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Downtown pick
Hotel Santa Lucia ★★★
Santiago
A well-rated downtown Santiago hotel with a garden terrace, tour desk, and free Wi-Fi in public areas.
3 star hotels · Santiago Metropolitan · Chile
We reviewed 134 hotels in Santiago and picked the 50 best-rated and most practical 3-star stays across the city.
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Downtown pick
Santiago
A well-rated downtown Santiago hotel with a garden terrace, tour desk, and free Wi-Fi in public areas.
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Convenient & Practical
Santiago
A reliable 3-star on Providencia with free Wi-Fi, a filling breakfast, and easy metro access – guests note the helpful staff and central location.
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Top-rated value
Santiago
A well-rated hotel in Santiago with free parking, helpful staff, and rooms praised for comfort and value.
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Reliable city base
Santiago
A practical, well-run base in Las Condes with strong Wi-Fi, free parking, and genuinely helpful staff — solid value for Santiago city trips.
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Practical & Central
Santiago
A dependable 3-star stay in Santiago with private parking and easy access to Parque Metropolitano.
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Central & well-rated
Santiago
Centrally located in Santiago's historical centre, with high guest ratings for rooms and staff.
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Central & Connected
Santiago
Steps from Estacion Central, this eco-friendly hotel offers free Wi-Fi, private parking, and a quiet base in the heart of Santiago.
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Central & Convenient
Santiago
Central Santiago hotel with included breakfast, a block from the main square and pedestrian malls.
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City Centre
Santiago
Central Santiago hotel with sea views, highly rated by guests for location and staff.
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Great location
Santiago
Rooms with kitchenettes and a location steps from Providencia's restaurants and mall.
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City Stays
Santiago Aparthotel
An apart hotel with a strong location score, spacious rooms, and helpful staff — a solid base for exploring Santiago.
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Self-catering
Santiago
Six self-catering apartments with kitchenettes and free Wi-Fi, close to Cementerio General.
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Great location
Santiago
A well-located Providencia hotel with free Wi-Fi, fitness centre, and easy metro access.
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Guest Favorite
Santiago
A highly rated 3-star with breakfast and a prime spot near Tobalaba subway and Mapocho river.
Santiago
A solid 8.9 guest rating and a central Santiago address make this a dependable pick.
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Rooftop pool
Santiago
A reliable Providencia base with a rooftop pool, helpful staff, and a metro station a short walk away.
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Garden retreat
Santiago
A tranquil, garden-set B&B in Santiago's Ñuñoa district, praised for its friendly staff, hearty breakfasts, and easy access to parks and public transport.
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Small & private
Santiago
A quiet, 11-room stay in Providencia with a garden and easy metro access to Barrio Italia.
Santiago
Well-rated apartments in central Santiago, with an 8.9 guest score from nearly 2,000 reviews.
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Central Bellavista
Santiago
A quiet patio hotel in the middle of Bellavista, minutes from the bars and craft shops of Patio Bellavista.
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Guest favourite
Santiago Aparthotel
Rated 9.0 by guests, this Santiago apart-hotel offers free parking, 24-hour reception and self-catering apartments near metro stops.
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Central & welcoming
Santiago Aparthotel
Spacious rooms with kitchenettes, a welcoming team, and a central location near restaurants and the metro.
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Central & Stylish
Santiago
Central Santiago hotel with industrial style, comfortable beds, and a location near subway and sights.
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Quiet & practical
Santiago
Quiet 3-star near Las Condes with pool, breakfast and easy metro access.
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Airport convenience
Santiago
A reliable airport stay with free shuttle, parking, and a breakfast worth waking up for.
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Airport convenience
Santiago
A dependable airport hotel with a free shuttle, clean rooms, and friendly staff.
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Central & practical
Santiago Aparthotel
A 3-star aparthotel in central Santiago with kitchenettes, an indoor pool, and free nearby parking — solid value steps from Bellas Artes station.
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Quiet & practical
Santiago
Quiet Providencia address near Pedro de Valdivia metro with free parking, pool, and breakfast.
