La Chimba Hostel is a small hostel located in a vibrant neighbourhood within easy walking distance of downtown Santiago de Chile. It has decent Wi-Fi and a laid-back atmosphere. The beds are comfy but the rooms could do with an update.
The Location
It is located about fifteen minutes from the next metro station (Baquedano) and downtown Santiago. The neighbourhood is vibrant with small shops, restaurants, and bars just around the corner. It is also close to the Santiago Zoo and there is quite the nightlife in the neighbourhood. There are quite a few hostels in the area and you will find yourself rarely walking the streets alone.
Rooms and Bathrooms
The rooms are small with large, comfy bunk beds. There are no individual lights or electrical outlets, but the beds are sturdy and of the non-squeaking kind. While the reception, hallway area, and common rooms are in good shape, the bedrooms and bathrooms are in a state of disrepair. Paint is coming off the ceiling and walls and there is mould on the ceiling of the bathroom. The en suite bathroom is small, but the water pressure is decent. Unfortunately the lighting is weak and there is no space to put your clothes during the shower. The rooms and bathrooms are clean, as are the linens provided.
Common Spaces
There is a comfy, open reception-lounge-breakfast area with a kitchen off to one side. Furthermore, a terraced garden provides a cool place to chill during the hot days. You can even find a hammock in a shady corner! There is a book exchange as well as a TV and guest have free access to a fully equipped kitchen. The free breakfast is basic and consists of bread, butter, jam, milk, cornflakes, and tea and coffee. In the evenings it can get a bit loud with music blasting in the common room and in the surrounding establishments, but it calms down around midnight. The free Wi-Fi works at a decent speed nearly in the whole building, with only the occasional blind spot.
Summary
This is a clean, cosy hostel close to downtown Santiago de Chile in a fun and safe neighbourhood. Its rooms could use a bit of an update in terms of paint and electrical outlets, but the laid-back atmosphere and the decent Wi-Fi make it a good place to chill and a solid base from which to explore the city.
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Published on Feb 25, 2019
Description
La Chimba is a hostel for travelers that are looking for a friendly, fun and great located place to enjoy their stay in Santiago de Chile. We offer every possible comfort, without affecting the cost for our guest, so we are one of the best choices for accommodation in the city. Dare to stay with us, you 'll not regret it! See you here!
Location and Contact
Location
• From the bus terminal:
• Take the Metro to the Baquedano Station. This station is located in Plaza Italia. Cross the bridge facing San Cristobal Hill and walk 2 blocks to the street Dardignac. Turn left, walk one block, turn right (that is E. Pinto Lagarrigue, our street). The hostel is a block and a half on the left
• From the airport:
• Santiago has a new airport that has made third-party transportation services inconvenient, so we are no longer offering our own pick-up service. Now we recommend the following: After baggage claim and customs, right before the exit into the arrivals hall you will see a couple of counters offering transportation services. You can book an official licensed taxi and prepay for it at the counter with cash or credit card (price is aprox $25 dollars). Then you just walk to the nearest exit of the arrival hall and there will be several dark blue cars waiting for you at the curb. Hand them your receipt and they will bring you to the door of the hostel.
• Option 2: (PUBLIC BUS) Take the Bus to Pajaritos Metro Station then take the metro to the Baquedano station. Cross the bridge facing San Cristobal 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. Cost is $2.000 clp per passenger, plus $800 for the subway ticket.
• Option 3: (shared shuttle) There is a shared service shuttle at the airport that charges usd$10 per passenger. Good option for a solo traveler. However, we do not recommend this service after long flight as they usually have you waiting a long time to fill up the shuttle and then it may take more up to 90 minutes to bring you to our door as it drops off various other passengers along the way. This service can also be booked at the official counters located after customs clearance.
Map
Distance to city center: 3.05 km
La Chimba Hostel is listed on the following booking sites:
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www.lachimba.com
Phone Number:
56 2 7358978
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Facilities and Amenities
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Breakfast
City Tours
Lockers in Lobby
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Luggage Storage
Safe Deposit Box
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Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons
Wi-Fi in Rooms
24 Hour Security
BBQ Grill
Bar
Board Games
Cable TV
Concierge/Info Desk
Credit Card Payments
Entirely Non-Smoking
Evening Entertainment
Gameroom
Hair Dryers
Hot Showers
Karaoke
Kitchen
Laundry
Lounge Area
Movie Library/Rental
Pool Table
Power Point/Sockets in Rooms
Sport
TV
Walking Tours
Wheelchair Accessible
Airport Pickup
Parking
Pet-Friendly
Service Animals
Max. Age: All Ages
Min. Age with Parent (dorms): 18
Min. Age with Parent (private room): 18
Min. Age without Parent: 18
Checkout: 10:00 (10 AM)
Curfew: No Curfew
Maximum Stay: Unlimited
Minimum Stay: 1 night
Open Dates: All Year
Reception Hours: 24 Hours
Size: Large (60-100 beds)
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