Hostel Boutique Merced 88
US$35
/ night
Avg. for September
Prices for Hostel Boutique Merced 88
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US$35
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Hostel Boutique Merced 88 average US$34 in the cheapest month (March) and US$48 in the most expensive month (August), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | US$36 |
| February | US$38 |
| March | US$34 |
| April | US$39 |
| May | US$39 |
| June | US$42 |
| July | US$47 |
| August | US$48 |
| September | US$35 |
| October | US$36 |
| November | US$41 |
| December | US$43 |
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Most expensive: August (~US$48)
Cheapest: March (~US$34)
About this property
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hostel include an arcade/game room and a television in a common area.
Amenities
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hostel include an arcade/game room and a television in a common area.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Dining
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Hostel Boutique Merced 88. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 17 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
Location
Hostel Boutique Merced 88 is centrally located in Santiago, a 4-minute walk from Forest Park and 10 minutes by foot from Santa Lucia Hill. This hostel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Palacio de la Moneda and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Plaza de Armas.
What's nearby
Plaza Baquedano(0.1 Miles)
Gabriela Mistral Cultural Center(0.2 Miles)
Forest Park(0.2 Miles)
Patio Bellavista(0.3 Miles)
Lastarria District(0.3 Miles)
Teatro Universidad de Chile(0.3 Miles)
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile(0.4 Miles)
Santa Lucia Hill(0.5 Miles)
Catholic University Clinical Hospital(0.5 Miles)
Palacio de Bellas Artes(0.6 Miles)
National Museum of Fine Arts(0.6 Miles)
La Chascona(0.6 Miles)
Museum of Contemporary Art(0.6 Miles)
Patronato(0.7 Miles)
Museo Arte de Luz(0.7 Miles)
The nearest major airport is Santiago Intl. Airport (SCL)(11.7 Miles)
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Tour desk
Housekeeping
Safe-deposit box
Billiards
Location
Merced 88, Lastarria, Santiago, Chile
Plaza Baquedano (0.1 Miles)
Gabriela Mistral Cultural Center (0.2 Miles)
Forest Park (0.2 Miles)
Patio Bellavista (0.3 Miles)
Lastarria District (0.3 Miles)
Teatro Universidad de Chile (0.3 Miles)
Room options
5
Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Wi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom (Not in Room)Private or Shared bathroom
6
Shared Dormitory, Women Only, Shared Bathroom
Room details
2 Bunk Beds
431 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)Shared BathroomPrivate or Shared bathroom
5
Double Superior Room with External Private Bathroom
Room details
1 Double Bed
and 1 Bunk Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom (Not in Room)
11
Superior Quadruple Room (Private External Bathroom)
Room details
1 Double Bed
and 1 Bunk Bed
Sleeps 4
323 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom (Not in Room)Private Bathroom
6
Habitación Estándar Con Baño Compartido
Room details
2 Single Beds
Sleeps 2
215 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)Shared BathroomPrivate or Shared bathroom
9
Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom
Room details
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
269 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)Shared BathroomPrivate or Shared bathroom
9
Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom
Room details
4× Bunk Beds
538 ft²
Shared AccommodationsWi-Fi (Free)Shared BathroomPrivate or Shared bathroom
3
Shared Dormitory, Women Only, City View
Room details
1 Bunk Bed
Shared AccommodationsHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Shared Bathroom
8
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom
Room details
2 Bunk Beds
431 ft²
Shared AccommodationsWi-Fi (Free)Shared BathroomPrivate or Shared bathroom
17
Double Standard Room with External Private Bathroom
Room details
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
269 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)Private or Shared bathroomSmart TV
Guest reviews of Hostel Boutique Merced 88
8.8
Fabulous
Based on 1,377 verified reviews
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At Hostel Boutique Merced 88, reviewers highlight a central, walkable location near metro links and safe streets, plus consistently friendly, helpful staff, with several noting smooth check in and attentive support when issues arose, creating a welcoming, budget friendly stay.
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At Hostel Boutique Merced 88, reviewers highlight a central, walkable location near metro links and safe streets, plus consistently friendly, helpful staff, with several noting smooth check in and attentive support when issues arose, creating a welcoming, budget friendly stay.
Guests appreciate spacious rooms, comfortable beds, hot showers, and practical dorm lockers. Cleanliness is often praised, but ventilation issues, musty smells, a small or occasionally messy kitchen, and periodic maintenance or leak problems are also reported, and breakfast is basic with inclusion or cost varying. A good fit for budget travelers who prioritize communal areas and character over pristine consistency.
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Facilities
There are shared spaces such as a kitchen and other common areas. Some guests report the kitchen is small or not very clean, and occasional maintenance or renovation issues (including leaks and worn areas) occur.
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10
Marcus C
13 Dec 2021
·
Stayed 8 nights
Equipe boa, cozinha boa, um bom terraço. Porém, estava em reforma e o cowork não estava pronto. Poderia melhorar um pouco o espaço dos chuveiros no banheiro e tentar fazer a limpeza dos banheiros duas vezes ao dia.
Equipe boa, cozinha boa, um bom terraço. Porém, estava em reforma e o cowork não estava pronto. Poderia melhorar um pouco o espaço dos chuveiros no banheiro e tentar fazer a limpeza dos banheiros duas vezes ao dia.
10
Leslie
29 Dec 2024
·
Stayed 5 nights
Great staff, clean spacious private rooms, with lots of nice amenities: eating area, lounges, pool table, gym and bar. Some issues with street noise, but other than that no complaints. Would definitely stay here again in future.
Great staff, clean spacious private rooms, with lots of nice amenities: eating area, lounges, pool table, gym and bar. Some issues with street noise, but other than that no complaints. Would definitely stay here again in future.
10
James
28 Dec 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
Merced 88 was a great hostel. Excellent service from staff, place was clean with great showers. Has large wooden lockers in rooms that you provide your own lock for (I'd imagine you have some on your luggage. Plenty of space in dorm rooms. Conveniently located near a subway station so you can catch the Metro to the hostel from the airport (well you take the public bus to the nearest metro station first, but a lot cheaper than catching a taxi). Basic free buffet breakfast included (no bacon, sausages or things like that) but you get two boiled eggs, bread, cereal, juice, fruit. Next to a park with the best of the fountains/sculptures of Santiago out front. Not far from a large supermarket (go left out front door, stay on Merced, walk for about 6 or 7 minutes). Across the park and the Terminator 2 drain river thing behind, about a ten minute walk from the hostel is the Funicular which takes you up the mountain to the cable cars and religious character statues.
Merced 88 was a great hostel. Excellent service from staff, place was clean with great showers. Has large wooden lockers in rooms that you provide your own lock for (I'd imagine you have some on your luggage. Plenty of space in dorm rooms. Conveniently located near a subway station so you can catch the Metro to the hostel from the airport (well you take the public bus to the nearest metro station first, but a lot cheaper than catching a taxi). Basic free buffet breakfast included (no bacon, sausages or things like that) but you get two boiled eggs, bread, cereal, juice, fruit. Next to a park with the best of the fountains/sculptures of Santiago out front. Not far from a large supermarket (go left out front door, stay on Merced, walk for about 6 or 7 minutes). Across the park and the Terminator 2 drain river thing behind, about a ten minute walk from the hostel is the Funicular which takes you up the mountain to the cable cars and religious character statues.
