A Santiago Private Homestay Boutique Hostel

About A Santiago Private Homestay Boutique Hostel

THE BEST AND MOST CENTRAL LOCATION IN SANTIAGO : Plaza Italia area, Baquedano Metro Station, next to BELLAVISTA .

--- THIS IS NOT A HOTEL OR HOSTEL BUT A FAMILY OWNED PROPERTY. MY PROPERTIES WILL NOT BE THE FUNIEST OR LIVELY PLACE ON EARTH BUT YOU WILL ENJOY AND RELAX IN A TRUE LOCAL HOME. ---

Unique location, great price and safety 24hrs a day.
A quiet, welcoming, warm, clean, comfortable and relaxing home type atmosphere in the Private Home or in the Apartment!
Jose Estay properties are small and lovely places with simple but very comfortable sleeping arrangement!
Remember this is not a Santiago Backpacker Hostel but a relaxing Santiago Homestay or Private Apartment!

The ideal place to relax and enjoy an attractive part of Chile!.
Nestled minutes walk from Santiago's most celebrated beauty spots! No need of metro, taxi or city tours.
Your experienced host will gladly assist you with any travel plans if his time permits, after 8pm, monday to friday.
Ideal for solo travellers, couples, students. Relax for teachers, business people. Great location for congress attendees. Helpful for new residents in Chile. Children with adults are welcome. Senior friendly & Gay friendly.
Walking distance to all sites.
Next to great eateries and city nightlife.
Ideal when adapting to local culture, language and habits.
Language schools 10 minutes walk time.
Ski resorts only 90 minutes from home.
Using local transportation you can easily organize daily trips for Mountain Trekking, Coastal cities, Wineries, Crafts centers, Sports, Mendoza, etc
Swimming pools at the top of San Cristobal hill in summer.

Twin Private Ensuite=TOP APARTMENT 1 bedroom with 2 beds and balcony (Independent Traveller Accomodation).

Double Bed Private Ensuite=SUITE 1 big bed plus 1 single bed with private bathroom at HOMESTAY (Where Jose lives).

Twin Private Shared=SMALL bedroom with 2 single beds and shared bathroom at HOMESTAY (Where Jose lives).

Homestay & Apartment are in separate buildings, same street, 1 block away one from each other.
Both properties are near parks.
Homestay has beautifull view of Park from 11th floor
Apartment overlooks the Andes and San Cristobal hill from the 20th floor.

See 'Getting There' information to get the address for Homestay or for the Apartment

If you are lucky Jose will upgrade you from the SMALL to the SUITES. 'Cross your fingers!'

Coming more than 2 people?
Well, SUITE can accomodate a 3rd person, paying separate.
Apartment can accomodate 3 to 4 people in total using double deck bed and bed sofa, paying extra.
If after you arrive you decide to stay less days, you still have to pay the original number of nights you deserved.

If you need Accomodation in Valparaiso/Vina del Mar please let me know in order to accomodate you at my parents home there.

Jose expects you to keep home safe and clean

Complimentary at both properties:
Coffee/Tea/Bread is Self service.
Linens, covers, towels, soap, shampoo & cushions.
Towels, soap, cologne, comb & shampoo provided.
DVD & iron machine, Hair dryer
Hot water available 24hrs
Celular.mobile phones

Internet and Cable TV with 63 Cable channels including Spa, Eng, Fre, Ger, Ita (only in Homestay)
Local TV and no internet (Apartment)

Check In: noon/miday if no other guest checking out, otherwise you can arrive anytime. Jose will let you know in his emails.

Check Out: 8am otherwise if no other guest arriving, you can still stay until evening. Ask Jose first while at his properties. If you come back you can leave bags at home

Important:
Confirm airline arrival, airline name.
Please write carefully your email in your booking, also verify your country of residence and flight or bus arrival time at Santiago Airport/Bus Terminal to avoid misunderstandings.
Special taxi rate from Home to Airport 10,500 pesos
Special pick up at Airport 12,500 pesos (if pre-arranged)
Telephone cards available at nearby kiosk
Travellers cheques are not commonly accepted.
US dollars are not accepted at shops and some series are denied acceptance
English is not commonly spoken
Plan trips and flights and tours in advance, specially from december to february, in july winter vacations and september Independence Day holidays.

Location:
Near Long Distance phones cabins shop. Near supermarkets. Next to Japanese and Chinese restaurants. Close to TurBus bus ticket office. Close to EFE-Train Ticket booths. Near Fedex. Next to Post Office, Pharmacies and ATMs. Next to full service grocery stores.
It is next to Baquedano Metro station/Plaza Italia city center and walking distance to all the major tourist attractions. Downtown is 15 minutes walk with Plaza de Armas, Mercado Central, Santa Lucia hill, San Cristobal Hill, Bellavista nightlife area (fine Constitucion street restaurants, bars and eateries, salsa clubs and gay district), Suecia street (pubs and live music) and Pablo Neruda's 'La Chascona' house. Near Barrio Brasil. Easy connection to wineries 'vinas' Concha y Toro & Cousino Macul, and also to Cajon del Maipo mountain canyon, Pomaire pottery center and countryside, and Isla Negra.

Information:
Please do not underestimate Santiago as it it a vibrant and populated Latin urban are with lots to see and do, and walk.
Jose provides maps and brochures.
Jose will send reccomendations on what to do in a 1,2,3,4 or more days stay.
Jose will do his best to help you connect with Santiago. After you make your booking you will be able to ask (ask and ask about anything) many questions to Jose and be guided on your trip organization. Please advise Jose or your age, gender and interests. Jose will send you via email Santiago Tourist reccomendatios and specially designed informational sheets including: What to See/Do/Feel, What to Eat and Where to have fun, Day Trips. All Jose's reccomendations.
He will be home monday to friday only after 8pm and he will do his best to assist you personally

Hobbies: He also has an extensive CocaCola souvenirs collection, Baseball caps, Airline memorabilia and all types of souvenirs.

Advise Jose if you have specific interests or travel plans so he can help making bookings in advance, specially for long weekends or vacation times in Chile

Please do not no-show

If you bring your own mobile phone try to get in Chile a GSM card available at most telephone companies booths (10 telephone companies)