Where to Stay in Santiago, Chile: Best Neighbourhoods + 16 Hotel Recommendations

Best neighbourhoods in Santiago

These are my favourite and recommended neighbourhoods to stay in Santiago.

Lastarria

Lastarria is where we always end up when we visit Santiago, and I think it’s the best area to stay in Santiago for first-time visitors to the city. It’s walkable and leafy, with good restaurants and cafés, and it puts you close to museums, parks and Cerro Santa Lucía. It’s popular for a reason though, so it’s not the cheapest neighbourhood, and some of the best small hotels here book out early in high season.

Providencia

Providencia is the more local, residential option. It’s a bit further from the city’s main sights, but it’s well connected by the Metro (or Uber/Cabify) and has a strong food scene, without the tourist markup you’ll find in Lastarria. This is one of the best neighbourhoods to stay in Santiago for travellers who are staying longer and want a neighbourhood that feels more like everyday Santiago. 

Bellavista

Bellavista is Santiago’s liveliest neighbourhood: street art, bars, restaurants and nightlife right on your doorstep, plus easy access to La Chascona and Cerro San Cristóbal (two of the best things to do in Santiago). It suits travellers who want to be in the middle of the action and don’t mind noise. Pío Nono itself gets rowdy with university students and happy hours, so if you stay in Bellavista, pick accommodation a street or two back for a quieter night’s sleep.

Centro Histórico

Staying in Centro Histórico means you’re right amongst Santiago’s classic landmarks, with easy Metro access and everything within walking distance during the day. It can feel busier and less atmospheric than the other neighbourhoods, however, and it’s not my favourite spot to wander back to late at night, but it’s still worth including in this Santiago accommodation guide. For a short, sightseeing-focused stay, though, it’s a convenient base.

Las Condes

Las Condes is Santiago’s business and shopping district, so here you’ll find big international hotel chains and glossy malls. It’s a solid choice if you’re in town for work or want a familiar hotel brand. It’s the furthest of these neighbourhoods from the historic centre and the areas with real character, though, so expect longer trips to get to most of what’s covered in a typical Santiago itinerary.

Santiago accommodation guide

Here’s a quick summary of my hotel recommendations. Read on for more detailed overviews of each.

Hotel	Neighbourhood	Price range	Check prices
The Singular Santiago	Lastarria	$$$	CHECK RATES HERE
Hotel Cumbres Lastarria	Lastarria	$$	CHECK RATES HERE
Hotel Magnolia	Lastarria	$$	CHECK RATES HERE
Casa Noble Hotel Boutique	Lastarria	$	CHECK RATES HERE
Park Plaza Apart Hotel	Lastarria	$	CHECK RATES HERE
Solace Hotel Santiago	Providencia	$$	CHECK RATES HERE
Sheraton Santiago Hotel & Convention Center	Providencia	$$	CHECK RATES HERE
Ola Santiago Providencia	Providencia	$$	CHECK RATES HERE
Hotel Boutique Castillo Rojo	Bellavista	$$$	CHECK RATES HERE
Aubrey Hotel Boutique	Bellavista	$$	CHECK RATES HERE
Casa Bellavista Hotel	Bellavista	$	CHECK RATES HERE
Hotel Plaza San Francisco	Centro Histórico	$$	CHECK RATES HERE
Hotel Fundador	Centro Histórico	$	Check rates here
Mandarin Oriental, Santiago	Las Condes	$$$	Check rates here
W Santiago	Las Condes	$$$	Check rates here
NH Collection Plaza Santiago	Las Condes	$$	Check rates here

Where to stay in Santiago: Best accommodation by neighbourhood

Best Lastarria hotels

The Singular Santiago

⭐️ Booking.com rating: 9.3 ⭐️ | Best luxury hotel in Santiago

The Singular is the hotel we chose on our first-ever trip to Santiago, and I still think it’s the best luxury hotel in Santiago. The location is excellent, right in the heart of Lastarria and within walking distance of the neighbourhood’s restaurants, wine bars and galleries, as well as Cerro Santa Lucía and Parque Forestal.

The rooftop terrace with its pool and views towards Cerro San Cristóbal is one of the best in the neighbourhood, and there’s a full spa if you want to treat yourself further. Beds are huge and comfortable (always appreciated after a long flight).

With only 62 rooms it feels intimate, which I think makes it one of the best hotels in Santiago and a great choice for a special occasion or a couples’ trip – if it’s within your budget.