10
Tamires
8 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 8 nights
Uma excelente opção em Santiago, o hostel é organizado. Com varias opcoes de quarto. Ambientes compartilhados agradáveis. Banheiros com agua quente, servico de quarto. Equipado com ferro de passar, secador de cabelo entre outras coisas que otimizan a estadia. Fica próxima a estacao de metro e alguns pontos turísticos.
Uma excelente opção em Santiago, o hostel é organizado. Com varias opcoes de quarto. Ambientes compartilhados agradáveis. Banheiros com agua quente, servico de quarto. Equipado com ferro de passar, secador de cabelo entre outras coisas que otimizan a estadia. Fica próxima a estacao de metro e alguns pontos turísticos.
10
Luis Eugenio
24 Jul 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
Estadia incrível, me surpreendeu muito a estrutura do hostel.
Estadia incrível, me surpreendeu muito a estrutura do hostel.
8
Pavel
28 May 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
Hostel staff are very friendly and accommodating. The location is excellent, next to the bohemian district and also close to Cerro Christobol. The metro station, intersecting both line 1 and 5 is within a couple of minutes of walking distance. We reached a few hours before the official checkin time, but we were given the room that was very helpful. The only problem we had was because of the heavy rain on the second day, there was some water leak from the ceiling in our room. But we were shifted to another room almost immediately after we reported.
Hostel staff are very friendly and accommodating. The location is excellent, next to the bohemian district and also close to Cerro Christobol. The metro station, intersecting both line 1 and 5 is within a couple of minutes of walking distance. We reached a few hours before the official checkin time, but we were given the room that was very helpful. The only problem we had was because of the heavy rain on the second day, there was some water leak from the ceiling in our room. But we were shifted to another room almost immediately after we reported.
8
Marcus C
21 Mar 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
Bem localizado, mas, apesar de ter passado por uma boa renovação, segue necessitando de alguns ajustes!
Bem localizado, mas, apesar de ter passado por uma boa renovação, segue necessitando de alguns ajustes!
4
Getsemani Corazón de Marí
1 Jul 2022
·
Stayed 2 nights
No había agua caliente, el restaurante cerrado, la cama definitivamente necesitan cambiarla
No había agua caliente, el restaurante cerrado, la cama definitivamente necesitan cambiarla
10
Andreas
7 Oct 2024
·
Stayed 9 nights
The hostel was pretty empty during our stay in September and we always had the kitchen for us when we wanted to cook something. That was good because the kitchen is not the biggest. Also the fridge was already full of groceries. Our private room with own bathroom was simple but good. The bathroom always felt wet because there is no window or ventilation. And it was outside of our room, accessible via one key. The cleaning team cleans the kitchen, dining area and bathrooms everyday incl. all floors but the smell of the cleaning products was very intense and a bit too much for us. But it was very very clean. The work area in the cellar was very quiet and good to work with nice office chairs and good wifi quality. The wifi did not work in our room on the top most floor. The staff is very friendly and speaks English very well which is seldom in Latin America. We also used their laundry service, which was ready on the next day for a reasonable price.
The hostel was pretty empty during our stay in September and we always had the kitchen for us when we wanted to cook something. That was good because the kitchen is not the biggest. Also the fridge was already full of groceries. Our private room with own bathroom was simple but good. The bathroom always felt wet because there is no window or ventilation. And it was outside of our room, accessible via one key. The cleaning team cleans the kitchen, dining area and bathrooms everyday incl. all floors but the smell of the cleaning products was very intense and a bit too much for us. But it was very very clean. The work area in the cellar was very quiet and good to work with nice office chairs and good wifi quality. The wifi did not work in our room on the top most floor. The staff is very friendly and speaks English very well which is seldom in Latin America. We also used their laundry service, which was ready on the next day for a reasonable price.
6
Patricia
4 Jan 2026
·
Stayed 3 nights
Quero começar parabenizando quem fez as fotos do hostel — realmente, o fotógrafo fez um trabalho incrível, porque ao chegar a realidade é bem diferente. O prédio é histórico e isso por si só já tem seu charme, mas senti que falta bastante cuidado. No meu quarto, por exemplo, havia algo que parecia ter sido uma antiga fonte de água com dois bancos ao lado… completamente inesperado e um pouco estranho. O chão de várias áreas está corroído, com partes descascando e alguns itens visivelmente quebrados. Meu quarto era grande e com pé direito alto, porém sem ventilação adequada e com cheiro de mofo. O beliche também balançava muito — era preciso subir com bastante cuidado. Os banheiros estavam relativamente limpos, mas o que ficava ao lado do meu quarto não tinha ventilação nenhuma, o que deixava o cheiro de mofo ainda mais forte, além do teto descascando. A cozinha também estava bem suja, o que desanima para quem pretende usá-la. No geral, fiquei bem surpresa com o estado do lugar. Acho que com mais manutenção e cuidado poderia ter muito potencial, mas no momento deixa bastante a desejar.
Quero começar parabenizando quem fez as fotos do hostel — realmente, o fotógrafo fez um trabalho incrível, porque ao chegar a realidade é bem diferente. O prédio é histórico e isso por si só já tem seu charme, mas senti que falta bastante cuidado. No meu quarto, por exemplo, havia algo que parecia ter sido uma antiga fonte de água com dois bancos ao lado… completamente inesperado e um pouco estranho. O chão de várias áreas está corroído, com partes descascando e alguns itens visivelmente quebrados. Meu quarto era grande e com pé direito alto, porém sem ventilação adequada e com cheiro de mofo. O beliche também balançava muito — era preciso subir com bastante cuidado. Os banheiros estavam relativamente limpos, mas o que ficava ao lado do meu quarto não tinha ventilação nenhuma, o que deixava o cheiro de mofo ainda mais forte, além do teto descascando. A cozinha também estava bem suja, o que desanima para quem pretende usá-la. No geral, fiquei bem surpresa com o estado do lugar. Acho que com mais manutenção e cuidado poderia ter muito potencial, mas no momento deixa bastante a desejar.
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Cleanliness
Many reviews note clean rooms and very tidy bathrooms. However, ventilation problems, musty odors, occasional kitchen or bathroom messiness, and strong cleaning product smells are reported.
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8
Cynthia
2 May 2023
·
Stayed 8 nights
O hostel possui ótima localização, boa estrutura, é limpo e bastante organizado. Fui surpreendida pelo café da manhã, que não estava incluso, mas foi servido durante a minha estadia. Parece ter sido uma adição recente, e uma ótima surpresa. O quarto era espaçoso e confortável, com armário e alguns cabides que facilitaram a organização. E, apesar de ser bem próximo a rua, o barulho não foi incômodo durante as noites. O banheiro do quarto também era bem equipado, mas com alguns pontos de melhoria: por vezes exalava mau cheiro vindo dos ralos, o que me forçava a manter a porta fechada. Além disso, o ralo do chuveiro não possuía bom fluxo, o que fazia o espaço ficar cheio de água. O ponto alto, definitivamente, foi a simpatia e a atenção de todos os funcionários, que eram sempre muito solícitos.
