We have 4 days in Santiago, Chile. What are the most important tourist sites? Hotels? Areas?

Question

We want a moderately priced hotel that is clean and in an excellent location since we don't have much time. What area of the city would be best to stay in? Some, like the Radisson, seem nice, but remote from tourist sites. We don't care about conference facilties or anything--we don't plan to spend a lot of time in a hotel. But it must be clean, safe, and updated.

What are good, upscale restaurants?

Tourist must-sees?

Any areas to definately avoid? (Why?)

We're a middle-aged couple with reasonable but not exceptional stamina.

Answer 1

Hi Lew,

In and around Santiago there is plenty to see and visit. I wouldn't miss Isla Negra (Pablo Neruda's home/museum), a visit to nearby Valparaiso and Viña del Mar, and perhaps a winery in the Central Valley?

Please follow the link bellow for more options while there.

Happy travels,

Daniel

Answer 2

Chile is becoming a sophisticated destination with good facilities , information and hotel deals.

Try these as the best sources of information :

Hotels : http://www.hotelsespanol.com/Chile/Santi...

English Version : http://www.cheaperthanhotels.com/Chile/S...

http://www.gochile.cl/Info/Hbook/basicda...

hope this helps

Answer 3

Important tourist sites



Visit the wonderful city of Valpara�so and its impressive structures. Also visit Via del Mar, also known as the Garden City  

    

Wine and Horses at Casablanca Valley  



Casablanca Valley, the place is known for the production of white wines.  

Visit this fabulous place in Colchagua Valley in the town of Santa Cruz, a winery which has been recognized for its excellent quality of wines. Get a chance to discover the whole process of wine production and wine tasting....   More info  

Wine Train at the Colchagua Valley   (Tours around Santiago)    

  

Visit the wonderful city of Valparaíso and its impressive structures. Also visit Viña del Mar, also known as the "Garden City". Lunch is also included...  



Isla Negra, Home of Pablo Neruda with



Discover the enchanting place of Isla Negra (Black Island) where famous Pablo Neruda built his houses and then became a museum.  

Discover the different "barrios" of Santiago by Night and enjoy a panoramic view from the San Cristóbal Hill







HOTELS

Santiago - Chile  



Panamericano Hotel

Panamericano hotel located in the heart of Santiago downtown, steps away from the Government Palace in what is considered the Financial, Cultural, Civic and Comercial nucleus of the Country.

Address: Teatinos 320  Rates

58.00 USD

Single room



Details, rates and booking  



  

4 stars hotel    Santiago - Chile  



Atton Santiago Hotel

Atton Santiago Hotel, a new concept in Chilean hospitality. Atton Santiago Hotel offers excellent accomodations in a privileged location close to Residential neighborhoods, Major clinics and quick access to downtown Santiago. Make your booking.

Address: Av. Alonso de Córdova 5199 - Las Condes  Rates

110.00 USD

Single Room



Details, rates and booking  



  

4 stars hotel    Santiago - Chile  



Bonaparte Hotel

Bonaparte Hotel, located in a privileged location of Providencia. It has a European style, elegantly furnished rooms and personalized service. An excellent alternative in Santiago, Chile.

Address: Mar del Plata 2171 esquina Av. Ricardo Lyon  Rates

90.00 USD

Single room



Details, rates and booking  



  

3 stars hotel    Santiago - Chile  



Montecarlo Hotel Santiago

Located very close to the Universidad Católica Metro and the Convenciones Center Diego Portales, just in the beginning of Santiago's new Patrimonial and Cultural Route, The Lastarria neighborhood, Plaza Mulato Gil de Castro, coffee shops and restaurants.

Address: Victoria Subercaseaux 209  Rates

48.00 USD

Single room



Details, rates and booking  



  

     Santiago - Chile  



Presidente Santiago Hotel

Presidente Hotel is located, very close to Santiago and Providencia, the new financial, cultural and shopping area with the most complete variety of restaurants, pubs, boutiques and shopping malls in town.

