Valparaíso Region · Chile
Where to stay in Viña del Mar
Viña del Mar is a city in Valparaíso Region, Chile, home to about 333,000 people.
- Best months
- November to April
- Nearest airport
- SCL82 km · Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
- Currency
- CLPChilean peso
- Time zone
- America/Santiago
- Language
- Spanish
About
About Viña del Mar
Viña del Mar is a city and commune on central Chile's Pacific coast. Often referred to as La Ciudad Jardín ("The Garden City"), the city is located on the central coast, on the basins of the Reñaca and Marga Marga streams and along the shores of Valparaíso Bay.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Viña del Mar
See
- Museo Artequin en Viña del Mar
- Museo de Arqueología e Historia Francisco Fonck
Do
Spend time on the numerous beaches found along the coast. They are quite pretty but not very friendly for swimming. Viña del Mar has a casino, so if you like gambling, this is the right city for you. The Casino and Hotel Enjoy of Viña del Mar is at Avenida San Martín 199, near the mouth of the Marga-Marga River. If you are in Viña del Mar during February, there is a music festival taking place in Quinta Vergara. If you get tickets, you will be able to see both Chilean, Latin American and other Internationally known artists that have been invited. Besides music it also contains stand-up acts so it can be good to have knowledge in Chilean Spanish to understand when music is not played.
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Where to stay
Which part of Viña del Mar to stay in
Good and cheap accommodation is available throughout the city in residenciales (the local B & B). Early reservations are highly recommended during the summer months when the city gets flooded with holiday makers from Argentina and Santiago.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Viña del Mar
35 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Baños de Miramar | 1.4 km | |
| B&B Hostel CasaMoro | 1.4 km | |
| Bahia Luz Hostal | 12.1 km | |
| Best Western Marina del Rey | 0.8 km | |
| Blumen Platz Apart Hotel | 10.5 km | |
| Chocolate Manor House Hotel Boutique | 1.0 km | |
| Dei Templi Apart Hotel | 7.0 km | |
| Eco Hostal Offenbacher-Hof | 1.0 km | |
| Enjoy Viña Del Mar - Hotel Del Mar | 1.0 km | |
| Esencia Hotel Boutique | 0.7 km | |
| Gala Hotel | 0.7 km | |
| Hostal del Aguila | 1.5 km | |
| Hostal Residencia Blest Gana | 0.5 km | |
| Hotel 3 Poniente | 0.5 km | |
| Hotel Albamar | 1.0 km | |
| Hotel Bosque de Reñaca | 6.8 km | |
| Hotel Boutique Casadoca | 10.7 km | |
| Hotel Oceanic | 4.5 km | |
| Hotel Restaurant CapDucal | 1.3 km | |
| Hotel Santisimo | 0.7 km | |
| Hotel Vista Velero | 2.6 km | |
| Jaguar Hostel + Living | 0.7 km | |
| La Blanca Hotel | 0.5 km | |
| Linda Vista Apart Hotel | 10.1 km | |
| Little Castle | 1.0 km | |
| LV Hoteles Boutique | 0.8 km | |
| MR Mar Suites (ex Neruda Mar Suites) | 7.4 km | |
| NOT Found Hostel | 0.2 km | |
| Novotel Viña del Mar | 0.8 km | |
| Nubes Hotel | 1.1 km | |
| Pullman Vina del Mar San Martín (Ex Atton) | 1.1 km | |
| Radisson Blu Acqua Hotel & Spa Concon | 12.1 km | |
| Reñaca House Bed & Breakfast | 5.9 km | |
| Riomar Apart Hotel | 12.1 km | |
| Santa Laura del Mar Hotel Boutique | 12.1 km |
All 35 hotels in Viña del Mar, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Viña del Mar
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Viña del Mar are November to April. January is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C; June is the wettest, with about 118 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Viña del Mar: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), about 82 km from the city centre in a straight line.
Getting in
Beyond frequent coach bus service between Santiago and Viña. Numerous operators, abundant seating, about a 90-minute ride (but considerably longer if there's traffic) for approximately 10,000 pesos one way (January 2026). The buses depart from Santiago at Pajaritos Station (Line 1 of Metro Station) or Universidad de Santiago Station, is recommendable to do it from Pajaritos Station if you want to avoid the stop over from Universidad de Santiago and the ride within the city. The 2 main lines that travel to Viña del Mar are Turbus and Pullman Bus.
Getting around
Small cars that run routes throughout the city charge around 650 pesos (June 2020) for a ride. They are quicker and more comfortable than the buses. Buses (called La Micro) go to all parts of town from 380 pesos (June 2020). There's not really a guide with all the routes and their destination so the best way to find the one you need is to ask around.
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SCL · Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Viña del Mar
Eat
A very popular treat in Viña del Mar is the alfajor, a typical Argentinean/Uruguayan type of cookie that has also popularized in the village. They can be purchased in several small pastry shops around the downtown area. Usually, alfajores are filled with manjar, fruit, or other sweets and then covered in chocolate. They are a delight for the visitor. Boxes with large quantities make memorable souvenirs, if they make it home.
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Questions
Viña del Mar: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Viña del Mar?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Viña del Mar are November to April. January is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C; June is the wettest, with about 118 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Viña del Mar?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), about 82 km from the city centre in a straight line.
What currency is used in Viña del Mar?
Chilean peso (CLP).
Nearby
Destinations near Viña del Mar
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.