Hotel Albatros
Punta Arenas, Chile · ★★★ · 9.0/10 Exceptional · guest rating
A modest central bed and breakfast in Punta Arenas with a café, library and 24-hour front desk, within a few minutes' walk of Plaza Muñoz Gamero and the port.
Hotel Albatros is a city-center bed and breakfast in Punta Arenas with a modest, practical character. Public areas include a reception, a small café with a chalkboard wall, a library and cozy lounges. Rooms have a flat-screen TV, safe, heating and a private bathroom with free toiletries. The character is modest, and the listing shows no exterior photos, so expect a simple city stay.
A free buffet breakfast, free WiFi and free parking are included. The front desk and room service run around the clock, and there is a business center, laundry service, luggage storage and concierge help with tours. English, Italian and Spanish are spoken. Photos show interiors only, with no exterior views. Express check-in and smoke-free premises are also mentioned, along with a dry cleaning service.
The setting
The hotel is on Armando Sanhueza in the heart of Punta Arenas, a port city on the Strait of Magellan. Cathedral of Punta Arenas is about 4 minutes on foot, Cerro la Cruz viewpoint 5 minutes, Palacio Sara Braun and Plaza Muñoz Gamero about 6 minutes, and the port about 9 minutes. It suits visitors who want to explore the city center without a car.
Facilities
- Free buffet breakfast
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Free self parking
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour room service
- Library
- Snack bar
- Laundry facilities
- Business center
- Concierge and tour assistance
- Airport drop-off shuttle at extra cost
- Luggage storage
- Daily housekeeping
Location
Hotel Albatros is at Armando Sanhueza 1248 in central Punta Arenas, Magallanes. The cathedral is 4 minutes on foot, Cerro la Cruz viewpoint 5 minutes, Palacio Sara Braun and Plaza Muñoz Gamero 6 minutes and the port 9 minutes. Punta Arenas Airport (PUQ) is roughly 32 minutes by car, and an airport drop-off shuttle is available at extra cost.
Address: Armando Sanhueza 1248, Punta Arenas, Magallanes y la Antartica chilena, 6200000
Things to do nearby
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Frequently asked questions
How far is the hotel from the airport?
Punta Arenas Airport (PUQ) is about 32 minutes by car. The hotel lists an airport drop-off shuttle at extra cost, so ask about arrangements for arrivals, especially late flights.
Is breakfast included?
Yes, the listing includes a free buffet breakfast. The hotel also has a small café and a snack bar, and 24-hour room service is listed. Confirm hours and options with the hotel.
Can I explore on foot from here?
Yes. The cathedral, Cerro la Cruz viewpoint, Palacio Sara Braun and Plaza Muñoz Gamero are all within about 4 to 6 minutes on foot, and the port is around 9 minutes away.
Is there parking?
The listing mentions free self parking. Spaces may be limited in a central location, so confirm availability with the hotel before arriving by car.
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