O hostel possui ótima localização, boa estrutura, é limpo e bastante organizado. Fui surpreendida pelo café da manhã, que não estava incluso, mas foi servido durante a minha estadia. Parece ter sido uma adição recente, e uma ótima surpresa. O quarto era espaçoso e confortável, com armário e alguns cabides que facilitaram a organização. E, apesar de ser bem próximo a rua, o barulho não foi incômodo durante as noites. O banheiro do quarto também era bem equipado, mas com alguns pontos de melhoria: por vezes exalava mau cheiro vindo dos ralos, o que me forçava a manter a porta fechada. Além disso, o ralo do chuveiro não possuía bom fluxo, o que fazia o espaço ficar cheio de água. O ponto alto, definitivamente, foi a simpatia e a atenção de todos os funcionários, que eram sempre muito solícitos.
10
Consuelo Nohemi
13 Oct 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
Lugar muy lindo, limpio y céntrico. Muy cerca del metro y de lugares turísticos .
Lugar muy lindo, limpio y céntrico. Muy cerca del metro y de lugares turísticos .
6
Miguel Angel
4 Jul 2022
·
Stayed 2 nights
Buena disposición de los trabajadores. No me quedó claro que al momento de cambio de habitación, no les aparecía ninguna disponible, pero a los minutos consulté por esta app y sí la había, por lo que reservé de esta forma. Sería recomendable que los beneficios sean más claros: al día 3 supe que había disponibilidad de desayuno por la nueva habitación. El servicio de limpieza es bueno, pero las duchas no cuentan con jabón.
Buena disposición de los trabajadores. No me quedó claro que al momento de cambio de habitación, no les aparecía ninguna disponible, pero a los minutos consulté por esta app y sí la había, por lo que reservé de esta forma. Sería recomendable que los beneficios sean más claros: al día 3 supe que había disponibilidad de desayuno por la nueva habitación. El servicio de limpieza es bueno, pero las duchas no cuentan con jabón.
10
Marcus C
13 Dec 2021
·
Stayed 8 nights
Equipe boa, cozinha boa, um bom terraço. Porém, estava em reforma e o cowork não estava pronto. Poderia melhorar um pouco o espaço dos chuveiros no banheiro e tentar fazer a limpeza dos banheiros duas vezes ao dia.
Equipe boa, cozinha boa, um bom terraço. Porém, estava em reforma e o cowork não estava pronto. Poderia melhorar um pouco o espaço dos chuveiros no banheiro e tentar fazer a limpeza dos banheiros duas vezes ao dia.
10
Roger
14 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
Easy check-in and check-out. Clean and spacious room with good AC. Many places of interest are within walking distance and the immediate area is safe. I would stay here again.
Easy check-in and check-out. Clean and spacious room with good AC. Many places of interest are within walking distance and the immediate area is safe. I would stay here again.
10
Alex
6 Apr 2023
·
Stayed 5 nights
Foi incrível em todos os momentos. Só o banheiro que é um pouco complicado com limpeza mas não desabonou nada da viagem. Cama mega confortavel, tudo bem organizado. Amei tudo!
Foi incrível em todos os momentos. Só o banheiro que é um pouco complicado com limpeza mas não desabonou nada da viagem. Cama mega confortavel, tudo bem organizado. Amei tudo!
10
Iwona
24 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 3 nights
Very good location, toilets and showers spotless. Good value simple breakfast. Safe feeling
Very good location, toilets and showers spotless. Good value simple breakfast. Safe feeling
10
Seth
12 Nov 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
My stay at Hostel Boutique Merced 88 was absolutely amazing. Raul is absolutely phenomenal. The staff were very helpful. Rooms and washrooms are clean. The location is premium, you can walk to almost everything (the park, the station, convenience stores, schools). Highly recommend and will definitely come back!
My stay at Hostel Boutique Merced 88 was absolutely amazing. Raul is absolutely phenomenal. The staff were very helpful. Rooms and washrooms are clean. The location is premium, you can walk to almost everything (the park, the station, convenience stores, schools). Highly recommend and will definitely come back!
10
Andreas
7 Oct 2024
·
Stayed 9 nights
The hostel was pretty empty during our stay in September and we always had the kitchen for us when we wanted to cook something. That was good because the kitchen is not the biggest. Also the fridge was already full of groceries. Our private room with own bathroom was simple but good. The bathroom always felt wet because there is no window or ventilation. And it was outside of our room, accessible via one key. The cleaning team cleans the kitchen, dining area and bathrooms everyday incl. all floors but the smell of the cleaning products was very intense and a bit too much for us. But it was very very clean. The work area in the cellar was very quiet and good to work with nice office chairs and good wifi quality. The wifi did not work in our room on the top most floor. The staff is very friendly and speaks English very well which is seldom in Latin America. We also used their laundry service, which was ready on the next day for a reasonable price.
The hostel was pretty empty during our stay in September and we always had the kitchen for us when we wanted to cook something. That was good because the kitchen is not the biggest. Also the fridge was already full of groceries. Our private room with own bathroom was simple but good. The bathroom always felt wet because there is no window or ventilation. And it was outside of our room, accessible via one key. The cleaning team cleans the kitchen, dining area and bathrooms everyday incl. all floors but the smell of the cleaning products was very intense and a bit too much for us. But it was very very clean. The work area in the cellar was very quiet and good to work with nice office chairs and good wifi quality. The wifi did not work in our room on the top most floor. The staff is very friendly and speaks English very well which is seldom in Latin America. We also used their laundry service, which was ready on the next day for a reasonable price.
6
Patricia
4 Jan 2026
·
Stayed 3 nights
Quero começar parabenizando quem fez as fotos do hostel — realmente, o fotógrafo fez um trabalho incrível, porque ao chegar a realidade é bem diferente. O prédio é histórico e isso por si só já tem seu charme, mas senti que falta bastante cuidado. No meu quarto, por exemplo, havia algo que parecia ter sido uma antiga fonte de água com dois bancos ao lado… completamente inesperado e um pouco estranho. O chão de várias áreas está corroído, com partes descascando e alguns itens visivelmente quebrados. Meu quarto era grande e com pé direito alto, porém sem ventilação adequada e com cheiro de mofo. O beliche também balançava muito — era preciso subir com bastante cuidado. Os banheiros estavam relativamente limpos, mas o que ficava ao lado do meu quarto não tinha ventilação nenhuma, o que deixava o cheiro de mofo ainda mais forte, além do teto descascando. A cozinha também estava bem suja, o que desanima para quem pretende usá-la. No geral, fiquei bem surpresa com o estado do lugar. Acho que com mais manutenção e cuidado poderia ter muito potencial, mas no momento deixa bastante a desejar.
Quero começar parabenizando quem fez as fotos do hostel — realmente, o fotógrafo fez um trabalho incrível, porque ao chegar a realidade é bem diferente. O prédio é histórico e isso por si só já tem seu charme, mas senti que falta bastante cuidado. No meu quarto, por exemplo, havia algo que parecia ter sido uma antiga fonte de água com dois bancos ao lado… completamente inesperado e um pouco estranho. O chão de várias áreas está corroído, com partes descascando e alguns itens visivelmente quebrados. Meu quarto era grande e com pé direito alto, porém sem ventilação adequada e com cheiro de mofo. O beliche também balançava muito — era preciso subir com bastante cuidado. Os banheiros estavam relativamente limpos, mas o que ficava ao lado do meu quarto não tinha ventilação nenhuma, o que deixava o cheiro de mofo ainda mais forte, além do teto descascando. A cozinha também estava bem suja, o que desanima para quem pretende usá-la. No geral, fiquei bem surpresa com o estado do lugar. Acho que com mais manutenção e cuidado poderia ter muito potencial, mas no momento deixa bastante a desejar.
