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Description
Our popular hostel in the colourful city of Valparaiso needs energetic, reliable and enthusiastic people for hostel staff.
We need lively and friendly staff to mingle with the guests and create a great warm vibe whilst doing your duties. We all speak English, however basic and conversational Spanish is needed as half our guests are Latinos and Chileans. The role includes working the reception, check in check out, changing linens, cleaning various areas, assisting tourist enquiries etc.
The Workaway role would ideally be minimum 2 weeks or we would welcome longer term stays with really awesome staff.
We offer accommodation in exchange for 25 hours a week help!. We also provide some basic food supply like rice and pasta for you to cook. Coffee, tea, oíl, sugar, salt, etc.
Regards
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Teaching
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Language! And other endless opportunities from the colourful friendly guests we always attract.
Help
General hostel help : Cleaning , organizing items, shopping ,reception. Being a friendly energetic person.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
Your place to stay- Here we strive to make you feel at home in this newly refurbished two story amazing venue we are almost finished renovating.
There are permanent staff and some volunteers living here plus friendly tourists, we make sure you will enjoy exploring Valpo`s hidden corners, laneways full of street art, making new friends and getting lost in the never-ending nightlife. With its recently restored and renovated rooms this privately run little hostel is a friendly place to stay.
We have the best location, we are located in the heart of Valparaiso´s 'UNESCO world heritage site' historic old quarter, a short walk up the hill from Bellavista Street, walking distance to the countless tourist attractions including museums, markets and the colonial architecture that makes Valparaiso so beautiful and world famous.
What else ...
Local areas include many of Valpo and Viña´s beaches and towns accessible vis easy bus trip or bike. Laguna Verde. Santiago only 1.5 hours via cheap coach. Peñuelas, Casablanca´s vineyards, Isla negra...
Valpo has excellent street and cultural art, a museum cafes, restaurants, galleries, cultural parks and gigs and events.
If you like to paint you are welcome get this hostel even more artistic.
if you like cook traditional food with us together, it would be amazing.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 439899978326
Feedback (30)
8 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Vasileios) for host
Mi estadía en el hostal fue muy memorable gracias al equipo y al dueño. Todos eran muy sociables. Los turnos estaban bien organizados y como voluntarios teníamos la oportunidad de obtener una buena experiencia en la recepción y el mantenimiento general. No puedo dejar de mencionar que la ubicación me pareció una de las mejores para explorar… read more
29 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Mitchell & Ginny )
Mitchell and Ginny volunteered in my hostel in Valparaíso Chile for one week. Mitchell did an awesome work repairing outlets and lights, installing new outlets and doing general electrical maintenance, he has lots of electrical experiencie from Australia, he is a pro. And Ginny helped with cleaning and reception, she left hostel really clean and… read more
(Excellent
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29 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Mitchell & Ginny ) for host
We helped out Felipe and his Hostal for one week. He is working and renovating the Hostal a lot at the moment. So Mitch could do a lot of electrical work. Ginny helped with reception shifts and cleaning. We both enjoyed our time here, Felipe was very welcoming and friendly, we had a good night of games and drinks. The area is close to all the main… read more
28 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Guillaume) for host
I had a great time in Valparaíso, and the experience at the hostel was very positive. The hostel is nice, well-situated in the city, and you will always meet amazing staff members and travelers. I highly recommend.
17 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Guillaume)
El amigo Guillaume estuvo con nosotros un mes. Siempre muy atento a las tareas a realizar, con muy buena energía, disposición y alegría. Además es una persona muy grata con quien puedes conversar y crear una amistad. Gracias por haber sido parte de nuestro staff.