Hotel Cumbres Lastarria

⭐️ Booking.com rating: 9.0 ⭐️ | Best hotel with a rooftop pool

Summers in Santiago can be hot so I always recommend booking a hotel with a pool if you enjoy an afternoon dip. Hotel Cumbres Lastarria has a great rooftop pool (and you won’t have to pay quite as much as The Singular). The hotel is on José Victorino Lastarria, one of the neighbourhood’s busiest and most fun streets, so you’re a short stroll from restaurants, cafés and bars, and don’t need a taxi for an evening out.

The building has one of the most distinctive facades on the street, with its cutout shapes.

A generous breakfast spread is served up on the rooftop, and I like that the rooftop restaurant, Punto Ocho, gives you city views – so, if you’re tired after travelling, you don’t need to go far. Rooms are modern, comfortable and well soundproofed – necessary given it’s on such a lively street.

The most stylish hotel in Lastarria: Hotel Magnolia

⭐️ Booking.com rating: 9.1 ⭐️ | Most stylish hotel in Lastarria

For anyone who prioritises design as much as location, Hotel Magnolia is my top choice. It’s housed in a restored 1920s heritage building with original stained glass windows paired with contemporary, Scandinavian-influenced interiors.

The hotel sits at the foot of Cerro Santa Lucía, so it’s also fairly close to the historic centre as well as Lastarria’s restaurant strip – so it’s such an easy walk to both areas.

The rooftop bar here is excellent, serving cocktails and Chilean wines with a view across the city (I’d recommend booking a table here one night of your Santiago stay, even if you’re not staying at the hotel).

Casa Noble Hotel Boutique

⭐️ Booking.com rating: 8.6 ⭐️ | Best budget hotel in Lastarria

Casa Noble is a lovely, small boutique hotel with only a handful of rooms, so it feels closer to a stylish guesthouse than a conventional hotel. You really can’t beat the value that this hotel offers, with rooms usually well under US$100 a night – unbelievable, really, given the character that this hotel has. 

It’s a little away from Lastarria’s busiest restaurant streets, so it’s quieter, but it’s still an easy walk to the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Parque Forestal and Plaza de Armas. Breakfasts are great, but being a small, intimate property, there’s obviously no full-service restaurant or room service, gym or pool. Room sizes vary, so I’d recommend checking the details of the specific room rather than relying on the general hotel photos when you book.

Park Plaza Apart Hotel

⭐️ Booking.com rating: 8.8 ⭐️ | The best budget and self-catering option in Lastarria

On our most recent trip to Santiago we stayed for almost a week, and when I’m in a city that long I want something with a kitchen. Park Plaza Apart Hotel was our choice. It’s on Huérfanos, right beside Cerro Santa Lucía, with Santa Lucía metro station, restaurants and supermarkets close by.

The small kitchen meant we could make our own breakfast each day, and our apartment had a separate bedroom. The rooms could do with a refresh (they are starting to show some wear and tear), but for the location and the practicality of having a kitchenette, it’s excellent value.

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Best hotels in Providencia, Santiago

Solace Hotel Santiago

⭐️ Booking.com rating: 8.8 ⭐️ | Best hotel in Providencia

If I had to pick one hotel to recommend in Providencia, it would be Solace Hotel. It’s on a quiet side street close to Pedro de Valdivia metro, but you’re still an easy walk from Avenida Providencia’s restaurants, cafés and shops, plus Parque de las Esculturas and the river.

The rooftop is what really sells it for me: a pool (those sunset views!), a bar and really impressive views towards the mountains, all above rooms that are modern, spacious and well soundproofed. There are complimentary minibar drinks and rain showers. 

Some rooms do look out onto neighbouring buildings rather than having a more spectacular view, so do check before booking.

Sheraton Santiago Hotel & Convention Center

⭐️ Booking.com rating: 8.2 ⭐️ | Best hotel for families

For families – or anyone who wants resort-style facilities – the Sheraton is an excellent option. It has a large outdoor pool complex with gardens, shaded seating and a poolside bar and restaurant that feels more like an urban resort than a typical city hotel, plus an indoor pool for year-round use.

It’s a big, full-service property with multiple restaurants and a fitness centre, and of course you can earn Marriott Bonvoy points and perks.

That said, it sits on Avenida Santa María beside the Mapocho River and some busy roads, so it isn’t as walkable to Providencia’s restaurants and metro stations, and you may find yourself relying on taxis more, especially at night.

Ola Santiago Providencia, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

⭐️ Booking.com rating: 8.9 ⭐️ | Best hotel near Costanera Center

Costanera Center is Santiago’s most famous shopping mall, home to the 300-metre-tall observation deck at Sky Costanera (the highest in South America). Ola Santiago Providencia is just a 10-minute walk from the mall. 

