Downtown Santiago Travel Guide
Santiago
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Popular places to visit
Movistar Arena
Catch an event at Movistar Arena during your trip to Santiago. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Santiago Half-Day Walking Tour with Hotel Pick up & Food Sample
The best walking tour in Santiago de Chile
Santiago: 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Cable Car Ticket
2-Hour Walking Tour of Yungay The Coolest Neighborhood in Chile
Official Tour of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago
Top hotels in Downtown Santiago
Hotel Plaza San Francisco
We got there at noon and waited in the bar area. We were assigned a room which was not ready at 3pm, check-in time. There was 3 of us renting rooms, 1 was ready early, 1 was ready before 3pm and was ready for a while but we werent infotmed it was ready. We were assigned a different room , not sure ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Almacruz Hotel y Centro de Convenciones
Carpet was worn and stained but room was clean.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Le Méridien Santiago
Everything was excellent, great location, great service, great room, very nice pool and amenities, and wonderful breakfast
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Luciano K Hotel
It was easy walking distance to the Cero San Cristobal Hill and also the Lastarria districts
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Nest Paris-Londres
Great. Host/front desk also gave great food recommendation Oda Santiago
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Park Plaza Apart Hotel
The two floor suite has a big problem with the AC. The cleanliness also could improve, many areas in the apartment were full of dust.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santiago
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.
Bellas Artes
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.
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.
Barrio Italia
Barrio Italia is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Plaza Baquedano and Gabriela Mistral Cultural Center if you have time to explore the area.
Bellavista
Bellavista is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Chilean National Zoo and Patio Bellavista while you're in town.
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.
