Hotel Santa Lucia

Hotel Santa Lucia is a budget hotel at Huerfanos 779 in the pedestrian zone of central Santiago, Chile, within walking distance of the Plaza de Armas and the Cerro Santa Lucia. The Plaza de Armas and Universidad de Chile metro stations are close by, and the Catedral Metropolitana, Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino and Mercado Central can all be reached on foot in about ten to 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 30 to 40 minutes by car. Huerfanos is a busy commercial street of shops, offices and cafes, and the hotel gives travellers on tight budgets a base in the middle of it. Room types listed include Single Rooms, Double Rooms and Triple Rooms, with simple furnishings and air conditioning. A restaurant provides on-site meals, and the surrounding streets are full of inexpensive cafes and lunch spots favoured by office workers. There is no pool or spa, so the draw is price and position. Service is practical and friendly, and reception staff can assist with directions, taxis and basic excursions. Rates generally run from about CLP 40,000 to 75,000 per night (roughly USD 43 to 80), which is among the lowest in the central district. The pedestrian zone is lively and crowded on weekdays but quiet in the evenings and on Sundays, and visitors should keep valuables secure and use taxis late at night. The location suits travellers who plan to spend their days on foot exploring colonial architecture, museums and markets, and who need only a clean, simple room for the night.