Staying at the Grand House was such a wonderful surprise. First, you'll be amazed that this place even exists where it is -- out of the way up on a hill with a full view of Valparaiso. Once you make it down the steep drive, twin sisters Doris and Carolina (and their cute dogs!) will welcome you with smiles, tea,... more

This was the final place we stayed on a 3 week trip to Chile and it was quite simply by far and away the best place we stayed on the entire trip. The house is wonderful, full of character added to by 2 tiny and friendly dogs. The hosts were incredibly friendly and informative - tea and cake upon arrival!... more

Doris and Carolina run a wonderful guest house (B&B) in Valparaiso. This is our first visit to Chile and after a somewhat cold (unfriendly) visit to Santiago we were keen to see more. The town is a working town with some tourist areas but if you want to experience culture and real Chile life go here. Doris and Carolina provide... more

The Grand House's clean rooms, substantial breakfasts, and friendly (English-speaking) hosts make a pleasant stay; two small dogs and rooms full of character make it even more unique. Easily accessible on local transport from the center of town, this hilltop home is well worth a visit! more

We stayed at a place called The Grand House in Valparaiso, Chile and it was just superb. The house is a traditional Chilean mansion that sits on top of a hill with magnificent panoramic views of the bay below. It's a beautiful yellow building with sunflowers lining the grand front wooden doors. The house is just nostalgic with a quirky... more

We stayed at the Grand House 5 days. We grew very fond of Doris and Carolina, the owners of this B&B. We were treated extremelly well. Breakfast is delicious, healthy and big. The bedrooms were very comfortable. The house itself has a lot of charm. A collector's dream. The view is beautiful. There is a nice big terrace with a... more

I am fortunate in that as a part of my job I travel the world. It is not often I take the time to share my secret spots. In my 35 years of travel I put this property and the people who run it in my top 10 total travel experiences. Doris and Carolina are the two young women who... more

I had thought I had booked a hotel - a cheap one at $42US a night (single room). Cab driver thought I shouldn't be going to that area - "it is not a tourist area" - he didn't mean it is dodgy - just not where tourists went ( which made me like it more.) It is delightful. A private... more

More a B&B than a hostel, The Grand House is one of the few places I have come across where the net site accurately reflects the true character of the establishment. Moreover, the hosts are friendly and helpful with useful daily advice on possible activities in the area. more