Middle Chile
Gardens looking over the Río Lircay surround the comfortable cabins and hostel at Austrian-run Casa Chueca. It's in the countryside outside Talca, but it…
Must-see hotels in Middle Chile
Middle Chile
With its gorgeous rural setting 19km north of Los Angeles, the American-run Residencial El Rincón is a relaxing place to take time out from traveling. The…
Valparaíso
Built from 25 decommissioned shipping containers and home to Valparaíso's first urban winery, WineBox is primed to change the face of tourism in the city…
Middle Chile
This sprawling oceanfront complex includes a stylish wood-built hotel, even more stylish two- to six-person Tetris-like cabins and luxury campsites (with…
Middle Chile
This stunning complex of gravity-defying tree houses and cosy cabins is set 5km back from the beach within a 22-hectare forest reserve. Ruby-red…
Valparaíso
La Joya is almost too posh to be called a hostel, with impeccably clean quarters, seriously comfy beds and the aesthetic of a Brooklyn loft. Attached is a…
Middle Chile
Some of the hippest, most unique lodgings in Middle Chile, these impeccably decorated cabins were once shipping containers. They were interlocked (Lego…
Middle Chile
Food and wine lovers José María and Mariela run this remarkably friendly B&B just on the edge of town, six blocks north of Plaza de Armas. The converted…
Valparaíso
This boutique hotel has one of the best patios around, and taking in the Valparaíso sunshine here is a decadent treat. There are just nine rooms, all with…
Middle Chile
Owner Sandra has built a mini kingdom of earthly goodness at this sustainably minded hostel. Perks include free yoga on Sundays, a reading library with…
Middle Chile
This gloriously landscaped estate house, 14km south of town, is an atmospheric pick for a wine-country getaway in the Curicó Valley. It absolutely drips…
Valparaíso
This high-design hotel is imbued with natural materials from the exposed-brick walls to the recycled wood paneling. Each room has unique art, quirky…
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…
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…
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…
Middle Chile
Unique wood-hewn rooms (some with a kitchenette) surround a gorgeously landscaped garden with a hot tub and a deck overlooking the sea. Sports-fishing and…
Middle Chile
These Punta de Lobos cabins have pine walls, gorgeous picture windows that just catch the sea and chilled-out terraces. It's the perfect spot for families…
Middle Chile
Portillo’s most luxurious option is the Hotel Portillo, which has an Old World elegance and smallish doubles with lake or valley views. Except for the…
Middle Chile
Fifteen character-rich wooden cabins perched on a forested hill, many with spectacular sea views. The attached restaurant, La Canasta, is a local favorite…
Middle Chile
This gorgeous high-design hotel is built on stilts above the sand with many rooms facing right out onto the sea. Facilities include a small pool, a sauna,…
Middle Chile
Attic-style lookouts with incredible sea views top most of the rooms at this unusually designed clapboard hostel opposite Infiernillo beach. Each room has…
Middle Chile
Pass through the archway off the main square to enter this striking Spanish-colonial-inspired resort. Lush landscaping, a lagoon-style swimming pool, a…
Middle Chile
To really get away from it all, head to this old workers' camp that young upstart Nico has converted into a rural hostel and surf lodge. You get a pretty…
Middle Chile
This waterfront refuge has a hot tub, a kitchen and all the comforts of home. The bright terraced rooms are quite small for the price, but the communal…
Middle Chile
To linger longer at Salto del Laja, check into Los Manantiales, a popular budget hotel with a large restaurant that has spectacular views over the falls…
Valparaíso
Oh-my-God views over the old port set this quiet B&B apart, as does the friendly care lavished on guests by the Chilean owner. Cozy, pastel-painted rooms…
Middle Chile
Eight stylish (but small) rooms overlook the pounding waves and a grassy lawn strewn with hammocks. All-inclusive packages (CH$75,000 per person) come…
Middle Chile
Conaf runs the excellent Camping Antahuara in the forest about 800m beyond the Adminstración. It's accessible by car and has electricity, hot water, flush…
Valparaíso
The English-speaking owners of this B&B are mad about Valpo, and love sharing insider tips with their guests. Rooms are simple but highly passable…
Middle Chile
This sprawling hotel was originally built in 1736 and used as an administrative building for Jesuits. It's quite remote, but it has all you will need,…
Valparaíso
Unparalleled views over the bay justify the trek to sleek Ultramar, high on Cerro Cárcel. Behind the brown-brick front it's very mod, with soaring red-and…
Valparaíso
Budget-minded couples and solo travelers enjoy this homey B&B. Though slightly out of the way, the beautifully tended property – a restored house with…
Valparaíso
Run by a friendly Ecuadorian-Belgian couple, this round-walled art deco boutique is a favorite with the arts-poetry-and-chunky-glasses set. With just five…
Middle Chile
Once a popular surfer hangout, this budget hotel, located at the entrance to town, now caters largely to older travelers. If you're not looking to party…
Valparaíso
The fluffy beds and spotless, individually decorated rooms in this 1935 castle make it a good midrange bet. The owners are actually natural therapists:…
Middle Chile
With two pools (indoor and outdoor) alongside a hot tub, wine spa, sauna, gym and tennis court, this hotel's amenities mean you may never want to leave…
Middle Chile
This hostel by the sea is spartan but sleek with an unrivaled position on the sand. Dorms hold no more than four beds and there's a shared kitchen,…
Valparaíso
Small but very welcoming (and perfectly located in a lively section of Cerro Alegre), this cheerful, family-style hostel features a terrace that's…
Middle Chile
The small, spartan rooms at this lodge by the pier are nothing to brag about, but there's a lovely communal lounge and thoughtful service. The owner…
