Providencia

Santiago

Providencia showing a sporting event, street scenes and cycling
Providencia showing a sporting event and cycling
Providencia which includes cycling, street scenes and a sporting event
Providencia showing a sporting event, cycling and street scenes
Providencia

Elegant architecture, picturesque urban parks, shopping and nightlife make this one of Santiago’s most lively and popular suburbs.

Stroll through modern shopping districts and graceful architecture or visit bohemian districts and urban parks in the suburb of Providencia. Once loved by the late Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, today Providencia is known for its young and affluent residents.

Providencia’s architectural beauty ranges from embassies and churches to 20th-century palaces. Check out the neo-Renaissance style Iglesia de la Divina Providencia (Church of the Divine Providence). Step inside the Tuscan-style Palacio Falabella to admire opulent decorations. Outside, Greek and Roman sculptures decorate a pretty plaza. Visit the majestic Palacio Schacht, home to art exhibitions and cultural activities.

Shopping is a major highlight of the suburb. Find bookstores, fashion boutiques and modern malls spread along Providencia and Nueva Providencia (11 de Septiembre) avenues. Browse the Galeria Drugstore shopping mall with chic boutiques and cafés. Discover hundreds of retail outlets, luxury hotels, cafés and restaurants in the four skyscrapers of the Costanera Center. Enjoy great city views from the center’s food court. 

Take a break from sightseeing and relax in the well-maintained Parque de las Esculturas (Sculpture Park). Admire sculptures by contemporary Chilean artists and bring a picnic to eat on the lawn. In January the park hosts open-air concerts as part of the Festival Internacional de Jazz de Providencia (Providencia International Jazz Festival).

In the evening, enjoy the nightlife of Barrio Suecia, where pubs, bars and nightclubs fill with locals and visitors. Go to nearby Paseo Orrego Luco for a quieter drinking and dining scene. The outdoor seating areas are ideal on a hot day. Sample some of Chile’s famous wines.

The north edge of Providencia is a gateway to Parque Metropolitano and the impressive Cerro San Cristóbal lookout. Follow walking trails to gardens and swimming pools. In the foothills of the park is Bellavista, a bohemian district with bars, cafés and La Chascona, a former residence of Pablo Neruda.

Providencia lies east of Santiago’s historic center, a 10-minute drive from Plaza de Armas. It’s easily accessible via public buses and the metro. Take the metro to Baquedano, Pedro de Valdivia or Los Leones. A hop-on hop-off tourist bus runs through the suburb.


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Top hotels in Providencia

Ola Santiago Providencia, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Ola Santiago Providencia, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
Holanda 307, Santiago
The price is P6,596 per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
P6,596
P6,596 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (582 reviews)
"Great staff. Gym is good, so is breakfast. Providencia is a middle class neighborhood in Santiago. Not as vibrant as others, but safe and great food and easy access to the metro which takes you everywhere."

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

Ola Santiago Providencia, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Sheraton Santiago Hotel and Convention Center

Sheraton Santiago Hotel and Convention Center

4 out of 5
Ave Santa Maria 1742, Santiago, Region Metropolitana
The price is P6,872 per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
P6,872
P6,872 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Santiago. Enjoy 4 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (601 reviews)
"nice pool"

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2025

Sheraton Santiago Hotel and Convention Center
Hotel Almasur Providencia

Hotel Almasur Providencia

4 out of 5
440 Avenida Pedro de Valdivia, Santiago
The price is P5,228 per night from Aug 22 to Aug 23
P5,228
P5,228 total
Aug 22 - Aug 23
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (198 reviews)
"Excellent five night stay! Room I had was perfect - modern and spacious. I appreciated the separate sleeping area and kitchen. On-site restaurant and coffee shop also a bonus. Overall, I highly recommend this hotel!"

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

Hotel Almasur Providencia
Solace Hotel Santiago

Solace Hotel Santiago

4 out of 5
Monseñor Sotero Sanz 115, Providencia, Santiago, Región Metropolitana
The price is P6,540 per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
P6,540
P6,540 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Stay at this 4-star ski hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"Lovely hotel. Very quiet room. Breakfast is wonderful. Nice rooftop bar with a reasonable choice of meals and lovely views. Very friendly helpful staff who could speak some English which was helpful. 10 minutes walk to the lovely skytower which has amazing views over stunning Santiago. I organised ..."

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

Solace Hotel Santiago
Hotel Capital Bellet

Hotel Capital Bellet

3 out of 5
Saint Paul 1457 / Antonio Bellet 135, Santiago, Providencia
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (719 reviews)
"Clean and big rooms. Plenty of groceries and cafes around. About 20 min walk to Costanera center. Lovely breakfast. Fast internet."

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2025

Hotel Capital Bellet
NH Ciudad de Santiago

NH Ciudad de Santiago

4.5 out of 5
Avda. Condell, 40, Santiago, Region Metropolitana
The price is P6,901 per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
P6,901
P6,901 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (867 reviews)
"NH Ciudad is a contemporary hotel with all you'd expect from a chain (in a good way). Breakfasts provided a variety of food (many breads, several different sweet and savory pastries, numerous juices, and scrambled eggs as well as yogurt and cereals). The room was a suite with two beds. It would have ..."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

NH Ciudad de Santiago
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Providencia

Bellavista showing outdoor art and street scenes

Bellavista

Travelers come to Bellavista for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Patio Bellavista and Santiago Metropolitan Park while you're in town.

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El Golf

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in El Golf. Spend some time visiting top spots like Apoquindo, and catch the metro at El Golf Station or Alcantara Station to see more of the area.

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Barrio Italia

You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Barrio Italia and you might want to plan a stop by Plaza Baquedano and Lastarria District while you're in the area.

Barrio Italia
Lastarria which includes cafe lifestyle and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Lastarria

Lastarria is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Lastarria District and Museo de Artes Visuales while in the area.

Lastarria
Santa Lucia Hill featuring a castle, a garden and street scenes

Bellas Artes

Museums, coffeehouses, and historic sites are just a few things travelers 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.

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Recoleta

Noted for its cafes and museums, there's plenty to explore in Recoleta. Top attractions like Santiago Metropolitan Park and San Cristobal Hill are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Einstein Station or Cemetery Station to see more of the city.

Recoleta

Providencia