Must-see hotels in Norte Grande

  • Terrace Lodge & Cafe

    Norte Grande

    A friendly pair of multilingual Italian expats run this hideaway with five rustic-chic rooms. Units are small but well heated, with mountain views through…

  • Hotel Aruma

    Arica

    Arica's best-looking hotel is a mixture of cool ambience, modern styling and friendly service. The spacious rooms have a contemporary, relaxed feel and…

  • Hostal Quinta Adela

    San Pedro de Atacama

    This friendly family-run place, just a quick walk from town, has seven character-filled rooms (each with its own individual style) and a shady terrace and…

  • Eco Truly

    Norte Grande

    In the village of Poconchile, along a road that runs for 1km along train tracks from the marked turnoff of Chile 11, is a slightly surreal Hare Krishna …

  • Sunny Days

    Arica

    If you don't mind being outside the center, this welcoming, easygoing guesthouse near Playa de Chinchorro is an appealing option. Pleasant rooms, friendly…

  • Arica Surfhouse

    Arica

    Doubling as Arica's surfer central, this is one of the town's top hostels, with a variety of clean rooms, a great open-air communal area, 24-hour hot…

  • Pampa Hotel

    Iquique

    A lovely new addition to Iquique, Pampa Hotel has boutique-style guest rooms and young, kind-hearted hosts. Set in a converted home built in 1890, it's…

  • Hotel Kimal

    San Pedro de Atacama

    A high-end option a short stroll south of the main street, Kimal has lovely rooms with adobe walls, wooden floors, modern bathrooms and all the extras …

  • Casa Beltrán

    Arica

    This sleek city-center charmer inside an old casona has 17 well-designed rooms with dark hardwood floors and all the upscale trimmings (desk, minifridge,…

  • Pachamama Hostel

    Norte Grande

    The best-value lodging in town has a great traveler atmosphere, with tidy adobe-walled rooms set around a sunny courtyard. Guests can use the kitchen,…

  • Atacama Awasi

    San Pedro de Atacama

    A kilometer or so south of town, the Awasi is one of the finer upscale choices in the area. Rooms are gorgeously decorated using mostly local materials …

  • Backpacker's Hostel Iquique

    Iquique

    One of Iquique's best budget options, this buzzing hostel has much to recommend: nicely outfitted rooms, friendly staff and a great location near Playa…

  • Petit Clos

    Arica

    Near the steps leading up to Morro de Arica, this Belgian-run guesthouse makes a great base for exploring the city. The rooms are pleasantly furnished,…

  • Hostal Sonchek

    San Pedro de Atacama

    Thatched roofs and adobe walls characterize the rooms at this lovely, good-value hostel. It's centered on a small courtyard, and there's a shared kitchen,…

  • Virgilio B&B

    Iquique

    In a good location within easy strolling distance of the beach, this small, welcoming guesthouse has tidy rooms, a roofed-in front terrace and a lounge…

  • Hostal Pangea

    San Pedro de Atacama

    Pangea is a traveler favorite for its excellent central location, welcoming staff and budget-friendly prices. The spacious and colorfully decorated patio…

  • Panamericana Hotel

    Norte Grande

    This five-star mammoth in the old harbor has great ocean views from the lobby, well-appointed rooms (those with ocean vistas are pricier) and all the luxe…

  • Hotel Marina

    Norte Grande

    Near the Terminal Pesquero, this high-rise hotel feels like a peaceful retreat from the big-city bustle. Rooms are spacious and well equipped, and the…

  • Hotel Licantay

    Norte Grande

    This friendly small-scale hotel has bright, cheerfully painted rooms with wood furnishings and artwork on the walls. Everything is meticulously clean. On…

  • Hostal Jardín del Sol

    Arica

    It's been here for ages but still lives up to its reputation as one of Arica's best budget hotels, with small but spotless rooms, fans included. Guests…

  • Sunfish Hotel

    Iquique

    This luxe option in a dark-blue high-rise just behind Playa Cavancha has a polished lobby, efficient service and rooftop pool. The rooms are bright and…

  • Codpa Valley Lodge

    Norte Grande

    The fertile oasis of the Codpa Valley is home to the area's best place to overnight, Codpa Valley Lodge. This solar-energy-powered hideaway (there's…

  • Hotel Terrantai

    San Pedro de Atacama

    This is arguably the most intimate and central of San Pedro's upscale hotels. The key is in the architecture: high, narrow passageways made from smooth…

  • Hotel Paola

    Norte Grande

    One of the more appealing options in the center, the Paola sports a white marble hallway, a contemporary look, an inner patio on the 3rd floor and five…

  • Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa

    San Pedro de Atacama

    All the luxe perks paired with heaps of style await those who stay at this resort-style hideaway 1.5km south of Caracoles. Stone-floored rooms showcase an…

  • Hotel Loma Sanchez

    San Pedro de Atacama

    Sitting right in the middle of the Caracoles strip, Loma Sanchez has a backyard full of small yurts with adobe walls and thatch roofs that make for an…

  • Hotel Q'antati

    Norte Grande

    The favorite of tour groups, this Aymara-run hotel is Putre's most upscale and priciest option, with 24-hour hot showers, firm beds, heated doubles with…

  • Amaru Apart Hotel

    Norte Grande

    Set uphill slightly out of the center, these stylish, modern apartments sleep two comfortably and three at a stretch. They have small, functional kitchens…

  • Hotel Pacifico Norte

    Iquique

    The service is kind, and the wooden floors are squeaky at this old-fashioned charmer. The rooms downstairs have tall ceilings but no view. Rooms upstairs…

  • Hotel Arica

    Arica

    This large-scale oceanfront resort offers a range of rooms, including cabins overlooking the ocean, plus all four-star trappings. It's about 3km southwest…

  • Plaza Kilantur

    Iquique

    One of the best deals in its category, this Georgian-style building fronts the pedestrian strip. There is a welcoming lobby with a big skylight and…

  • Hotel Savona

    Arica

    This snowy-white hotel at the foot of El Morro has a concertina-style front and an attractive inner patio with bougainvillea blooms and a pill-shaped pool…

  • Hotel Ancla Inn

    Norte Grande

    Central location, friendly staff and well-equipped rooms make this a good choice, behind a funny chalet-like facade. The standard rooms are often booked…

  • Jham Hotel

    Iquique

    It is admittedly kitschy, with its dark-pink paint job, but this well-appointed business hotel features spacious, bright and clean rooms and a small…

  • Hostal Catedral

    Iquique

    Homey place opposite the city's main church, handy for early or late Tur Bus connections. Has a range of rooms – some quite stuffy but others spacious…

  • Takha Takha Hotel & Camping

    San Pedro de Atacama

    A popular catch-all outfit with decent campsites, plain budget rooms and spotless midrange accommodations set around a sprawling flowery garden with a…

  • Hostelling International

    San Pedro de Atacama

    This convivial spot offers dorms – with some bunks nearly 3m up – and a few doubles around a small patio. It has a shared kitchen and lockers, and staff…

  • Hostal La Roca

    Norte Grande

    This quirky little place is perched on a rocky rise overlooking the Pacific and run by a friendly local couple. It offers four charming rooms, two with…

  • Hostal Edén Atacameño

    San Pedro de Atacama

    This laid-back hostel has rooms around a couple of sociable, hammock-strung patios with plentiful seating. Guests can use the kitchen, and there's laundry…

  • Hotel Sotomayor

    Arica

    Somewhat frayed around the edges, this four-story number just uphill from the plaza wins points for its cheerfully painted facade, spacious rooms and…

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