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$110
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santiago: Concha y Toro and Undurraga Vineyards Tour
Discover Santiago Half Day Guided Tour Included Local Snack

Santiago Half-Day Walking Tour with Hotel Pick up & Food Sample

AU$86
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Santiago Half-Day Walking Tour with Hotel Pick up & Food Sample
Discover Santiago: Tourist Bus, Cerro San Cristobal and Wine

Discover Santiago: Tourist Bus, Cerro San Cristobal and Wine

AU$142
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Santiago: Tourist Bus, Cerro San Cristobal and Wine
Cable Car, Funicular and Sightseeing Bus in Santiago one day

Cable Car, Funicular and Sightseeing Bus in Santiago one day

AU$97
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Cable Car, Funicular and Sightseeing Bus in Santiago one day
The best walking tour in Santiago de Chile

The best walking tour in Santiago de Chile

AU$58
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$71
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Santiago: The Essentials City Tour & Optional Concha y Toro
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Our pick of the best Downtown Santiago Hotel Deals

Nest Paris-Londres

Nest Paris-Londres

3 out of 5
50 Londres Santiago
The price is AU$86 per night from 22 July to 23 July
AU$86
22 July - 23 July
Stay at this apartment in Santiago. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and concierge services. Popular attractions Movistar Arena and Julio Martinez Pradanos ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (80 reviews)
"Durong our vacation we stayed twice at Nest Paris Londres. The rooms were big, beautiful, new, well equipped and clean. Cristobal in the reception was friendly, approachable and very resourceful."

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Nest Paris-Londres
Hotel Plaza San Francisco

Hotel Plaza San Francisco

4 out of 5
Alameda 816 Santiago Region Metropolitana
The price is AU$188 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$188
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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)
"BIG Hotel, that used to be a Parking Garage. Average amenities & dated furniture everywhere."

Reviewed on 23 June 2026

Hotel Plaza San Francisco
The Singular Santiago

The Singular Santiago

5 out of 5
Merced 294 Santiago Region Metropolitana
The price is AU$271 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$271
27 July - 28 July
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! (742 reviews)
"Outstanding service!"

Reviewed on 12 July 2026

The Singular Santiago
Mercure Santiago Centro

Mercure Santiago Centro

4 out of 5
Av. Libertador Bernardo O Higgins, 632 Santiago Region Metropolitana
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$166 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$166
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,006 reviews)
"All is good . Will come back . Safe, quiet, comfortable, convenience, and professional staff ."

Reviewed on 8 July 2026

Mercure Santiago Centro
Hotel Cumbres Lastarria

Hotel Cumbres Lastarria

4 out of 5
Jose Victorino Lastarria 299 Santiago Region Metropolitana
The price is AU$230 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$230
30 July - 31 July
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"Very helpful staff."

Reviewed on 13 July 2026

Hotel Cumbres Lastarria
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$151 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$151
12 Aug - 13 Aug
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! (701 reviews)
"Excelente estadía en hotel todo recomendado"

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Almacruz Hotel y Centro de Convenciones
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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 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.

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 KidZania Santiago 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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