(Excellent
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8 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Vasileios) for host
Mi estadía en el hostal fue muy memorable gracias al equipo y al dueño. Todos eran muy sociables. Los turnos estaban bien organizados y como voluntarios teníamos la oportunidad de obtener una buena experiencia en la recepción y el mantenimiento general. No puedo dejar de mencionar que la ubicación me pareció una de las mejores para explorar… read more
29 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Mitchell & Ginny )
Mitchell and Ginny volunteered in my hostel in Valparaíso Chile for one week. Mitchell did an awesome work repairing outlets and lights, installing new outlets and doing general electrical maintenance, he has lots of electrical experiencie from Australia, he is a pro. And Ginny helped with cleaning and reception, she left hostel really clean and… read more
(Excellent)
29 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Mitchell & Ginny ) for host
We helped out Felipe and his Hostal for one week. He is working and renovating the Hostal a lot at the moment. So Mitch could do a lot of electrical work. Ginny helped with reception shifts and cleaning. We both enjoyed our time here, Felipe was very welcoming and friendly, we had a good night of games and drinks. The area is close to all the main… read more
28 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Guillaume) for host
I had a great time in Valparaíso, and the experience at the hostel was very positive. The hostel is nice, well-situated in the city, and you will always meet amazing staff members and travelers. I highly recommend.
17 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Guillaume)
El amigo Guillaume estuvo con nosotros un mes. Siempre muy atento a las tareas a realizar, con muy buena energía, disposición y alegría. Además es una persona muy grata con quien puedes conversar y crear una amistad. Gracias por haber sido parte de nuestro staff.
(Excellent)
20 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Toon) for host
I stayed for 2 weeks in the beautiful city of Valparaíso. Because the hostal wasn't always full, the workload was chill and pleasant, 6 days/week in different shifts.
The atmosphere was pretty good ald the lounging area is amazing. During the weekends we had a asado in the front or came together for a beer.
Furthermore, I had enough time to… read more
The atmosphere was pretty good ald the lounging area is amazing. During the weekends we had a asado in the front or came together for a beer.
Furthermore, I had enough time to… read more
25 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Clément) for host
We spend two weeks and It was very good experience to work in this Hostel. Felipe is very nice and we can ask him anything. Melissa explain everything very good for the work and Carlos is always ready to help. Is was a pleasure to work with this team, very good atmosphère and the work is easy and various : cleaning, take the reservation, check in… read more
21 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Karim)
Karim estuvo en nuestro hostal alrededor de 2 semanas ayudándonos con tareas de recepción y limpieza. Estuvo siempre comprometido con las labores y con mucho entusiasmo. Recomendamos a Karim un 100% para voluntario.
(Excellent)
29 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolas)
Nicolás estuvo un mes ayudando en nuestro hostal y puedo decir que es alguien en quien puedes confiar cualquier tarea que le encomiendes. Es una persona muy respetuosa, comprometida, responsable y puntual. Dentro de las tareas realizadas por Nico están las de recepcionista y personal de limpieza, todas realizadas correctamente. Gracias Nico.
(Excellent)
30 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Meg) for host
I had a really lovely 3 weeks in Valparaiso!! The hostel is very laid back, with some long-term guests plus the volunteers, so in many ways it feels like a big shared house where some of the residents clean and do laundry in exchange for not paying rent, which is super nice. Everyone was really lovely and welcoming to me, and very patient with my… read more
26 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Kurt) for host
Thank you very much for the time with you in the hostel! The team is super nice and has explained me very well everything for the work.
You get a lot of confidence and can do everything independently.
The location of the hostel is really great to explore Valparaiso. It is incredible how diverse this city is and what beautiful places you can… read more
You get a lot of confidence and can do everything independently.
The location of the hostel is really great to explore Valparaiso. It is incredible how diverse this city is and what beautiful places you can… read more
3 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Alessandra & Michel)
Alessandra and Michel are so great!! They learnt all our rules and tasks very fast. Their energy kept our enviroment lively and friendly. Although Michel doesnt speak much Spanish, he did his best. It was very sad to say good bye :( We hope to see them again someday! THANKS FOR EVERYTHING GUYS! Felipe,Ori, Rebecca and Bruno.
(Excellent)
2 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Alessandra & Michel) for host
Hmm...what are we supposed to say?
