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La Chimba Hostel

E Pinto Lagarrigue 262, Barrio Bellavista, Santiago, Valpara�so, Chile
La Chimba Hostel
Real Traveler Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 80 reviews from 1 source
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
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Highly Recommended
Based on 80 reviews
from 1 source
  • Overall: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "Had a nice room and good facilites & breakfast but it's a little noisy (the walls are really thin) but if you don't mind that would definitely recommend." source Hostelworld

    "I would recommend this hostel to anyone looking for a place to stay in Santiago." source Hostelworld

    "I would definitely recommend the hostel to anyone who visits Santiago." source Hostelworld

    "Great place to stay, staff extremely helpful." source Hostelworld

    "A really good place, would stay there again." source Hostelworld

  • Clean: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "La Chimba is a clean and well run hostel with a friendly vibe situated in the heart of Bella Vista and is ideal for drinking, cafes and night activity." source Hostelworld

    "Great internet facilities,lovely English speaking staff's, clean common areas, spacious living room and yummy breakfast too:-))." source Hostelworld

    "Room was spacious and clean. Facilities were clean and lounge area was modern and clean." source Hostelworld

    "La Chimba is a perfect hostel, one of the best ones I've ever been, very clean, location is very good." source Hostelworld

    "Great staff very helpful, comfy beds, secure, great location, clean, great atmosphere." source Hostelworld

  • Service: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "Safe, clean, good breakfast, helpful staff, free fast internet." source Hostelworld

    "Great hostel, great location and very helpful staff." source Hostelworld

  • Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "Excellent hostel, excellent staff -especially Jenny, excellent location, close to restaurants and clubs, one of the best in Chile." source Hostelworld

    "Great kitchen, great common area, located right in the heart of the going out district but not noisy." source Hostelworld

    "When you are in the lounge area it is fine as there is a heater there but anywhere else is really cold." source Hostelworld

    "As for location, if you want to party in the ahem, lovely Bellavista pubs and clubs, stay here." source Hostelworld

    "Only stayed for 3 nights but the hostel was in a great location to get around the city." source Hostelworld

  • Value

    "Le Chimba offers a little bit of everything at a very reasonable price." source Hostelworld

  • Room

    "The problem is the new building: The room was tiny, had no lockers and the bathrooms upstairs didn't have hot water." source Hostelworld

More information on La Chimba Hostel

Voted Chile's best hostel by online bookers, La Chimba is located in the trendy Bellavista area just four blocks away from Plaza Italia and the Baquedano metro station: your gateway to anywhere in chile. We offer a range of high quality accommodation for backpackers and budget travellers. Santiago�s main attractions are within walking distance. Restaurants, bars, pharmacy, atm machines, mini-markets and bottle shops are footsteps away. La chimba�s services include:Free linen Free kitchen facilitiesDorms & private rooms Open 24 hours No curfews/ no lockout Free luggage storageFree internet (including Wifi)Laid back atmosphere Cheap airport transportationHelpful english speaking staffBreakfast included!Also check out our renowned sister hostel: 'the bellavista hostel'!You must be 18 or older to check in to la chimba.

Directions

From the bus terminal:Take the Metro to the Baquedano Station. This station is located in Plaza Italia. Cross the bridge facing San Crist�bal Hill and walk 2 blocks to the street Dardignac. Turn left, walk one block, turn right (that is E. Pinto Lagarrigue). The hostel is a block and a half on the left #262.From the airport:Airport PickupSend us your flight details to info@lachimba.com and we can arrange a door to door pick up service. This costs aprox. us$10 per passenger. We will get back to you with confirmation and details. Alternative 2: (BUS) Take the Metro Bus to the Los Heroes Metro Station then take the metro to the Baquedano station. Cross the bridge facing San Crist�bal Hill and walk 2 blocks to the street Dardignac. Turn left, walk one block, turn right (that is E. Pinto Lagarrigue). The hostel is a block and a half on the left #262.Alternative 3: (TAXI) Do not pay more $15,000. pesos. (If the taxi uses the express toll road, $1.000 pesos more). Anything more than 15.000 Pesos is a rip-off!!!

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