Address: Av. Eliodoro Yañez 867 - Providencia, Estación  Rates

92.00 USD

Single room



Details, rates and booking  



  

     Santiago - Chile  



Quito Hostel

Tourist lodging in the best location in Santiago downtown, in front to the Santa Lucía Hill and near to the Catholic University and to places of historical interest.

Address: Quito 36  Rates

21,000.00 Pesos

Single room



Details, rates and booking  



  

5 stars hotel    Santiago - Chile  



San Cristobal Tower The Luxury Collection

San Cristobal Tower is located at foot of San Cristobal Hill, Only 25 kilometers from Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, in the heart of the exclusive neighborhood of Providencia and next to the most important business centers of the country.

Address: Josefina Edwards De Ferrari 0100 - Providencia  Rates

189.00 USD

Grand Deluxe room



Details, rates and booking  



  

5 stars hotel    Santiago - Chile  



Sheraton Santiago Hotel and Convention Center

We are just 15 minutes away from the International Airport and within walking distance of the subway station in Providencia, only one hour of trip to Viña del Mar.

Address: Avda. Santa María 1742  Rates

139.00 USD

Classic Twin room



Details, rates and booking  



  

5 stars hotel    Santiago - Chile  



Boulevard Suites Hotel Boutique

Located between the 26th and 40th floor of the modern Boulevard Kennedy Complex, a residential and business sector of the borough of las Condes, close from shopping and financial centers only few kilometers away from the Santiago International Airport.

Address: Av.Presidente Kennedy 5749, Las Condes  Rates

150 USD

Suite Executive



Details, rates and booking  



  

     Santiago - Chile  



Director Hotel

In the exclusive and peaceful residential area "Vitacura", whiting walking distance of the new and more important Santiago's business area, restaurants, embassies and commerce, a hotel of integral services oriented to companies and its families.

Address: Vitacura 3600  Rates

105.00 USD

Single Room



Details, rates and booking  



  

     Santiago - Chile  



Director Suites Hotel

In the heart of the exclusive and peaceful residential area "EL Golf", whiting walking distance of the new and more important Santiago's business area, prestigious restaurants, embassies and subway stations.

Address: Carmencita 45  Rates

105.00 USD

Standard Suite Single



Details, rates and booking  



  

5 stars hotel    Santiago - Chile  



Kennedy Hotel

Hotel Kennedy, an excellent service at the best location. Here you will find all that you where looking for, a unique and exclusive Hotel.

Address: Av. Kennedy 4570 - Vitacura  Rates

125.00 USD

Standard Single Room



Details, rates and booking  



  

     Santiago - Chile  



Los Arcos Hotel

Los Arcos Hotel is located in a strategic zone, near the principal attractive points. It has several services and the best attention for having a good stay.

Address: Agustinas 2173  Rates

17.000 Pesos

Single room



Details, rates and booking  



  

     Santiago - Chile  



Radisson Ciudad Empresarial Hotel Santiago

The strikingly modern Radisson Ciudad Empresarial Hotel, within walking distance of over 200 multi-national company headquarters, is Santiago's newest hotel and the preferred address for business and leisure travelers alike.

Address: Av. Santa Clara 354 - Santiago, Chile  Rates

94.00 USD

Single room



Details, rates and booking  



  

     Santiago - Chile  



Radisson Plaza Santiago Hotel

Centrally located in Santiago's business district, the Radisson Plaza Santiago is within walking distance of the city's best shopping, dining and nightlife. The hotel is also in close proximity to great golfing, skiing and vineyard tours.

Address: Av. Vitacura 2610 , Las Condes - Santiago de Chile  Rates

139.00 USD

Single room



Details, rates and booking  



  

4 stars hotel    Santiago - Chile  



Coronel Hotel

Coronel Hotel located in the heart of Providencia, Santiago very close to Los Leones Metro station, banks, pubs, boutiques, restaurants, discotheques, arts galleries and shopping malls.

Address: Coronel 2376 Providencia  Rates

75.00 USD

Single Standard



Details, rates and booking  



  

4 stars hotel    Santiago - Chile  



Diego de Velazquez Hotel

Located very close to Los Leones Metro Station and steps to Pedro de Valdivia Metro, straight to Panoramic Mall, international call center, money exchange and stores around, it is the best choice in your visit to Santiago.

