This newly restored old house was especially design to receive travelers. Full of common spaces and with a practical design of the dorms rooms, that gives you the privacy that you need, we are sure that your stay at Dominica will be unforgettable!!!

Welcome to Che Lagarto Hostels, South America’s first private hostel chain. If you are looking for economical accommodation in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay without relinquishing high-quality service and amenities, our Hostels are your best option. We are the only company that can guarantee top-quality service and excellent location at the most convenient price.

My name is Charles Pankow and I started Hostal de Sammy in Santiago with my best friend Sammy, an Australian Cattle Dog mix that I brought with me from the United States. Since opening of the hostel last year, I lost Sammy to cancer but his name and spirit lives on in the hostel.