Santiago is a city of contrasts, where colonial facades meet cutting-edge design, and leafy barrios buzz with cool cafés and rooftop bars. From glamorous Art Deco dens to eco-conscious hideaways and sleek high-rises with Andes views, the best places to stay in Santiago suit every kind of traveller. Whether you’re after romantic seclusion, boutique chic or resort-style luxury, this capital delivers style and substance across its distinct and characterful neighbourhoods.

The beauty of Santiago lies in its layered personality. Start in the artsy Lastarria district, where galleries, museums and street performers mingle with bookshops, wine bars and some of the city’s best restaurants. This creative hub is perfect for those who want boutique boltholes with rooftop views and buzzing cocktail bars. For a deeper dive into history, head to Plaza de Armas, the heart of old Santiago, or tour the Palacio de La Moneda nearby—ideal for travellers staying in central heritage hotels.

Upmarket Vitacura and El Golf districts, known for leafy avenues and chic dining spots, are the places to go for high-end stays with rooftop pools, sleek interiors and views of the snow-capped Andes. If your idea of a getaway involves afternoon tea in a garden courtyard or a rooftop spa to wind down after a day of exploring, you’ll find it here. For those after a livelier pace, there are vibrant hotels just steps from Santiago’s best nightlife, from buzzing rooftop bars to live music venues and contemporary art spaces.

Food lovers can explore bustling markets like La Vega or tuck into everything from innovative tasting menus to rustic Chilean comfort food. Outdoorsy types will appreciate the easy access to San Cristóbal Hill for panoramic views, and wine enthusiasts should consider venturing south to stay among the vines in a colonial-style winery hotel, just 30 minutes out of town.

The Best Places to Stay in Santiago

Romantic retreat

• The buzzing Hotel Luciano K is a glamorous, lively hotel in an iconic Luciano Kulczewski building. Downstairs is a 1920s Art Deco wonderland of geometric patterns and bright colours, while upstairs there are contemporary rooms and an elegant rooftop bar.
• The Casa Bueras Boutique Hotel is in a beautifully converted 1920s era mansion. There are 14 large rooms with enormous sash windows, dark, polished wood floors and luxurious bathrooms. There’s also a glamorous courtyard pool and an impressive rooftop terrace.

Luxury Stays

• One of the city's top luxury stays, Mandarin Oriental Santiago offers five-star service with lush gardens, a lagoon-style pool and views of the Andes. Interiors are sleek and spacious, with floor-to-ceiling windows and marble bathrooms. A great choice for those who want a resort-style escape in the heart of the city.
• Bold, playful and ultra-modern, W Santiago stands out with its rooftop pool, buzzing nightlife and dramatic mountain views. Expect sleek rooms, designer furniture and a lively social scene. It's ideal for stylish travellers looking to stay where the action is.

City break

• The Hotel Altiplanico is a smart, contemporary, boutique hotel in the heart of town. The 18 rooms have parquet floors, whitewashed walls, plenty of natural light and enormous beds. You’re within a walking distance from many of the city’s main attractions and you’re surrounded by a good range of restaurants and bars.
• La Reve makes for an elegant and sophisticated stay. The building features large sash windows, soft hues and large terraces. Afternoon tea is served in the leafy courtyard, and the property is ideally located near shops and restaurants.
• Noi Vitacura is a sleek and trendy hotel in an upmarket and residential district, boasting a rooftop pool, spacious rooms and a cocktail bar. Perfect for a city break in style!
• For something more functional, also boasting a rootop pool, try the Hotel Solace. It's in a quiet area, has a great rooftop bar and gym, and great sunset views.
• Finally, the designer Ismael Hotel is bright and modern, with a small rooftop pool and rooms with balconies over the street, some with freestanding baths. Good art and designer furniture is curated about the hotel, evidence of the care that has gone into its ambience.

Value for money

• Hotel Castillo Rojo is a bright hotel of character in a historic colonial style building. The rooms have an eclectic range of styles, from Tudor to Moorish, and are individually-styled, complete with antiques, chandeliers and parquet flooring.
• Mathildas Hotel is a refurbished patrimonial palace in central Santiago with a charming courtyard garden. There are just 13 rooms, all elegant and quite spacious, with colourful paintings. They do a great breakfast and you’re close to the Palacio de La Moneda, Constitution Square and O'Higgins Memorial.
• Eco-conscious and full of character, Carmenere Eco Hotel offers cosy, art-filled rooms and organic breakfasts in a leafy setting. Tucked in a quiet residential street, it’s an affordable and intimate base with a personal touch. Perfect for travellers who care about sustainability without sacrificing comfort.
• Hotel Bidasoa is a smart choice in the Vitacura district, offering bright rooms, a plant-based restaurant, and a peaceful garden pool area. The vibe is eco-luxury, but prices remain reasonable given the upscale location. Ideal for relaxed stays with an emphasis on green living.

Chic Boutique

• CasaSur is a quiet spot of calm in a bustling sea of city life. With lovely cleanly designed rooms decorated with local artefacts, a wonderful terrace with great views and cooking classes in traditional Chilean cuisine on offer.
• The good value and funky looking Hotel Cumbres Lastarria is in a great area, surrounded by restaurants and boutiques. The rooms are individually styled and there's a sleek roof top restaurant next to a pool.
• Ladera Boutique Hotel is a modern and serene escape near the green spaces of San Cristóbal Hill, with contemporary rooms and a rooftop pool. The vibe is peaceful yet polished, perfect for unwinding after a day exploring the city. Smart and stylish, it's a calm spot with easy access to cafés and galleries.
• Set in a restored 1920s townhouse, Maison Italia 1029 blends cool minimalism with Chilean design details. Rooms are clean-lined and spacious, and the rooftop terrace has wonderful city views. A great pick for design-conscious travellers looking to stay in the creative heart of Providencia.

For well heeled couples

• The Ritz Carlton Santiago is a large hotel and the top choice for well heeled business people and couples who want the luxury of feeling at home, with its pampering rooftop spa, indoor pool, and well equipped gym. There are three restaurants to choose from, and rooms are reassuringly comfortable.
• For a more boutique hotel experience, just steps away from the trendy Lastarria neighborhood, the intimate but in many ways more exclusive Hotel Magnolia blends contemporary chic with more traditional aesthetics. The glass roof restaurant is divine and the cocktail bar is the perfect place to relax after a day of sightseeing.
• Finally, in Lastarria itself, check out The Singular Santiago, a trendy and elegant design hotel with a rooftop pool with views of the Andes. Its cosy library style is a neighborhood draw.

Out of town

• The colonial style Casa Real is a charming and historic property in the Santa Rita winery, just 30 minutes to the south of the city. It's a great place to stay in the summer, with its lush gardens, lake, and beautiful outdoor pool. Many come here for the food, and rooms are elegant and traditionally furnished.

For an apartment or villa

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Travel information

• Fly to Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport, on the outskirts of Santiago, and get public transport in to the centre.
• If you want to rent a car, contact our partner Rentalcars.
• Go between November and February, when the temperature ranges between 9 and 30 degrees, and there is little rain.

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