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Jan 28, 2024
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La Chimba Hostel

Santiago, Chile
We love this hostel! It gets our thumbs up for consistently high customer ratings and excellent quality scores.
Free WiFi
8.4
Fabulous
4077 Total Reviews
Perfect Location
Superb Staff
Excellent Cleanliness

Hostelworld says

La Chimba Hostel is set in the charming bohemian neighbourhood of Barrio Bellavista, just five minutes from La Chascona and the nearest metro station. Hostelworld guests have said the private rooms have ?all the amenities of a hotel with more character? and that they?d recommend this hostel because it has ?many open places to sit, mingle and drink?. This laid-back hostel has an outdoor terrace, clean comfortable beds and friendly staff who like to socialise with guests, hosting pub crawls, BBQs and more.
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Property Description

La Chimba Hostel has been a favorite of international backpackers and wanderers visiting Santiago since we first opened in 2005. With all of Santiago’s popular attractions within walking distance and a bar full of like-minded travellers - La Chimba is the place to be for backpackers visiting Chile’s capital. Immerse yourself in Santiago’s historic past and soak up the atmosphere at this 100 year old house turned lively hostel in the heart of vibrant Barrio Bellavista. Over the years our popular hostel has been distinguished with Hostelworld's HOSCAR award a number of times, including Best Hostel in Latin America and 3rd Best Hostel World-Wide. La Chimba’s bustling bar is the place to be for cheap AF beer, daily drink specials, beer pong, events and hanging out with travellers from around the world. Our bar also features an art gallery displaying fine artwork from local and international artists. NEIGHBORHOOD Our central, artsy neighborhood is packed with the city’s best bars, restaurants and nightclubs. You will be five minute walks from ATMs, money exchange, grocery shops, fruit markets, handicrafts, tour agencies, fast food, coffee shops and even Taco Trucks. Additionally, Barrio Bellavista is served by the Baquedano Metro Hub Station which provides the most connectivity of the entire underground transportation system. ROOMS AND DORMS Whatever your budget we’ve got mixed, female-only dorms and private rooms to suit. All our beds have quality spring-mattresses. Bed linen is provided and each bed comes with a backpack-sized locker to keep your belongings safe. OTHER PERKS 24hr RECEPTION with night security and no curfews or lockout! Late check-in? Don’t panic! our team is on duty 24/7. LAID-BACK LOUNGE AREAS; POOL TABLE, MOVIE ROOM NEW HAMMOCK GARDEN! SELF CATERING KITCHEN! COIN-OP SELF CATERING LAUNDRY! FREE TOUR INFO! FREE WALKING TOURS! FREE BIKE HIRE! FREE RECENTLY UPGRADED POWERFUL WIFI EVERYWHERE! FREE LUGGAGE STORAGE! FREE CITY MAP! FREE WELCOME DRINK! FREE ENTRY TO NEARBY CLUBS! We know from our own experience as former backpackers that travel plans can change at a moments notice. For that reason, all rates listed here are flexible and allow free cancellation (we don't do non-refundable rates). Looking for private ensuite rooms? Check out our sister hostel GUANAKO, just a few blocks away!! Also listed here on hostelworld.
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Reviews & Ratings

8.4
Fabulous
4077 Total Reviews
  • Security
    9
  • Location
    8.9
  • Staff
    9.1
  • Atmosphere
    8.6
  • Cleanliness
    7.6
  • Facilities
    7.7
  • Value for Money
    8.2

Latest Reviews

10
Jan 3, 2024
Loved this hostel. Someone was constantly tidying up the place. The staff was just amazing. I loved the vibe and the building itself. Would totally come back. Muchas gracias La Chimba
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Female, 18-24
10
Dec 20, 2023
Excelente lugar y ambiente
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Male, 25-30
10
Dec 15, 2023
Hostel enorme con gran cantidad de espacios comunes, baños limpios, futbolín, billar... Genialmente decorado y con un staff muy simpático y amistoso. Localizado en Bella vista, el barrio alternativo, cerca de bares, restaurantes para comer... ninguna queja de este hostel!
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Male, 31-40
9.7
Jan 2, 2024
Cozy bedss, nice staff, I had a great time at La Chimba! The location is super close to Cerro San Cristobal, restaurants and clubs, I would definitely come back :)
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Female, 18-24
8.6
Dec 13, 2023
The location is excellent, but the yard has quite a few flies, and the room has a very weak WiFi signal. Despite the numerous common areas, some might find them a bit dated. Overall, a decent hostel experience.
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Female, 31-40
8.3
Jan 2, 2024
Great atmosphere, friendly staff. Bathrooms were pretty average but was ok for a short stay.
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Female, 41+
8.3
Dec 12, 2023
Great hostel- dorms were cute with lots of space in each bed. Kitchen and bathroom wasn’t the cleanest but it did the job! Nice staff and friendly atmosphere. Love love the hammocks :))
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Female, 18-24
7.4
Jan 4, 2024
This hostel took a picture of my credit card and the also made me add all my credit card information to some page for the payment, in addition i had to take a photo of face. ive visited numerous coutries/many hostles and have never seen it before but it felt very concerning. I asked the man at reception who didnt seem to like it, the facilities are very basic.
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Mixed Group, 25-30
6.9
Dec 16, 2023
Decent enough. They offered a private room with no lock but then accomodated when changed.
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Male, 31-40
4.3
Jan 19, 2024
Very social hostel and other travelers were fun to talk to hang out with. Building was old and run down. Staff were rude and didn’t know what was going on. One staff member told me I could use the laundry machine I asked if I had to pay and she said no so I put my stuff in. An another got very mad at me and yelled at me for using the laundry machine. Some of the activities offered did not actually happen (hike ect) and no notice was provided. Music is loud and is playing all day.
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Male, 18-24

Facilities

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Awards

2008

3rd, Continent Winners Latin America

2007

3rd, Worldwide

2007

1st, Continent Winners Latin America

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La Chimba Hostel says

I think Barrio Bellavista is arguably the most interesting district of Santiago, as far as cultural attractions and vibrant nightlife goes. The area is an oasis of colorful low-rise colonial architecture with leafy streets and a village-like atmosphere, and just a short walk to Plaza Italia, the Times Square of Santiago. The Baquedano Hub Metro station is located here and is the station that provides the most connectivity of the whole subway system. I particularly recommend visiting Cerro San Cristobal (the Metropolitan Park, a tall hill with a cable cart and amazing views of the city) and poet Pablo Neruda's former house, which is open to visitors. Both are less than two blocks away from our hostel.We can cater for people with disabilities and our hostel is suitable for independent solo travellers and couples seeking a social place to meet other travellers and experience Santiago's culture and nightlife.
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