Santiago de Chile/Providencia

By foot

By subway

• Torre Telefónica

  address: Providencia 111
  Until 2010 Santiago's highest building, now surpassed by Torre Titanium La Portada and Gran Torre Santiago.

• Plaza BaquedanoThe lively little square in the intersection of the two most important avenues of Santiago, Alameda and Vicuña Mackenna is also frequently the place for public meetings such as celebrating sport successes and political demonstrations.

• Museo de Arte Contemporáneo

  address: Avenida Matucana 464
  Santiago's modern art museum is part of the university's faculty of art. Next to the façade there's a statue by the Colombian artist Fernando Botero.

• Gran Torre Santiago

  address: Av. Andrés Bello 2425, Providencia
  South America's highest building with a viewing platform on the top floor.

• Festival de Jazz de ProvidenciaA very good jazz festival takes place during summer (typically each January) in Providencia. The Festival de Jazz de Providencia takes place each year in Mapocho's riverside and showcasts the best local bands and some international guests. A good budget-conscious alternative for summer nights.

• Federación de Andinismo de Chile

  phone: +56 2 2220888
  address: Almirante Simpson 77
  The mountaineering foundation founded in 1947 organizes excursions and competitions, as well as offers courses in mountaineering, first aid, and orienteering through its affiliate, the Escuela Nacional de Montaña.

• Club Alemán Andino

  address: Arrayán 2735
  Founded in 1924, this mountaineering organization offers trekking, bouldering, and climbing excursions and workshops.

• Parque Metropolitano de SantiagoOne of the city's landmarks, this hill has walking paths, gardens, viewpoints and the Metropolitan zoo.

• Parque de las esculturas

  address: Avenida Santa María
  A place to relax with many sculptures and good views to the skyline of the financial district.

Xamuhinamorix

• Mall Costanera Center

  address: Avenida Andrés Bello 2425
  The first six floors of the Gran Torre Santiago hold the newest mall in Santiago. A gigantic food court, movie theater, supermarket and stores like Banana Republic, H&M, Zara, NTS. Also restaurants and cafes like Crepes&Waffles, Hard Rock Cafe, and Applebees.

• Mall Vivo Panorámico

  address: Av Nueva Providencia 2155
  Close to Los Leones station, this mall has a bit of everything from ice cream to shoes.

• Aquí Está Coco

  phone: +562 2410 6200 or +569 4252 5649
  address: La Concepción 236
  Seafood is this restaurant's specialty and its menu has a wide variety of fish and shellfish to choose from. There are a number of other dishes for the non-seafood lover as well.

• Amadeus

  address: Av. General Bustamante 50

• Docetrece

  phone: +56 2 22318897
  address: Tobalaba 1213, Providencia
  A very good place to eat a generous sandwich (try the "Holanda") or a big Chorrillana, and a great variety of national and imported beers.

• Baco

  phone: +56 2 22314444
  address: Nueva de Lyon 113, Providencia
  A relaxing French restaurant in Providencia, with one of the best wine list of the city.

• Hogs

  phone: +56 2 23354593
  address: Los Leones 40
  A veritable fast food boutique that sells hot dogs of many different meats and plenty of toppings to choose from.

• Vegan Bunker

  phone: +56 9 8584 6257
  address: Fresca 529
  Phenomenal vegan sandwich place with a feminist flair. English menus available.

• Barrio Manuel Montt has a small and unique atmosphere with mid-range prices. It can be reached at Metro Manuel Montt (Line 1).

• El Candil

  address: Providencia 1421
  A quiet bar/restaurant in Providencia. The traffic outside is noticeable but not excessive and drinking outside here has a genuinely pleasant urban flavour. If you fancy making a night of it, Bar Liguria is practically next door.

Budget

• Hostal Romandia

  phone: +56 2 28913188
  address: Román Díaz 1403
  Located in a quiet residential district, the Hostal Romandia is a central bed and breakfast style accommodation perfect for business travelers, students, or guests who want to get a good night's sleep in order to discover the fascinating city of Santiago's attractions during their stay.

• Atacama Hostel

  phone: +56 2 22264201
  address: Roman Diaz 130
  Hostel is close to bars, restaurants, clubs and both the bus and subway station. Newly remodeled rooms are cozy and colorful, large common room with lots of places to hang out and TV and DVDs, the terrace is a great place for a BBQ and views of the city. The water temperature in the showers here can be a bit temperamental.

• Footsteps Backpackers

  address: Almirante Simpson 50
  A nice little hostel not too far from the trendy area of Bellavista.

• Castillo Surfista Hostel

  phone: +56 2 28933350
  address: Maria Luisa Santander 329
  Opened by a California surfer in January 2012, this hostel is located a short walk from everything, but the neighborhood is safe and quiet. Private rooms, shared dorms, surfing trips, in-house Spanish classes, and student housing in Santiago are available.

• Hostal Providencia

  phone: +56 2 26352536
  address: Vicuña Mackenna 92-A
  Rooms with private and shared bathrooms in a house with an antique Chilean style with a modern twist. Staff is very helpful. Breakfast, BBQ, common areas with free internet and Wi-Fi, cable TV, books and DVD library. A three minute walk from Metro Baquedano, Plaza Italia and walking distance to Bellavista neighborhood.

• Ventana Sur Hostel

  phone: +56 2 28950768
  address: Claudio Arrau 340, Providencia
  Chilled out hostel but there's always something going on. Good location with friendly staff who always go the extra mile and are great fun to hang out with. Pool, free internet and WiFi, continental breakfast included, Friday night BBQs, Wednesday free wine nights. Duvets in the dorms.

Mid-range

• Furchi E.I.R.L -Furnished Apartments-/ Bilbao3561

  address: Francisco Bilbao & San Juan de Luz
  Furnished two-bedroom apartment, 58 m² that sleeps up to four people. Includes full kitchen, washing machine, LCD TV , Cable, Desktop Computer with Internet, WiFi, DVD player, stereo, Chilean Cell Phone and free phone (local, national and international calls). The service also includes local access numbers in many cities around the world to call directly to the apartment as a local call. Other apartments also available in Santiago.

• MG Apartments

  phone: +56 2 83927177
  address: Pedro de Valdivia 263
  Nice views over the city, towel changes must be asked. The apartments have complete kitchens with microwave, oven and hob but no meals or breakfast are provided, although there are many restaurants and cafes like starbucks nearby. Internet access (wi-fi) is included in the price. Furniture are modern and well conserved as are the bed and pillows. There are cable TV and LCD monitors. A good deal and location in the city.

• NH Ciudad de Santiago

  address: Condell 40
  Elegant hotel located in the centre of the city, a short distance from the primary metro line. The hotel contains 122 suites with private bathrooms, and separate bedroom and living room. Rooms contain sofa, minibar, television and Wi-Fi while the hotel itself offers a gym, sauna, and swimming pool.

Splurge

• Meridiano Sur, Petit Hotel

  phone: +56 2 22353659
  address: Santa Beatriz 256
  Five double rooms and two singles with private bathroom, satellite TV and Wi-Fi. There is also a loft with room for five.

• Café Literario Parque Bustamante

  phone: +56 2 23812230
  address: General Bustamante 50
  A combination library-café (hence, "literary café") located in the park, free Wi-Fi.

• Café Literario Parque Balmaceda

  phone: +56 2 22740602
  address: Providencia 410
  Similar to the above, except smaller.