Just a 5-minute walk from Santiago’s main square, this backpacker party hostel offers accommodation in Santiago. There is free WiFi access. Rooms at La Chimba Hostel are either dormitory rooms or private rooms. All rooms feature shared bathrooms facilities. Laundry services are offered. Complimentary coffee and tea is available all day. Guests also have access to a common kitchen area and a barbecue area. Guests may also enjoy an drink at the terrace or the bar. There is also a pool table available for guests. Additionally, La Chimba Hostel offers activities in the surroundings, such as Pub Crawls, free walking tours, and free bike rentals. La Chimba is a 15-minutre walk to downtown Santiago. Car rental can be arranged through the 24-hour front desk. Shuttles to Merino Benitez International Airport, a 20-minute drive, are available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Santiago, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.4
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.7
Low score for Santiago
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Floor
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Had an amazing stay here. Hostel is located in a very big old house with a lot of places to chill out. Very social vibe, good for solo travelers. At night the bar is open and people chilling out in the garden. Beds are very comfortable and because...
  • Philippa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were super helpful and created a nice atmosphere and there were places to chill
  • Erin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very sociable hostel, easy to meet people with lots of activities. Staff were amazing! So friendly I had such a good time with them!

Property surroundings

Facilities of La Chimba Hostel

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • BBQ facilities
  • Laundry
  • Garden
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Happy hour
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Evening entertainment
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Billiards
  • Games room
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shuttle service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

House rules

La Chimba Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

Available 24 hours

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Available 24 hours

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash La Chimba Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Based on local tax laws, all Chilean citizens and resident foreigners must pay an additional fee (IVA) of 19%.

Foreign tourists: to be exempt from this 19% additional fee (IVA) the payment must be made in US dollars and a copy of the immigration card and passport must be presented. The passenger won’t be exempt from this fee when paying in local currency. In case of no show the invoice will be billed in local currency, including this additional fee (IVA).

* This additional fee (IVA) is not included in the hotel rates and must be paid separately.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

FAQs about La Chimba Hostel

  • The prices at La Chimba Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • La Chimba Hostel is 0.9 miles from the centre of Santiago. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • La Chimba Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Evening entertainment
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Happy hour
    • Bike tours
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Pub crawls
    • Movie nights

  • Check-in at La Chimba Hostel is from 00:00, and check-out is until 00:00.