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.

Stay near popular Downtown Santiago attractions

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

฿2,493
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santiago: Concha y Toro and Undurraga Vineyards Tour
Discover Santiago: Tourist Bus, Cerro San Cristobal and Wine

Discover Santiago: Tourist Bus, Cerro San Cristobal and Wine

฿3,772
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Santiago: Tourist Bus, Cerro San Cristobal and Wine
Official Tour of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago

Official Tour of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago

฿361
per adult
Official Tour of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago
Santiago Cathedral's Bell Tower Official Tour

Santiago Cathedral's Bell Tower Official Tour

฿361
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santiago Cathedral's Bell Tower Official Tour
PORTILLO + LAGUNA DEL INCA + PICNIC

PORTILLO + LAGUNA DEL INCA + PICNIC

฿1,640
per adult
PORTILLO + LAGUNA DEL INCA + PICNIC
Santiago: The Essentials City Tour & Optional Concha y Toro

Santiago: The Essentials City Tour & Optional Concha y Toro

฿1,607
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,687 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
฿4,687
฿4,687 total
25 Sept - 26 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)
"We booked a bigger room which was really nice and spacious with nice hot showers. However, the hotel is on a busy road, therefore noisy, despite being on the 9th floor we heard a lot of traffic noise constantly. The mattress was not good at all, if my partner moved I felt like being jumped up and ..."

Reviewed on 23 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 ฿5,332 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿5,332
฿5,332 total
28 Sept - 29 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Loved the rooms! Breakfast was really good! Great location!"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Hotel Cumbres Lastarria
Almacruz Hotel y Centro de Convenciones

Almacruz Hotel y Centro de Convenciones

4 out of 5
San Antonio 65 Santiago Region Metropolitana
The price is ฿2,285 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿2,285
฿2,285 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Almacruz Hotel y Centro de Convenciones
The Singular Santiago

The Singular Santiago

5 out of 5
Merced 294 Santiago Region Metropolitana
The price is ฿8,943 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
฿8,943
฿8,943 total
24 Sept - 25 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! (777 reviews)
"We booked this hotel because it has an amazing roof top bar and it was closed for renovation- very disappointing!"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

The Singular Santiago
Nest Paris-Londres

Nest Paris-Londres

3 out of 5
50 Londres Santiago
The price is ฿1,718 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
฿1,718
฿1,718 total
24 Sept - 25 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! (128 reviews)
"Amazing location and very clean room. Best shower ever!!! Highly HIGHLY recommend!"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Nest Paris-Londres
Hotel Magnolia

Hotel Magnolia

4 out of 5
Calle Huérfanos 539 Santiago Región Metropolitana
The price is ฿7,320 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿7,320
฿7,320 total
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
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Where to stay in Downtown Santiago

Find the best Downtown Santiago areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A modern urban area with a curved glass building, a pedestrian overpass, and a busy street with cars and pedestrians.

Providencia

Noted for its cafes and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Providencia. Top attractions like Costanera Center and Gran Torre Costanera 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.

A city park with a fountain, trees, and modern buildings in the background.

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.

A dessert with a cherry on top, a chocolate piece, and a strawberry on a white plate.
Photo by Carolzinha
Open Photo by Carolzinha

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.

Downtown Santiago Travel Guide