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Rooms
Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, with good beds and hot showers. Some lack ventilation or face street noise, and a few guests experienced wobbly bunks, leaks, or smaller than expected shared rooms.
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Cynthia
2 May 2023
·
Stayed 8 nights
O hostel possui ótima localização, boa estrutura, é limpo e bastante organizado. Fui surpreendida pelo café da manhã, que não estava incluso, mas foi servido durante a minha estadia. Parece ter sido uma adição recente, e uma ótima surpresa. O quarto era espaçoso e confortável, com armário e alguns cabides que facilitaram a organização. E, apesar de ser bem próximo a rua, o barulho não foi incômodo durante as noites. O banheiro do quarto também era bem equipado, mas com alguns pontos de melhoria: por vezes exalava mau cheiro vindo dos ralos, o que me forçava a manter a porta fechada. Além disso, o ralo do chuveiro não possuía bom fluxo, o que fazia o espaço ficar cheio de água. O ponto alto, definitivamente, foi a simpatia e a atenção de todos os funcionários, que eram sempre muito solícitos.
O hostel possui ótima localização, boa estrutura, é limpo e bastante organizado. Fui surpreendida pelo café da manhã, que não estava incluso, mas foi servido durante a minha estadia. Parece ter sido uma adição recente, e uma ótima surpresa. O quarto era espaçoso e confortável, com armário e alguns cabides que facilitaram a organização. E, apesar de ser bem próximo a rua, o barulho não foi incômodo durante as noites. O banheiro do quarto também era bem equipado, mas com alguns pontos de melhoria: por vezes exalava mau cheiro vindo dos ralos, o que me forçava a manter a porta fechada. Além disso, o ralo do chuveiro não possuía bom fluxo, o que fazia o espaço ficar cheio de água. O ponto alto, definitivamente, foi a simpatia e a atenção de todos os funcionários, que eram sempre muito solícitos.
10
Aurore
23 Nov 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
Habitación muy grande y personal muy amable, especialmente Malik!
Habitación muy grande y personal muy amable, especialmente Malik!
6
Jaime
5 Jun 2022
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Stayed 1 night
El hostal está muy bien ubicado. Es grande y cómodo. La habitación compartida es pequeña (no los metros cuadrados que indica la app) y al momento de cobrar, cobraron más de lo que está publicado (incluyendo el impuesto del 19%). El personal tiene de todo, al llegar la chica era un amor de persona, pero en el cambio de turno hay una que es todo lo contrario. En mi habitación se cortó la luz y se molestó porque fui a decírselo, su respuesta fue “no puedo hacer nada para solucionar tu problema”, y si no le hubiera insistido no va a revisar el tablero de los fusibles. Yo me pregunto, si el personal encargado del hostal no puede solucionar un problema, quien lo hace? Y más que eso, hay formas y formas de decir las cosas.. Si tienen la suerte de que ella no esté de turno cuando se hospeden, el resto será Perfecto.
El hostal está muy bien ubicado. Es grande y cómodo. La habitación compartida es pequeña (no los metros cuadrados que indica la app) y al momento de cobrar, cobraron más de lo que está publicado (incluyendo el impuesto del 19%). El personal tiene de todo, al llegar la chica era un amor de persona, pero en el cambio de turno hay una que es todo lo contrario. En mi habitación se cortó la luz y se molestó porque fui a decírselo, su respuesta fue “no puedo hacer nada para solucionar tu problema”, y si no le hubiera insistido no va a revisar el tablero de los fusibles. Yo me pregunto, si el personal encargado del hostal no puede solucionar un problema, quien lo hace? Y más que eso, hay formas y formas de decir las cosas.. Si tienen la suerte de que ella no esté de turno cuando se hospeden, el resto será Perfecto.
10
Leslie
29 Dec 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Great staff, clean spacious private rooms, with lots of nice amenities: eating area, lounges, pool table, gym and bar. Some issues with street noise, but other than that no complaints. Would definitely stay here again in future.
Great staff, clean spacious private rooms, with lots of nice amenities: eating area, lounges, pool table, gym and bar. Some issues with street noise, but other than that no complaints. Would definitely stay here again in future.
10
Roger
14 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Easy check-in and check-out. Clean and spacious room with good AC. Many places of interest are within walking distance and the immediate area is safe. I would stay here again.
Easy check-in and check-out. Clean and spacious room with good AC. Many places of interest are within walking distance and the immediate area is safe. I would stay here again.
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Mauricio
12 Dec 2022
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Stayed 1 night
No me gusto ya que en ningún momento me dijeron que era habitación compartida, tuve que quedarme con alguien en la pieza, así que no me gusto para nada ese detalle, deberían ser claros al momento de brindar información sobre las piezas.
No me gusto ya que en ningún momento me dijeron que era habitación compartida, tuve que quedarme con alguien en la pieza, así que no me gusto para nada ese detalle, deberían ser claros al momento de brindar información sobre las piezas.
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Rodrigo v
16 Aug 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
Hotel bacana cama super confortável e chuveiro bom, roupas de capa novas e bem quentes. Galera do hostel bacanas o Gege, Eliton e Marcela super simpáticos Brasileiros, foi muito bom ficamos 7 dias sem nenhum problema.
Hotel bacana cama super confortável e chuveiro bom, roupas de capa novas e bem quentes. Galera do hostel bacanas o Gege, Eliton e Marcela super simpáticos Brasileiros, foi muito bom ficamos 7 dias sem nenhum problema.
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Pavel
28 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Hostel staff are very friendly and accommodating. The location is excellent, next to the bohemian district and also close to Cerro Christobol. The metro station, intersecting both line 1 and 5 is within a couple of minutes of walking distance. We reached a few hours before the official checkin time, but we were given the room that was very helpful. The only problem we had was because of the heavy rain on the second day, there was some water leak from the ceiling in our room. But we were shifted to another room almost immediately after we reported.
Hostel staff are very friendly and accommodating. The location is excellent, next to the bohemian district and also close to Cerro Christobol. The metro station, intersecting both line 1 and 5 is within a couple of minutes of walking distance. We reached a few hours before the official checkin time, but we were given the room that was very helpful. The only problem we had was because of the heavy rain on the second day, there was some water leak from the ceiling in our room. But we were shifted to another room almost immediately after we reported.
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Andreas
7 Oct 2024
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Stayed 9 nights
The hostel was pretty empty during our stay in September and we always had the kitchen for us when we wanted to cook something. That was good because the kitchen is not the biggest. Also the fridge was already full of groceries. Our private room with own bathroom was simple but good. The bathroom always felt wet because there is no window or ventilation. And it was outside of our room, accessible via one key. The cleaning team cleans the kitchen, dining area and bathrooms everyday incl. all floors but the smell of the cleaning products was very intense and a bit too much for us. But it was very very clean. The work area in the cellar was very quiet and good to work with nice office chairs and good wifi quality. The wifi did not work in our room on the top most floor. The staff is very friendly and speaks English very well which is seldom in Latin America. We also used their laundry service, which was ready on the next day for a reasonable price.
