based on 4 experiences from female travelers
Santiago is a good city for solo travelling. There are many hostels where you can meet other people and enjoy your stay together. I felt very safe in Santiago as people were super nice, friendly and welcoming.
Posted: November 13, 2025I have been walking around alone in the Bellavista area and never had anything suspicious. I have been feeling quite safe. For that I do make sure I don’t look wandering about and usually walk with a purpose and don’t go wandering around ar night.
Posted: December 11, 2023I was in Santiago for 2 days and I fell in love with this city. I stayed in the central part and felt quite safe there. I recommend going on wine tours near Santiago, as well as visiting Portillo, where Laguna del Inca is located. In addition, the best neighborhoods to stay in are Providencia, Las Condes, Bellavista, and Vitacura.
Posted: September 11, 2023Based on 29 local experiences
Based on 29 local experiences
Santiago is as safe as any big city, if you are sensible about your surroundings and belonings you should be fine. Fewer people speak english than in the more touristy areas so learning spanish before you come will help, athough the accent is still hard to understand
Posted: December 6, 2025Camila
Santiago is quite safe, but certain neighborhoods should be avoided, such as Bellavista. Don't go alone, and if it gets late, call an Uber. Don't walk through the streets in that area after 9:00 p.m. Also, when walking through crowded places, don't carry your backpack on your back to avoid theft.
Posted: October 5, 2025Flavia
Although Santiago is a relatively safe city compared to other Latin American cities, you should be cautious in some areas. During the day, it's generally quite calm and safe. You can use public transportation or ride-hailing apps, but you should always be on the lookout for robberies and scams, especially targeting tourists. You should protect your cell phone, as well as flashy cameras, bags, and wallets. At night, you should be careful in dark areas. Always walk on main streets and try to use ride-hailing apps like Uber to ensure your safety. If you have a good budget, you can consider...
Posted: October 3, 2025Marisol
Santiago
3 days
I’ve been traveling for long time, In the past I used to use coushsurfing to host, but I don’t feel safe there anymore. Im from chile, currently between New Zealand and Australia, going to Chile in February, able to host new friends in Santiago :)
Javi
Santiago
3 days
Amante de la naturaleza y las comunidades que la protegen 🤍 Activista, gestora territorial e ingeniera forestal. Mi hogar es la precordillera de la Capital de Chile ⛰️ Bosque Esclerófilo 🌳. Visito diferentes lugares de Abya Yala tejiendo redes con mujeres y sus territorios, dejando un pedacito de mi corazón en cada sitio ✨ Y conozco los secretos naturales mejor guardados de Santiago de Chile 🤭