Budget
Teacher`s house
Ramirez 839. phone 56-57314475. a beutiful garden, small gym, paragliding, tours and information, breakfast, bar, wi-fi, laundry, rent a bike, help organize other activities. located in the historic center of iquique, at 6 blocks from cavancha beach. doubles, matrimonial suites, dorms. private bathrooms. prices: with bathrooms, 7000 pesos. without bathroom, 5500.
Backpacker's Hostel
Amunategui 2075, +56 57 320 223. very gringo- and euro-friendly hostel, with lounge, tv, kitchen, breakfast, bar, ping-pong, hammocks, guitar, computer with internet, etc. bikes, surf and bodyboards plus equipment, and sandboards for rent. close to the beach, not too far from historic district. friday evening barbecue ~us$7 gets good reviews, wasn't there though. multilingual staff is friendly, helps organize other activities. matrimonial suite and separate cabin available. ch$ 5500 per night.
Hostal Li-Ming
Barros arana 705, +56 057 421912. convenient for buses arriving in the city center, just across the road from the terminal. free use of kitchen, try to get breakfast included in the price before deciding. twins without bath for ch$ 8000.
Hotel Oregon
20 minute walk to the beach. High ceilings.
Uma Jaqi Surf Hostal
Opispo labbe 1591; tel.: +56087715768 or +56057411057; e-mail: [email protected]; hostal with a young atmosphere and an own surf and bodyboard school; single, double and shared rooms, all with shared bathroom & a kitchen for free use; affordable prices.