Azzaí Bellas Artes
City-view apartments steps from Santa Lucía Hill
About this hotel
Azzaí Bellas Artes puts guests within a few steps of Santa Lucía Hill, the same hilltop that gives Hotel Magnolia its panoramic reputation, but here the pitch is the apartment's own city views rather than a climb. Units come with kitchenettes and washing machines, built for guests who want a base rather than a full-service hotel experience, and the aparthotel's convenient facilities extend to a minimarket and full-day security. The Museum of Pre-Columbian Art sits under a kilometer off, and La Chascona, Pablo Neruda's Santiago house, is a nineteen-minute walk. Guests consistently praise the friendly hosts and scenic views, a combination that makes the location feel earned rather than incidental.
- City views
- Kitchenette
- Minimarket on site
Our take
Azzaí Bellas Artes suits independent travelers who want city views and walkable access to Santa Lucía Hill and the Pre-Columbian art museum, without hotel-level service. It's a strong base for culture-focused city breaks. Guests wanting daily housekeeping or a rooftop bar should look toward a full-service hotel instead. The value sits in kitchenette rather than in polish, and that trade-off works for the right traveler.
- ✓Walk to Santa Lucía Hill first thing; it's just a few steps from the building's entrance.
- ✓Visit La Chascona on foot, a nineteen-minute walk that's manageable most of the year.
- ✓Use the on-site minimarket for basics rather than searching for a supermarket nearby.
Why we love it
- Apartments with city views
- Steps from Santa Lucía Hill
- Under 1 km to Pre-Columbian art museum
- Friendly, well-rated hosts
Why guests love itWe picked Azzaí for the location and it delivered: Santa Lucía Hill was close enough to visit twice, once at sunset for the city view, and the Pre-Columbian art museum was an easy walk the next morning. Our host was genuinely helpful with recommendations, which made up for the apartment's modest size. We left thinking the city views alone was worth the booking.