The hostel was pretty empty during our stay in September and we always had the kitchen for us when we wanted to cook something. That was good because the kitchen is not the biggest. Also the fridge was already full of groceries. Our private room with own bathroom was simple but good. The bathroom always felt wet because there is no window or ventilation. And it was outside of our room, accessible via one key. The cleaning team cleans the kitchen, dining area and bathrooms everyday incl. all floors but the smell of the cleaning products was very intense and a bit too much for us. But it was very very clean. The work area in the cellar was very quiet and good to work with nice office chairs and good wifi quality. The wifi did not work in our room on the top most floor. The staff is very friendly and speaks English very well which is seldom in Latin America. We also used their laundry service, which was ready on the next day for a reasonable price.
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Patricia
4 Jan 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Quero começar parabenizando quem fez as fotos do hostel — realmente, o fotógrafo fez um trabalho incrível, porque ao chegar a realidade é bem diferente. O prédio é histórico e isso por si só já tem seu charme, mas senti que falta bastante cuidado. No meu quarto, por exemplo, havia algo que parecia ter sido uma antiga fonte de água com dois bancos ao lado… completamente inesperado e um pouco estranho. O chão de várias áreas está corroído, com partes descascando e alguns itens visivelmente quebrados. Meu quarto era grande e com pé direito alto, porém sem ventilação adequada e com cheiro de mofo. O beliche também balançava muito — era preciso subir com bastante cuidado. Os banheiros estavam relativamente limpos, mas o que ficava ao lado do meu quarto não tinha ventilação nenhuma, o que deixava o cheiro de mofo ainda mais forte, além do teto descascando. A cozinha também estava bem suja, o que desanima para quem pretende usá-la. No geral, fiquei bem surpresa com o estado do lugar. Acho que com mais manutenção e cuidado poderia ter muito potencial, mas no momento deixa bastante a desejar.
Quero começar parabenizando quem fez as fotos do hostel — realmente, o fotógrafo fez um trabalho incrível, porque ao chegar a realidade é bem diferente. O prédio é histórico e isso por si só já tem seu charme, mas senti que falta bastante cuidado. No meu quarto, por exemplo, havia algo que parecia ter sido uma antiga fonte de água com dois bancos ao lado… completamente inesperado e um pouco estranho. O chão de várias áreas está corroído, com partes descascando e alguns itens visivelmente quebrados. Meu quarto era grande e com pé direito alto, porém sem ventilação adequada e com cheiro de mofo. O beliche também balançava muito — era preciso subir com bastante cuidado. Os banheiros estavam relativamente limpos, mas o que ficava ao lado do meu quarto não tinha ventilação nenhuma, o que deixava o cheiro de mofo ainda mais forte, além do teto descascando. A cozinha também estava bem suja, o que desanima para quem pretende usá-la. No geral, fiquei bem surpresa com o estado do lugar. Acho que com mais manutenção e cuidado poderia ter muito potencial, mas no momento deixa bastante a desejar.
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Service
Service is frequently praised as friendly, helpful, and responsive, with flexibility on check in and quick issue resolution. A few guests mention inconsistent communication or an unhelpful interaction.
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Aurore
23 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Habitación muy grande y personal muy amable, especialmente Malik!
Habitación muy grande y personal muy amable, especialmente Malik!
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Jaime
5 Jun 2022
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Stayed 1 night
El hostal está muy bien ubicado. Es grande y cómodo. La habitación compartida es pequeña (no los metros cuadrados que indica la app) y al momento de cobrar, cobraron más de lo que está publicado (incluyendo el impuesto del 19%). El personal tiene de todo, al llegar la chica era un amor de persona, pero en el cambio de turno hay una que es todo lo contrario. En mi habitación se cortó la luz y se molestó porque fui a decírselo, su respuesta fue “no puedo hacer nada para solucionar tu problema”, y si no le hubiera insistido no va a revisar el tablero de los fusibles. Yo me pregunto, si el personal encargado del hostal no puede solucionar un problema, quien lo hace? Y más que eso, hay formas y formas de decir las cosas.. Si tienen la suerte de que ella no esté de turno cuando se hospeden, el resto será Perfecto.
El hostal está muy bien ubicado. Es grande y cómodo. La habitación compartida es pequeña (no los metros cuadrados que indica la app) y al momento de cobrar, cobraron más de lo que está publicado (incluyendo el impuesto del 19%). El personal tiene de todo, al llegar la chica era un amor de persona, pero en el cambio de turno hay una que es todo lo contrario. En mi habitación se cortó la luz y se molestó porque fui a decírselo, su respuesta fue “no puedo hacer nada para solucionar tu problema”, y si no le hubiera insistido no va a revisar el tablero de los fusibles. Yo me pregunto, si el personal encargado del hostal no puede solucionar un problema, quien lo hace? Y más que eso, hay formas y formas de decir las cosas.. Si tienen la suerte de que ella no esté de turno cuando se hospeden, el resto será Perfecto.
10
James
28 Dec 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Merced 88 was a great hostel. Excellent service from staff, place was clean with great showers. Has large wooden lockers in rooms that you provide your own lock for (I'd imagine you have some on your luggage. Plenty of space in dorm rooms. Conveniently located near a subway station so you can catch the Metro to the hostel from the airport (well you take the public bus to the nearest metro station first, but a lot cheaper than catching a taxi). Basic free buffet breakfast included (no bacon, sausages or things like that) but you get two boiled eggs, bread, cereal, juice, fruit. Next to a park with the best of the fountains/sculptures of Santiago out front. Not far from a large supermarket (go left out front door, stay on Merced, walk for about 6 or 7 minutes). Across the park and the Terminator 2 drain river thing behind, about a ten minute walk from the hostel is the Funicular which takes you up the mountain to the cable cars and religious character statues.
Merced 88 was a great hostel. Excellent service from staff, place was clean with great showers. Has large wooden lockers in rooms that you provide your own lock for (I'd imagine you have some on your luggage. Plenty of space in dorm rooms. Conveniently located near a subway station so you can catch the Metro to the hostel from the airport (well you take the public bus to the nearest metro station first, but a lot cheaper than catching a taxi). Basic free buffet breakfast included (no bacon, sausages or things like that) but you get two boiled eggs, bread, cereal, juice, fruit. Next to a park with the best of the fountains/sculptures of Santiago out front. Not far from a large supermarket (go left out front door, stay on Merced, walk for about 6 or 7 minutes). Across the park and the Terminator 2 drain river thing behind, about a ten minute walk from the hostel is the Funicular which takes you up the mountain to the cable cars and religious character statues.
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Tinh
22 Jun 2022
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Stayed 4 nights
I really liked the professional services of the staff at the reception. Both Antonia and Dominique were excellent and greatly performed their jobs with utmost care and pleasing services. Other staff were also friendly and hard working as well. Thanks
I really liked the professional services of the staff at the reception. Both Antonia and Dominique were excellent and greatly performed their jobs with utmost care and pleasing services. Other staff were also friendly and hard working as well. Thanks
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alejandra
5 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Un Hostel increíble, desayuno se paga aparte pero precio accesible, la atención el personal y la ubicación excelente.
Un Hostel increíble, desayuno se paga aparte pero precio accesible, la atención el personal y la ubicación excelente.