Address: Guardia Vieja 150 - Providencia  Rates

110.00 USD

Single bedroom



Details, rates and booking  



  

4 stars hotel    Santiago - Chile  



Fundador Hotel

A warm interior world. Fundador Hotel. It located in the heart of the historic center of Santiago, specifically in the neighborhood Paris - London.

Address: Paseo Serrano 34  Rates

140.00 USD

Standard Suite



Details, rates and booking  



  

4 stars hotel    Santiago - Chile  



Acacias de Vitacura Hotel

Located in the exclusive residential neighborhood of Vitacura. Close to the best commercial centers, restaurants, theaters and tourist’s attractions.

Address: El Manantial N° 1781  Rates

83.00 USD

Single







  

3 stars hotel    Santiago - Chile  



Alcala del Rio Hotel

In the heart of Providencia and walking distance from the Metro Pedro de Valdivia commercial centers and important financial institutions you will find Hotel Alcala del Rio.

Address: Padre Mariano 331, Providencia  Rates

45.00 USD

Single







  

3 stars hotel    Santiago - Chile  



Conde de Ansurez Hotel

Conde Ansurez Hotel is located close downtown in a pleasant universitary district. From there is easy go to interesting points, such as airport, bus stations, beaches, mountains and international boundary.

Address: República 25  Rates

45.00 USD

Single Room







  

     Santiago - Chile  



Dali Hotel

Located in a centric place with access to the best commercial centers, banks, restaurants.

Address: Luis Zegers # 91  Rates

49.00 USD

Standard/ 2 a 3 peoples







  

4 stars hotel    Santiago - Chile  



El Paso Hotel

Neighboring al Casino of Arica and to the University of Tarapacá, to alone 3 blocks of the center of the city and of the commercial and financial activity.

Address: Padre Mariano 103 OF. 304  Rates

76.00 USD

Single Superior







  

4 stars hotel    Santiago - Chile  



Galerias Hotel

It’s located where the principal commercial and cultural activities are developed in Santiago.

Address: San Antonio 65  Rates

N/A





3 stars hotel    Santiago - Chile  



Los Españoles Hotel

Located in a residential neighborhood, surrounded by green areas, next to the commercial center of Providencia.

Address: Los españoles 2539 - Provid



HOTELS

   Santiago - Chile  



Panamericano Hotel

Panamericano hotel located in the heart of Santiago downtown, steps away from the Government Palace in what is considered the Financial, Cultural, Civic and Comercial nucleus of the Country.

Address: Teatinos 320  Rates

58.00 USD

Single room



Details, rates and booking  



  

4 stars hotel    Santiago - Chile  



Atton Santiago Hotel

Atton Santiago Hotel, a new concept in Chilean hospitality. Atton Santiago Hotel offers excellent accomodations in a privileged location close to Residential neighborhoods, Major clinics and quick access to downtown Santiago. Make your booking.

Address: Av. Alonso de Córdova 5199 - Las Condes  Rates

110.00 USD

Single Room



Details, rates and booking  



  

4 stars hotel    Santiago - Chile  



Bonaparte Hotel

Bonaparte Hotel, located in a privileged location of Providencia. It has a European style, elegantly furnished rooms and personalized service. An excellent alternative in Santiago, Chile.

Address: Mar del Plata 2171 esquina Av. Ricardo Lyon  Rates

90.00 USD

Single room



Details, rates and booking  



  

3 stars hotel    Santiago - Chile  



Montecarlo Hotel Santiago

Located very close to the Universidad Católica Metro and the Convenciones Center Diego Portales, just in the beginning of Santiago's new Patrimonial and Cultural Route, The Lastarria neighborhood, Plaza Mulato Gil de Castro, coffee shops and restaurants.

