Downtown Santiago Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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Activities

Santiago: Concha y Toro and Undurraga Vineyards Tour

Santiago: Concha y Toro and Undurraga Vineyards Tour

AU$109
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

AU$165
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Santiago: Tourist Bus, Cerro San Cristobal and Wine
The best walking tour in Santiago de Chile

The best walking tour in Santiago de Chile

AU$57
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
The best walking tour in Santiago de Chile
Santiago: The Essentials City Tour & Optional Concha y Toro

Santiago: The Essentials City Tour & Optional Concha y Toro

AU$70
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Santiago: The Essentials City Tour & Optional Concha y Toro
3 Hours Santiago Blend Walking Tour

3 Hours Santiago Blend Walking Tour

AU$43
per adult
3 Hours Santiago Blend Walking Tour
Full Day Guided Tour Viña del Mar and Valparaíso from Santiago

Full Day Guided Tour Viña del Mar and Valparaíso from Santiago

AU$89
per adult
Full Day Guided Tour Viña del Mar and Valparaíso from Santiago
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Our pick of the best Downtown Santiago Hotel Deals

The Singular Santiago

The Singular Santiago

5 out of 5
Merced 294 Santiago Region Metropolitana
The price is AU$375 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$375
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (770 reviews)
"An oasis of calm and elegance in the heart of the cosmopolitan city of Santiago, Chile. Our every wish was thoughtfully addressed and anticipated. Professionally dressed staff, who were professional, polite and courteous. The spacious rooms were the epitome of luxury following an active ski holiday. ..."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

The Singular Santiago
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$108 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$108
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (712 reviews)
"great stay, staff"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

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 AU$141 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$141
13 Sept - 14 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)
"Very nice experience. Staff super nice. Very good breakfast and the rooms are charming"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Hotel Plaza San Francisco
Nest Paris-Londres

Nest Paris-Londres

3 out of 5
50 Londres Santiago
The price is AU$71 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$71
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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 ...
Nest Paris-Londres
Hotel Cumbres Lastarria

Hotel Cumbres Lastarria

4 out of 5
Jose Victorino Lastarria 299 Santiago Region Metropolitana
The price is AU$199 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
AU$199
18 Sept - 19 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 ...
Hotel Cumbres Lastarria
Hotel Magnolia

Hotel Magnolia

4 out of 5
Calle Huérfanos 539 Santiago Región Metropolitana
The price is AU$361 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$361
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Santiago

Find the best Downtown Santiago areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with a prominent skyscraper and snow-covered mountains in the background.
Photo by Maria Isabel
Open Photo by Maria Isabel

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 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 Casacostanera or Santiago Metropolitan Park.

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.

An aerial view of a densely built urban area with high-rise buildings, a swimming pool on one rooftop, and a busy street below.
Photo by Nancy Pratt
Open Photo by Nancy Pratt

El Golf

Spend some time visiting places like Apoquindo 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

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