Northern Patagonia
For a remote pioneer adventure, ride or hike 5km to the wonderful Casanova farm in Valle Azul. Ride horses, visit a waterfall and round up cattle or…
Must-see hotels in Chile
Santiago
Redefining sophistication, this transformed Spanish-style patrician mansion dating from 1927 is one of the best luxury boutiques in Santiago. True…
The Lakes District
The impressive Refugio Cochamó is a fantastic gringo-Argentine, climber-run cabin with wood-fired showers, water straight from the Trinidad waterfall,…
The Lakes District
The friendly Swiss-Chilean owners at this newly built eco-guesthouse will grab you in town to introduce you to their fairy-tale sleeps, the best and most…
Puerto Williams
Located near the end of the Dientes trek, this seafront lodge built by a young couple is steeped in Fuegian nature. The design is modern and sleek, with…
Rapa Nui (Easter Island)
A top-drawer hotel, without the stiff upper lips. Digs are in wood and stone bungalows dotted on an alluring property not far from the airport. Rooms are…
Middle Chile
Rich tropical plants overhang the terraces, and the pool seems to merge with the view of the sea at this romantic spot run by a Californian family. The…
Arica
If you don't mind being outside the center, this welcoming, easygoing guesthouse near Playa de Chinchorro is an appealing option. Pleasant rooms, friendly…
Puerto Natales
Emanating tranquility, this modern lodge employs recycled light posts, polished concrete and raw lenga details with lovely results. It's family run by…
Rapa Nui (Easter Island)
This sprawling establishment is one of the best hotels on the island, with an array of creatively designed rooms and suites facing the sea. All units are…
La Serena
The cottage-style rooms at this family-run spot are simple and cozy, and there's a garden in back where you can camp (CH$5000 per person). Other…
Norte Chico
Built in 1850 and once the French consulate, the friendly Hostal Nomade houses several living rooms complete with odds and ends from the 19th century, a…
Arica
Doubling as Arica's surfer central, this is one of the town's top hostels, with a variety of clean rooms, a great open-air communal area, 24-hour hot…
Elqui Valley
Set in a beautifully restored 19th-century home, this friendly and welcoming guesthouse has loads of charm, with attractive rooms opening on to a back…
Iquique
A lovely new addition to Iquique, Pampa Hotel has boutique-style guest rooms and young, kind-hearted hosts. Set in a converted home built in 1890, it's…
Valparaíso
Rich Santiaguinos always preferred weekending in Viña to Valpo, but they've been won over by this hotel's slick rooms with dark-wood furniture and huge…
San Pedro de Atacama
A high-end option a short stroll south of the main street, Kimal has lovely rooms with adobe walls, wooden floors, modern bathrooms and all the extras …
Parque Nacional Torres del Paine
These upscale digs sit perched above the Salto Chico waterfall at the outlet of Lago Pehoé. Views of the entire Paine massif pour forth from every…
Elqui Valley
In a lovely adobe house dating to 1906, Zaguan has handsomely designed rooms with high-quality furnishings set around a flower-filled central garden. The…
Arica
This sleek city-center charmer inside an old casona has 17 well-designed rooms with dark hardwood floors and all the upscale trimmings (desk, minifridge,…
Santiago
This new high-design hotel occupies seven floors of a 1920s-era building that was once the tallest in Santiago with the city's first lift (it's still in…
Punta Arenas
On the foothills of the Cerro de la Cruz lookout, this gorgeous brick heritage house has parquet floors and five comfortable rooms with TVs, and…
Norte Grande
The best-value lodging in town has a great traveler atmosphere, with tidy adobe-walled rooms set around a sunny courtyard. Guests can use the kitchen,…
Northern Patagonia
On the water, Born in Patagonia is expanding its lovely B&B to an entire boutique hotel with seven large, contemporary rooms and two apartments. Oversized…
San Pedro de Atacama
A kilometer or so south of town, the Awasi is one of the finer upscale choices in the area. Rooms are gorgeously decorated using mostly local materials …
Iquique
One of Iquique's best budget options, this buzzing hostel has much to recommend: nicely outfitted rooms, friendly staff and a great location near Playa…
Rapa Nui (Easter Island)
Run by a lovely Rapanui-Swiss couple, this venture is a great option, with three immaculate cottages perched on a slope overlooking the ocean. They come…
Rapa Nui (Easter Island)
Glamping at its finest, Mamma Nui has stilted domes that sleep up to four people and offer unforgettable sea views. There's also a small pool, and rest…
La Serena
Near the lush Parque Japones, this converted colonial house has just a handful of rooms, all sunny and well maintained. There's a pretty bougainvillea…
La Serena
This is La Serena's best hostel, with a wide range of rooms, a bunch of sunny terraces, bright mosaics and tree-trunk tables. The staff speak German and…
Middle Chile
This woodsy complex oozes youthful energy with a hip design and ample leisure toys for adults (such as board games, hammocks and swings). The rooms are…
Middle Chile
Maple trees shade the stone-tiled courtyard, complete with fountain, at the heart of this 115-year-old house on the edge of a vineyard, near Ruta 5, Km132…
Arica
Near the steps leading up to Morro de Arica, this Belgian-run guesthouse makes a great base for exploring the city. The rooms are pleasantly furnished,…
San Pedro de Atacama
Thatched roofs and adobe walls characterize the rooms at this lovely, good-value hostel. It's centered on a small courtyard, and there's a shared kitchen,…
Elqui Valley
The best of Vicuña's budget options, La Elquina is a friendly family-run spot with simply furnished rooms set around several spacious courtyards. There…
Norte Chico
This friendly spot just uphill from the waterfront has five well-equipped apartments, all with small kitchen units and bright, airy interiors. Book an…
Iquique
In a good location within easy strolling distance of the beach, this small, welcoming guesthouse has tidy rooms, a roofed-in front terrace and a lounge…
San Pedro de Atacama
Pangea is a traveler favorite for its excellent central location, welcoming staff and budget-friendly prices. The spacious and colorfully decorated patio…
Norte Grande
This five-star mammoth in the old harbor has great ocean views from the lobby, well-appointed rooms (those with ocean vistas are pricier) and all the luxe…
Norte Grande
Near the Terminal Pesquero, this high-rise hotel feels like a peaceful retreat from the big-city bustle. Rooms are spacious and well equipped, and the…
