Where to Stay in Valparaíso, Chile
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August 28, 2025
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Valparaíso is one of my favourite cities in Chile and one you should add to your South America bucket list. The city is alive with street art and a colourful mix of culture and history that one can’t miss. Staying a night here is more than worth it, so let’s explore the best accommodation option.

While I was in Santiago de Chile, many recommended heading to Valparaíso for the incredible street art and beautiful hilly roads that can be accessed by cable car. Many tourists visit this area on a daytrip from the capital, together with Vina del Mar, which in my opinion is too short to really see the city.

I would recommend staying at least one night in Valparaíso to really get a feel for the city, see the fascinating street art and learn more about its history on a tour.

In this blog, we’ll look at the best areas to stay in as well as good accommodation options at all price points!

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Where to stay in Valparaíso, Chile for any traveller:

I felt fairly safe as a solo traveller in Valparaiso, but there are definitely areas that are better to stay in and others you should avoid. One to avoid is anywhere near the bus station (Terminal Rodoviario Valparaíso) as well as those outside the old quarter and main tourist streets, especially at night! Other areas that have been mentioned as dangerous are the area by the docks and between Plaza Sotomayor and Ascensor Artilleria.

Good areas to stay in are Cerro Alegre and Cerro Concepción, as well as all of the main tourist areas.

Affordable hostels in Santiago de Chile:

Hostal Po Valparaíso – located in a great area with really affordable private rooms and lots of common areas.

La Casa Piola – a little outside the centre, this hostel makes up for it with super affordable and nice rooms and great vibes.

Hostal Tricontinental – affordable single rooms great for solo travellers in a good location.

Hotels at different price points in Santiago de Chile:

$ Blanca Rosa Valparaíso – I stayed in this hotel after a bad experience on AirBnB and had a beautiful rooms, plus the owner is so kind.

$ Casa Fibonacci – great location with really nice rooms

$ Casa Esmeralda – incredible value for money with gorgeous rooms right in the centre

$$ Hotel Manoir Atkinson – a beautiful and historic hotel at the heart of the tourist districts

$$ Augusta Hotel – I’m honestly obsessed with the design of this hotel and it comes at a great price in a good location

$$ CasaBlu – beautiful guest house with delicious breakfast and lovely staff

$$$ Palacio Astoreca Hotel – THE most gorgeous building with an interior that matches the grandeur.

How to get to Valparaiso?

The best way to get to Valparaiso from Santiago is by bus, there are several companies departing from Pajaritos terminal in Santiago.

I took the Flixbus from Santiago (Pajaritos) which was about $7 one-way. The bus terminal is upstairs and super confusing as all announcements are in Spanish and it is unclear where the bus is going from, so I’d recommend arriving early and finding one of the bus stands to ask which platform to go to. Even then, it could still change so keep an eye out for your bus, I almost missed mine.

Other local companies that may be a bit cheaper are Turbus, Pullman and Condor Bus. Tickets can be bought directly at the bus terminal.

How many days do you need in Valparaiso, Chile?

While you can technically see Valparaiso and Vina del Mar as a daytrip from Santiago, as so many tours offer, I would recommend staying at least 2 days if you have the time.

Valparaiso was really a highlight for me when visiting Chile and I have never seen a city before that lives and breathes street art and creativity in the way this city does..

Is Valparaiso, Chile safe?

As many other places in Chile, there are safe areas and not so safe areas. I went there as a solo, female traveller and stuck to the travel advice I had found online and had no issues. The area I felt the most uneasy in was around the bus station, so I got an Uber straight to my accommodation from there and it was fine.

I would avoid any non-touristy areas, definitely around the bus station and walking around alone at night. Keep your valuables hidden and your wits about you and you should be fine.