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Adults-only boutique
Santiago
Style, comfort, and free parking in Providencia, steps from Barrio Italia's restaurants and boutiques.
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Ski Base
Santiago
A no-frills stay just minutes from the Valle Nevado slopes, with free parking and solid breakfasts.
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Great location
Santiago
A 3-star Santiago stay with strong reviews for breakfast and a prime location near the metro and Cerro San Cristobal.
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Central & rated
Santiago
Central Santiago boutique with a rooftop restaurant and private parking, a short walk from Santa Lucia Hill.
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Transit-friendly
Santiago
Right at the bus station with free parking and breakfast – a fuss-free base for travel connections.
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Central & practical
Santiago
Centrally located near Cerro Santa Lucía and the metro, with clean rooms and a helpful team.
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Central & Quiet
Santiago
Central Santiago base with exceptionally helpful staff and clean, modern rooms on a quiet street.
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Staff favorite
Santiago
Friendly staff, a prime Nunoa location, and kitchenette rooms make this a practical pick for Santiago.
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Boutique Stay
Santiago
A welcoming boutique hotel in Santiago's Bellavista, steps from the metro and a short walk to the park. Guests praise the spacious rooms and friendly staff.
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Boutique Stay
Santiago
A small, quiet boutique stay with a pool and spa, just a 5-minute walk from Barrio Lastarria's cafes and nightlife.
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Central & Practical
Santiago
A dependable central stay with rooftop pool, gym, and easy metro access.
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Centrally located
Santiago
A well-rated 3-star with event space, near Bellavista and subway, praised for staff and location.
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Central & Spacious
Santiago
A downtown Santiago base with spacious rooms, free Wi-Fi, and a restaurant, steps from Cerro Santa Lucía.
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City Centre
Santiago
Central Santiago base with free Wi-Fi, a terrace and easy metro access, rated for value and location.
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City-Centre Calm
Santiago
A friendly city-centre stay with a rooftop breakfast and spacious, well-equipped rooms, steps from Cerro Santa Lucía.
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Bellavista base
Santiago
A 3-star boutique stay in lively Bellavista, a short walk to Patio Bellavista and bars.
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Self-catering with parking
Santiago Aparthotel
Self-catering apartments with kitchens, free parking, and a central Santiago location near metro and dining.
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Adults-only convenience
Santiago
A modern, adults-only hotel with large rooms and a top-rated location near restaurants and metro.
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Central & Simple
Santiago
A practical base near Quinta Normal Park with round-the-clock reception and a daily buffet breakfast.
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Boutique feel
Santiago
A cozy 11-room hotel in Bellavista with a garden terrace, praised for its staff and location near the metro.
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Central Aparthotel
Santiago Aparthotel
Stay in a well-equipped apartment with kitchen, steps from the metro and dining in Providencia.
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Bellavista Base
Santiago
A Bellavista hotel with a plunge pool and easy access to Cerro Santa Lucia, praised for its location and cozy atmosphere.
Map & live prices by our partner
For the cheapest stays in this set, prices start from 21,033 CLP per night, though the most typical rate is closer to 54,870 CLP. Hotel Sahara Inn offers a central location near La Moneda with free parking, while Hotel Santa Lucia puts you in the downtown area with a garden terrace. These are no-frills bases, but they keep you close to the action without breaking the bank.
Santiago Centro is where many of these hotels cluster, with several sitting steps from Cerro Santa Lucía and the main square. Novapark earns a rating of 8.7 in the historic centre, while Hotel Panamericano boasts sea views and a 8.8 rating. Hotel Montecarlo is a practical option near the metro, and the area puts you within walking distance of museums and pedestrian malls.
Providencia offers a mix of business and leisure with easy metro access. Ibis Santiago Providencia is a reliable pick from 69,501 CLP, while Park Plaza Santiago adds a rooftop pool from 60,356 CLP. For a higher-rated stay, Hotel Boutique Orly – Santiago scores 9.0 with garden views, and Carmenere Ecohotel offers a quiet eco-boutique experience from 155,464 CLP.
