Hostal Tambo Norte - Hostel

Cooking here was a struggle. The dorm kitchen is tiny, far too small for three people, let alone the 13 who may need to share it. The saucepans are stacked in the oven. Even alone, making and eating food is difficult because there are very few utensils, and no salt, pepper, or oil. The private-room kitchens are also small and poorly equipped. Don't expect to be able to cook at this hostel. The bathroom is cramped too. There are only two showers, they almost never have hot water, and the flow is weak. In the six-bed dorm there were just two lockers. The owner has added more, but they don't feel secure. The owner runs the hostel by herself and regularly asks guests to help carry gas bottles or look after the place while she's away. That means you have to trust whichever guest is left in charge. Yet when I needed a service, she wanted to charge extra. After a mountain expedition, I needed a shower before my night bus and was asked to pay CL$5000. I think the owner is greedy and doesn't understand tourism. For the high price she's asking, I think you can find somewhere better in San Pedro.