Where to Stay in Santiago
The neighborhood you pick shapes the whole trip. Browse every Santiago area by zone, from the historic center to the Andes and the wine country.
Which Area Should You Stay In?
The oldest and most storied part of the city, where Chile's history is written in stone. From the colonial arcades of Plaza de Armas to the cobbled lanes of Lastarria, the galleries of Bellas Artes, and the muralled streets of Barrio Brasil and Barrio Yungay, this is where Santiago began.
Where Santiago comes alive after dark. Bellavista's bars and clubs at the foot of Cerro San Cristobal, Barrio Italia's design shops and patio restaurants, the buzzing avenues of Providencia, and Nunoa's plazas full of neighborhood bars and live music.
The polished, modern east of the city. Glass towers and fine dining in Las Condes and El Golf, the parks and galleries of Vitacura, and the foothill enclaves of Lo Barnechea and El Arrayan where the city meets the mountains.
The high Andes on Santiago's doorstep. Ski and snowboard the slopes of Valle Nevado, La Parva, El Colorado, and Farellones in winter, then hike, raft, and soak in the hot springs of Cajon del Maipo in summer, all within a couple of hours of the city.
Some of Chile's most famous wine is made within reach of the city. Tour the historic estates of the Maipo Valley, taste Cabernet Sauvignon at Concha y Toro and Santa Rita, and spend a day among the vines just south of Santiago.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lastarria and the historic center put you within walking distance of Plaza de Armas, La Moneda and the major museums. Providencia is two or three Metro stops away, around ten minutes. Las Condes and Vitacura are twenty to thirty minutes on Line 1. The mountains and wine country are day trips, not bases.
Santiago Centro is busy and well policed by day and millions pass through it without trouble, but it empties out at night and the streets around the main transit hubs are best avoided late. If you want central and lively after dark, Lastarria and Bellas Artes sit right beside it and stay populated into the evening.
Barrio Brasil and Barrio Yungay hold the best-value hostels and guesthouses, followed by Santiago Centro. Providencia is mid-range and the best value once you factor in what you save on transport. Las Condes, El Golf and Vitacura are consistently the most expensive, along with the ski-season mountain lodges.
Base yourself in the city unless you are skiing. Farellones, Valle Nevado and La Parva make sense during the June to September season when the daily transfer up the mountain road becomes tedious, and Cajon del Maipo suits a hiking-focused few days. For everything else the city is better connected and far cheaper.
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