A small social hostel in Barrio Italia

A hostel where people actually talk to each other.

Ventana Sur is for travellers who like sharing breakfast, making plans with whoever is around, and coming back to the pool, a barbecue, a guitar or a quiet corner with a book.

Travellers laughing and clapping around a guitarist at Ventana Sur Hostel
A recent night at Ventana Sur.
Hostelworld9.9 overall1,340 reviews · checked 13 July 2026
Atmosphere10.0
Cleanliness9.8
Facilities9.7
How the house works

Home away from home — just a bit louder.

Travellers often describe Ventana Sur as a home away from home. It is social, relaxed and small enough that people learn each other’s names. Ivan has lived in Santiago for years and knows where to send you, what to skip and how to plan the day.

If you go to bed at 10 pm, bring earplugs. If you come home at 2 am, keep the noise down.

Travellers sharing a meal around the common table at Ventana Sur
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Meet around the tableBreakfast and the shared spaces make introductions easy.

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Make your own plansSome nights turn into dinner, wine, pisco, music or a trip out. Others are quiet. There is no nightly activity schedule.

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Share a small houseThe house is small enough that people notice one another and the common spaces stay personal.

Rooms

Private rooms and six-bed dorms.

Choose a private room for your own space or a dorm bed to keep costs down. Breakfast, the pool and the common areas are included with both.

Double bed in the Cabaña private room
Private room

Cabaña

A double room for two with a private bathroom.

  • Sleeps 2
  • Double bed
  • Private bathroom
Ask about the Cabaña
Single bed in a private room at Ventana Sur
Private room

Single room

A private room for one with a shared bathroom.

  • Sleeps 1
  • Single bed
  • Shared bathroom
Ask about the single
Bunk beds in the six-bed Dorm Norte
Dorm bed

Dorm Norte

Six mixed beds with a shared bathroom.

  • 6-bed mixed dorm
  • Shared bathroom
Ask about Dorm Norte
Bunk beds and window in the six-bed Dorm Sur
Dorm bed

Dorm Sur

Six mixed beds in a bright shared room.

  • 6-bed mixed dorm
  • Shared bathroom
Ask about Dorm Sur
Recently at Ventana

Plans start around the table.

Some nights are quiet. Some aren’t. A shared dinner might turn into music, a bottle of wine or a trip to Bellavista. It depends on who is staying.

Pool, deck chairs and garden at Ventana Sur Hostel
Pool and terrace

A good place to do nothing.

Read a book, cool off after San Cristóbal or compare Chile itineraries by the water. The pool and terrace are open when the weather cooperates.

Barrio Italia

Stay in Barrio Italia.

We are at Claudio Arrau 0340, near Bustamante Park and a ten-minute walk from Santa Isabel metro. Barrio Italia has cafés, restaurants, bars, supermarkets and live music within easy walking distance. The metro reaches downtown in about 20 minutes.

Santiago is a large city. Use normal city awareness, especially late at night in Bellavista and around Plaza de Armas.

Before you book

What to know before you arrive.

Is Ventana Sur a party hostel?

Ventana Sur is social, and some nights get lively. It is a small house, so respect matters: bring earplugs if you sleep early and keep the noise down when you come home late.

Do you have breakfast?

Yes, breakfast is included. Ask Ivan for the current breakfast hours when you check availability.

How do I book?

Send Ivan your dates, number of guests and room preference on WhatsApp. He will confirm availability. You can also email [email protected] or book through Hostelworld.

Is this the official website?

ventanasurhostel.com is not owned, operated, authorized or affiliated with Ventana Sur Hostel. Do not submit payments, passwords or personal information through that website. Our official website is ventanasurhostel.cl.

Talk to Ivan

Check your dates with Ivan.

Send your dates, number of guests and room preference. Ivan will confirm what is available.

ventanasurhostel.com is not owned, operated, authorized or affiliated with Ventana Sur Hostel. Do not submit payments, passwords or personal information through that website. Our official website is ventanasurhostel.cl.