Many travelers go to the Chilean capital solely to enjoy the Andes Mountains and spend the winter in the ski resorts. However, Santiago offers a vast range of cultural, gastronomic, and mountainous landscapes. The city's tourism sector covers four of the 32 communes: Vitacura, Las Condes, Providencia, and Centro, with the latter having subdivisions into neighborhoods.
For those looking for accommodation, the last three communes are recommended due to the high incidence of complaints about taxi drivers and the effectiveness of the public transport system; it is advantageous to stay near Metro Line 1 (red).
Selection of Apartments in Santiago for Rent
In the commune of Providencia, Barrio Italia presents a vibrant scene, full of stylized restaurants, cafes with sidewalk tables, pizzerias in historic buildings, and design and antique shops. One property in this area was renovated into three independent units. The loft, located in the attic (third floor), accommodates two people in an integrated space that includes a living room, kitchen, workspace, double bed, and balcony. This lodging offers additional benefits, such as basic supplies provided by the host (tea, coffee, sugar, oil, and spices), borrowing the BIP! card for public transport, and free cleaning service for stays longer than one week. The accommodation is a 13-minute walk from Parque Bustamante Station (Line 5, green) and 16 minutes from Salvador Station (Line 1, red).
Another unit, belonging to the same house in Barrio Italia, accommodates up to four people in two bedrooms (one double bed and two single beds). It maintains the same courtesies and services but has larger TV, dining, and kitchen areas, as well as a terrace for outdoor meals. The decoration follows the standard of the previous property, featuring works by local artists, such as paintings by Oscar Capeche and ceramics from the Chilean workshop Maiolika.
In Providencia, another apartment stands out for its privileged location, being just one block from Pedro de Valdivia Station (Line 1, red). It is a 20-minute walk from Costanera Center and approximately 15 minutes from Santiago Metropolitan Park, which houses Cerro San Cristóbal. This unit accommodates up to three people in a room with a double bed and a sofa bed in the living room, integrated with the kitchen, both with access to the balcony. Guests have access to the laundry, gym, and rooftop pool. A guest review mentions that the stay was wonderful, highlighting the beauty, decoration, view, and quality of comfort items, such as the heater and washer-dryer machine.
A studio with a parking space, located in the same neighborhood of Providencia, accommodates up to two guests. The modern and well-lit space includes a double bed, living room, workspace, kitchen, and a terrace surrounded by tree canopy. The host receives praise for their friendliness and local tips. This property is close to the Pedro de Valdivia metro station and the Metropolitan Park.
Another option in Providencia, called “Río Calle Calle,” was transformed by the host into six apartments and offers exclusive access to a backyard and a small pool. This duplex is suitable for families of up to six people. The main floor contains the integrated living room, dining room, and kitchen area, plus one bedroom with two single beds and a full bathroom. The double bedroom and another bathroom are located in the basement. Although it is in the same commune of Providencia, on the other side of the Mapocho River, it is closer to Santiago Metropolitan Park but slightly further from the metro, whose nearest station is Los Leones (Lines 1 and 6).
In the commune of Santiago Centro, the Lastarria neighborhood is situated at the foot of Cerro Santa Lucía, a green area with historical viewpoints, fountains, and terraces dedicated to Neptune. The area has established itself as a cultural center, with old mansions converted into bars, cafes, restaurants, and museums. A studio in this area is located opposite the Museo de Bellas Artes (MNBA), being compact and suitable for two guests, with a double bed, sofa, and integrated kitchen. Pets are allowed, and the building is adjacent to the Bellas Artes Station (Line 5, green).
For larger groups, there is an apartment in Barrio El Golf, in Las Condes, that accommodates up to six people, featuring two bathrooms and two double bedrooms, in addition to a sofa bed in the living room integrated with the kitchen. The location allows reaching points such as Los Leones Golf Club, Costanera Center, and the El Golf and Tobalaba metro stations in about 12 minutes' walk.
Another accommodation in Las Condes, with two bedrooms and a sofa bed, attracts attention for its wide panoramic view of the city and the Andes Mountains, accessible from both the double bedroom and the integrated kitchen area, which has a dishwasher. Guests have access to the pool, sauna, and gym in the common areas. The building is near Parque Arauco and Parque Araucano, with the Manquehue metro station about a 15-minute walk away.
