Accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama
San Pedro offers accommodations for every budget — from simple campsites to luxury lodges that rank among the best in the world. Almost all are within a 10-minute walk to Calle Caracoles.
€ Budget (under 20,000 CLP / 20€)
Hostal Mamatierra · Tocopilla 451 — Popular backpacker hostel with pool, communal kitchen, and a great atmosphere. Dorms from 12,000 CLP, double rooms from 35,000 CLP. Perfect for mingling with other travelers.
Hostel Puritama · Caracoles s/n — Clean, friendly, central. Dorms from 10,000 CLP. Simple, but with everything you need.
€€ Mid-range (40,000–80,000 CLP / 40–80€)
Hotel Terrantai · Tocopilla 411 — Adobe style, quiet courtyard with pool, good breakfast. Double rooms from 60,000 CLP. The best value for money in the mid-range.
Hotel Pascual Andino · Toconao 442 — Boutique hotel with adobe architecture and lovingly designed rooms. Pool, garden, restaurant. From 75,000 CLP.
€€€ Upscale (150,000+ CLP / 150€+)
Hotel Cumbres San Pedro de Atacama · Pasaje Los Olivos — 5-star resort on the edge of the village. Spa, pool, restaurant, rooftop observatory. From 180,000 CLP.
Alto Atacama Desert Lodge & Spa · Camino Pukará s/n — In the Catarpe Valley, 3 km from San Pedro. Minimalist design, infinity pool with volcano view, own tours and observatory. From 350,000 CLP. One of the best desert hotels in the world.
Explora Atacama · Ayllu de Larache s/n — The legendary Explora lodge: All-inclusive with its own guides, expeditions, and a pool that feels like an oasis in the desert. From 800,000 CLP (3 nights incl. tours). For once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
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For backpackers: The campsites in San Pedro are cheap (5,000–8,000 CLP), but it gets COLD at night (0–5°C). A warm sleeping bag is essential. For mid-range: Hotels with pools are worth their weight in gold — after a dusty desert day, there's nothing better than a pool under the starry sky.