Hotel Canciller - Ex Hotel Presidente
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want a cheap, well-reviewed base in Providencia and mostly need a bed, a buffet breakfast and quick metro access. Skip it if you travel with big luggage or need space, because guests consistently describe tight rooms and small beds.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is a sensible pick for budget travellers, solo visitors and couples who will spend their days out in the city. It cost about 57% less than the sample median on our reference dates, and guests speak well of the area and the breakfast. Family rooms are listed, which may help small groups; check the layout first.
Travellers who need room to spread out should think twice. The most common complaint is size: tight bedrooms and bathrooms, small beds and little space for luggage. If you are staying a week with two large cases, that will wear thin.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at Av. Eliodoro Yáñez, 867, in Providencia. The location score is 9.2 out of 10. Guests mention being close to Metro Salvador and transport links in a neighbourhood they describe as safe and central.
Walking estimates are straight-line figures. The Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts is 1.8 km, about 23 minutes. Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral is 2.6 km, about 33 minutes, and La Moneda Palace is 3 km, about 38 minutes. Both of those are over half an hour on foot, so for the historic centre you will want public transport or a taxi.
What guests say
It holds 8.2 out of 10 from 2,977 reviews. That is a very large sample, though the score placed it joint 13th of 15 eligible properties, so plenty of hotels nearby rated higher.
What do people like? The location near the metro in a safe area, and a tasty buffet breakfast with cereals, nuts and wholemeal bread among the options.
What do they dislike? Space. Rooms and bathrooms are tight, beds are small and luggage room is limited. Noise and renovation condition have not been assessed.
Price and how it compares with our other picks
The reference price was €60.20 per night, against a sample median of €139.25. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not live quotes.
Here is the catch worth knowing. Our Best Value pick, APT Serviced Apartments Santiago, is a 4-star scoring 9.2 and cost only €66.46 per night on the same dates. For about €6 more per night you get a full point higher in guest score. Our Luxury pick, Mandarin Oriental, Santiago, is a 5-star with 9.1 at €392.17 per night.
So this hotel wins only on absolute lowest price. If the gap stays that small on your dates, the Best Value option may be the smarter spend.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 15 eligible hotels in Santiago. This one took the Budget slot because €60.20 was the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale choice was set aside. Its huge review count and a 9.2 location score kept it credible despite a middling rank on overall score.
Before you book
Check today's price for your dates and put it side by side with APT Serviced Apartments Santiago. Ask about room size if you have large luggage. Confirm whether the buffet breakfast is included in your rate, and read the cancellation terms. Restaurant, garden and terrace availability should be checked for your dates.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Hotel Canciller close to the metro?
Guests say it is close to Metro Salvador and other transport links. The exact walking distance is not in our data.
Can I walk to La Moneda Palace?
It is 3 km away, about 38 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. That is far, so most visitors will want public transport or a taxi.
Are the rooms small?
Yes, according to guests. They describe tight bedrooms and bathrooms, small beds and limited space for luggage.
How much does it cost per night?
The reference price was €60.20 per night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026. Check today's price for your dates.
Is breakfast included?
A buffet breakfast is offered and guests rate it well. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed, so check when booking.