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Pavel
28 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Hostel staff are very friendly and accommodating. The location is excellent, next to the bohemian district and also close to Cerro Christobol. The metro station, intersecting both line 1 and 5 is within a couple of minutes of walking distance. We reached a few hours before the official checkin time, but we were given the room that was very helpful. The only problem we had was because of the heavy rain on the second day, there was some water leak from the ceiling in our room. But we were shifted to another room almost immediately after we reported.
Hostel staff are very friendly and accommodating. The location is excellent, next to the bohemian district and also close to Cerro Christobol. The metro station, intersecting both line 1 and 5 is within a couple of minutes of walking distance. We reached a few hours before the official checkin time, but we were given the room that was very helpful. The only problem we had was because of the heavy rain on the second day, there was some water leak from the ceiling in our room. But we were shifted to another room almost immediately after we reported.
10
Seth
12 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
My stay at Hostel Boutique Merced 88 was absolutely amazing. Raul is absolutely phenomenal. The staff were very helpful. Rooms and washrooms are clean. The location is premium, you can walk to almost everything (the park, the station, convenience stores, schools). Highly recommend and will definitely come back!
My stay at Hostel Boutique Merced 88 was absolutely amazing. Raul is absolutely phenomenal. The staff were very helpful. Rooms and washrooms are clean. The location is premium, you can walk to almost everything (the park, the station, convenience stores, schools). Highly recommend and will definitely come back!
10
Kristen
28 Nov 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The staff was extremely helpful, and the area is safe and enjoyable to walk around in.
The staff was extremely helpful, and the area is safe and enjoyable to walk around in.
10
Ilana
22 Feb 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The staff here is very frendly and helpful.The location is fantastic.
The staff here is very frendly and helpful.The location is fantastic.
10
FELIPE
8 Sept 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Fomos início de Agosto e tivemos uma excelente experiência no Hostel Merced 88. Tivemos que alterar em cima da hora os dias da hospedagem e os funcionários foram muitos solícitos em resolver o nosso problema. Deixo meu agradecimento a todos os funcionários que sempre foram muito atenciosos em especial à Orianna, Eric e Cata (não lembro o nome dos outros). A localização é excelente, perto de pontos turísticos, e é possível fazer muitas coisas caminhando. Voltaria outras vezes.
Fomos início de Agosto e tivemos uma excelente experiência no Hostel Merced 88. Tivemos que alterar em cima da hora os dias da hospedagem e os funcionários foram muitos solícitos em resolver o nosso problema. Deixo meu agradecimento a todos os funcionários que sempre foram muito atenciosos em especial à Orianna, Eric e Cata (não lembro o nome dos outros). A localização é excelente, perto de pontos turísticos, e é possível fazer muitas coisas caminhando. Voltaria outras vezes.
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Location
Central, walkable location close to metro and major sights, with several guests noting the area feels safe. Convenient for exploring Santiago by foot or public transport.
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Andrea
25 Oct 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
Localizaçao excelente.
Localizaçao excelente.
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Consuelo Nohemi
13 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lugar muy lindo, limpio y céntrico. Muy cerca del metro y de lugares turísticos .
Lugar muy lindo, limpio y céntrico. Muy cerca del metro y de lugares turísticos .
10
Antonio
9 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice place to stay close to city center
Nice place to stay close to city center
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Roger
14 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Easy check-in and check-out. Clean and spacious room with good AC. Many places of interest are within walking distance and the immediate area is safe. I would stay here again.
Easy check-in and check-out. Clean and spacious room with good AC. Many places of interest are within walking distance and the immediate area is safe. I would stay here again.
10
James
28 Dec 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Merced 88 was a great hostel. Excellent service from staff, place was clean with great showers. Has large wooden lockers in rooms that you provide your own lock for (I'd imagine you have some on your luggage. Plenty of space in dorm rooms. Conveniently located near a subway station so you can catch the Metro to the hostel from the airport (well you take the public bus to the nearest metro station first, but a lot cheaper than catching a taxi). Basic free buffet breakfast included (no bacon, sausages or things like that) but you get two boiled eggs, bread, cereal, juice, fruit. Next to a park with the best of the fountains/sculptures of Santiago out front. Not far from a large supermarket (go left out front door, stay on Merced, walk for about 6 or 7 minutes). Across the park and the Terminator 2 drain river thing behind, about a ten minute walk from the hostel is the Funicular which takes you up the mountain to the cable cars and religious character statues.
Merced 88 was a great hostel. Excellent service from staff, place was clean with great showers. Has large wooden lockers in rooms that you provide your own lock for (I'd imagine you have some on your luggage. Plenty of space in dorm rooms. Conveniently located near a subway station so you can catch the Metro to the hostel from the airport (well you take the public bus to the nearest metro station first, but a lot cheaper than catching a taxi). Basic free buffet breakfast included (no bacon, sausages or things like that) but you get two boiled eggs, bread, cereal, juice, fruit. Next to a park with the best of the fountains/sculptures of Santiago out front. Not far from a large supermarket (go left out front door, stay on Merced, walk for about 6 or 7 minutes). Across the park and the Terminator 2 drain river thing behind, about a ten minute walk from the hostel is the Funicular which takes you up the mountain to the cable cars and religious character statues.
10
Alberto
1 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
El lugar está muy bien ubicado y el precio es excelente
El lugar está muy bien ubicado y el precio es excelente
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Pavel
28 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Hostel staff are very friendly and accommodating. The location is excellent, next to the bohemian district and also close to Cerro Christobol. The metro station, intersecting both line 1 and 5 is within a couple of minutes of walking distance. We reached a few hours before the official checkin time, but we were given the room that was very helpful. The only problem we had was because of the heavy rain on the second day, there was some water leak from the ceiling in our room. But we were shifted to another room almost immediately after we reported.
Hostel staff are very friendly and accommodating. The location is excellent, next to the bohemian district and also close to Cerro Christobol. The metro station, intersecting both line 1 and 5 is within a couple of minutes of walking distance. We reached a few hours before the official checkin time, but we were given the room that was very helpful. The only problem we had was because of the heavy rain on the second day, there was some water leak from the ceiling in our room. But we were shifted to another room almost immediately after we reported.
10
Iwona
24 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very good location, toilets and showers spotless. Good value simple breakfast. Safe feeling
Very good location, toilets and showers spotless. Good value simple breakfast. Safe feeling
10
Seth
12 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
My stay at Hostel Boutique Merced 88 was absolutely amazing. Raul is absolutely phenomenal. The staff were very helpful. Rooms and washrooms are clean. The location is premium, you can walk to almost everything (the park, the station, convenience stores, schools). Highly recommend and will definitely come back!
My stay at Hostel Boutique Merced 88 was absolutely amazing. Raul is absolutely phenomenal. The staff were very helpful. Rooms and washrooms are clean. The location is premium, you can walk to almost everything (the park, the station, convenience stores, schools). Highly recommend and will definitely come back!
10
FELIPE
8 Sept 2024
·
Stayed 7 nights
Fomos início de Agosto e tivemos uma excelente experiência no Hostel Merced 88. Tivemos que alterar em cima da hora os dias da hospedagem e os funcionários foram muitos solícitos em resolver o nosso problema. Deixo meu agradecimento a todos os funcionários que sempre foram muito atenciosos em especial à Orianna, Eric e Cata (não lembro o nome dos outros). A localização é excelente, perto de pontos turísticos, e é possível fazer muitas coisas caminhando. Voltaria outras vezes.
