What's Downtown Santiago Like?

In Downtown Santiago, you can spend time checking out the cathedral, museums, and art scene. Take time to enjoy the neighborhood's rich culture. Have a relaxing day visiting O'Higgins Park. Movistar Arena and Plaza de Armas are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown Santiago?

We have 493 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' favorite lodging options in Downtown Santiago:

Hotel Cumbres Lastarria

4-star hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Bar • Walkable location

Hotel Ismael

3.5-star hotel with outdoor pool, pool bar

• • Free WiFi • Bar • Café • Terrace • Walkable location

Hostal Rio Amazonas

3-star hostal with bar

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Café • Terrace • Walkable location

Altiplanico Bellas Artes

3.5-star hotel with bar

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Casa Bueras Boutique Hotel

Upscale ski hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • Bar • Walkable location

How to Get to Downtown Santiago

Downtown Santiago is located 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from the heart of Santiago.

Flying to:

• • Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL), 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Downtown Santiago

Getting to Downtown Santiago on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • Toesca Station
• • O'Higgins Park Station
• • Heroes Station

Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Santiago

What to See in Downtown Santiago

• • Movistar Arena
• • Plaza de Armas
• • O'Higgins Park
• • University of Chile
• • Palacio de la Moneda

Things to Do in Downtown Santiago

• • Fantasilandia
• • Museum of Chilean Precolombian Art
• • Museum of Memory and Human Rights
• • National Museum of Natural History
• • Municipal Theatre of Santiago

Other Popular Downtown Santiago Attractions

• • Plaza Brasil
• • Santa Lucia Hill
• • Forest Park
• • San Francisco Church
• • Former National Congress

When Is the Best Time to Visit Santiago?

• • Hottest months: January, February, December, March (average 66°F)
• • Coldest months: June, July, May, August (average 50°F)
• • Rainiest months: July, June, August, May (average 1 inches of rainfall)