Leela and Rodrigo were so helpful and friendly. They gave us so much info about where to go and what to do. Did our washing at very reasonable rate and even had bicycles to hire. Lovely garden and facilities!

Stayed in April 2024

Unfortunately, we only stayed at Hostal Michel for one night, but it was a great day. We were able to hire bikes right at the start and took the bus directly to Pisco Elqui. The ride into the valley is breathtakingly beautiful. Later we met Sebastian, who invited us for a beer tasting. You have to do this, we had a great time and laughed a lot. The bed was very comfortable and the whole room was very clean. The staff is very nice and helpful and the garden inside is beautifully decorated. The kitchen is very well equipped and clean. I can really recommend this hostel!

Stayed in January 2024

Very cool Hostal at a nice location and with very sympathetic staff!

Stayed in December 2023

I loved the trees, the multiple areas to rest and take in the fresh air from the trees, the mountain views. Took naps and saw the night sky in the terrace and met great people and activities like pizza on the charcoal grill. The staff was always very warm and happy to help with tips. I also rented a bike and went ride to the nearby towns.

Stayed in December 2023

The staff were super nice people. They helped me explore ideas of things to do in VIcuña and even let me borrow their guitar.

Stayed in November 2023

The bathroom in the ensuite dorm wasn't cleaned daily like the communal areas...a minor inconvenience in an otherwise great stay.

Great hostal a stone's throw away from the main plaza yet quiet in the evenings. Bunk bed was comfy, room was clean. Really hospitable host who went out of his way to make everyone feel welcome. Kitchen is always clean, common areas are nice with enough space to socialise or relax on your own. I extended my stay by a couple of nights and would stay again. Definitely one of the better hostels out there. Highly recommended!

Stayed in November 2023

Dorms room was a bit crowded. Bed sheets had some stains...

Super nice and helpful staff, great location! Big and well equiped kitchen, nice hot shower and good wifi. Possible to rent bicycles from the hostel :)

Stayed in November 2023

Noisy guests sometimes, and one night the restaurant next door played loud music quite late.

Amazing garden plus two roof terraces. Comfy rooms (each named after a star sign). Good location not far from the main plaza. Good kitchen facilities. Helpful and friendly staff.

Stayed in October 2023

Everything was really clean, it was calm and the hosts were really welcoming and nice! I highly recommend!

Stayed in September 2023

We understand no parties in the rooms - and OK with no food, but a bit disappointed we had to also sit outside for a nightcap. There is a table and chairs outside, so it's no real hardship - just a bit cold. But that is a very minor thing and did not spoil our overall stay very much

Nice clean rooms around a lovely garden with seating. Views of the mountains from the two terraces. Very friendly and helpful staff when we didn't speak Spanish. Good priced laundry service. Good location. A great place to stay whatever your age.

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing

The garden is so beautiful and Lila is very nice and helpful. She was willing to help us with our laundry, even after we checked out.

Stayed in July 2023

It was perfect, but a friend stayed in another hostal for the same price where there was breakfast included

If you want to meet really nice people who will help you to enjoy you stay at vicuña this is the place you need! The patio is really nice and cosy

Stayed in April 2023

Nothing

Wow! What a lovely hostel. The garden is simply stunning. Beautiful plants, interesting cactus. Figs, pomegranates, grapes growing right there. The owner is incredibly sweet and kind. She gave me fresh figs on check in. There is also a star-gazing platform with beds to lie on. Rooms are small but very comfortable. Right in the centre of town, two blocks from the central square.

Stayed in April 2023

At night, the lighting on the paths turns on according to movement and turns off in a few seconds, and it is very dark. It's quite annoying.

Really beautiful hostel with a large yard with fruit trees and you can eat grapes, dates and figs from the trees. A beautiful and well-kept place with a lot of vegetation, very pleasant to be there. Manolo the owner is really nice and helps with everything. Good location close to the main square and the terminal

Stayed in March 2023

The backyard

Stayed in February 2023

Great location. Comfortable beds. Welcoming staff

Stayed in January 2023

Nothing

HostL Michel is located in a good position , close to several restaurants and pubs. Rooms where good and staff were very helpful

Stayed in November 2022

the location, hospitality, rooms, cleanliness and facilities were all amazing! and all the outdoor areas are lovely. the staff were exceptional. one of our group was really unwell during our stay and they helped us get medical help and extend our stay with no fuss - they genuinely care about their guests and gave great advice about visiting Vicuña. thank you hostal Michel!!

Stayed in June 2022

Warm water in the shower takes ages to heat and WiFi in some rooms is mediocre at best.

Friendly folks and loads of info provided, nice outdoor areas and a pretty good bed. Beware that rooms differ enormously, I changed after one night in a (because of the neighbours) very noisy room to one with a completely different layout, bathroom size and quality of both the WiFi and TV signal. It's basic but fairly priced.

Stayed in June 2023

not very luxurious

nice exteriors

Stayed in May 2023

the noise .. my room was near the entrance so there was noise from either the bar next door plus i had to endure the noise from the owners TV

good location .. spacious room

Stayed in February 2023

Well, no breakfast in the morning, and I discovered that the price was slightly lower on their tariff table in their reception rather than I paid on Booking.com, moreover, they do not accept cards but you must pay only cash. Entire thing was fairly dodgy to be honest.

Great location in Vicuna, it is very close to main square of the town, especially if you need to arrange your stargazing tour for Del Pangue or Mammaluca observatories, nevertheless I would suggest for the former. Room was quiet basic but functional for our needs.

Stayed in December 2022

No hot water by tap to wash up. No plug or bowl to wash up. Hence all utensils greasy and dirty. Needs some TLC

Stayed in December 2022

They do not have heat, so we were freezing at night. They have parking, but you will be required to move your car all the time when they come and knock on your door. Furthermore, you must constantly ask permission for them to open and close the gates to enter and leave with your car. So while this is a convenience, there are many inconvenient aspects to parking on-site that make it quite frustrating.

It would be a nice, affordable spot in the spring and summer months. The rooftops are a good option and the rooms are cheap.

Stayed in July 2022