Address: Victoria Subercaseaux 209  Rates

48.00 USD

Single room



Details, rates and booking  



  

     Santiago - Chile  



Presidente Santiago Hotel

Presidente Hotel is located, very close to Santiago and Providencia, the new financial, cultural and shopping area with the most complete variety of restaurants, pubs, boutiques and shopping malls in town.

Address: Av. Eliodoro Yañez 867 - Providencia, Estación  Rates

92.00 USD

Single room



Details, rates and booking  



  

     Santiago - Chile  



Quito Hostel

Tourist lodging in the best location in Santiago downtown, in front to the Santa Lucía Hill and near to the Catholic University and to places of historical interest.

Address: Quito 36  Rates

21,000.00 Pesos

Single room



Details, rates and booking  



  

5 stars hotel    Santiago - Chile  



San Cristobal Tower The Luxury Collection

San Cristobal Tower is located at foot of San Cristobal Hill, Only 25 kilometers from Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, in the heart of the exclusive neighborhood of Providencia and next to the most important business centers of the country.

Address: Josefina Edwards De Ferrari 0100 - Providencia  Rates

189.00 USD

Grand Deluxe room



Details, rates and booking  



  

5 stars hotel    Santiago - Chile  



Sheraton Santiago Hotel and Convention Center

We are just 15 minutes away from the International Airport and within walking distance of the subway station in Providencia, only one hour of trip to Viña del Mar.

Address: Avda. Santa María 1742  Rates

139.00 USD

Classic Twin room



Details, rates and booking  



  

5 stars hotel    Santiago - Chile  



Boulevard Suites Hotel Boutique

Located between the 26th and 40th floor of the modern Boulevard Kennedy Complex, a residential and business sector of the borough of las Condes, close from shopping and financial centers only few kilometers away from the Santiago International Airport.

Address: Av.Presidente Kennedy 5749, Las Condes  Rates

150 USD

Suite Executive



Details, rates and booking  



  

     Santiago - Chile  



Director Hotel

In the exclusive and peaceful residential area "Vitacura", whiting walking distance of the new and more important Santiago's business area, restaurants, embassies and commerce, a hotel of integral services oriented to companies and its families.

Address: Vitacura 3600  Rates

105.00 USD

Single Room



Details, rates and booking  



  

     Santiago - Chile  



Director Suites Hotel

In the heart of the exclusive and peaceful residential area "EL Golf", whiting walking distance of the new and more important Santiago's business area, prestigious restaurants, embassies and subway stations.

Address: Carmencita 45  Rates

105.00 USD

Standard Suite Single



Details, rates and booking  



  

5 stars hotel    Santiago - Chile  



Kennedy Hotel

Hotel Kennedy, an excellent service at the best location. Here you will find all that you where looking for, a unique and exclusive Hotel.

Address: Av. Kennedy 4570 - Vitacura  Rates

125.00 USD

Standard Single Room



Details, rates and booking  



  

     Santiago - Chile  



Los Arcos Hotel

Los Arcos Hotel is located in a strategic zone, near the principal attractive points. It has several services and the best attention for having a good stay.

Address: Agustinas 2173  Rates

17.000 Pesos

Single room



Details, rates and booking  



  

     Santiago - Chile  



Radisson Ciudad Empresarial Hotel Santiago

The strikingly modern Radisson Ciudad Empresarial Hotel, within walking distance of over 200 multi-national company headquarters, is Santiago's newest hotel and the preferred address for business and leisure travelers alike.

Address: Av. Santa Clara 354 - Santiago, Chile  Rates

94.00 USD

Single room



Details, rates and booking  



  

     Santiago - Chile  



Radisson Plaza Santiago Hotel

Centrally located in Santiago's business district, the Radisson Plaza Santiago is within walking distance of the city's best shopping, dining and nightlife. The hotel is also in close proximity to great golfing, skiing and vineyard tours.

Address: Av. Vitacura 2610 , Las Condes - Santiago de Chile  Rates

139.00 USD

Single room



Details, rates and booking  



  

4 stars hotel    Santiago - Chile  



Coronel Hotel

Coronel Hotel located in the heart of Providencia, Santiago very close to Los Leones Metro station, banks, pubs, boutiques, restaurants, discotheques, arts galleries and shopping malls.

