Peñalolén Travel Guide
Santiago
Popular places to visit
Vina Cousino Macul
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Vina Cousino Macul during your travels to Santiago. Make time for the shops and local tours in this family-friendly area.
Costanera Center
Discover hundreds of retail outlets, cafés and restaurants, and see one of South America’s tallest buildings at this modern retail and business center.
Parque Arauco Mall
During your trip to Santiago, you can do some window-shopping at Parque Arauco Mall. You can seek out the local tours in this family-friendly area.
Palacio de la Moneda
Visit the courtyards of this magnificent neoclassical palace, watch the changing of the guard ceremony and enjoy contemporary and visual art exhibitions.
Santa Lucia Hill
Climb the elegant stairs to the top of this central hill to enjoy panoramic views of Santiago and admire the ornate fountains, flower displays and amphitheater.
Plaza de Armas
This historic central square is home to magnificent works of architecture, museums and a nice blend of city workers, street performers and artisans.
Top hotels in Peñalolén
Holiday Inn Santiago - Airport Terminal by IHG
Perfect overnight stay
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Santiago - Vitacura
Great staff
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Ola Santiago Providencia, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Well located delightful home for a few days. Convenient to hop on hop off, the Consstera Center few blocks away, the cable car to San Cristobal Hill, great restaurants around and walking distance to MUT! Staff is friendly and helpful. Agustin and Cecilia gave us outstanding recommendations to make ...
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
City Express by Marriott Santiago Aeropuerto Chile
This is a decent place to stay near the SCL airport. The ribs weren't great, but the fries were amazing. Breakfast is very basic. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. It met my needs.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Wyndham Santiago Aeropuerto
Helpful staff, great shuttle service to airport, convenient restaurants
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Hotel Almasur Providencia
Very nice hotel. Clean, modern and spacious rooms. The breakfast was exceptional.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Peñalolén
La Reina
Check out the live music while you're in La Reina. Hop on the metro at Fernando Castillo Velasco Station and Egana Plaza Station to see top sights like Vertigo Park and Rodelbahn.
Ñuñoa
Get to know Ñuñoa and its many features like its mountain views and gardens. You might want to explore sights like Julio Martinez Pradanos National Stadium and Plaza Nunoa, and you can jump on the metro at Chile España Station or Ñuñoa Station to get around the city.
La Florida
La Florida is well liked for its parks and shopping. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Mall Plaza Vespucio and Reserva Provincial Florofaunistica San Luis are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Vicente Valdes Station or Bellavista de La Florida Station to get around.
Las Condes
Cafes, shopping and mountain views highlight some notable features of Las Condes. Make a stop by Alto Las Condes or KidZania Santiago while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Hernando de Magallanes Station or Manquehue Station to get around town.
Providencia
Noted for its cafes and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Providencia. Top attractions like Costanera Center and Gran Torre Santiago are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Pedro de Valdivia Station or Los Leones Station to see more of the city.
Barrio Italia
Barrio Italia is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Plaza Baquedano and Gabriela Mistral Cultural Center if you have time to explore the area.
