Downtown Santiago Travel Guide

Santiago

A historic plaza with ornate buildings, a modern skyscraper, and a large gate.
A historic brick building with ivy-covered walls and a wrought iron gate.
A historic church with two domes and a statue in front.
A historic building with ornate architecture and a flag.
A large white building with columns and a dome, surrounded by trees and a pathway.

Stay near popular Downtown Santiago attractions

A park with people sitting on the grass, a large white building with flags, and trees in the background.

Palacio de la Moneda

8.6/10 (1,174 reviews)
Visit the courtyards of this magnificent neoclassical palace, watch the changing of the guard ceremony and enjoy contemporary and visual art exhibitions.
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Things to do

Official Tour of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago

Official Tour of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago

฿371
per adult
Official Tour of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago
Santiago Cathedral's Bell Tower Official Tour

Santiago Cathedral's Bell Tower Official Tour

฿371
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santiago Cathedral's Bell Tower Official Tour
La Moneda Palace, Plaza de Armas & Historic Santiago Walking Tour

La Moneda Palace, Plaza de Armas & Historic Santiago Walking Tour

฿1,316
per adult
La Moneda Palace, Plaza de Armas & Historic Santiago Walking Tour
PORTILLO + LAGUNA DEL INCA + PICNIC

PORTILLO + LAGUNA DEL INCA + PICNIC

฿1,687
per adult
PORTILLO + LAGUNA DEL INCA + PICNIC
Picture 4 for Activity Santiago: Valparaíso + Boat + Viña del Mar + Tasting at Boutique Winery

Santiago: Valparaíso + Boat + Viña del Mar + Tasting at a Boutique Winery

฿1,862
per adult
Santiago: Valparaíso + Boat + Viña del Mar + Tasting at a Boutique Winery
Santiago: The Essentials City Tour & Optional Concha y Toro

Santiago: The Essentials City Tour & Optional Concha y Toro

฿1,653
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 ฿5,249 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
฿5,249
฿5,249 total
14 Nov - 15 Nov
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 ...
Hotel Plaza San Francisco
Le Méridien Santiago

Le Méridien Santiago

4 out of 5
Av. Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 136 Santiago Region Metropolitana
The price is ฿3,273 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
฿3,273
฿3,273 total
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Stay at this ski hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Plaza de Armas and Costanera Center are ...
8.4/10 Very good! (582 reviews)
"Desayuno bueno, buena réception y habitacion normal !"

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

Le Méridien Santiago
Nest Paris-Londres

Nest Paris-Londres

3 out of 5
50 Londres Santiago
The price is ฿1,810 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
฿1,810
฿1,810 total
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Stay at this apartment in Santiago. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and concierge services. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas and Julio Martinez Pradanos ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (172 reviews)
"very good"

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Nest Paris-Londres
The Singular Santiago

The Singular Santiago

5 out of 5
Merced 294 Santiago Region Metropolitana
The price is ฿8,391 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
฿8,391
฿8,391 total
10 Dec - 11 Dec
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. ...
The Singular Santiago
Hotel Cumbres Lastarria

Hotel Cumbres Lastarria

4 out of 5
Jose Victorino Lastarria 299 Santiago Region Metropolitana
The price is ฿7,047 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿7,047
฿7,047 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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 ...
Hotel Cumbres Lastarria
Hotel Magnolia

Hotel Magnolia

4 out of 5
Calle Huérfanos 539 Santiago Región Metropolitana
The price is ฿13,026 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
฿13,026
฿13,026 total
11 Nov - 12 Nov
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! (372 reviews)
"Breakfast is really, really good."

Reviewed on 7 Nov 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 cityscape with a prominent skyscraper, surrounded by mountains and residential areas.

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 historic building with a yellow facade, palm trees, and a staircase leading up to it.

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 park with a pathway, benches, trees, and a sculpture of people on bicycles.

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.
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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