Bellavista Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bellavista which includes outdoor art and street scenes
Bellavista featuring street scenes and outdoor art
Bellavista featuring dining out and outdoor eating as well as a large group of people
Bellavista which includes a city, outdoor eating and street scenes
Bellavista

Streets lined with murals, boutique shops, a lively nightlife, a picturesque urban park and a hilltop lookout make this one of Santiago’s most exciting neighbourhoods.

Bellavista is a bohemian neighbourhood, or “barrio,” in Santiago with colourful architecture, natural beauty, history, nightlife and shopping. The neighbourhood thrives on the energy of its cafés, bars, galleries and boutiques. Visit the stores and restaurants occupying colourful old homes and converted warehouses as you walk through the maze of leafy streets.

On Calle Pío Nono, cafés spill out onto the pavements and locals dance in bars to live music. Browse the stalls of the weekend Feria Artesanal Pío Nono market for local handicrafts. Stroll around the courtyards of Patio Bellavista, a modern retail complex, to find bars, restaurants, wine sellers, souvenir shops and art galleries. Catch a theatre production, stand-up comedy or tango show at El Cachafaz Teatro Café Concert.

Shop for precious stones, jewellery and trinkets in stores along Avenida Bellavista. Retailers here are famous for crafting figurines, jewellery and home décor from lapis lazuli, a blue semi-precious stone commonly found in northern Chile.

Be sure to visit La Chascona, the former home of revered Chilean poet Pablo Neruda. Find displays of Neruda’s personal items, including African carvings, a book collection and his certificate for winning the 1971 Nobel Prize in Literature. A painting of Neruda’s face in profile is the subject of one of the many striking street murals that you’ll come across in Bellavista. Be sure to bring your camera to capture the works of both amateur and professional artists.

Enjoy the green spaces and recreational activities at the tree-filled Parque Metropolitano, Santiago’s largest urban park. Follow walking trails to discover manicured gardens, picnic spots and children’s play areas. Cool off in the two public swimming pools during the summer months. See more than 150 animal species at the Chile National Zoo.

Walk, cycle or ride the funicular to the Cerro San Cristóbal lookout for city views. On a clear day it’s possible to see the snow-covered peaks of the Andes mountain range. Check out the tall Virgin Mary statue, an iconic Santiago landmark.

Barrio Bellavista lies between the Mapocho River and the picturesque Cerro San Cristobal. Located in the northwest corner of the Providencia suburb, Barrio Bellavista is easily accessible by public buses and the metro. A hop-on hop-off tourist bus stops at Patio Bellavista and Parque Metropolitano. Walk to Barrio Bellavista in 25 minutes from Plaza de Armas, via Parque Forestal.


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Our pick of the best Bellavista Hotel Deals

The Hip Hotel

The Hip Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Constitucion 40, Santiago, Región Metropolitana
The price is AU$141 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
AU$141
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Costanera Center and Parque Arauco Mall are ...
The Hip Hotel
Hotel Boutique Castillo Rojo

Hotel Boutique Castillo Rojo

4 out of 5
Constitucion 195, Bellavista, Santiago, Region Metropolitana
The price is AU$166 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$166
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Hotel Boutique Castillo Rojo
Apart Hotel B

Apart Hotel B

3.5 out of 5
Bellavista 234, Recoleta, Santiago
The price is AU$77 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
AU$77
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Santiago. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Popular attractions Costanera Center and Parque Arauco ...
Apart Hotel B
Casa de Amélie

Casa de Amélie

2 out of 5
125 Bellavista, Santiago, Región Metropolitana
Stay at this hostal in Santiago. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Costanera Center and Parque Arauco Mall are located nearby.
Casa de Amélie
Holiday Inn Santiago - Airport Terminal by IHG

Holiday Inn Santiago - Airport Terminal by IHG

4 out of 5
Armando Cortinez Norte 2150, Santiago, Region Metropolitana
The price is AU$191 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
AU$191
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Stay at this 4-star ski hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
Holiday Inn Santiago - Airport Terminal by IHG
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Santiago - Vitacura

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Santiago - Vitacura

4 out of 5
Avenida Vitacura 2727, Las Condes, Santiago
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$122 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$122
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Santiago - Vitacura
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Bellavista

Lastarria featuring café scenes and street scenes 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 Museo de Artes Visuales while you're in town.

Lastarria
Santa Lucia Hill which includes street scenes, a garden and château or palace

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 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
Providencia which includes street scenes, a sporting event and cycling

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.

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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.

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Recoleta

Noted for its cafes and museums, there's plenty to explore in Recoleta. Top attractions like Santiago Metropolitan Park and San Cristobal Hill are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Einstein Station or Cemetery Station to see more of the city.

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Barrio Brasil

Unique features of Barrio Brasil include the historical sites and gardens. Make a stop by Plaza Brasil or Basílica del Salvador while you're exploring the area.

Barrio Brasil

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