Lastarria

Santiago
Lastarria featuring café lifestyle and street scenes as well as a large group of people
Forest Park showing a sunset and a garden as well as a large group of people
Lastarria
Forest Park which includes a garden as well as a couple
Lastarria featuring dining out, outdoor eating and café lifestyle
Visit this central Santiago neighborhood to relax on the lawns of Forest Park, eat in one of its many restaurants and browse weekend antique fairs.

Popular with intellectuals, politicians, architects, artists and writers, Lastarria is a bustling neighbourhood, or “barrio,” in central Santiago. Walk along winding streets to discover a fusion of cultural and historical activities, gastronomy, relaxation and recreation. 

Start your visit at the pretty Iglesia de la Vera Cruz, built on the site of the former home of Pedro de Valdivia, the founder of Santiago. Stroll along José Victorino Lastarria street to discover cafés, bookstores, cinemas and theatres. Browse the stalls of the Feria de Antigüedades (Antiques Fair), which takes place from Thursday to Sunday along the street’s pedestrian-only northern end.

Admire the elegant architecture and visit the museums set around the cobblestone Plaza Mulato Gil de Castro. See rotating exhibitions of contemporary art at the Museo de Artes Visuales (Museum of Visual Arts). Learn about Chile’s indigenous cultures at the Museo Arqueológico de Santiago (Archaeology Museum of Santiago). One ticket grants admission to both museums.

Go to the picturesque Parque Forestal (Forest Park) to walk, exercise or relax on grassy lawns. See a collection of sculptures by revered artists such as Colombian Fernando Botero. Find more art at the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo (Museum of Contemporary Art) and Museo de Bellas Artes (Museum of Fine Arts), both housed in a grand neoclassical palace. 

Pay to take a guided tour of the Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral, which once served as the headquarters for Chile’s military government. Afterward, enjoy theatre and dance performances, art exhibitions and movie screenings in the complex. Climb the nearby stairs to Cerro Santa Lucía (Santa Lucia Hill) for panoramic views of Santiago’s cityscape. This hilltop is where Spanish conqueror Pedro de Valdivia founded the city in 1541.

Visit in April for Ñam Santiago, a festival of Latin American cuisine. Watch cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs. In the neighbourhood’s restaurants, you can sample cuisine from all corners of Latin America.

This European-style neighbourhood lies between Parque Forestal and Cerro Santa Lucía. Lastarria is a 15-minute walk from Plaza de Armas. The neighbourhood is easily accessible via public buses and the metro. Catch the metro to the stops of Bellas Artes or Universidad Católica.


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Top hotels in Lastarria

Hotel Cumbres Lastarria
Hotel Cumbres Lastarria
4 out of 5
Jose Victorino Lastarria 299, Santiago, Region Metropolitana
The price is S$201 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
S$201
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan,2025
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (705 reviews)
"Excellent services, good location."

Reviewed on 19 Dec,2024

Hotel Cumbres Lastarria
The Singular Santiago
The Singular Santiago
5 out of 5
Merced 294, Santiago, Region Metropolitana
The price is S$414 per night from 24 Dec to 25 Dec
S$414
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (536 reviews)
"The Singular Hotel was excellent. Breakfast was nice. I liked that it was not a buffet. Nice bar and dining area on the roof. Rooms were very spacious and very clean. The area around the hotel great for walking to museum and other sites. Lots of restaurants around. But the most outstanding feature ..."

Reviewed on 19 Dec,2024

The Singular Santiago
Luciano K Hotel
Luciano K Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Merced, 84, Lastarria, Santiago, Región Metropolitana
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$167 per night from 14 Jan to 15 Jan
S$167
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan,2025
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (528 reviews)
"Very helpful front desk - thank you!"

Reviewed on 22 Dec,2024

Luciano K Hotel
Foresta Hotel
Foresta Hotel
3 out of 5
Victoria Subercaseaux 353, Santiago, RM
The price is S$75 per night from 28 Dec to 29 Dec
S$75
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (175 reviews)
Great location, but noisy at night. No hairdryer.
"Very good value for the accommodations provided. Excellent location with decent breakfast. Main issues would be the the night time noise levels and not enough hair dryers equipped. Located across the street from Santa Lucia Hill, and within walking distance from many other attractions. Breakfast ..."

Reviewed on 13 Dec,2024

Foresta Hotel
Casa Bueras Boutique Hotel
Casa Bueras Boutique Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Coronel Santiago Bueras 188, Santiago, Region Metropolitana
The price is S$182 per night from 24 Dec to 25 Dec
S$182
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (448 reviews)
Good location
"It’s well located and small hotel Good breakfast Cappuccino are great"

Reviewed on 19 Dec,2024

Casa Bueras Boutique Hotel
Holiday Inn Santiago - Airport Terminal, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Santiago - Airport Terminal, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
Armando Cortinez Norte 2150, Santiago, Region Metropolitana
The price is S$229 per night from 24 Dec to 25 Dec
S$229
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Stay at this 4-star ski hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,072 reviews)
Okay for an Airport Hotel
"The stone-tiles when wet in the shower were extremely slippery. I was very careful so I would not slip & fall. The bed was springing & too soft for my personal comfort and the clock radio next to the bed was broken. Hotel service both at checkin & checkout and the breakfast buffet were very ..."

Reviewed on 21 Dec,2024

Holiday Inn Santiago - Airport Terminal, an IHG Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Lastarria

Santa Lucia Hill which includes a park, street scenes and a castle

Bellas Artes

Museums, coffee shops and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Bellas Artes. Sights like Santa Lucia Hill and Forest Park are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Santiago area at Bellas Artes Station.

Bellas Artes
Bellavista featuring outdoor art and street scenes

Bellavista

Bellavista is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Patio Bellavista and Santiago Metropolitan Park while you're in town.

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Barrio Italia

Barrio Italia is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Plaza Baquedano and Lastarria District if you have time to explore the area.

Barrio Italia
Santa Lucia Hill showing a pond, a castle and a park

Downtown Santiago

Noted for its museums and art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Santiago. Top attractions like Fantasilandia and Palacio de la Moneda are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Toesca Station or O'Higgins Park Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Santiago
Providencia featuring a sporting event, cycling and street scenes

Providencia

Noted for its cafes and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Providencia. Top attractions like Costanera Center and Gran Torre Santiago are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Pedro de Valdivia Station or Los Leones Station to see more of the city.

Providencia
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Independencia

Well liked for its museums and parks, Independencia is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Hipodromo Chile and Museo Municipal de Arte Moderno, and jump on the metro at Plaza Chacabuco Station to get around the city.

Independencia

Lastarria