Downtown Santiago Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Santa Lucia Hill which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and street scenes

Popular places to visit

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Plaza de Armas

4/5(56 reviews)

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
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Palacio de la Moneda

3.5/5(23 reviews)

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
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Santa Lucia Hill

4.5/5(32 reviews)

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
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Barrio París-Londres

In a quiet corner of Santiago’s city center is a neighborhood decorated with landmarks reminiscent of two of Europe’s most architecturally impressive cities.

Barrio París-Londres
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Lastarria District

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

Lastarria District
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University of Chile

3.5/5(9 reviews)

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

Activities

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Santiago: Cajón del Maipo Hot Springs & Chilean Barbecue

AU$302
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Santiago: Cajón del Maipo Hot Springs & Chilean Barbecue
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City Tour & Concha y Toro Premium Tour

AU$227
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Tour & Concha y Toro Premium Tour
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The best walking tour in Santiago de Chile

AU$53
Per adult
The best walking tour in Santiago de Chile
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From Santiago: Concha y Toro Winery Tour with Transfer

AU$91
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Santiago: Concha y Toro Winery Tour with Transfer
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City tour by Santiago of Chile -A beautiful experience - Half day

AU$106
Per adult
City tour by Santiago of Chile -A beautiful experience - Half day
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Private up to 5 Museums, Gallery, Churches Tour in Santiago

AU$91
Per adult
Private up to 5 Museums, Gallery, Churches Tour in Santiago
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Our pick of the best Downtown Santiago Hotel Deals

Novapark
Novapark
3 out of 5
Presidente Juan Antonio Rios 59, Santiago, Región Metropolitana de Santiago
The price is AU$114 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
AU$114
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (501 reviews)
"The hotel is clean and new, and the room and bathroom were also very nice, silent and with good size, however we found that sometimes the water is not warm enough, specially in hours of high use of the showers (night and morning). The breakfast is lovely and the restaurant has quite good food, and ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2024

Novapark
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 AU$143 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$143
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (459 reviews)
Great stay and location
"Really clean and comfortable extra large beds. Pool area and bar very nice. The Pisco sours are divine here. The staff are all very helpful."

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Almacruz Hotel y Centro de Convenciones
Mercure Santiago Centro
Mercure Santiago Centro
3.5 out of 5
Av. Libertador Bernardo O Higgins, 632, Centro, Santiago, Region Metropolitana
The price is AU$147 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
AU$147
per night
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (829 reviews)
"Centrally located, excellent and close transport services, friendly staff at reception, clean and safe place for tourists with good safety procedures, place is clean and pleasant with excellent size of rooms …. Unfortunately no daily supply of coffee and tea in the room only in the initial first ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

Mercure Santiago Centro
Hotel Fundador
Hotel Fundador
4 out of 5
Serrano 34, Santiago, Region Metropolitana
The price is AU$127 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
AU$127
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8/10 Very Good! (261 reviews)
"Very nice hotel in downtown Santiago. Close to tourist attractions. Very walkable area. The roombI had was 312 and it was really nice. A comfortable bed, quiet, refrigerator, safe and a nice walk in shower. Breakfast was delicious. The restaurant at the hotel was very nice for dinner. Inexpensive ..."

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Hotel Fundador
Luciano K Hotel
Luciano K Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Merced, 84, Lastarria, Santiago, Región Metropolitana
The price is AU$173 per night from 27 Jun to 28 Jun
AU$173
per night
27 Jun - 28 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (484 reviews)
"Really helpful attendants, breakfast was great, bed was very comfortable. If you're looking for a charming place to stay in Santiago, this one has been nicely restored and has a really cool old-style (and functional!) elevator - the kind you have to pull folding doors to open and close! The bed linens ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2024

Luciano K Hotel
Hotel Plaza San Francisco
Hotel Plaza San Francisco
4 out of 5
Alameda 816, Santiago, Region Metropolitana
The price is AU$230 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
AU$230
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (732 reviews)
"Offered to store luggage till evening and allowed us to use gym to change clothes for our long flight back to the USA, after we checked out and explored city on a tour ."

Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2024

Hotel Plaza San Francisco
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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 area reviews)

Museums, coffee shops and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Bellas Artes. Sights like Santa Lucia Hill and Forest Park 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(13 area reviews)

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

Lastarria
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Barrio Italia

4/5(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

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

Bellavista is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Patio Bellavista and La Chascona 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
Providencia featuring a sporting event, cycling and street scenes

Providencia

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

Providencia

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