It's was literally an unforgettable and amazing experience to meet the team . The work is light and you get a lot of trust in advance. The entire team as well as the longterm guests are open minded and big hearted persons. Like just a rare number of persons we met before. We will keep them in our hearts. Thank… read more
It's was literally an unforgettable and amazing experience to meet the team . The work is light and you get a lot of trust in advance. The entire team as well as the longterm guests are open minded and big hearted persons. Like just a rare number of persons we met before. We will keep them in our hearts. Thank… read more
27 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Chiara & Antonia) for host
Our stay in this hostel was truly great! For one month this hostel has been our home and we are very thankful for the easy and welcoming atmosphere that we were able to experience there.
The shifts could be distributed freely upon consultation with the other volunteers, as long as the shifts would add up to 25h of work per week. This made it… read more
The shifts could be distributed freely upon consultation with the other volunteers, as long as the shifts would add up to 25h of work per week. This made it… read more
2 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Rafaela & Pedro)
Rafaela y Pedro fueron muy buenos voluntarios. Trabajaron muy bien , tuvieron muy buena comunicación con el resto del equipo y tambien los pasajeros del hostal. Resolvieron problemas de rutina y crearon buen ambiente .
Los recomendamos 100% para nuevos voluntariados en otros hostales.
Ya los extrañamos mucho!
Los recomendamos 100% para nuevos voluntariados en otros hostales.
Ya los extrañamos mucho!
(Excellent)
29 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Rafaela & Pedro) for host
¡Hemos tenido buenas energías intercambiadas en ese hostal y trabajamos muy bien en equipo! Estamos agradecidos por todo el aprendizaje y la oportunidad que nos han dado! Trabajamos por un mes y tendremos buenos recuerdos.
27 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Sophie) for host
Mon Voyage au Chili a commencé avec deux semaines de volontariat mais j'y suis retournée plusieurs fois et chaque visite n'a fait qu'accroître mon attachement à cette endroit. Si tu vas tu seras reçu par Gonzalo et Felipe comme un membre de la famille et ton opinion sera réellement écoutée. Une occasion de rencontrer des gens du monde entier mais… read more
1 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Vincent & Noémie)
Vincent nos ayudó en la remodelación de nuestro hostal. Nos construyó una recepción con ladrillos y madera muy bonita, así también nos construyó toda la estructura de madera de sillón del living junto con una lámpara colgante y un bar móvil. También algunos días nos ayudó como recepcionista, en limpieza, y hacer desayunos. Una persona muy… read more
(Excellent)
16 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Vincent & Noémie) for host
Pasé tres meses, quizas un poco màs. Una muy buena experiencia.
Vi el hotel construir y abrir, a pesar de todos los problemas, queda la buena onda. Con Felipe, Gonzalo y Mauricio intercambiamos nuestros conocimientos y aprendi mucho sobre el modo de vida chileno. Algunas noches muy agradables. Y gracias por darme un lugar donde podría trabajar en… read more
Vi el hotel construir y abrir, a pesar de todos los problemas, queda la buena onda. Con Felipe, Gonzalo y Mauricio intercambiamos nuestros conocimientos y aprendi mucho sobre el modo de vida chileno. Algunas noches muy agradables. Y gracias por darme un lugar donde podría trabajar en… read more
3 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah-Linda)
Hannah helped us out in the renovation of our new hostel and she was a great worker. Very responsible, punctual, and hardworking. She is very social and friendly too. I am sure she can take any workaway challenge and make the best out of it. I totally recommend Hannah to any workaway hosts. Felipe
(Excellent)
14 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Hannah-Linda) for host
I am very lucky to have found this place! The 2 weeks I spent at the construction site of the hostel were amazing. It was like being part of a family, we worked,cooked and went out together. Gonzalo and Felipe are very warm-hearted and uncomplicated. If my plans allow it I will definitely return and check out how it developed.
8 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)
Our friend Michael helped us out in the reconstruction of our hostel. He was really helpful and always willing to collaborate with enthusiasm, giving new ideas to the working project. He is hardworking, friendly and motivated persom. We totally recommend Michael to any workaway hosts to join their staff.
