Escarabajo Hostel

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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Staff

9.1

Escarabajo Hostel is located in Cerro Bellavista, one of the most colorful hills of Valparaíso, 1 mi from Plaza Sotomayor and the city center. near to the city center. Free WiFi is available at the hostel. Rooms at Escarabajo Hostel offer a private bathroom with a shower. Bed linen is provided. At Escarabajo Hostel guests will find a terrace and a shared kitchen. Pablo Neruda's house-museum is just 500 mts away. Cerro Concepción is at a 700 mts distance, while Cerro alegre is 1.6 mi away. Playa Ancha can be reached at 1.9 mi. Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, in Santiago, is 69 mi from the hostel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Valparaíso, this property has an excellent location score of 8.8!

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See what guests loved the most:

Laurence
Kenya Kenya
“Very original and artsy hostel near Pablo Neruda's house.”
Rebecca
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was spacious and comfortable. Staff seemed nice and hostel overall had a nice vibe to it.”
Shaun
United States United States
“Walking distance to the Neruda house and one of the best breweries is next door. Good value and friendly staff”
Marta
Poland Poland
“Nice and cozy hostel. Nearby La Sebastiana Museum, several restaurants and shops. It's difficult to estimate the distance to the main attractions because the best way to get around is by (cheap) taxi (getting down to the sea is easy, climbing up...”
Katrien
Belgium Belgium
“Authentic hostal with a pleasant green patio. Nice area above the city center called 'Bella vista' with some restaurants and bars close by. Friendly helpfull staff.”
Eva
Austria Austria
“The hostel is clean and has a comfortable atmosphere, the kitchen has everything you need. And the Lady from the hostel is really nice”
Susanne
Germany Germany
“Amazing Hostel, very good value for the Price! :) We were very happy!”
Lucas
France France
“The location is great, walkable distance from the bus terminal (around 25/30min) in a safe and beautiful spot. You can walk to Pablo Neruda's home and to the main view points of the city. The hostel istelf was nice, functional kitchen, nice...”
Brian
Switzerland Switzerland
“Excellent place, room are really cozy, big kitchen and common areas.”
Max
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nice room in a quiet location not too far from the centre. Big kitchen and sofa areas including a nice patio area.”

Area info

Amenities of Escarabajo Hostel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace

House rules

Escarabajo Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 02:00 and 06:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 75 years old
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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The fine print

Must-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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Escarabajo Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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