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LEW

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

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.
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Thank you to all who responded--it was all helpful! We finally booked a hotel, so we're only looking for great restaurants and must-see tourist sights along with perhaps the more unusual, of-the-beat places to see, as well. (We have an extra day.) Best to you all :)

    



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Snowman1234
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/Santiago/
English Version : http://www.cheaperthanhotels.com/Chile/Santiago/

http://www.gochile.cl/Info/Hbook/basicdata.asp

hope this helps


Shay p
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: 737-7043

Doסa Tina
Specialty: typical Chilean food
Address: Camino Los Refugios del Arrayan
Phone: 321-6546

Lancelot Restaurante
Specialty: various dishes (barbecues, tacos, naturist dishes, etc. )
Address: Avenida Providencia 1130, Providencia
Phone: 251-8513 SPANISH VERSION

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Restaurante Mi Rancho
Specialty: typical Chilean food
Address: La Disputada 15457, Lo Barnechea
Phone: 321-5959

Los Insaciables (Italian and International Food)
Specialty: Pastas and All you can eat in Pizzas
Adress: Andres de Fuenzalida 40, Providencia
Phone: 232-3668 / 333-1767
Web: www.losinsaciables.cl


Fast Food

Nicola Pizzeria
Address: Portal Fernandez Concha 968
Phone: (2) 698-0350

Pizza Hut
Address: Avenida Apoquindo 5489, Las Condes
Phone: (2) 212-7808

Kentucky Fried Chicken
Address: Vitacura 6345
Phone: 242-1429 (Delivery)
Web: www.kentucky.cl

McDonald's
Address: Exposicion 1, N÷ 1, Estacion Central
Phone: 689-2985 / 689-2983
Web: www.macdonalds.cl

Telesandwich
Address: Avenida Apoquindo 6451, Las Condes
Phone: (2) 220-8305

Miscellaneous

Pizza Nostra
Address: Avenida Providencia 1975

El Huerto (vegetarian food)
Address: Orrego Luco 054
Phone: 233-2690

El Naturista (vegetarian food)
Address: Vitacura 2751
Phone: 236-5141


Steff
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/santiago/D55724.html
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


dmoore3
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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


Bianca
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.


Tina
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



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