Chile’s cosmopolitan capital
Santiago
Elegant architecture, exciting street performances and a world-class dining scene make Santiago a must-see. Kick off your Chilean adventure with a few nights in this lively capital to lend cultural context to the rest of your visit. Elegant architecture, exciting street performances and a world-class dining scene make Santiago a must-see. Kick off your Chilean adventure with a few nights in this lively capital to lend cultural context to the rest of your visit.
Why Santiago?
The area around Santiago was settled by indigenous communities centuries before the arrival of the Spanish, who founded the city in the 1500s and designed the grid-like layout it still follows today. You can see the Plaza de Armas, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Governor’s House as surviving examples of this era.
Wandering the streets is our favourite way to get the feel of a city, but in Santiago you’ll want to be sure to also climb the steps to the top of San Cristóbal Hill. This is the best viewpoint in the city and all the better to appreciate Santiago’s numerous museums, galleries, theatres and cultural monuments.
Wandering the streets is our favourite way to get the feel of a city, but in Santiago you’ll want to be sure to also climb the steps to the top of San Cristóbal Hill. This is the best viewpoint in the city and all the better to appreciate Santiago’s numerous museums, galleries, theatres and cultural monuments.
- A modern city with centuries of history.
- 174 monuments under the purview of the National Monuments Council.
- Fantastic views of the city from San Cristóbal Hill.
- Excellent restaurant scene for Chilean dining and beyond.
- A natural starting point for your holiday in Chile.
Best Places to Stay in Santiago
Hotel Luciano K
Hotel Luciano K is the very best that Santiago has to offer; your stay here will not disappoint. This very stylish boutique hotel blends period and art deco design. The rooms are fabulous and its location at the heart of the city is ideal.
The Singular Santiago
The Singular Santiago is an urban boutique hotel in the very centre of the lively Chilean capital. The outside of the building has a definite grandeur and an almost palace-like feel. Once you enter, however, it’s clear every effort has been made to make you feel both relaxed and comfortable.
The W Hotel
The W Hotel in Santiago is a place of style and comfort in an excellent location. You can guarantee that your stay in this efficient and elegantly fashionable hotel will enable you both to relax and also see what Chile’s vibrant capital city has to offer.
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While the evolution of travel and technology has seen much change at Journeysmiths over the years, our fundamental beliefs about the perfect holiday have not.
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