Title: Palafito Waiwen - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Palafito Waiwen Travelers start their day with coffee at the cafe while planning adventures, then return to the cozy bar for evening drinks at Palafito Waiwen ## Photo gallery for Palafito Waiwen ![Living area - Palafito Waiwen (Castro)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93240000/93233700/93233700/b9ae8914.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Shared kitchen - Palafito Waiwen (Castro)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93240000/93233700/93233700/5dd54e4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Palafito Waiwen (Castro)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93240000/93233700/93233700/edbac0f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exclusive Suite - Palafito Waiwen (Castro)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93240000/93233700/93233700/9db102ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Palafito Waiwen (Castro)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93240000/93233700/93233700/b4b85535.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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 7.0 Good ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Bar - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 24 - Dec. 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=93233700&PinnedHotelID=93233700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=93233700&PinnedHotelID=93233700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 25 - Dec. 26](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=93233700&PinnedHotelID=93233700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=93233700&PinnedHotelID=93233700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 26 - Dec. 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=93233700&PinnedHotelID=93233700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=93233700&PinnedHotelID=93233700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 2 - Jan. 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=93233700&PinnedHotelID=93233700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=93233700&PinnedHotelID=93233700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 3+ beds 1 bed Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Economy Quadruple Room ![Economy Quadruple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93240000/93233700/93233700/4cca571f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Quadruple Room ### Highlights Separate dining area Heating Private bathroom 8 bathrooms - Sleeps 4 - 4 Large Twin Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Economy Twin Room ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93240000/93233700/93233700/b9ae8914.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Twin Room ### Highlights Separate dining area Heating Private bathroom 8 bathrooms - Sleeps 2 - 1 Large Twin Bed ### View all photos for Double Room ![Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93240000/93233700/93233700/w1281h851x237y0-b5188848.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room ### Highlights Separate dining area Heating Private bathroom 8 bathrooms Wardrobe or closet - Partial ocean view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Exclusive Suite ![Exclusive Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93240000/93233700/93233700/9db102ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Exclusive Suite ### Highlights Separate dining area Heating Free rollaway/extra beds Separate bedroom Private bathroom 8 bathrooms Living room - 1 bedroom - Sea view - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant. Additional perks include: - Continental breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage Room features All guestrooms at Palafito Waiwen include comforts such as separate dining areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi. 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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 ### 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at Palafito Waiwen? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Palafito Waiwen? ### What time is check-out at Palafito Waiwen? ### Where is Palafito Waiwen located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Palafito Waiwen Reviews 7.0 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.8 Cleanliness ### 7.0 Staff & service ### 7.0 Eco-friendliness ### 7.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### George Mar 8, 2024 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. ##### George Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Neil Mar 14, 2024 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. ##### Neil Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Iain Nov 19, 2024 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! ##### Iain Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Lisa-Gry Jan 30, 2024 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. ##### Lisa-Gry Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Adolfo Jan 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Adolfo Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Ecocamp Patagonia](https://www.expedia.ca/Torres-Del-Paine-Hotels-Ecocamp-Patagonia.h4530900.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Hugo](https://www.expedia.ca/New-York-Hotels-Hotel-Hugo.h7091064.Hotel-Information) > > [Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Downtown/Bayside](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-Homewood-Suites-By-Hilton-San-Diego-DowntownBayside.h13155016.Hotel-Information) > > [Tierra Patagonia](https://www.expedia.ca/Torres-Del-Paine-Hotels-Tierra-Patagonia-Hotel-And-Spa.h4644789.Hotel-Information) > > [TRYP by Wyndham Aruba](https://www.expedia.ca/Noord-Hotels-Brickell-Bay-Beach-Club-Spa-Adults-Only.h898665.Hotel-Information) > > [Departamento San Alfonso del mar](https://www.expedia.ca/Vina-Del-Mar-Hotels-Departamento-San-Alfonso-Del-Mar.h8344031.Hotel-Information) > > [Adults Only Resorts & Hotels in Ottawa Valley](https://www.expedia.ca/Ottawa-Valley-Hotels-Adults-Only-Resorts.0-0-d6234134-tAdultsOnlyResorts.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Rio Serrano Hotel + Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Torres-Del-Paine-Hotels-Rio-Serrano-Hotel-Spa.h3124339.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Marina Del Rey](https://www.expedia.ca/Vina-Del-Mar-Hotels-Best-Western-Marina-Del-Rey.h127147.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Edmonton (YEG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/yeg/toronto-to-edmonton) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Winnipeg (YWG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/ywg/toronto-to-winnipeg) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Piarco (POS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/pos/vancouver-to-port-of-spain) > > [flights from st johns intl airport](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/airports/yyt/flights-from-st-johns-intl-airport) > > [Flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/phl/yyz/philadelphia-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Miami (MIA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/mia/toronto-to-miami) > > [Flights from Edmonton (YEG) to Baltimore (BWI)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yeg/bwi/edmonton-to-baltimore) > > [Flights from London (LHR) to Rome (FCO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/lhr/fco/london-to-rome) > > [Flights from Dubai (DXB) to Vancouver (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/dxb/yvr/dubai-to-vancouver) > > [Flights from Dieppe (YQM) to Bangkok (BKK)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yqm/bkk/moncton-to-bangkok) > > [Flights from Honolulu (HNL) to Hilo (ITO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/hnl/ito/honolulu-to-hilo) ### Activities ### Packages > [Cancun](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations/179995/Cancun) > > [Florida](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations/211/Florida) ### Vacation Rentals