Fomos início de Agosto e tivemos uma excelente experiência no Hostel Merced 88. Tivemos que alterar em cima da hora os dias da hospedagem e os funcionários foram muitos solícitos em resolver o nosso problema. Deixo meu agradecimento a todos os funcionários que sempre foram muito atenciosos em especial à Orianna, Eric e Cata (não lembro o nome dos outros). A localização é excelente, perto de pontos turísticos, e é possível fazer muitas coisas caminhando. Voltaria outras vezes.
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Dining
Breakfast is basic, and whether it is included or paid separately varies across stays. Little mention of other on site dining; many guests self cater using a small shared kitchen.
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Cynthia
2 May 2023
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Stayed 8 nights
O hostel possui ótima localização, boa estrutura, é limpo e bastante organizado. Fui surpreendida pelo café da manhã, que não estava incluso, mas foi servido durante a minha estadia. Parece ter sido uma adição recente, e uma ótima surpresa. O quarto era espaçoso e confortável, com armário e alguns cabides que facilitaram a organização. E, apesar de ser bem próximo a rua, o barulho não foi incômodo durante as noites. O banheiro do quarto também era bem equipado, mas com alguns pontos de melhoria: por vezes exalava mau cheiro vindo dos ralos, o que me forçava a manter a porta fechada. Além disso, o ralo do chuveiro não possuía bom fluxo, o que fazia o espaço ficar cheio de água. O ponto alto, definitivamente, foi a simpatia e a atenção de todos os funcionários, que eram sempre muito solícitos.
O hostel possui ótima localização, boa estrutura, é limpo e bastante organizado. Fui surpreendida pelo café da manhã, que não estava incluso, mas foi servido durante a minha estadia. Parece ter sido uma adição recente, e uma ótima surpresa. O quarto era espaçoso e confortável, com armário e alguns cabides que facilitaram a organização. E, apesar de ser bem próximo a rua, o barulho não foi incômodo durante as noites. O banheiro do quarto também era bem equipado, mas com alguns pontos de melhoria: por vezes exalava mau cheiro vindo dos ralos, o que me forçava a manter a porta fechada. Além disso, o ralo do chuveiro não possuía bom fluxo, o que fazia o espaço ficar cheio de água. O ponto alto, definitivamente, foi a simpatia e a atenção de todos os funcionários, que eram sempre muito solícitos.
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Miguel Angel
4 Jul 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
Buena disposición de los trabajadores. No me quedó claro que al momento de cambio de habitación, no les aparecía ninguna disponible, pero a los minutos consulté por esta app y sí la había, por lo que reservé de esta forma. Sería recomendable que los beneficios sean más claros: al día 3 supe que había disponibilidad de desayuno por la nueva habitación. El servicio de limpieza es bueno, pero las duchas no cuentan con jabón.
Buena disposición de los trabajadores. No me quedó claro que al momento de cambio de habitación, no les aparecía ninguna disponible, pero a los minutos consulté por esta app y sí la había, por lo que reservé de esta forma. Sería recomendable que los beneficios sean más claros: al día 3 supe que había disponibilidad de desayuno por la nueva habitación. El servicio de limpieza es bueno, pero las duchas no cuentan con jabón.
6
Matías
12 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Está bien para mochileros, por el precio de Hornitos, debió incluir desayuno.
Está bien para mochileros, por el precio de Hornitos, debió incluir desayuno.
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Leslie
29 Dec 2024
·
Stayed 5 nights
Great staff, clean spacious private rooms, with lots of nice amenities: eating area, lounges, pool table, gym and bar. Some issues with street noise, but other than that no complaints. Would definitely stay here again in future.
Great staff, clean spacious private rooms, with lots of nice amenities: eating area, lounges, pool table, gym and bar. Some issues with street noise, but other than that no complaints. Would definitely stay here again in future.
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James
28 Dec 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
Merced 88 was a great hostel. Excellent service from staff, place was clean with great showers. Has large wooden lockers in rooms that you provide your own lock for (I'd imagine you have some on your luggage. Plenty of space in dorm rooms. Conveniently located near a subway station so you can catch the Metro to the hostel from the airport (well you take the public bus to the nearest metro station first, but a lot cheaper than catching a taxi). Basic free buffet breakfast included (no bacon, sausages or things like that) but you get two boiled eggs, bread, cereal, juice, fruit. Next to a park with the best of the fountains/sculptures of Santiago out front. Not far from a large supermarket (go left out front door, stay on Merced, walk for about 6 or 7 minutes). Across the park and the Terminator 2 drain river thing behind, about a ten minute walk from the hostel is the Funicular which takes you up the mountain to the cable cars and religious character statues.
Merced 88 was a great hostel. Excellent service from staff, place was clean with great showers. Has large wooden lockers in rooms that you provide your own lock for (I'd imagine you have some on your luggage. Plenty of space in dorm rooms. Conveniently located near a subway station so you can catch the Metro to the hostel from the airport (well you take the public bus to the nearest metro station first, but a lot cheaper than catching a taxi). Basic free buffet breakfast included (no bacon, sausages or things like that) but you get two boiled eggs, bread, cereal, juice, fruit. Next to a park with the best of the fountains/sculptures of Santiago out front. Not far from a large supermarket (go left out front door, stay on Merced, walk for about 6 or 7 minutes). Across the park and the Terminator 2 drain river thing behind, about a ten minute walk from the hostel is the Funicular which takes you up the mountain to the cable cars and religious character statues.
10
alejandra
5 Sept 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Un Hostel increíble, desayuno se paga aparte pero precio accesible, la atención el personal y la ubicación excelente.
Un Hostel increíble, desayuno se paga aparte pero precio accesible, la atención el personal y la ubicación excelente.
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Vicente
24 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Boa localização, espaçoso, bom preço, mas o banheiro do quarto tinha um cheiro bem ruim, e o café da manhã era beeem simples,mas disso não dá pra reclamar pois pelo menos tinha.
Boa localização, espaçoso, bom preço, mas o banheiro do quarto tinha um cheiro bem ruim, e o café da manhã era beeem simples,mas disso não dá pra reclamar pois pelo menos tinha.
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Iwona
24 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very good location, toilets and showers spotless. Good value simple breakfast. Safe feeling
Very good location, toilets and showers spotless. Good value simple breakfast. Safe feeling
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Getsemani Corazón de Marí
1 Jul 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
No había agua caliente, el restaurante cerrado, la cama definitivamente necesitan cambiarla
No había agua caliente, el restaurante cerrado, la cama definitivamente necesitan cambiarla
10
Andreas
7 Oct 2024
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Stayed 9 nights
The hostel was pretty empty during our stay in September and we always had the kitchen for us when we wanted to cook something. That was good because the kitchen is not the biggest. Also the fridge was already full of groceries. Our private room with own bathroom was simple but good. The bathroom always felt wet because there is no window or ventilation. And it was outside of our room, accessible via one key. The cleaning team cleans the kitchen, dining area and bathrooms everyday incl. all floors but the smell of the cleaning products was very intense and a bit too much for us. But it was very very clean. The work area in the cellar was very quiet and good to work with nice office chairs and good wifi quality. The wifi did not work in our room on the top most floor. The staff is very friendly and speaks English very well which is seldom in Latin America. We also used their laundry service, which was ready on the next day for a reasonable price.
