Downtown Santiago
Santiago
Visit Downtown Santiago
Popular places to visit
Palacio de la Moneda
Visit the courtyards of this magnificent neoclassical palace, watch the changing of the guard ceremony and enjoy contemporary and visual art exhibitions.
Plaza de Armas
This historic central square is home to magnificent works of architecture, museums and a nice blend of city workers, street performers and artisans.
Santa Lucia Hill
Climb the elegant stairs to the top of this central hill to enjoy panoramic views of Santiago and admire the ornate fountains, flower displays and amphitheater.
Lastarria District
During your trip to Santiago, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Lastarria District. While in this trendy area, you can savor the restaurants and bars.
Mercado Central
Step inside this grand 19th-century marketplace to experience the sights and smells of fresh food stands and to sample delicious plates of fish and seafood.
University of Chile
Look around the historical buildings of Chile’s principal university for a glimpse into the lives of the local students and researchers.
Downtown Santiago Hotel Deals
Almacruz Hotel y Centro de Convenciones
clean room, kindly, very good breakfast, but hall way carpet too old.
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026
Hotel Plaza San Francisco
Staff were very helpful and friendly. Hotel was clean, quiet and a great location for touring downtown Santiago. The hotel restaurant and bar provided great service and the prices were very reasonable.
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
RQ Santiago
One of the greatest locations in the city ! Close to historical district and plenty of shopping banks and exchanges with in a gated court yard in the heart of the financial district Friendly people Speak poco English .. lol ( English is spoken a littke !
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Lastarria Hotel & Aparts
Great location with friendly helpful staff. Very comfortable bed in the “Loft” unit.
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026
Park Plaza Apart Hotel
A comfortable small loft apartment in a good location. Staff friendly. No security concerns.
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
Nest Paris-Londres
Everything excellent, thank you! Clean, new, accessible, nice neighborhood, great a/c, good amenities.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Santiago
Bellas Artes
Museums, coffeehouses, and historic sites are just a few things travelers like about Bellas Artes. Sights like Museo Arte de Luz and National Archive are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Santiago area at Bellas Artes Station.
Lastarria
Lastarria is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Lastarria District and Gabriela Mistral Cultural Center while in the area.
Barrio Italia
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Barrio Italia and you might want to plan a stop by Plaza Baquedano and Gabriela Mistral Cultural Center while you're in the area.
Bellavista
Travelers come to Bellavista for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Patio Bellavista and Santiago Metropolitan Park while you're in town.
Estación Central
While you're strolling through Estación Central, you may want to check out the gardens and live music. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Ecuador Station or Las Rejas Station.
Independencia
Well-liked for its museums and parks, Independencia is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Hipodromo Chile and Museo Municipal de Arte Moderno, and jump on the metro at Plaza Chacabuco Station to get around the city.
