Downtown Santiago Travel Guide

Santiago

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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Things to do

Santiago: Concha y Toro and Undurraga Vineyards Tour

Santiago: Concha y Toro and Undurraga Vineyards Tour

Rp1.372.940
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santiago: Concha y Toro and Undurraga Vineyards Tour
Santiago: Valle Nevado and Farellones Ski-Center Day Trip

Santiago: Valle Nevado and Farellones Ski-Center Day Trip

Rp1.011.640
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Santiago: Valle Nevado and Farellones Ski-Center Day Trip
Discover Santiago: Tourist Bus, Cerro San Cristobal and Wine

Discover Santiago: Tourist Bus, Cerro San Cristobal and Wine

Rp2.077.475
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Santiago: Tourist Bus, Cerro San Cristobal and Wine
Santiago: 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Cable Car Ticket

Santiago: 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Cable Car Ticket

Rp1.210.355
per adult
Santiago: 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Cable Car Ticket
Full day Vina del Mar and Valparaiso experience

Full day Vina del Mar and Valparaiso experience

Rp668.405
per adult
Full day Vina del Mar and Valparaiso experience
Santiago: The Essentials City Tour & Optional Concha y Toro

Santiago: The Essentials City Tour & Optional Concha y Toro

Rp885.185
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Santiago: The Essentials City Tour & Optional Concha y Toro
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Top hotels in Downtown Santiago

Hotel Plaza San Francisco

Hotel Plaza San Francisco

4 out of 5
Alameda 816 Santiago Region Metropolitana
The price is Rp2.385.247 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
Rp2.385.247
Rp2.385.247 total
2 Sept - 3 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 ...
Hotel Plaza San Francisco
The Singular Santiago

The Singular Santiago

5 out of 5
Merced 294 Santiago Region Metropolitana
The price is Rp4.839.210 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
Rp4.839.210
Rp4.839.210 total
26 Aug - 27 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. ...
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 Rp1.539.548 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
Rp1.539.548
Rp1.539.548 total
11 Aug - 12 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! (706 reviews)
"Excelente estadía en hotel todo recomendado"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Almacruz Hotel y Centro de Convenciones
Nest Paris-Londres

Nest Paris-Londres

3 out of 5
50 Londres Santiago
The price is Rp996.949 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp996.949
Rp996.949 total
3 Sept - 4 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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
"Habitaciones modernas, limpias y muy bien equipadas, con camas cómodas y aire acondicionado. Ubicación céntrica y muy cerca del transporte público. Personal muy atento y servicial. Ideal para familias."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Nest Paris-Londres
Hotel Cumbres Lastarria

Hotel Cumbres Lastarria

4 out of 5
Jose Victorino Lastarria 299 Santiago Region Metropolitana
The price is Rp3.050.388 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
Rp3.050.388
Rp3.050.388 total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Centrally located, very friendly staffs, nice breakfast . Highly recommended."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Hotel Cumbres Lastarria
Hotel Magnolia

Hotel Magnolia

4 out of 5
Calle Huérfanos 539 Santiago Región Metropolitana
The price is Rp4.659.980 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
Rp4.659.980
Rp4.659.980 total
11 Aug - 12 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 ...
Hotel Magnolia
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Where to stay in Downtown Santiago

Find the best Downtown Santiago areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Santiago
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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