The image depicts five individuals sitting on a rooftop, overlooking a city and body of water, with a serene pink sky in the background, evoking a sense of relaxation and camaraderie.
The image shows a group of six people posing for a photo in front of a mural, with the words \"LEMURIA HOSTEL\" written on the wall behind them.
The image depicts a vibrant street scene featuring a black Volkswagen Beetle parked in front of a two-story building with a red and gray facade.
The image depicts a living room with a green couch, a wooden coffee table, and a guitar on the wall, featuring a cactus in the foreground.
The image depicts a group of six individuals posing for a photo, with two people wearing sombreros and a stuffed animal in the center.
1 / 5
updated  

Join our friendly spot for travellers in Cerro Alegre Valparaiso, Chile

  • Last activity : 14 Sep 2025

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Details

  • Description

    Description

    We are a small, family-run hostel with 7 rooms, located in Valparaíso's most famous and touristy neighborhood, Cerro Alegre. We offer a very laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere, ideal for enjoying the city and feeling at home.

    We ask for 18 hours per week from May to November and 20 hours from December to May, with a minimum of 3 days off. We ask for fewer hours compared to other hostels because we don't provide breakfast. What is included is a bed in a volunteer dormitory, 3 bunk beds, laundry, and free use of our house and facilities. It's a hostel with a family atmosphere that provides a quiet space where you can exchange work hours for a bed.

    In return, we ask for help with cleaning the house, bathrooms, and rooms, as well as basic reception. A bit of everything is done: cleaning, basic reception.

    It is necessary to speak basic Spanish, as we are a Spanish-speaking hostel.

    Best regards

    --------

    Somos un hostal familiar pequeño, 7 habitaciones, ubicados en el bairro más famoso y turístico de Valparaíso, el cerro alegre. Somos muy tranquilos, ambiente familiar, ideal para disfrutar la ciudad y sentirse como en su casa.

    Pedimos 18 horas la semana Mayo a Noviembre y 20 Horas de Diciembre a Mayo, con mínimo 3 días libres. Pedimos pocas horas en relación a los demás porque no disponibilizamos de desayuno. Lo que va incluido es una cama en un dormitorio para voluntarios, 3 camarotes. Lavandería y claro uso de nuestra casa y dependencias. Es un hostal con ambiente familiar que te proporciona un espacio tranquilo que puedas cambiar horas laborales por una cama.

    A cambio pedimos sobretodo ayuda con el aseo de la casa, baños y habitaciones, también recepción nivel básico. Se hace de todo un poco. Aseo, recepcion nivel basico.

    Es necesario hablar el basico de español, ya que somos un hostal hispanohablante.

    Saludos Cordiales

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
    House sitting
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You will find many funiculars, known as 'ascensores' throughout Valparaíso. These are a way for local people to be taken to and from their homes high up in the picturesque hillside neighborhoods. Some of the 'ascensores' where built as early as 1883. These are a must do when you visit the city as you will get to see some amazing views from them as you go up.

    Muelle Prat (Prat Wharf) can be found at the foot of the Plaza Sotomayor, the main square of Valparaíso. Muelle Prat is the only wharf where the public can closely watch the loading and unloading of the ships from a safe distance (if that's your type of thing). You will find a typical handicrafts market at this wharf and boat trips around the harbour can also be taken from here.

  • Help

    Help

    General Cleaning: Rooms, bathrooms, common areas, among others.
    Basic level reception: Check-in, check-out, customer service, calls, and WhatsApp.

    -------

    Aseo General: Habitaciones, baños, areas comunes entre otros
    Recepcion nivel basico: Check in check out, atencion al cliente, llamadas y whatsapp

  • Languages spoken

    Spanish: Intermediate
    English: Beginner
    Portuguese: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We offer a bed in a shared room for volunteers, laundry facilities, and use of the kitchen and all other facilities at our hostel.

    ---------

    Ofrecemos una cama en habitacion compartida de los voluntarios, lavanderia y uso de la cocina y todas las instalaciones de nuestro Hostel.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We're located on Cerro Alegre, the most touristy, beautiful, and safe hill in Valparaiso. We have a terrace with ocean views. We're a quiet, family-friendly establishment.

    -----------

    Estamos ubicados en el Cerro Alegre, el cerro mas turistico, bonito y seguro de Valparaiso. Tenemos una terraza con Vista al mar. Somos un local tranquilo y familar

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Los nomadas digitales son bienvenidos al nuestro hostal, pero deben respetar los horarios laborales.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 262154974133

Website Safety

Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host

+19

Feedback (26)



Photos

The image depicts five individuals sitting on a rooftop, overlooking a city and body of water, with a serene pink sky in the background, evoking a sense of relaxation and camaraderie.
The image shows a group of six people posing for a photo in front of a mural, with the words \"LEMURIA HOSTEL\" written on the wall behind them.
The image depicts a vibrant street scene featuring a black Volkswagen Beetle parked in front of a two-story building with a red and gray facade.
The image depicts a living room with a green couch, a wooden coffee table, and a guitar on the wall, featuring a cactus in the foreground.
The image depicts a group of six individuals posing for a photo, with two people wearing sombreros and a stuffed animal in the center.

Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host

+19

Feedback

These are extra optional ratings when members leave feedback. The average rating left for each option is displayed.

Accuracy of profile:
(5.0)

Cultural exchange:
(5.0)

Communication:
(5.0)














































Come and learn a different lifestyle, harmonious with nature in the rainforest of southern Chile, portal to Patagonia
Get to know the cultural heritage and have an unique experience on Easter Island, Chile