I like the design here: it’s part of Hilton’s Tapestry Collection, so it has a slightly more boutique, design-led feel rather than a standard chain look, while still giving you access to Hilton Honors benefits. Rooms are modern and well kept, and the outdoor pool and garden area is a peaceful spot to unwind, even if it’s not the rooftop showstopper you’ll find at other hotels (like Solace).

You’re a bit further from Santiago’s historic sights, but the hotel is close to Tobalaba metro station or you can take a taxi/rideshare to reach Lastarria or Plaza de Armas for your sightseeing.

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Where to stay in Bellavista, Santiago

Aubrey Hotel Boutique

⭐️ Booking.com rating: 9.0 ⭐️ | Best hotel with a pool in Bellavista

Aubrey Hotel Boutique is housed in a restored 1927 mansion, and with only 15 rooms it has a lovely, intimate feel. It’s about 100 metres from the Pío Nono funicular (for Cerro San Cristóbal) and close to La Chascona, with Patio Bellavista and the neighbourhood’s restaurants and bars just a few minutes’ walk away.

I like the outdoor pool and gardens here, which feel like a retreat from Bellavista’s busy streets, along with a poolside bar for winding down after a day of sightseeing. 

You need to choose your room carefully. Club La Feria is about 30 metres from the hotel, so you may hear music into the early hours on weekends. If you’re a light sleeper, I’d request a room away from the club side.

Hotel Boutique Castillo Rojo

⭐️ Booking.com rating: 9.4 ⭐️ | Best boutique hotel in Bellavista

This striking red mansion overlooking Plaza Camilo Mori is one of Bellavista’s most distinctive buildings, and I think it’s the pick for a romantic stay or a special occasion. Hotel Boutique Castillo Rojo is close to Patio Bellavista, La Chascona and the entrance to Cerro San Cristóbal.

I’d recommend scheduling the daily complimentary wine hour into your daily itinerary, and always starting the day with the delicious breakfast in Bistró Castillo Rojo.

Rooms come with luxe bedding and rainfall showers. There’s no pool or gym, but there is considerably more character here than a standard four-star hotel.

Casa Bellavista Hotel

⭐️ Booking.com rating: 8.8 ⭐️ | Best affordable hotel in Bellavista

Casa Bellavista is a small, 11-room hotel on a quieter residential stretch, still within walking distance from Patio Bellavista and the neighbourhood’s restaurants, but far enough removed from the busiest clubs to actually get some sleep.

I love that there’s plenty of outdoor space here, with a shared courtyard and terrace available for chilling out after a day’s sightseeing. Breakfast is excellent, with plenty of fresh fruits and healthy choices. While rooms and bathrooms are on the smaller side and it’s a 15-minute walk to the nearest metro station, this hotel is really good value in a fun neighbourhood.

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Best Centro Histórico hotels

Hotel Plaza San Francisco

⭐️ Booking.com rating: 8.9 ⭐️ | Best hotel in Santiago Centro Histórico

If you do decide to stay in the Centro Histórico, the Hotel Plaza San Francisco is my pick. It’s opposite San Francisco Church, a few steps from Universidad de Chile metro station, and within walking distance of La Moneda Palace, Plaza de Armas, the Pre-Columbian Art Museum and Cerro Santa Lucía. It’s an easy base if you’re only in Santiago for a day or two and you prefer to walk between the major sights.

The atmosphere here is old-world rather than boutique: polished timber, substantial furnishings and formal service throughout. If you prefer a more contemporary look, you might find the decor a bit dated, but I think it gives it charm. I like that the hotel has an indoor pool, a proper gym and a sauna, which is more than most hotels in this part of the city offer.

Hotel Fundador

⭐️ Booking.com rating: 8.2 ⭐️ | Best affordable hotel in Centro Histórico with character

If you want a good-value hotel that still has some character, the Hotel Fundador is worth a look. It’s a short walk to La Moneda Palace, Plaza de Armas, Cerro Santa Lucía and Lastarria.

Room sizes vary, but the superior suites (around 40 square metres, with a separate living area) offer a lot of space for the price. I’d request a room away from the street if noise bothers you, as the street-facing rooms can get a bit noisy.

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Hotels in Las Condes

Mandarin Oriental, Santiago

⭐️ Booking.com rating: 9.1 ⭐️ | Best luxury hotel in Las Condes

Another top pick, especially in the summer months or for families, is the Mandarin Oriental for its lagoon-style outdoor pool, set among landscaped gardens. This is one of the best hotels in Santiago and a place where you’ll quickly forget you’re in a bustling metropolis of 7.4 million people.

