This hostel is on a tree-lined street in close proximity to the subway and to all kinds of restaurants. It also is in close proximity to one of the universities. While spartan in decoration, the water is hot and the rooms are large. The owners/operators (an elderly couple) are very, very gracious. They were even willing to store our possessions there for several days (locked in storage) while we galavanted to other towns and points of interest. My cousin and I travel a good deal together in Central and South America and we were far from unhappy with this choice. We cannot say that for all places. I would go back there when and if I travel to Santiago. Ask for Max - he helps to operate the hostel.
