Downtown Santiago Travel Guide

Santiago

A historic building with a fountain, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue pool.
A historic brick building with ivy-covered walls and a wrought iron gate.
A crowded park with people walking, trees, and a market stall.
A cannon in a public square with a city skyline in the background.
A park with trees, benches, and a statue in the background.

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A cityscape with historic buildings, a modern skyscraper, and a clear blue sky.

Plaza de Armas

8.4/10 (1,243 reviews)
This historic central square is home to magnificent works of architecture, museums and a nice blend of city workers, street performers and artisans.
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Things to do

Santiago: Concha y Toro and Undurraga Vineyards Tour

Santiago: Concha y Toro and Undurraga Vineyards Tour

£56
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santiago: Concha y Toro and Undurraga Vineyards Tour
Full day Vina del Mar and Valparaiso experience

Full day Vina del Mar and Valparaiso experience

£27
per adult
Full day Vina del Mar and Valparaiso experience
Discover Santiago: Tourist Bus, Cerro San Cristobal and Wine

Discover Santiago: Tourist Bus, Cerro San Cristobal and Wine

£84
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Santiago: Tourist Bus, Cerro San Cristobal and Wine
Andes Day Volcano 8K - Cajón del Maipo

Andes Day Volcano 8K - Cajón del Maipo

£110
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Andes Day Volcano 8K - Cajón del Maipo
Tour Reservoir the plaster and Cajon del Maipo

Tour Reservoir the plaster and Cajon del Maipo

£29
per adult
Tour Reservoir the plaster and Cajon del Maipo
Santiago: The Essentials City Tour & Optional Concha y Toro

Santiago: The Essentials City Tour & Optional Concha y Toro

£36
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Santiago: The Essentials City Tour & Optional Concha y Toro
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Top hotels in Downtown Santiago

Hotel Plaza San Francisco

Hotel Plaza San Francisco

4 out of 5
Alameda 816 Santiago Region Metropolitana
The price is £76 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
£76
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Stay at this spa hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"A classic hotel, in the middle of Santiago, fantastic room and a lobby with wood details that makes you feel you are in a movie."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Hotel Plaza San Francisco
Hotel Cumbres Lastarria

Hotel Cumbres Lastarria

4 out of 5
Jose Victorino Lastarria 299 Santiago Region Metropolitana
The price is £119 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£119
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"The staff was very kind and helpful with all our needs. The rooms were clean and very comfortable with enough space. The breakfast was ok and the option of the breakfast box for the early tours was a life saver. We loved the location with lots of good restaurants and bakerys around."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Hotel Cumbres Lastarria
The Singular Santiago

The Singular Santiago

5 out of 5
Merced 294 Santiago Region Metropolitana
The price is £200 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£200
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (772 reviews)
"An oasis of calm and elegance in the heart of the cosmopolitan city of Santiago, Chile. Our every wish was thoughtfully addressed and anticipated. Professionally dressed staff, who were professional, polite and courteous. The spacious rooms were the epitome of luxury following an active ski holiday. ..."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

The Singular Santiago
Nest Paris-Londres

Nest Paris-Londres

3 out of 5
50 Londres Santiago
The price is £37 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
£37
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Stay at this apartment in Santiago. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and concierge services. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas and Costanera Center are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (120 reviews)
"Price Performer in central location. Easy walking distance to La Moneda, museums, Central Market, Metro, & Bus routes. Runs like a short-term rental, not a hotel; there’s no front desk or agent on site. Complicated check-in had me worried at first, but it went off without a hitch. First, you pay ..."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Nest Paris-Londres
Hotel Magnolia

Hotel Magnolia

4 out of 5
Calle Huérfanos 539 Santiago Región Metropolitana
The price is £163 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£163
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Stay at this spa hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (363 reviews)
"A nice room is useless without a proper desk to work. Also the staff was rude and condescending while asking for details on the final bill. There are better options in the area."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Hotel Magnolia
Mercure Santiago Centro

Mercure Santiago Centro

4 out of 5
Av. Libertador Bernardo O Higgins, 632 Santiago Region Metropolitana
The price is £54 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
£54
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"All is good . Will come back . Safe, quiet, comfortable, convenience, and professional staff ."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Mercure Santiago Centro
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Where to stay in Downtown Santiago

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Providencia

Noted for its cafes and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Providencia. Top attractions like Costanera Center and Santiago Metropolitan Park are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Pedro de Valdivia Station or Los Leones Station to see more of the city.

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Las Condes

Cafes, shopping and mountain views highlight some notable features of Las Condes. Make a stop by Alto Las Condes or Parque Arauco Mall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Hernando de Magallanes Station or Manquehue Station to get around town.

A busy street with pedestrians, a cyclist, and a tree in the foreground.

Lastarria

Travellers come to Lastarria for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lastarria District and Gabriela Mistral Cultural Center while you're in town.

A city street with modern buildings, a clear sky, and a few cars.

Vitacura

Vitacura is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Santiago Metropolitan Park or CasaPiedra Event and Conference Center.

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Open Photo by Nancy Pratt

El Golf

Spend some time visiting places like Los Leones Golf Club while getting to know El Golf, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at El Golf Station or Alcantara Station to see more of the area.

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