Valparaiso

A small and very stylish boutique hotel on a quiet side street on the steep slope of Cerro Alegre (Happy Hill) above Valparaiso’s container port. — The Telegraph

A boutique beauty with swoonsome interiors in one of the city’s most colourful neighbourhoods. — The Telegraph

Fauna stays true to its natural surroundings: the floors, stairs, and handrails are made from recycled native wood, adobe is used generously in the architecture. — Fodor's

Small but very welcoming – and perfectly located in a lively section of Cerro Alegre – this cheerful, sustainably run hostel...features a terrace that's romantically illuminated at night. — Lonely Planet

Budget-minded couples and solo travelers enjoy this homey B&B. — Lonely Planet

Set in a sprawling Victorian mansion that spreads across five floors, the Gervasoni is a chance to step back in time into Valparaíso's past. — Fodor's

One of Valpo's oldest hostels, this ramshackle old house has airy, pastel-painted dorms, while doubles feature sky-high ceilings and original wooden floors. — Lonely Planet

Perched high atop Cerro Alegre, between ascensores El Peral and Reina Victoria, this palm-shaded mansion has an unobstructed view of the sea. — Fodor's

The fluffy beds and spotless, individually decorated rooms in this 1935 castle make it a good midrange bet. — Lonely Planet

This 'boutique hostel' has a streamlined modern look, and super-comfy dorm rooms with new mattresses and gleaming white comforters. — Lonely Planet

Run by a friendly Ecuadorian-Belgian couple, this round-walled art-deco boutique is a favorite for the arts-poetry-and-chunky-glasses set. — Lonely Planet

Unparalleled views over the bay justify the trek to sleek Ultramar, high on Cerro Cárcel. — Lonely Planet

Built from 25 decommissioned shipping containers and home to Valparaiso's first urban winery, WineBox is primed to change the face of tourism in the city. — Lonely Planet

La Joya is almost too posh to be called a hostel with impeccably clean quarters, seriously comfy beds and the aesthetic of a Brooklyn loft. — Lonely Planet

The English-speaking owners of this B&B are mad about Valpo, and love sharing insider tips with their guests. — Lonely Planet

The most youth-forward of Valparaíso's hostels, this spot up a picturesque flower-dotted stairway has a positive energy, plenty of hang-out places and pumped-in music. — Lonely Planet

Old-fashioned iron and wooden bedsteads, springy mattresses and crisp white sheets at this deliciously homey old house make this cheery yellow B&B a perennial travelers' favorite. — Lonely Planet

Located smack in Valparaiso, Hotel 17 is the first boutique hotel in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. — Wallpaper