Ventana Sur Hostal

One of my favourite hostels I've ever stayed at! The communal spaces and family-style breakfast every morning made it really easy to meet people and do activities together in the daytime/evening. Ivan (the owner) was incredibly helpful and friendly, putting on a delicious BBQ for guests at the weekend, teaching us how to make Pisco Sours and helping me buy physio tape for my knee when I couldn't order online with a foreign bank account. 10/10 we would love to come back soon, and Kika (the hoste...

Genuinely a great hostel. Ivan is an excellent host who really takes the time to get to chat with and get to know those visiting. This builds a great and social atmosphere and community of travelers. Without a doubt, I will definitely come back when I return to Santiago in the future. There’s no other option. The breakfast spread is also lovely, and Ivan will prep something for you in the morning if you need to leave early!

We loved our stay at Ivan’s place! We had a private room and the bed was the comfiest & cleanest we’ve had on our 2 month trip so far. Very good location around lots of bars and restaurants, we felt safe walking round at all times. The hostel has a great social atmosphere without relying on parties, breakfast was very good and very easy to socialise with others there. Ivan also taught us how to make Pisco Sours one evening, which we really enjoyed! Highly recommend to stay!

One of my favourite hostels I've ever stayed at! The communal spaces and family-style breakfast every morning made it really easy to meet people and do activities together in the daytime/evening. Ivan (the owner) was incredibly helpful and friendly, putting on a delicious BBQ for guests at the weekend, teaching us how to make Pisco Sours and helping me buy physio tape for my knee when I couldn't order with a foreign bank card! 10/10 we would love to come back soon! :)

Ivan is a fantastic host and the breakfast is the best one I’ve had in a long while! Beds are decent, there is plenty of space to hang around and it just feels like a home away from home

Nice hostel in a good area of Santiago with heaps of restaurants, cafes, bars etc. Well connected by metro/bus to the rest of the city too. Hostel felt like a family home and the events (like a barbeque) meant it felt social.

Favourite hostel we have stayed at in our years of travel, it feels more like a home. Exactly how a hostel should be run and we hope to be back at some point! Thanks Ivan and co for making our stay so great.

Easily in my top two hostels I’ve stayed in so far. The rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable. The communal areas are like living rooms and promote relaxing/socialising. Best free breakfast I’ve had in a hostel ever. There’s a pool which I didn’t use but it looked very clean and it was nice to have the option. The host Ivan was kind and generous - he put on a BBQ for everyone at no extra cost. Only thing is that it’s cash only. Make sure you don’t pay “last minute” or Ivan ge...

If this place has any availability, simply book it. Out of a decade of travel experience, Ventura Sur Hostel gives the vibe and hospitality everyone deserves to experience

It was the best hostel I stayed at during my six-week trip. The beds and bathrooms were very clean, and both the owner and the volunteers were friendly and welcoming. I arrived quite late and still managed to do my laundry, which I really appreciated.The kitchen was well-equipped and clean, the pool was great, and there were plenty of comfortable areas to relax. The size of the hostel was perfect for meeting other travelers and socializing. Adding curtains to the beds would make it even better.

Ivan is an amazing host. Received very helpful recommendations and advice for travelling in Santiago. Felt very welcome in this hostel. The hostel is located in a great area with lots of cool cafes and restaurants. Would come back anytime!

tout était au top, l'hôte est très gentil !

Muy buen lugar con un gran ambiente

I rarely leave reviews, but I have to say this is the best hostel I've ever stayed in! Ivan is truly an amazing host, very arranging, and if you're nice with him, you might get some free pisco sour ;)

One of the best hostels in the world. I’m writing this review a little while after having stayed here and I feel like the memories I made are only getting sweeter with time. Everything about this place is great. I’d seriously consider coming back to Santiago just to stay here. It has such a special atmosphere that makes it incredibly easy to meet and interact with others. Seriously, book this place for longer than you maybe would have originally planned. Such a unique oasis. Highly recommend...

Can’t recommend enough. Small and homely with an inclusive and bright atmosphere. Great fresh breakfasts every morning where it’s easy to meet everyone and Ivan was very accomodating in all aspects of the stay. Easy to see why the rating is so high after staying!

Geweldig hostel. 1 van de beste hostels dat ik bezocht heb tijdens mijn reis. Het heeft een echte familie sfeer en de eigenaar is top!

This hostel is so special. Ivan is hilarious and has cultivated such a special atmosphere. the morning breakfasts are such high quality and a lovely way to meet people. It's really social in the evenings as well always with people around to chat to

Great place to stay. Ivan was very nice and accommodating. I missed breakfast both mornings I stayed because of early excursions, but he left me coffee and something to eat anyway. The private double room was spacious with a clean bathroom. Location was excellent, surrounded by a lot of restaurant options and near a good supermarket (Tottus). The vibe was positive and social. It was a bit loud at night with people socializing, so bring ear plugs if you're a light sleeper or have early mornings.

This has been my first hostel at the beginning of my travels and I couldn’t recommend enough! It’s got such a cosy, homely atmosphere and Ivan is so welcoming and happy to give you any recommendations you need. Really social and I’ve met some lovely people already which has made the start of my trip feel so easy! If I’m ever back in Santiago (which I hope to be as this city is amazing), I’ll definitely be back to Ventana Sur! Thanks so much :)