Rooms and suites are elegant and spacious, several with views over the gardens or towards the Andes, and I love that some suites come with their own private terrace overlooking the pool. Breakfast is excellent too, with both a full buffet and cooked-to-order options.

The trade-off is location. It’s little removed from a metro station, so you’ll be reliant on taxis or rideshares.

W Santiago

⭐️ Booking.com rating: 8.4 ⭐️ | Best for nightlife and rooftop views

I have a soft spot for W hotels; I’ve stayed in a few around the world, and the W Santiago delivers on everything I’d expect from the brand. It’s in El Golf, one of the most walkable parts of Las Condes, surrounded by restaurants and wine bars along Isidora Goyenechea, and close enough to Costanera Center and Sky Costanera to walk there too.

The rooftop is one of the reasons to book: a 21st floor terrace with an infinity pool and panoramic views over the city and the Andes, plus Red2One, a rooftop bar that’s become a real sunset destination in its own right.

Like most W hotels, rooms lean bold and contemporary rather than traditional, and there are three restaurants on-site too, so it’s entirely possible to have a great night without even leaving the building.

Do check your room before you book: the W is going down the way of many hotels with open-plan bathroom layouts (honestly, why?!), so some room categories may not suit you if you’re travelling with friends rather than a partner!

NH Collection Plaza Santiago

⭐️ Booking.com rating: 8.4 ⭐️ | Best value hotel in Las Condes

One of the best-value hotels in Las Condes is the NH Collection Plaza Santiago. While it’s technically in Las Condes, it’s right on the border with Providencia, so it’s directly opposite Costanera Center and Sky Costanera. It’s also right by Tobalaba metro station, so you have easy access to Providencia, Lastarria and the historic centre without relying on taxis.

Rooms are spacious with good beds and desks, some with direct views of Gran Torre Santiago, and breakfast is one of the hotel’s strongest features, with a proper buffet and eggs cooked to order. With only 159 rooms it feels a little less corporate than other hotels in Las Condes, and it usually comes in at a more moderate rate than the W or Mandarin Oriental while still holding a five-star classification.

Final thoughts on where to stay in Santiago, Chile

Santiago is spread out enough that picking the right neighbourhood is important. I always recommend first-time visitors stay in Lastarria: you can walk everywhere and you’re close to the main sights as well as restaurants and bars. Providencia is a great area to experience a more local way of life, while Bellavista or Centro Histórico gives you great value without giving up convenience.

Wherever you end up, I hope this guide to where to stay in Santiago has made the decision a little easier. Chile’s capital has more going for it than it gets credit for, and the right base makes it that much easier to enjoy.

FAQ: Best place to stay in Santiago

Where should first-time visitors stay in Santiago?

I always point first-timers to Lastarria. It’s walkable, central and puts you close to the historic centre, museums and some of the best restaurants in the city, without you having to stay in the busiest part of downtown itself.

Is Lastarria or Providencia better for first-time visitors to Santiago?

Lastarria, for most people. It’s more compact and walkable, and you’ll spend less time relying on the metro or rideshares to reach the sights covered in a typical Santiago itinerary. Providencia is worth considering if you want a more local, residential feel, don’t mind a bit more travel time, or you’re staying longer and want a change of pace after a few nights in Lastarria.

Do you need a car to get around Santiago?

No, and I would not recommend renting one for a Santiago-only trip. The Metro covers the city well, taxis and rideshares are easy to book and good value, and traffic in the centre can make driving more stressful than helpful. Renting a car becomes worth considering if you’re planning to add on day trips to somewhere like the Maipo Valley or Cajón del Maipo, though even then, a tour or private transfer is often the simpler option.

Is Bellavista safe to stay in at night?

Bellavista is generally safe, but it is Santiago’s liveliest nightlife neighbourhood, and that comes with noise more than danger. Pío Nono itself gets loud with university students and happy hours into the early hours, especially on weekends. If you’re a light sleeper, choose a hotel a street or two back, or ask specifically for a quiet room away from the busiest strip.

Where should I stay in Santiago for just one night?

If you’re only in the city for a single night, most likely on your way to or from Patagonia or the Atacama, I’d stick to Lastarria or Centro Histórico so you’re within easy reach of the airport and the main sights without wasting time in transit. If you do explore, pick up a Bip! card at any Metro station; it works across the Metro and bus network and makes getting around simple even on a short stay.

Now you know where to stay in Santiago, which area will you choose? Let me know in the comments below if you have any questions before you visit Santiago.

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