Located near a train station, La Joya Hostel is a great choice for a stay in Valparaiso. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Public transportation is just a short walk: Baron Station is 9 minutes and Francia Station is 12 minutes.
Pontificial Catholic University of Valparaiso - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Congreso Nacional - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Valparaiso University - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Federico Santa Maria Technical University - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Plaza Victoria - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
Santiago Intl. Airport (SCL) - 79 min drive
Baron Station - 9 min walk
Francia Station - 12 min walk
Bellavista Station - 22 min walk
Restaurants
Apolo Restorant - 5 min walk
La Joya Sánguches - 1 min walk
El Rincon de Pancho - 4 min walk
Mercado El Cardonal - 6 min walk
Cabaña De Miguel - 4 min walk
About this property
La Joya Hostel
Located near a train station, La Joya Hostel is a great choice for a stay in Valparaiso. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Public transportation is just a short walk: Baron Station is 9 minutes and Francia Station is 12 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
19 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 44 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Secured uncovered onsite self parking (CLP 6000 per night)
Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces per unit)
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Onsite garage
Offsite parking within 16 ft (CLP 6000 per night)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Picnic area
Terrace
Television in common areas
Communal living room
Accessibility
Handrails in stairways
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Soap
Hair dryer (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
Oven
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
Highchair
More
Housekeeping on request
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast only.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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).
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for CLP 20000.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CLP 20000 per accommodation, per week (maximum CLP 30000 per stay)
Parking
Uncovered self parking costs CLP 6000 per night
Parking is available nearby and costs CLP 6000 per night (16 ft away)
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Joya Hostel Valparaiso
La Joya Hostel Valparaiso
La Joya Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
La Joya Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Valparaiso
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at La Joya Hostel?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 44 lbs per pet. There's a charge of CLP 20000 per accommodation, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at La Joya Hostel?
Yes. Self parking costs CLP 6000 per night. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at La Joya Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at La Joya Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Vina del Mar Casino (8-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at La Joya Hostel and nearby?
La Joya Hostel has a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near La Joya Hostel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around La Joya Hostel like?
La Joya Hostel is in the heart of Valparaiso, a short 9-minute walk from Baron Station and 18 minutes' walk from Valparaiso University.
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Reviews
La Joya Hostel Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.2
Location
9.4
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was well worth the additional fee and was a highlight of the stay. (3 reviews)
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Bus station
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 7, 2025
Good location. Good breakfast. Helpful staff. The only negative was that the downstairs part of my single room (No18) smelt like stale beer? Upstairs was fine.
Shane
Shane, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 28, 2024
Joyful in La Joya
Friendly staff, exceptionally clean hostal. For budget travelers looking to find a safe, clean, comfortable place to stay I highly recommend La Joya. The front desk staff speak English and Spanish. My stay included breakfast and it was well worth the additional fee. I also ate in the attached restaurant one evening and the portion was enormous and the food was delicious. There was a rooftop balcony that works well if you are a remote worker or just want to relax and meet fellow travelers at the end of the day. The rooftop balcony is spacious, spotlessly, clean, and has lovely views of the city.
Isabel
Isabel, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 3, 2016
Trendy, stylish and clean hostel with friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast, good kitchen and excellent rooms and bathrooms. Not in the nicest part of town, but close to the bus station and supermarket.
Hannes
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2023
Lovely
Ines
Ines, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Feb 5, 2026
+: bed was super comfy, good sheets, the AC working well, spacious enough for 1 or 2 people. I liked the breakfast.
-: if arriving before check-in, you have nowhere to go as all communal areas are “under cleaning”. The room itself wasn’t super clean, dust and hair in many places. The double bed room I had was okay but a lot of fixing needed.
Wifi was quite spotty, sometimes working, sometimes not. Weak if you’re not in the middle of the hostel. I had hot water in the shower maybe 1-2 showers out of 5. Also there is zero atmosphere: there is a beautiful rooftop but nothing is organized, nothing to do in the hostel. In the evening, there is quite a loud pop music going on but nothing happening. Plus, communal areas are not climatised, so very hot area but with loud music…
Nothing super bad but most of the things are not enough.
Samuel
Samuel, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2022
I totally recommend!
The place is pretty nice, very well located and close to the bus station, supermarkets, drugstores, metro and bus stops - in case you need to go further than the main area. It has nice restaurant with delicious food for a good price. Room was clean, spacious and lit, furniture was new, but acoustics is not that good since you can hear what people say next door and it bothers a bit if you need a rest. Staff is amazingly kind and helpful.. all of them!
Natalie
Natalie, 5-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 26, 2022
Rude staff and extra charges
Room was comfortable and the kitchen was okay for cooking basic meals. It was quite far out of the centre of town but close to the bus station and the bus to vina Del mar. Staff were rude and charged us more than we should have been charged as they added on a tax that was not applicable to us and then said they were unable to refund us. We specifically asked about payment methods to make sure we were not charged extra and were told if we paid on card we would not be charged this tax, we were then told that paying on card was the reason we could not receive a refund. Staff were rude and unhelpful throughout our stay.
