The Travelling Chile

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.6

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About this property

Set in the heart of Cerro Bellavista in Valparaíso, The Travelling Chile offers 4 rooms with private bathroom facilities and panoramic views of the bay and the hills. Pablo Neruda's house, La Sebastiana, is approximately 800 metres from The Travelling Chile. The property also boasts a roof-top sun terrace with barbecue facilities overlooking the bay. Rooms at The Travelling Chile are fitted with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hair dryer. Rooms are also equipped with free WiFi access, heating, bed linen and towels, and an ironing kit can be provided upon request. Some units have views of the sea or city. Guests at The Travelling Chile can request lunch and dinner from the property's on-site local chef with prior notice. There is a 24-hour front desk, babysitting service and gift shop at the property. Tours, airport transfers and cooking classes are offered at The Travelling Chile at a surcharge. Atkinson Walk is 500 metres from The Travelling Chile, while Dimalow Walk is 500 metres away. Santiago International Airport is 86 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • FREE parking!

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Guests who stayed here loved

Julie
Australia Australia
“Great location, right in the centre of town. It has a terrace overlooking the city & the bay - a beautiful spot to sit with a drink & enjoy an amazing view.”
Tomasz
Poland Poland
“Awesome view from the terrace. Good location close to the nice spots and restaurants. Hot water, fast Wi-Fi.”
Michael
Australia Australia
“Super friendly and helpful staff with many great tips and recommendations, felt right at home”
Marialil
Estonia Estonia
“Absolutely stunning views to the sea and the city. We enjoyed just sitting on the balcony in the evening before and after dark and watching the life. The apartment is very clean and the common kitchen has most of the stuff you need. The location...”
Justin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The host was a great guy. He made sure I knew all the good spots to visit, he pointed out good restaurants and made my stay easy. Super helpful cant recommend enough. The accomodation was clean with a great view over looking the city. 10/10.”
Rosalind
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was amazing, we were upgraded to the balcony room which had incredible views over the city and sea beyond. The house is old and quirky which I loved, it did get a little cold but we had thick blankets and a heater in the room. The owner...”
Luca
Italy Italy
“Wonderful position in the heart of Valparaíso. The host was super, willing, proactive, and nice.”
Chris_sarah
Canada Canada
“Great host! The apartment was in a great location, overlooking the city. It has a nice balcony to sit and enjoy a glass of wine.”
Barbara
Netherlands Netherlands
“The best place I ever had In Valpo. Great view from my balcony, 180 degrees. Spacious room, good shower, small kit hen. Free coffee and tea. And rhe location is near to down town as well as up the hill. Ascensor nearby. Short walk to the metro....”
Patricia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good location close to the other attractions, I counted the stairs to get up to the front gate - 155 😂) It has microwave and a mini oven available for everyone to use. The owner was friendly and spoke good english. Our room has a very good view...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Mauricio Painean

Company review score: 9.6Based on 290 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Recently renovated three storey mansion house dating back to 1907, there are four rooms each with private bathroom with spectacular views of the hills and bay of Valparaiso. Situated at the top of one of Valpo's famous stairways you have a choice - walk up or take the lift! Come and lose yourselves in our beloved Valpo with its street art, winding stairways, historical lifts and trams, fresh air, unforgettable sunsets and bohemian lifestyle. You'll be back time and again!

Neighbourhood information

'Cerro Bellavista' is a close neighbourhood and receives many tourists coming to visit Pablo Neruda's house and the open sky museum. There is a lot of street art around and the local lift 'Espiritu Santo' is steps away. There are also some great restaurants and bars opening up. If you go down the stairway you are in the centre of town close to shops, supermarkets, craft fair and travel links. There is quiet on-street parking close to the house. Taxis are available 24 hours a day and if you go down the stairway you can find bus, tram, taxi and metro options very easily.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,French

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
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 option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$40 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

A damage deposit of US$40 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.