Where to stay in Chile?

On Avenida Vicuña Mackenna, in the historic centre, near Plaza Italia: Bellavista and Parque Forestal are within walking distance. A hostel for those who want the metro downstairs and the bars next door.

On Coronel Bueras, in Bellas Artes, a stone's throw from Parque Forestal and the cafés of Lastarria. A hostel for those who want the Santiago of museums and terraces, all on foot.

In El Golf, in Las Condes, on El Alcalde, 7.8 km from the centre, in the district of business and smart restaurants. For those who want the comfort of a big name and take the metro into the centre.

On Avenida Presidente Kennedy, in Las Condes, 9.5 km from the centre, far from the historic districts but close to the parks. A hotel for those who put space and calm before backstreets.

The former Grand Hyatt, which became a Mandarin Oriental in 2018; Parque Araucano is across the avenue.

A travellers' hostel in Valparaíso, for those who want to climb up and down the cerros all day and meet other backpackers in the evening. A simple base for street art and sunsets.

On Escalera Fischer, between Cerro Alegre and Cerro Concepción, 1.6 km from the centre: the painted stairways and viewpoints are right outside the hostel. For those who want to sleep in the scenery.

On Ricardo Cumming, on Cerro Cárcel, 1.3 km from the centre, near the cultural park in the former prison. A hostel for those who like the less touristy hills, with the port below.

A top-tier hotel in the heights of Valparaíso, for those who want a period mansion and the cerros on foot. It suits couples who make the city the elegant interlude of the trip.

A restored 1923 mansion on Cerro Alegre, next to Palacio Baburizza and its fine arts museum.

On Gustavo Le Paige, 300 m from the centre of San Pedro, in the village's adobe streets. A simple guesthouse for those who want a quiet bed and to do everything on foot between excursions.

On Pachamama, 800 m from the centre of San Pedro, set back from the main street: the starry sky can be watched from the courtyard. A guesthouse for those who prefer silence to evening bustle.

On Ckilapana, 1.4 km from the centre of San Pedro, away from the village but within walking distance. A hotel with a pool for those who want to cool off between the salt flat and the Valley of the Moon.