Columba Hostel Hostel

About Columba Hostel

As colorful as the city of Vina del Mar, Kalagen Hostel, formerly known as Hostal Quinta del Mar, is a true epitome of Vina del Mar’s artistry and hospitality. This distinguished hostel has been home to global travelers who seek great atmosphere, comfort, and convenience. Exuding a character all of its own, Kalagen Hostel’s charming ambiance compliments true service and incredible attention. This lovely guesthouse has all the features of a great backpacker and is known to be one of the best hostels in the city.

Run by professional staff that employs the highest level of customer service, Kalagen Hostel provides the most comfortable beds, the most friendly atmosphere plus the best value tours in this part of the city all at the best prices. We have something for all kinds of travelers here. We offer 17 spacious rooms that can accommodate lone travelers, couples, or groups. Rooms may either have shared or private bathroom. An oasis of comfort, each room is an extension of the city’s colorful charm.

The hostel has 17 rooms, 3 of which are rooms with private bathroom. It offers shared rooms and doubles, triples and quadruples private rooms.

Kalagen offers common areas like the lounge, where you can enjoy the library as well as computers with Internet and Wi-Fi.

The dining room accommodates 30 people, and all the guests have the possibility to use the kitchen and a food processing room, full equipped.

Services offered are:

Bar open on Weekends and high season.

Internet access.Computers with headphones and microphones .Wifi in all rooms .Accept Fully equipped kitchen.Food preparation room .Dining rooms with TV .Multipurpose Room

Laundry. Sheets and blankets at no charge. Towel Rental

Vending machines for coffee and drinks. Lockers in each room. Safe luggage room

Hot water 24 hrs. Library Phone Free Movies on DVD Board Games Book Exchange

Tourism Information. Sales of tours and transfers. No restrictions on time of arrival

24 Hrs Reception

Please note:

Check in time: 14pm

Check out time: 12pm

VERY IMPORTANT.... CHILEAN TAXES ARE NOT INCLUDED

Based on local tax laws, Chilean citizens (and foreigners staying more than 59 days in Chile) must pay an additional fee of 19%.

Please note that for tax exemption, foreign travelers must pay in US dollars and present the migration card they are given when they arrive in the country.

Foreign business travelers, who require a printed invoice, will also be charged the additional 19% regardless of the length of their stay in Chile.

This fee is not automatically calculated in the total costs for the reservation.

Location Information

Viña del Mar does not have its own airport. The closest airport with commercial service is Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, some 1.5 hours away, which offers extensive domestic and international service.

To to get to Viña from Santiago's airport, you will catch a bus heading to Pajaritos outside of the airport terminal. This will drop you off at the North side of 'Pajaritos' a bus/subway station on the outskirts of Santiago, cross to the South side of the Subway station to get to the Bus Platform. From here, buses leave frequently for Viña and other destinations. It is generally not necessary to have a bus ticket before arriving at Pajaritos

By Bus

The buses depart from Santiago at Pajaritos Station (Line 1 of Metro Station) or Universidad de Santiago Station. The 2 main lines that travel to Viña del Mar are Turbus and Pullman Bus. The bus will drop you at Viña del Mar Station, which is 3 blocks east of DownTown

By Car

From Santiago by Route 68, they are 115 km. to Valparaiso and 120 km. to Viña del Mar.

How to arrive to the hostel

Get off the bus at Viña del Mar bus station and walk down the Valparaiso street until you arrive at number 618.

VERY IMPORTANT.... CHILEAN TAXES ARE NOT INCLUDED

Based on local tax laws, Chilean citizens (and foreigners staying more than 59 days in Chile) must pay an additional fee of 19%.

Please note that for tax exemption, foreign travelers must pay in US dollars and present the migration card they are given when they arrive in the country.

Foreign business travelers, who require a printed invoice, will also be charged the additional 19% regardless of the length of their stay in Chile.

This fee is not automatically calculated in the total costs for the reservation.

Check-in start hour: 14:00

Check-in end hour: 24:00

Cancellation Policy

Customers can cancel their reservation free of charge up to 1 day before arrival. After this date, charges will be applied by the property up to the first nights cost of the reservation, unless otherwise stated in the property’s conditions. Deposits paid are non refundable.