When it comes to accommodation, Calama can be an expensive town for those on a budget. Backpackers with only a few bucks in their wallet would do well to head directly to the lackluster but dirt cheap Hotel Claris Loa. Hotel Atenas is another low-budget option. Hotel El Mirador and Hotel Punakora are good mid-range choices, while Hostería Calama is a high-end option worth every penny - assuming it doesn’t break the bank.
Do not come here looking for fancy accommodations. There is not much to the rooms but the prices are perfect if you are on a budget in this town with few cheap choices. A single room is approximately $8, while a double cost...
The hotel is conveniently located on the main street, with easy access to restaurants and entertainment. Rooms are not terribly spacious but there are few problems with street noise - often a rarity at hotels this centrally positioned. There are rooms with shared and private bathrooms, and the...
El Mirador Hotel occupies an old English colonial-style home built at the end of the 19th century. The hotel has 15 rooms, a lounge with a fireplace and is decorated with a collection of antique photographs from the region. Rooms have WiFi, private bathrooms and room service....
This is a well-run hotel on a quiet street. The Hotel Punakora has 26 rooms with cable TV, private bathrooms and a refrigerator. There is an on-site restaurant to fill up empty stomachs, too....
Hostería Calama is definitely not for the budget traveler. Come here to find the best place to stay in town, but be prepared to pay for it as well. The hotel has a game room, internet room, pool, gymnasium and transfer service to the airport. Rooms are heated, have desks, refrigerators, private...