Address: Coronel 2376 Providencia  Rates

75.00 USD

Single Standard



Details, rates and booking  



  

4 stars hotel    Santiago - Chile  



Diego de Velazquez Hotel

Located very close to Los Leones Metro Station and steps to Pedro de Valdivia Metro, straight to Panoramic Mall, international call center, money exchange and stores around, it is the best choice in your visit to Santiago.

Address: Guardia Vieja 150 - Providencia  Rates

110.00 USD

Single bedroom



Details, rates and booking  



  

4 stars hotel    Santiago - Chile  



Fundador Hotel

A warm interior world. Fundador Hotel. It located in the heart of the historic center of Santiago, specifically in the neighborhood Paris - London.

Address: Paseo Serrano 34  Rates

140.00 USD

Standard Suite



Details, rates and booking  



  

4 stars hotel    Santiago - Chile  



Acacias de Vitacura Hotel

Located in the exclusive residential neighborhood of Vitacura. Close to the best commercial centers, restaurants, theaters and tourist’s attractions.

Address: El Manantial N° 1781  Rates

83.00 USD

Single







  

3 stars hotel    Santiago - Chile  



Alcala del Rio Hotel

In the heart of Providencia and walking distance from the Metro Pedro de Valdivia commercial centers and important financial institutions you will find Hotel Alcala del Rio.

Address: Padre Mariano 331, Providencia  Rates

45.00 USD

Single







  

3 stars hotel    Santiago - Chile  



Conde de Ansurez Hotel

Conde Ansurez Hotel is located close downtown in a pleasant universitary district. From there is easy go to interesting points, such as airport, bus stations, beaches, mountains and international boundary.

Address: República 25  Rates

45.00 USD

Single Room







  

     Santiago - Chile  



Dali Hotel

Located in a centric place with access to the best commercial centers, banks, restaurants.

Address: Luis Zegers # 91  Rates

49.00 USD

Standard/ 2 a 3 peoples







  

4 stars hotel    Santiago - Chile  



El Paso Hotel

Neighboring al Casino of Arica and to the University of Tarapacá, to alone 3 blocks of the center of the city and of the commercial and financial activity.

Address: Padre Mariano 103 OF. 304  Rates

76.00 USD

Single Superior







  

4 stars hotel    Santiago - Chile  



Galerias Hotel

It’s located where the principal commercial and cultural activities are developed in Santiago.

Address: San Antonio 65  Rates

N/A









  

3 stars hotel    Santiago - Chile  



Los Españoles Hotel

Located in a residential neighborhood, surrounded by green areas, next to the commercial center of Providencia.

Address: Los españoles 2539 - Providencia

Restaurants



Specialty: fish and seafood

Address: La Concepcion 236, Providencia

Phones: 235-8649 / 251-9143 / 264-1400

Canto del Agua

Specialty: fish and seafood

Address: Nueva de Lyon 0129, Providencia

Phones: 234-4232 / 233-1175

Del Beto

Specialty: typical Chilean food

Address: Llano Subercaseaux 3033, San Miguel

Phones: 555-0125 / 555-8963

Don Benito

Specialty: "empanadas"

Address: Camino Lonquen and Avenida Calera de Tango, Calera de Tango

El Caramaסo

Specialty: typical Chilean food

Address: Purisima, Bellavista

Phone: [phone]

Doסa Tina

Specialty: typical Chilean food

Address: Camino Los Refugios del Arrayan

Phone: [phone]

Lancelot Restaurante

Specialty: various dishes (barbecues, tacos, naturist dishes, etc. )

Address: Avenida Providencia 1130, Providencia

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Restaurante Mi Rancho

Specialty: typical Chilean food

Address: La Disputada 15457, Lo Barnechea

Phone: [phone]

Los Insaciables (Italian and International Food)

Specialty: Pastas and All you can eat in Pizzas

Adress: Andres de Fuenzalida 40, Providencia

Phone: [phone]

