Santiago is the beating heart of Chile. Over 40% of Chileans call this vibrant and cosmopolitan city their home, with its elegant colonial architecture, burgeoning arts scene and top-of-the-range restaurants. Framed by the snowcapped peaks of the Andes, Santiago makes the ideal destination for a city break. The choice of accommodation is broad; our collection of the best places to stay in Santiago range from chic boutiques to colonial style townhouses - and a winery.
Santiago's delightful streets teem with designer shops, handicraft markets, art galleries and fabulous gourmet restaurants. For Santiago is a shopper's paradise. At La Costanera, the tallest building in South America, you will find a gigantic shopping mall full of luxury brands; at the Central Market, a gourmet's mecca, you will come across stalls selling everything from rare objets d'art to regional wines, while at La Vega Market you can buy custard apples and delicious Chilean seaweed.
Be sure to wander through the Bellavista neighbourhood, one of the trendiest places in the city. This bohemian district brims with exhibition halls, jewellery shops, museums and theatres, while it also boasts the Cerro San Cristobal, the largest green space in the city, home to the national zoo and botanical gardens.
At the centre of the city is the Plaza de Armas, a fascinating historic setting dominated by the impressive cathedral, with vendors selling the traditional "Mote con Huesillo", a peach-based non-alcoholic sweet drink, perfectly refreshing after a long day of sightseeing. Afterwards, consider checking out the Santa Filomena Parish, a 19th century neo-Gothic church with ornate carvings and a snow-white spire that can be seen for miles around.
Charming, sophisticated and brimming with life, Santiago is the beating heart of Chile and makes for a fantastic holiday destination. Browse through our collection of the best places to stay in Santiago to start planning your trip.
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Santiago
A smart boutique hotel well located in the cultural and artistic heart of the city. Contemporary rooms feature parquet flooring, white washed walls, plenty of light and enormous beds. Walking distance from some of the city's main attractions and surrounded by restaurants and bars. Very chic.
Santiago (Providencia)
A chic contemporary hotel boasting a glorious rooftop pool and bar offering impressive city views. Rooms are spacious, modern and tastefully decorated. The Zafferano restaurant serves sophisticated cuisine and has a well-picked wine list. For after dinner, there are also two bars to choose from.
Santiago (Región Metropolitana)
A Chilean townhouse hotel with spacious, elegant rooms decorated in light hues with colourful paintings above the bed. Wake up to a wonderful breakfast before setting off exploring around the city.
Santiago (Providencia)
A small family-run boutique hotel in a quiet district of Santiago. Cleanly designed throughout, rooms feature soft hues, crisp white linen and local artefacts. A pretty patio is the ideal spot to unwind with a good book. The excellent city links makes this a lovely tranquil city base.
Santiago (Providencia)
A stylish hotel seamlessly blending the old and the new with the exterior of a 20th-century townhouse and contemporary interior design. Guests can enjoy views of the mountains whilst eating breakfast on the rooftop which doubles up as a bar. The restaurant downstairs serves good local cuisine.
Santiago (Región Metropolitana)
A glamorous lively hotel housed in an iconic Luciano Kulczewski building in Santiago. Downstairs you are plunged into a 20's Art-Deco wonderland with geometric patterns and brightly coloured lanterns. The rooms are more contemporary but still pack plenty of velvet, and the rooftop bar is a must!
Santiago
A centrally placed property beautifully mixing traditional charm with contemporary style. Smart rooms boast clean design, modern fixtures and plenty of style. An elegant bar is the perfect spot for evening cocktails and the glass roofed restaurant serves modern Chilean cuisine. Very chic.
Santiago (Bellavista)
A bright boutique property standing proud in the lively district of Bellavista. A heady mix of styles from Tudor, Moorish and Colonial all creating a grand feel. Smart rooms, all individually styled, feature chandeliers, wood panelling and parquet flooring. The perfect base for city exploring.
Santiago (Santiago City Centre)
A hip designer hotel in downtown Santiago offering stylishly decorated rooms complete with private balconies. The rooftop terrace, featuring an outdoor pool and bar, is the perfect hangout spot. Guests are in a prime location to explore Santiago's finest restaurants and bars.
Santiago (Providencia)
An elegant boutique hotel situated on a quiet tree-lined street. Lovely light and airy rooms feature sash windows, soft hues and large terraces. Afternoon tea is served in a leafy courtyard and sumptuous breakfasts don't disappoint. Well located with shops and eateries within easy reach. Fabulous.
Santiago (Santiago City Centre)
This boutique hotel is located in the heart of the stylish Lastarrias neighbourhood in Santiago, Chile. Guestrooms incorporate art and contemporary design pieces; book a superior suite for extra living space. Dine at the sleek Punto Ocho rooftop restaurant after a dip in the pool; a chic city hotel.
Santiago (Barrio Lastarria)
A gorgeous boutique property set in a converted 1920s mansion. Large rooms feature enormous sash windows, dark polished wooden floors and luxurious bathrooms. A courtyard pool looks fit for a Gatsby party and the rooftop terrace is utterly tranquil. Ideally placed for city exploring. Superb.
Santiago (Vitacura)
A chic contemporary property in an upmarket residential district. Spacious rooms offer fabulous city views from the floor to ceiling windows. A rooftop pool is the perfect spot to sip a cocktail by. The regional cuisine is exemplary (particularly the seafood) and wine collection spot on. Fabulous.
Santiago (Santiago City Centre)
This luxury hotel is located in the bohemian Lastarria neighbourhood of Santiago, Chile. Rooms are dressed in a neoclassical style and feature a blend of classic and contemporary design pieces; book the suite for plush living space. Sample a signature cocktail at the Merced Bar; a chic city hotel.
Santiago (Las Condes)
The world's most famous 5-star chain offers guests a glamorous stay in Santiago with a luxurious rooftop spa, an indoor pool, and gym. There are 3 restaurants to choose from and the bar offers premium cocktails and fine wines. Rooms are stylish and come with marble bathrooms.
Santiago
A charming historic property set in the Santa Rita winery. Hotel Casa Real has sprawling luscious green gardens featuring a lagoon, black-necked swans and Roman baths. Guests can dine outside in the garden or in the restaurant. Rooms are beautifully decorated and in keeping with the colonial decor.
