Very friendly family that runs it. And helpful with info on tours and transport. Lovely garden area to sit around in, and decent wi-fi. Sometimes have to wait for the shared bathrooms to be free and it can be noisy in the rooms towards the front (near the kitchen and eating area) Note that there is no breakfast included, so... More

Maria is one of the loveliest people I have ever met .so funny and friendly. I cannot believe people complain about noise in a hostel and that they cannot sleep... Why travel then , sleep when you're dead suckers! Get a life! The rooms were comfortable and clean as with the hot water I ask where in South America is... More

Clean, cheap rooms provided by extremely friendly staff! The kitchen is well equipped and an enormous supermarket with laundry service close by. Just 2 blocks from the bus station and the city centre is on walking distance! Everything a traveler needs!

This is one of my favourite hostels in Chile and a large part of it is due to Maria and her family. Though I spoke no Spanish then, they were exceedingly helpful and obliging all the time. The rooms at the back are quieter if you are an early sleeper. The place is well-kept and clean and I love the... More

Love this place. Great relaxed vibe, get a room at the back if you're early to bed, as there is a great social area in the beautiful garden that you'll probably want to chill and drink wine in. Really friendly and helpful owners, and Maria herself is an absolute diamond. Location isn't amazing, as its quite a walk to the... More

Staff at Maria's Casa were some of the most genuine & warm people we have met so far on our South American adventure. The rooms & facilities were all good, it is very close to bus terminal, malls & shops. It is also very peaceful to relax & chill & has a gorgeous garden area to sit as well as... More

Although it is cheaper than other hostels around, it is not worth the amount they charge. What do you get for your money? An absolutely freezing room, a shared bathroom and that's it. No towels, no breakfast, not much cleanliness (no one came to tidy our room from one day to the next). There are 2 bathrooms shared between all... More

Casa Maria was very close to main bus terminal and easy to find. When we arived we were given lots of advice of things to see and do in La Serena and the area around. Maria and her sons were all very friendly and helpful. There was a kitchen for everyone to use and tables and chairs inside and outside.... More

Casa Maria is situated very close to the bus terminal in La Serena, which is a lovely place which I recommend you visit on your way to Santiago if you are travelling from the North. I absolutely fell in love with Chile and Casa Maria is like visiting family in Chile. Maria is a lovely, warm host and Pancho is... More