Title: Refugio Ballena Hostel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=121341900&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Refugio Ballena Hostel Hostel in Castro ## Photo gallery for Refugio Ballena Hostel ![Fireplace - Refugio Ballena Hostel (Castro)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121350000/121341900/121341900/e733d518.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Double Room, Partial Sea View - Refugio Ballena Hostel (Castro)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121350000/121341900/121341900/b1c3d08b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - Refugio Ballena Hostel (Castro)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121350000/121341900/121341900/70d1702f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double Room, Partial Sea View - Refugio Ballena Hostel (Castro)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121350000/121341900/121341900/f76e66fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Refugio Ballena Hostel (Castro)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121350000/121341900/121341900/c59f712a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies At Refugio Ballena Hostel, you can look forward to a grocery/convenience store, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby. ## Popular amenities - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Laundry - Housekeeping - Kitchen ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 14 - Jan. 15](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=121341900&PinnedHotelID=121341900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=121341900&PinnedHotelID=121341900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 15 - Jan. 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=121341900&PinnedHotelID=121341900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=121341900&PinnedHotelID=121341900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 16 - Jan. 18](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=121341900&PinnedHotelID=121341900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=121341900&PinnedHotelID=121341900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 23 - Jan. 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=121341900&PinnedHotelID=121341900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=121341900&PinnedHotelID=121341900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Single Room, City View ![Standard Single Room, City View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121350000/121341900/121341900/c5c5b263.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room, City View ### Highlights Yard Patio Separate dining area Fireplace Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Hair dryer 2 bathrooms Microwave - 32 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Large Twin Bed ### View all photos for Twin Room, Courtyard View ![Twin Room, Courtyard View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121350000/121341900/121341900/a4158483.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room, Courtyard View ### Highlights Yard Patio Separate dining area Fireplace Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Hair dryer 2 bathrooms Microwave - 32 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Large Twin Beds ### View all photos for Double Room, Partial Sea View ![Double Room, Partial Sea View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121350000/121341900/121341900/2fef3fcd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Partial Sea View ### Highlights Yard Patio Separate dining area Fireplace Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Hair dryer 2 bathrooms Microwave - 32 sq ft - Partial sea view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen 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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[Visit our Castro travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Castro.dx6025060) [View more Hostels in Castro](https://www.expedia.ca/Castro-Hostels.d6025060-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-42.48275%2C-73.77245&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5UW3tVHIxbN-IU3HVzzKYgDaFuE=) Ernesto Riquelme 1295, Castro, LOS LAGOS, 5700431 ### What's nearby - Church of San Francisco \- 13 min walk \- 1.2 km - Plaza de Armas \- 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Costanera Castro \- 17 min walk \- 1.4 km - Lillo Handicraft and Market Fair \- 19 min walk \- 1.7 km - MAM Chiloé \- 3 min drive \- 1.7 km ### Getting around - Puerto Montt (PMC-Tepual) - 178 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Isla De Brac - ‬5 min walk - ‪Descarriada - ‬12 min walk - ‪Ottoschop - ‬10 min walk - ‪Restaurant Stop Inn - ‬9 min walk - ‪La Brújula del Cuerpo - ‬10 min walk ## About this property ### Refugio Ballena Hostel Hostel by the ocean Take advantage of a grocery/convenience store, a garden, and laundry facilities at Refugio Ballena Hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby. Other perks include: - Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and a TV in the lobby - Tour/ticket assistance, a gift shop, and a water dispenser Room features All guestrooms at Refugio Ballena Hostel offer thoughtful touches such as fireplaces and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and separate dining areas. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available ### Food and drink - Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CLP 8,000 to 15,000 for adults and CLP 8,000 to 15,000 for children ### Things to do - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - Grocery/convenience store - In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer - In-room microwave - Laundry facilities - Separate in-room dining area ### Conveniences - Gift shop/newsstand - Grocery/convenience store - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Shared microwave - Shared refrigerator - Water dispenser ### Guest services - Daily housekeeping (for a fee) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Garden - On the bay - On the boardwalk/promenade ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator - Well-lit path to entrance ### More - Communal living room - Designated smoking areas - Fireplace in lobby ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - 2 detached shared bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Microwave - Oven - Separate dining area - Shared kitchen access - Stovetop ### More - Fireplace - Heating (climate-controlled) - Laptop workspace ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets stay free Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### 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 local cuisine breakfast: approximately CLP 8000 to 15000 for adults, and CLP 8000 to 15000 for children - Housekeeping fee: CLP 6000 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 This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Refugio Ballena Hostel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Refugio Ballena Hostel? ### What time is check-out at Refugio Ballena Hostel? ### Where is Refugio Ballena Hostel located? ## Have a question? 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