Providencia

Santiago

Providencia featuring street scenes, cycling and a sporting event
Providencia which includes a sporting event and cycling
Providencia showing cycling, street scenes and a sporting event
Providencia showing a sporting event, street scenes and cycling
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 Centre. Enjoy great city views from the centre’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 centre, 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 €97 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
€97
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (594 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 2 Aug 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €99 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
€99
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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! (604 reviews)
"The service was good"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 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 €68 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
€68
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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! (204 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 21 Jul 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 €94 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
€94
12 Sept - 13 Sept
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Foid options, bed comfort, internet access. Friendly and king staf."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (735 reviews)
"Jorge was great also a lady manager was amazingly helpful! I can’t remember her name!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Hotel Capital Bellet
Park Plaza Santiago

Park Plaza Santiago

4 out of 5
Av. Ricardo Lyon 207, Providencia, Santiago, Region Metropolitana
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Santiago. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (929 reviews)
"Great hotel and great location!"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Park Plaza Santiago
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Other neighbourhoods around Providencia

Bellavista which includes street scenes and outdoor art

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.

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El Golf

Spend some time visiting places like Apoquindo while getting to know El Golf, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at El Golf Station or Alcantara Station to see more of the area.

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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
Lastarria featuring café lifestyle and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Lastarria

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Travellers come to Lastarria for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lastarria District and Museo de Artes Visuales while you're in town.

Lastarria
Santa Lucia Hill which includes street scenes, a park and château or palace

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
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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

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