Web: www.losinsaciables.cl

Fast Food

Nicola Pizzeria

Address: Portal Fernandez Concha 968

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Pizza Hut

Address: Avenida Apoquindo 5489, Las Condes

Phone: [phone]

Kentucky Fried Chicken

Address: Vitacura 6345

Phone: [phone] (Delivery)

Web: www.kentucky.cl

McDonald's

Address: Exposicion 1, N÷ 1, Estacion Central

Phone: [phone]

Web: www.macdonalds.cl

Telesandwich

Address: Avenida Apoquindo 6451, Las Condes

Phone: [phone]

Miscellaneous

Pizza Nostra

Address: Avenida Providencia 1975

El Huerto (vegetarian food)

Address: Orrego Luco 054

Phone: [phone]

El Naturista (vegetarian food)

Address: Vitacura 2751

Phone: [phone]

Answer 4

The good places are Las Condes or Providencia, there you can find good 3* - 4* hotels.

The places you must go are all the around of the city, Vina del Mar, Valparaiso, Isla Negra, Winery Aarea, between others like sky centers but depends on the dates you are tavelling. If you need a quote let me know.

Answer 5

Hotel: Hotel Diego de Algmagro

Great, safe, clean hotel in the heart of the city right next to a metro station. Friendly staff, many of whom speak English.

Areas Around Santiago: I would recommend taking day trips to Valparaiso (possible overnight trip) and Isla Negra (make sure to visit Pablo Neruda's House there)

Tourist sights in Santiago:

Plaza de Armas (must-see) and the Cathedral in that plaza, Cerro San Cristobal (take a gondola ride up this little mountain for a great view of the city), Cerro Santa Lucia (A beautiful huge fountain is here, and you can also take a walk up a pretty hill), Mercado Central (a fish market), La Choscana

Beautiful Restaurant: Zullys

http://www.frommers.com/destinations/san...

There are many good eateries (not necessarily that upscale) in the Bella Vista Area

Make sure to drink a glass of Pisco Sour while you are there =D

Answer 6

you must go shopping at the open markets.  you can easily haggle (especially if you speak spanish). but watch your wallets/purses... there is a high theft-rate (i lived there for 6 months so i know you need to be careful).  I would try to go to Vina del Mar, which is along the beach which has a huge open market and a really great empanada restaurant, which if memory serves is just called empanada.  isla negra is beautiful, which is also the home of pablo neruda.  if this were the season, i would recommend going skiing in the andes.  pomaire is kind of a little-known area, it is basically a outside market where you find crafts that are clay and wood.  its HUGE and takes at least 3 hours to see it all, however some of the stores have the same things.  you can haggle here, and they have the most beautiful crafts ive ever seen, which are very cheap too.  i brought home a beautiful piece of pottery, so have lots of room in your suitcases in order to bring home anything!  i would stay away from the metro stations, which is where most theft takes place.  not only that but they are terribly crowded and uncomfortable.  just take a cab (cabs arent the safest either, but they are definetly safer than the metro stations. however, dont go in a cab by yourself at night unless you have to).  if you need help with the money, i can help you with that too.  be careful with money too because people will rip you off if they know you are american, even if you speak perfect spanish.  make SURE you are not alone at night, especially if you are a woman.  there is still a lot of machismo in Chile.  furthermore, NEVER wear anything questionable.  i was wearing normal jeans and a t-shirt and someone pulled over thinking i was a hooker, so whatever you do, try not to wear any shorts that are above the knee.  providencia and las condes are pretty nice, i lived in las condes and enjoyed it but the night rules about walking around alone still apply.  the food is really not the best i've ever had, but you must try the empanadas (every flavor is good, most are filled with cheese or meat and eggs) and you must also try a pisco-sour drink.  pretty potent, so be careful not to chug them!  they have pisco in the states but it tastes nothing the same, however it is an aquired taste.  you should also try any dessert that has "manjar", which tastes like a better version of caramel.  lastly, if someone calls you a "weon" (pronounced way-own), they are probably insulting you.  good luck and be careful!

if you have any more questions feel free to ask,  i lived there for a while so i would love to help you out if i can