Budget Hostels from RM81

By going with a hostel, you can cut your spending on lodging and save more of your money for fun things to do during your trip. You can check out the live music venues and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

No two hostels look the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), low prices and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel? These ones have the best reviews from our customers and could be a good place to start: Hostal Providencia - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Medical Center Hospital Worker. Property features include free WiFi, a bar and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find towels and linens in all rooms. Happy House Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Heroes Station. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and an outdoor pool. Rooms come with towels, lockers and hairdryers. Hostal Forestal - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Baquedano Station. Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find towels and showers in all rooms. Pariwana Hostel Santiago - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Baquedano Station. You can take advantage of free parking and a shared/communal kitchen, as well as a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find showers, lockers and linens in all rooms. La Casa Roja Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Cumming Station. Property features include free WiFi, an outdoor pool and a poolside bar. You’ll find linens in all rooms.

If you’re hoping to find a low-cost place to stay in Santiago, one of Expedia’s 57 hostels could be a great choice for you.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re experiencing new places, so here’s a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are July and June, with an average of 9°C. Average annual precipitation for Santiago is 580 mm.

In general, Santiago is known for its live music, cafes and museums. Major attractions include Costanera Center. Get out into nature with places such as San Cristobal Hill, Forest Park and Santa Lucia Hill. Cultural attractions include Plaza Nunoa, Museum of Memory and Human Rights and Nescafé Theater of The Arts.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Santiago in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Santiago (SCL-Arturo Merino Benitez), 10.2 mi (16.4 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you may want to make use of public transport. Take advantage of metro transport at Salvador Station, Manuel Montt Station and Baquedano Station. To see more of the surrounding area, catch a train at Parque Almagro Station, Matta Station or Hospitales Station.