Felipe and Gonzalo
Felipe and Gonzalo
(Excellent)
6 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host
Very friendly and honestly nice people who welcomed me into their home and family. They could not have been nicer if they had tried. Work was fun and not to hard and they made sure I was ok. some of the best people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting aswell as working with.
Thanks to you both and the family, I hope I all works out.
I will… read more
Thanks to you both and the family, I hope I all works out.
I will… read more
26 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Luis)
Luis helped us in our hostel for about one month. We really liked his job. He carried out all duties assigned successfully. He was always willing to learn more about hostel management and contributed to new suggestions and ideas for the hostel. Luis helped out in reception doing check ins -check outs, welcoming passengers, cleaning and preparing… read more
(Excellent)
26 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Eric)
Eric was an excellent help in our hostel. He was very responsible and always motivated in learning about hostels managment and service to tourists. He acommplished all asignments succesfully, shostel oftware skills, reception, check in check outs, cleaning, all duties involved in hostel service. A very friendly and social person. We totally… read more
(Excellent)
6 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Eric) for host
I intended on staying for 2 weeks, but ended up staying 6. The hostal perfectly represents everything that is great about the city of Valparaiso - energy and character. The work environment is relaxed, and food is generously provided. This helped improve my social relations with the other volunteers, as we frequently ate together. Gonzalo and… read more
17 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Federico Amedeo Maria) for host
Estuve al hostal el Septembre pasado y me quedè por un mes: Valparaiso es una ciudad especial y llena de energia positiva! En el hostal pude conocer otros voluntarios: gente especial que me hize sentir a casa desde el primero dìa… esta fue para mì una esperiencia especial que nunca me olvidarè! Un abrazo a todos en el hostal,
Federico
Federico
13 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Angelique) for host
Amazing hostel with great people!
Spent a little more than three weeks working in this hostel and I enjoyed every bit of it. The work is absolutely doable, there's lots of free time to explore the city and the hostel is a fun place with great people. Breakfast is included and they provide a lot of things to cook for lunch and dinner. I definitely… read more
Spent a little more than three weeks working in this hostel and I enjoyed every bit of it. The work is absolutely doable, there's lots of free time to explore the city and the hostel is a fun place with great people. Breakfast is included and they provide a lot of things to cook for lunch and dinner. I definitely… read more
6 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Pasca)
Excellent volunteer. We totally recommend Pasca to workaway hosts. :)
(Excellent)
17 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Juliana & Therese) for host
We both had a great time together with easygoing people at the hostal. It's a colorful backpacker hostal, situated right in the center of Valparaiso. We really enjoyed the (night-) life and meeting new people at the hostal. Together with good conversations and music at the reception. Muchas gracias y un abrazo a todos.
8 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Lucas & Aime) for host
Hermoso hostal, hermosa gente, hermosa energía!!! Estuvimos un mes y medio, en todo momentos nos sentimos muy cómodos. Vamos a extrañar la República independiente!!!
19 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host
Llegué a este hostal con la intención de quedarme solo cinco semanas pero me quedé casi tres meses. El hostal es súper buena onda y el staff es llena de gente increíble. Hay arte y música por todos lados de ambos el hostal y la ciudad de Valparaíso, y el hostal está ubicado en un barrio muy central y divertido con muchas cosas que hacer. Le… read more
30 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)
Michael es una excelente persona, siempre tuvo muy buena disposición a colaborar en las tareas del hostal, por lo demás su español es muy bueno. Éxito en tu viaje amigo. Saludos Felipe
(Excellent)
2 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Mathilde) for host
Me Quedé dos semanas al este hostal, al trabajar a la recepcion (y un poco de limpieza). Los dias parecen son muy tranquilos pero parecen un poco largos (en ese momento, fuimos solamente 2 voluntarios y una trabajadora, lo que significa que tenemos que trabajar mas que de costumbre PERO solo 4 dias a la semana). El ambiente tambien es muy chill,… read more
12 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Kinza) for host
My heart will always be here and in Valparaiso. This little amazing city.
