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
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Middle Chile
Some of the hippest, most unique lodgings in Middle Chile, these impeccably decorated cabins were once shipping containers. They were interlocked (Lego…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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:…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
