Downtown Santiago Travel Guide

Santiago

Santa Lucia Hill showing a pond, a castle and a park
Santa Lucia Hill featuring street scenes, heritage elements and heritage architecture
Forest Park featuring a sunset and a park as well as a large group of people
Santa Lucia Hill showing city views and a city
Forest Park which includes a park and a city

Popular places to visit

Palacio de la Moneda featuring château or palace, an administrative building and street scenes

Palacio de la Moneda

Visit the courtyards of this magnificent neoclassical palace, watch the changing of the guard ceremony and enjoy contemporary and visual art exhibitions.

Palacio de la Moneda
Santiago showing a square or plaza and a city as well as a large group of people

Plaza de Armas

This historic central square is home to magnificent works of architecture, museums and a nice blend of city workers, street performers and artisans.

Plaza de Armas
Santa Lucia Hill featuring street scenes, heritage elements and heritage architecture

Santa Lucia Hill

Climb the elegant stairs to the top of this central hill to enjoy panoramic views of Santiago and admire the ornate fountains, flower displays and amphitheater.

Santa Lucia Hill
Lastarria District

Lastarria District

During your trip to Santiago, you can do some window-shopping at Lastarria District. While in this walkable area, you can savour the restaurants and bars.

Lastarria District
Mercado Central which includes dining out, café lifestyle and a city

Mercado Central

Step inside this grand 19th-century marketplace to experience the sights and smells of fresh food stands and to sample delicious plates of fish and seafood.

Mercado Central
University of Chile which includes a statue or sculpture and street scenes as well as a large group of people

University of Chile

Look around the historical buildings of Chile’s principal university for a glimpse into the lives of the local students and researchers.

University of Chile

Things to do

Santiago: Valle Nevado and Farellones Ski-Center Day Trip

Santiago: Valle Nevado and Farellones Ski-Center Day Trip

฿1,507
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Santiago: Valle Nevado and Farellones Ski-Center Day Trip
Santiago: Cajon del Maipo & Embalse El Yeso Trip with Picnic

Santiago: Cajon del Maipo & Embalse El Yeso Trip with Picnic

฿1,179
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Santiago: Cajon del Maipo & Embalse El Yeso Trip with Picnic
Santiago: Portillo, Inca Lagoon with Optional Aconcagua Park

Santiago: Portillo, Inca Lagoon with Optional Aconcagua Park

฿12,152
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santiago: Portillo, Inca Lagoon with Optional Aconcagua Park
Santiago: Concha y Toro Vineyard Tour w/ Transfer & Tasting

Santiago: Concha y Toro Vineyard Tour w/ Transfer & Tasting

฿2,915
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santiago: Concha y Toro Vineyard Tour w/ Transfer & Tasting
Santiago: Concha y Toro and Undurraga Vineyards Tour

Santiago: Concha y Toro and Undurraga Vineyards Tour

฿2,129
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santiago: Concha y Toro and Undurraga Vineyards Tour
The best walking tour in Santiago de Chile

The best walking tour in Santiago de Chile

฿1,146
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The best walking tour in Santiago de Chile
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Top hotels in Downtown Santiago

The Singular Santiago

The Singular Santiago

5 out of 5
Merced 294, Santiago, Region Metropolitana
The price is ฿7,138 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿7,138
฿7,138 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Stay at this 5-star 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (627 reviews)
Superb
"Great room, fantastic meal and cocktails"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

The Singular Santiago
LOFT Hotel by Sommelier Hoteles

LOFT Hotel by Sommelier Hoteles

3 out of 5
264 Miraflores, Santiago, Santiago
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (123 reviews)
"Staff were all very nice and helpful. I stayed there for 2 nights and came back to stay another two weeks later. Everything is good."

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2025

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LOFT Hotel by Sommelier Hoteles
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 ฿3,133 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿3,133
฿3,133 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (577 reviews)
"I researched the area when booking, and this hotel from visual sites and ratings seems accommodating.. I checked off my boxes once I arrived. I was greeted and welcomed. A comfortable bed, a hot shower, and a cold room with A/C. They also offered breakfast, which hit the spot. The hotel is located ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025

Almacruz Hotel y Centro de Convenciones
Hotel Plaza San Francisco

Hotel Plaza San Francisco

4 out of 5
Alameda 816, Santiago, Region Metropolitana
The price is ฿4,299 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿4,299
฿4,299 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Stay at this spa hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (927 reviews)
"Central and classy"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Hotel Plaza San Francisco
Hotel Cumbres Lastarria

Hotel Cumbres Lastarria

4 out of 5
Jose Victorino Lastarria 299, Santiago, Region Metropolitana
The price is ฿4,372 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿4,372
฿4,372 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (857 reviews)
Amazing hotel in great location
"Great hotel in really good location. The staff is very attentive, polite and always ready to assist with any needs you might have. The rooms are very comfortable and daily breakfast is tasty. We enjoyed our stay and chose to book it for 2 more nights upon returning to Santiago. Feels like home away ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Hotel Cumbres Lastarria
Luciano K Hotel

Luciano K Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Merced, 84, Lastarria, Santiago, Región Metropolitana
The price is ฿3,652 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
฿3,652
฿3,652 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (623 reviews)
"The hotel was centrally located and recently updated. Free breakfast was fantastic. Staff were very helpful. Organised any early breakfast for an early departure."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Luciano K Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santiago

Santa Lucia Hill which includes a park, street scenes and a castle

Bellas Artes

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Museums, coffee shops and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Bellas Artes. Sights like Museo Arte de Luz and National Archive are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Santiago area at Bellas Artes Station.

Bellas Artes
Lastarria featuring street scenes and café lifestyle as well as a large group of people

Lastarria

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Travellers come to Lastarria for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lastarria District and Museo de Artes Visuales while you're in town.

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Barrio Italia

5/5(1 area review)

Barrio Italia is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Plaza Baquedano and Lastarria District if you have time to explore the area.

Barrio Italia
Bellavista featuring outdoor art and street scenes

Bellavista

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

Bellavista is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Patio Bellavista and Santiago Metropolitan Park while you're in town.

Bellavista
University of Santiago-Chile featuring modern architecture, railway items and interior views

Estación Central

While you're strolling through Estación Central, you may want to check out the gardens and live music. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Ecuador Station or Las Rejas Station.

Estación Central
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Independencia

Well liked for its museums and parks, Independencia is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Hipodromo Chile and Museo Municipal de Arte Moderno, and jump on the metro at Plaza Chacabuco Station to get around the city.

Independencia

Downtown Santiago Travel Guide