I was greeted with heavy hugs, and I was always excited to come home to the staff here. So many buenas ondas And even the owner is lovely, nothing but positive energy with people who are always willing to help.
The work is light and doesnt feel like work, and they are… read more
I was greeted with heavy hugs, and I was always excited to come home to the staff here. So many buenas ondas And even the owner is lovely, nothing but positive energy with people who are always willing to help.
The work is light and doesnt feel like work, and they are… read more
18 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Kinza)
Kinza fue muy buena ayuda en el hostal, tuvo muy buena voluntad, siempre dedicada y nos ayudó cada vez lo necesitamos. Muchas gracias y que tengas un buen viaje.
(Excellent)
15 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Can)
Responsable, comprometido, muy simpático y siempre con buena actitud para ayudar en el hostal. Recomiendo 100% a Can como voluntario ya que tendrán a alguien que les dará buena onda a lugar donde trabaje.
(Excellent)
28 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (CHARLES) for host
I volunteered here for the whole month of September/2015, performing tasks at the front desk and taking care of the cleaning. The worked is very relaxed, and Felipe, the owner, is very flexible so you can have plenty of time to enjoy the city and go for some short trips, as Santiago and Viña del Mar, for example.
A very good deal is that they… read more
A very good deal is that they… read more
6 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Shing Mon)
Shing helped me in my hostel for about one month. I totally recommend her for any host. She knows reception work, she can manage cleaning tasks, and she is a proactive person and will make your hostel a better place for good reviews.
(Excellent)
5 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Charlotte) for host
I had an incredible experience working at this hostel, Valparaiso is really one of the coolest cities that I have visited in my travels, and this hostel has a prime location in the city. Along with that it is host to a really chill staff, and the work is not that bad. There are these cool wooden contraptions connected to pulleys that you can hang… read more
16 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Maeva)
Maeva was really helpful, she always keeps good attitude and a smile while working, She was always cooperating, She can handle receptionist work and also can help with other tasks. I totally recommed Maeva for hosts in workaway.
(Excellent)
16 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Candelaria) for host
I was working there for almost a month and i really enjoyed it!!! The hostel is reaally good located and the work wasn't hard at all. I had plenty of free time and the atmosphere there ir really good and relaxed. I met a lot of nice people. I can recommend it :)
6 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Cara) for host
I volunteered at this hostel for 3 weeks over winter, so the hostel was not very busy during weekdays. It's a smaller, independent hostel in a great location, and because of this and the price, it attracts a certain type of guest - the low budget but amazing kind who ends up staying longer than expected because they like the vibe of the place. Not… read more
19 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (Krystle) for host
Hola! I volunteered at this hostel for over a month. It's an action packed, great little hostel in a great location - always something going on! It is a quintessential 'hostal' and definitely caters to a younger, backpacker crowd - the environment is extremely social. As a volunteer, you realllllly need to take INITIATIVE, the tasks are… read more
1 Mar 2015
Left by Workawayer (Adrien) for host
I have worked there for 2 weeks and it was a great experience. As Tim said the work is pretty relax (but it may depend on the number of volunteers), the atmosphere is pleasant and the hostel is well located to discover the city as well as to party. You meet a lot of travellers so you never stop to learn about their trips so it's really fun… read more
17 Feb 2015
Left by Workawayer (Tim) for host
I was working 3 weeks there and I enjoyed the time a lot! The manager at this time (Faby) was a nice person and the work was not really hard all the time and i had a lot of free time, to discover the city. I can recommend the city of Valparaiso and this Hostel to everyone who wants to have fun and wants to improve their language skills. Thanks for… read more
26 Aug 2014
Left by Workawayer (Grafton) for host
I spent 7 weeks here. I had an a great time. The managers, Pablo and Diana, are AWESOME! The accommodation was great. The work was fine. I had plenty of free time. The I enjoyed the atmosphere as well.
