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Valparaiso Hotels

Valparaiso lends itself to boutique hotels as its historic neighbourhoods are filled with lovingly restored, turn-of-the-century wooden mansions. Sleep in century-old houses once occupied by a significant member of Chilean history, receive personalised service and enjoy a sunset cocktail with sweeping views from a rooftop terrace.

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Valparaiso

Whether you're seeking 5* luxury or a simple place to rest your head, there will be a hotel to suit you. The main accommodation options are all quite close together. One thing is for certain, Valparaiso (also known as 'Valpo') is a city of hills, lots of them, so regardless of where you stay, you'll be hiking uphill at some point—the views from the top are well worth it though.

Accommodation Types

Something Special

Casa Higueras

Dating from 1930, this hotel offers an exclusive and luxurious haven among the hustle and bustle of Valparaiso. It has lovely areas to relax including an infinity pool positioned on the edge of the hill offering wonderful views of blue skies stretching out across the oldest parts of Valparaiso and the port. The 360° views from its roof terrace are very special as well.

The hotel also houses one of the best restaurants in town but is also just a stone's throw from the bars and restaurants of Cerro Concepcion.

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Palacio Astoreca

Built in 1923 in Victorian style for a European mine owner, the Palacio Astoreca oozes style and grandeur. It opened in 2012, after 3 years of refurbishment, into what it is today, a light, airy and very comfy boutique hotel. With 23 rooms, all varying slightly in size and views, there are plenty of options.

The hotel offers spa facilities with a heated indoor pool and hot tub. A real plus of the hotel is the piano bar which spreads melodic notes throughout the hotel on balmy Friday and Saturday evenings - close your eyes and you are transported back to the heydays of the 1880s!

Upmarket Boutique

Zero Hotel

Built in 1880, this 9-room hotel is well located on a quiet street just a two-minute walk to nearby restaurants. The hotel has large, spacious rooms, with high ceilings and the views from the bay window rooms are really breathtaking.

It has a number of terraces cascading down the hillside surrounded by lovely flowers from which to enjoy the view, relax and enjoy a drink from the hotel's own charming honesty bar.

Casa Galos

With 360-degree views from its roof terrace, this hotel quite possibly has the best views in all of Valparaiso. It's a hike up to it (but then everything is uphill in Valpo) but it is still very well located to the main bars and restaurants.

Each room has a little kitchenette, the staff are charming, the walls are lined with old photos of Valparaiso and it also has a lift to conquer its many floors. The hotel is a stylish home-from-home.

Mid-range Boutique

MM450

This is a chilled-out option with just 10 rooms, and some lovely outdoor terraces but no views to speak of. The hotel has its own cevicheria with outdoor seating overlooking the colourful street. The rooms are simple and vary in size with brand-new bathrooms.

If you are looking for a cosy, boutique place to stay but without the price tag (or view), then this is a good choice.

Fauna

From the shell of an old building, the owners of Fauna have totally gutted and re-engineered the inside. With light rooms, good views and simple decor, this hotel is a good choice right in the heart of the Cerro Alegre. A possible negative would be the flights of stairs and no lift.

The hotel's own restaurant is a popular choice in the city with sweeping views of the bay and surrounding city.

Melinda says

Staying in any of the quaint boutique hotels in Valparaiso really does feel like stepping back in time, with their high ceilings, wooden doors and winding bannisters. I always enjoy looking out to the bay and imagining what it would have been like in the 1880s, filled with ships and the port bustling with commerce. Most Valparaiso hotels will classify their rooms according to the view - so if you're set on a sea view, choose the category of your room with care or ask specifically about the view.

Melinda Cleaver Patagonia Tailor Made Consultant

FAQs about Hotels in Valparaiso

Do the hotels have swimming pools?

There is only one hotel with an outdoor pool, the exquisite Casa Higueras. The Palacio Astoreca also has a pool but it is indoor - great when the sea mist is in and it is a little fresh outside.
Should I worry if the hotel doesn't have a restaurant?

Valpo is filled with great places to eat which are close to all of the listed hotels. Some of the hotel restaurants are of excellent quality and although we would certainly recommend them, they are not the only options.
Do the hotels have lifts?

Not all of the hotels have lifts, so if you'd like to try and avoid stairs, make sure you check before hand - as many of the hotels are in restored old building with heavy building restrictions, it isn't uncommon that even a four story building won't have a lift.