The hostel was pretty empty during our stay in September and we always had the kitchen for us when we wanted to cook something. That was good because the kitchen is not the biggest. Also the fridge was already full of groceries. Our private room with own bathroom was simple but good. The bathroom always felt wet because there is no window or ventilation. And it was outside of our room, accessible via one key. The cleaning team cleans the kitchen, dining area and bathrooms everyday incl. all floors but the smell of the cleaning products was very intense and a bit too much for us. But it was very very clean. The work area in the cellar was very quiet and good to work with nice office chairs and good wifi quality. The wifi did not work in our room on the top most floor. The staff is very friendly and speaks English very well which is seldom in Latin America. We also used their laundry service, which was ready on the next day for a reasonable price.
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10
Carlos
27 Mar 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Came for three nights stayed seven nights ! Will return when again in Santiago , special shout out to Malik and Christopher chill guys in Chile ;))
Came for three nights stayed seven nights ! Will return when again in Santiago , special shout out to Malik and Christopher chill guys in Chile ;))
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Liam
24 Mar 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
The staff were fantastic, very kind and helpful. One staff member even helped us top up our bip! Card and sort out the best bus route. The room was fine. Location was central, near public transit.
The staff were fantastic, very kind and helpful. One staff member even helped us top up our bip! Card and sort out the best bus route. The room was fine. Location was central, near public transit.
10
Ilana
22 Feb 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The staff here is very frendly and helpful.The location is fantastic.
The staff here is very frendly and helpful.The location is fantastic.
10
Rafael
27 Jan 2026
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Stayed 6 nights
overall great stay, would stay here again
overall great stay, would stay here again
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Sophia
14 Jan 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Wonderful hostel in a fabulous location! The place is clean, comfortable, and a really good value. The staff were friendly and responsive (thank you Christian, Nacho, and Malik!!). I would stay here again and would recommend Hostal Boutique Merced 88 to friends visiting Santiago.
Wonderful hostel in a fabulous location! The place is clean, comfortable, and a really good value. The staff were friendly and responsive (thank you Christian, Nacho, and Malik!!). I would stay here again and would recommend Hostal Boutique Merced 88 to friends visiting Santiago.
FAQs about Hostel Boutique Merced 88
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Daily breakfast is available for sale at a cost of 4,000 Chilean pesos.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is before 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be requested at the reception.
Are airport shuttle services available?
Airport shuttle services are available, but pricing and arrangement details are not specified.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Downtown Santiago, close to cultural sites like the Museum of Memory and Human Rights and natural attractions such as Forest Park and Santa Lucia Hill.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-09-28: 30.477915418073653USD
- 2026-09-29: 30.477915418073653USD
- 2026-09-30: 28.972297299266813USD
- 2026-10-01: 32.681070651182175USD
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- 2026-10-03: 33.28564072352028USD
- 2026-10-04: 29.208025967285156USD
- 2026-10-05: 29.366764580854415USD
- 2026-10-06: 36.310084460014345USD
- 2026-10-07: 26.739058198598862USD
- 2026-10-08: 26.808846717809676USD
- 2026-10-09: 41.75360625424957USD
- 2026-10-10: 33.55841481522751USD
- 2026-10-11: 29.715158035524368USD
- 2026-10-12: 37.626099625095364USD
- 2026-10-13: 28.892539918157578USD
- 2026-10-14: 39.36826147610092USD
- 2026-10-15: 34.52030513268852USD
- 2026-10-16: 39.60211787467575USD
- 2026-10-17: 37.58622417750168USD
- 2026-10-18: 30.653387710041045USD
- 2026-10-19: 31.98773857621956USD
- 2026-10-20: 38.353210381103516USD
- 2026-10-21: 46.44526701465988USD
- 2026-10-22: 38.70847026504898USD
- 2026-10-23: 43.56811640162658USD
- 2026-10-24: 35.75820385489082USD
- 2026-10-25: 31.365232767965317USD
- 2026-10-26: 35.769325048906325USD
- 2026-10-27: 33.19591448051262USD
- 2026-10-28: 31.384993209897996USD
- 2026-10-29: 34.99406929493332USD
- 2026-10-30: 41.75360625424957USD
- 2026-10-31: 32.97019575189781USD
- 2026-11-01: 39.34091250559234USD
- 2026-11-02: 42.041663339832304USD
- 2026-11-03: 40.73668721375656USD
- 2026-11-04: 37.0079739760704USD
- 2026-11-05: 52.81013562881088USD
- 2026-11-06: 41.04575003826904USD
- 2026-11-07: 41.62201122366333USD
- 2026-11-08: 41.75360625424957USD
- 2026-11-09: 40.377773593830106USD
- 2026-11-10: 41.42221023880005USD
- 2026-11-11: 51.14517786767578USD
- 2026-11-12: 39.93910043082047USD
- 2026-11-13: 54.505006461563106USD
- 2026-11-14: 39.93910043082047USD
- 2026-11-15: 41.88520993273163USD
- 2026-11-16: 51.77327454057312USD
- 2026-11-17: 40.92691065400696USD
- 2026-11-18: 45.08352610046768USD
- 2026-11-19: 49.81919167872238USD
- 2026-11-20: 39.6998261255188USD
- 2026-11-21: 41.37379067014313USD
- 2026-11-22: 41.62201122366333USD
- 2026-11-23: 40.08864849311447USD
- 2026-11-24: 34.276951182537076USD
- 2026-11-25: 36.33999320768356USD
- 2026-11-26: 39.6998261255188USD
- 2026-11-27: 41.04575003826904USD
- 2026-11-28: 50.37487951997757USD
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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, mobile payments, and cash
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Merced 88 Policies and Conditions:
Cancellation policy: 24h before arrival.
Check in from 15:00.
Check out before 11:00.
We have daily breakfast available for sale for $4,500 Chilean pesos
Payment upon arrival by cash, credit cards or debit cards.
If you pay by cash, the money must be in perfect conditions. They cannot be ripped or stained or have marks.
This property might pre-authorize your credit card.
Taxes not included in HostelWorld prices: 19.00% TAX
Foreign tourists can be exempted from paying Taxes ONLY when paying in American Dollars in cash or by credit cards and providing the passaport with the tourist card given at the airport (PDI paper).
During the check-in, we'll give you an electronic key card that for Hostel and room access; for this we ask a deposit of 5.000 CLP or 10 USD in cash as a guarantee that you get back at the moment of the check-out.
Towels are not included in shared room rates, just in private rooms.
We have a 24-hour reception so do not hesitate to write to us with any questions. During your stay you can ask us for extra blankets, hair dryer or clothes iron at reception. You cannot smoke in the rooms, balconies or closed areas, only on the terrace. The check-out deadline is at 12:00, if you want to stay longer you can store your belongings in our luggage room and enjoy our common areas or leave and return for them before 9:00 p.m.
Room Cleaning: Room cleaning service is provided every 3 days. If you need maid service on a different day, please contact the reception desk for information on availability and pricing.
Bar: Visit us on the terrace on the 4th floor
Open Tuesday and Saturday, hours: from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5 per person
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per vehicle (one-way)
- Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Tour desk
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Services
Tour desk
Housekeeping
Safe-deposit box
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Parking
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Free wi-fi