
The hostel overall wasn’t bad - the beds were comfortable and there were plenty of common areas to use as well as a kitchen. The kitchen was quite well stocked but missing knives, the furniture all around the common areas was deteriorating (indoor furniture that had been put outdoors). There are lockers in the rooms which is great, the location is not excellent but within a 10 min walk you are in plaza de Armas
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious rooms
Good hostel Spacious rooms Hot water
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Could be Better
Everything was clean and the staff friendly and professional. However, the amenities left a lot to be desired. The Hostel is Old, and somewhat run down, although the bathrooms have been remodeled. It is still not worth it for the price. Could be in a better location as well
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice outdoor area Close to airport bus stop Can easily hear other people in other rooms or hallway
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017