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 neighbourhood 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$134 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
S$134
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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! (834 reviews)
"Perfect location. It’s on the street that is most alive in Lastarria."

Reviewed on 27 Jun, 2025

Hotel Cumbres Lastarria
The Singular Santiago
The Singular Santiago
5 out of 5
Merced 294, Santiago, Region Metropolitana
The price is S$281 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
S$281
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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! (608 reviews)
Lovely stay
"From check in to check out, everything was seamless here at Singular. We enjoyed our stay here very much and would come back stay at any of their other hotels."

Reviewed on 28 Jun, 2025

The Singular Santiago
Luciano K Hotel
Luciano K Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Merced, 84, Lastarria, Santiago, Región Metropolitana
The price is S$144 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
S$144
1 Aug - 2 Aug
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! (617 reviews)
Excellent place to stay while on vacation.
"Second time I've stayed there. Excellent in every respect. Rooftop terrace is my main reason that I go there. Free breakfast is definitely another incentive. Great location as well. Near all the touristy places. Would recommend this place no question."

Reviewed on 27 Jun, 2025

Luciano K Hotel
Hotel Ismael
Hotel Ismael
3.5 out of 5
Ismael Valdes Vergara 312, Santiago, Region Metropolitana
The price is S$162 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
S$162
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (360 reviews)
"Great location!"

Reviewed on 4 Apr, 2025

Hotel Ismael
Casa Bueras Boutique Hotel
Casa Bueras Boutique Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Coronel Santiago Bueras 188, Santiago, Region Metropolitana
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$144 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
S$144
22 Jul - 23 Jul
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! (489 reviews)
"The hotel staff was really accommodating and attentive. The breakfast was delicious and our room was spacious and quiet. Also, the hotel is neat, clean and beautifully decorated!"

Reviewed on 28 Jun, 2025

Casa Bueras Boutique Hotel
Holiday Inn Santiago - Airport Terminal by IHG
Holiday Inn Santiago - Airport Terminal by IHG
4 out of 5
Armando Cortinez Norte 2150, Santiago, Region Metropolitana
The price is S$168 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
S$168
7 Jul - 8 Jul
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! (1,288 reviews)
"Wonderful serve and great people. I loved my stay and plan to return."

Reviewed on 2 Jul, 2025

Holiday Inn Santiago - Airport Terminal by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Lastarria

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

Bellas Artes

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Museums, coffee shops and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Bellas Artes. Sights like Museo Arte de Luz and National Archive 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

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

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.

Bellavista
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Barrio Italia

5/5(1 area review)

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

3.5/5(8 area reviews)

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