If you have an early flight, Hilton Garden Inn Santiago Airport is the standout, rated 8.6 from 87,791 CLP, with a free shuttle. It keeps you close to the terminals with clean, dependable rooms. For a wider choice, you might look at the city centre, but for airport convenience, this is the clear pick.
Several 3-star hotels in Santiago include a pool, making them good value for a warmer stay. Park Plaza Santiago has a rooftop pool in Providencia, while Hotel Diego De Velazquez offers a rooftop pool with a gym. Hotel Alcala Del Rio and Hotel Leonardo Da Vinci also provide pools, the latter in Las Condes, and Casa Bueras Boutique Hotel includes a pool and spa near Barrio Lastarria.
If you're driving, look for hotels that include parking in the rate. Hotel Sahara Inn offers free parking in the centre, and Hotel Alcala Del Rio has free parking in Providencia. Ibis Santiago Las Condes also provides free parking, and several others offer private parking for a fee. These are the picks to save you the hassle (and cost) of city-centre parking.
The highest-rated 3-star properties in Santiago include Novapark (8.7) in the centre, Hotel Panamericano (8.8) with sea views, and Mr Express (8.6) near Tobalaba. Casa Bellavista Hotel (8.7) offers a boutique feel, and Hilton Garden Inn Santiago Airport (8.6) is the airport pick. All are rated above 8.5, showing you don't need four stars for a highly satisfying stay.
For a more personal stay, several boutique options exist. Casa Bueras Boutique Hotel is a small, quiet stay with a pool near Barrio Lastarria, rated 8.5. Hotel Boutique Orly – Santiago has garden views and a metro station next door, rated 9.0. Carmenere Ecohotel offers an eco-boutique experience in Providencia, and Hotel Sommelier Boutique sits central with a rooftop restaurant.
Bellavista is known for its nightlife and cultural scene, and a few 3-star hotels sit right in it. Casa Bellavista Hotel is a cozy 11-room property with a garden terrace, rated 8.7. Hotel Nippon Y Centro De Eventos is also nearby, well-rated for its location. Staying here puts you steps from bars and the metro, ideal for those who want to be in the middle of it.
Rates for 3-star hotels in Santiago range from about 21,033 CLP to 563,327 CLP per night, with a typical price around 54,870 CLP. The lower end gets you a basic room in the centre, while the upper end buys boutique amenities like pools and garden views.
For a first visit, the historic centre (Santiago Centro) puts you near Cerro Santa Lucía and the main square, with many hotels like Novapark and Hotel Panamericano. Providencia offers a more modern vibe with easy metro access, while Bellavista is the choice for nightlife. All are walkable and well-connected.
Yes, the airport (SCL) is about 30 minutes from the centre by taxi or shuttle. If you prefer to stay close for an early flight, Hilton Garden Inn Santiago Airport offers a free shuttle and is a top-rated option. Otherwise, taxis and airport buses connect to all major districts.
Several hotels include free parking, such as Hotel Sahara Inn in the centre and Hotel Alcala Del Rio in Providencia. Ibis Santiago Las Condes also provides free parking. This is a significant saving, as central parking can be expensive.
Santiago's 3-star hotels cluster where the city's life actually happens: the historic centre around Cerro Santa Lucía and La Moneda, the tree-lined avenues of Providencia with their metro stops, and the airport corridor for early flights. At the budget end, you're looking at around 21,000 CLP a night for a basic but central room; at the top, boutique properties in Providencia and Lastarria push past 500,000 CLP for garden views and rooftop pools.
What three stars buy in Santiago is consistency rather than luxury: free Wi-Fi, a breakfast spread, and a front desk that speaks enough English to get you to the nearest metro. The real differences show up in location and extras — a rooftop terrace in Bellavista, parking near the airport, or a quieter room on a side street in Providencia.
This set of 3-star hotels suits travellers who want a dependable, central base without paying for amenities they won't use. They're ideal for city breaks, business trips, and those who plan to spend their days exploring. If you need more comfort or specific features, check out the pages for 4-star hotels, family-friendly options with pools, or business hotels. For those on a tight budget, the cheap and budget hotels page may offer even lower rates.