1 best hostels in Vicuña

Hostels in Vicuña are a smart base for travellers who want easy access to the Valle del Elqui’s laid-back town life and the area’s signature stargazing and wine routes. Stay centrally and you can step out to Plaza de Armas (Plaza Gabriela Mistral), the town’s everyday meeting point and a natural starting point for exploring on foot. For astronomy-focused trips, Vicuña is also closely linked with observatories such as Cerro Mamalluca, making it a convenient place to plan day and evening sessions.

What “hostels” works best here? Choose hostal-style accommodation if you value a social, uncomplicated stay: friendly front-desk service, straightforward rooms, and the ability to come and go around tours. This suits solo travellers, couples on a budget, and groups who want a practical base without the formality (and price) of larger hotels—especially when your itinerary includes late departures, early transfers, and return trips after excursions.

Where to stay: focus on the town centre for walkability to key sights like the Plaza, and for easier coordination of transport to observatories and day-trip experiences. Properties such as Hostal Donde Rita (1★), Hostal Michel (1★), and Hostal Al Yaras (1★) fit that “central and simple” brief, while Hostal Las Delicias (3★) and Hostal Aldea Del Elqui (3★) offer a slightly more comfortable step-up for travellers who still want that hostal-style, small-stay feel. ElquiTerra Bed & Breakfast (1★) is a good choice for a calmer, more relaxed stay just outside the busiest feel of central streets.