Declan
Declan, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 10, 2026
Todo increible
David
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 30, 2025
Tres bon séjour
Un très bon accueil, les dames du ménage sont très compétences et reactives
La chambre est spacieuse
Petit déjeuner bien
La literie est tres confortable
On a beaucoup aimé cet endroit hyper agréable
FLORENCE
FLORENCE, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2025
Excelente
Veldig fint , rent , stort rom , fine folk som jobber der . Utmerker . Veldig sentralt
CATALINA
CATALINA, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 18, 2025
Viaje en temporada baja, fácil
Me tocó la habitación solo, muy tranquilo y limpio, espacioso y cómodo
DANIEL
DANIEL, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 18, 2025
Costo beneficio simplemente inmejorable
Simplemente estupendo. Lugar impecable, cómodo , múltiples servicios, personal muy colaborativo, desayuno increíble por el precio. Es tranquilo cero ruidoso. Si busca precio, ubicación y calma...no lo dude
JAMES AMIN
JAMES AMIN, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 23, 2024
Todo bien
Camila Fernanda
Camila Fernanda, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 28, 2023
Experiência decepcionante e banho frio
Experiência muito decepcionante. O hostel era muito sujo, chão super empoeirado e molhado, espelhos muito sujos e pelos pubianos até no teto do banheiro. Além disso, em 4 dias no hostel, não consegui tomar nenhum banho quente. Embora os atendentes fossem muito atenciosos, nunca conseguiam resolver o problema e só diziam para esperar/tentar de novo, o que nunca adiantava. A localização é um ponto fraco também. Longe das principais atrações, o que me fazia ter que pegar o trem sempre que queria sair. Achei a região bem perigosa também, especialmente à noite, não me sentia seguro. Fora isso, o hostel não oferece nenhum tipo de entretenimento, nem atividades. NENHUM. Não tinha pesseios, quebra gelos ou qualquer outro entretenimento (que costumam acontecer nos hostels). Por fim, gostaria bastante que os quartos tivessem tranca. As portas ficam destrancadas o tempo todo e nem se tem acesso às chaves. O KPOP tocando o tempo todo na recepção também foi um pouco demais e desconexo com a experiência.Muito desagradável
João Vicente
João Vicente, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 19, 2023
Bruyant la 1ere nuit jusque 1h30 du matin, sinon, les gatos sont gentils.
Philippe
Philippe, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2023
Este hostal es una joya como su nombre, se encuentra muy cerca de la estación de autobuses de Valparaíso, por lo que es muy conveniente. Por otro lado, sus instalaciones son muy buenas, impecable, lo mantienen muy limpio. Es ordenado, tiene restaurante y pizzería, además de cocina para preparar tus alimentos. Realmente muy buen lugar, justo a mitad entre Valparaíso y Viña del Mar.
Juan-Francisco
Juan-Francisco, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2021
Me encantó el lugar. Si bien fui en un fin de semana de cuarentena para descansar y desconectarme, aproveché los ricos tragos del restaurant y la compañía de esos dos hermosos gatos que te acompañan a todos lados (cuando no están durmiendo, claro!)
El personal es excelente, super amables y preocupados.
Tuve un problema con la ducha, pero nada del otro mundo.
Volveré de todas maneras
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 22, 2021
100% recomendado
Fue una experiencia muy buena, el servicio fue genial, el restaurant 100% recomendado, exquisito. La única incomodidad es que hasta las 22 hrs había mucho ruido y como a las 4 de la mañana comienza otra vez, pero todo lo demás espectacular
if your goal is to be the best hostel in south america. The sound between the rooms was very annoying. the room is not ventilated with a small fan. Find solutions to these problems.
erdal
erdal, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2020
Lovely Hostel
We had a great time at La Joya Hostel. The room was a private twin room. It was really clean and well presented. The staff were super helpful too. They have a lively bar which do great Pisco Sours!
Adam
Adam, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2020
Awesome breakfast
Welcoming, helpful staff and fabulous restaurant joint to the hostel.
Kirsten
Kirsten, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 22, 2019
Perfectly located near the bus terminal and the Chile Congress building, it is a nice place to stay: friendly and helpfull staff, modern design and a really good restaurant and bar.
Francesco
Francesco, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2019
La joya de Valparaíso
Me encantó el lugar, la atención y todo. Muy conveniente el restaurante al lado. El sector es un poco peligroso en la noche pero nada que un taxi no solucione. Las habitaciones son preciosas. La ubicación es demasiado conveniente. Iría de nuevo y lo recomiendo.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2019
Excelente
Excelente hostal!
Es cómodo y el desayuno es bueno.
Muy cerca del terminal de buses y de estación Barón.