Casa Noble is a dreamy little boutique hotel in a remodelled mansion on a quiet cul-de-sac in Santiago’s Bellas Artes neighbourhood. Read on for my full review, plus the room types, current prices, what’s nearby, and how to book.
Santiago is a BIG city, and it can be hard to catch a break. Don’t get me wrong: I LOVE Santiago and its artsy, colourful streets, but it’s really nice to have a quiet place to go that’s outside of the city’s main stretches.
Cue Casa Noble Boutique Hotel, AKA the cutest, centrally-located oasis of a hotel that’s just steps from some of Santiago’s main streets. I think I’m in love.
I found this hotel online after searching for small, boutique hotels in Santiago. During my search, I was looking for something cosy, clean, and affordable, and Casa Noble seemed to top the searches every time.
What caught my eye was the hotel’s sleek design, gorgeous location in an old mansion, and pretty interior decor. So, I reached out to the owner myself to learn more about the story of the hotel.
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The hotel at a glance
- Where: Almirante Montt 440, a quiet cul-de-sac in Barrio Bellas Artes, a few minutes’ walk from Cerro Santa Lucía, Lastarria and Bellas Artes metro.
- Size: Just 8 rooms in a remodelled old house, with a lobby, a breakfast area and a small plant-filled patio.
- Price: Rooms start at around $70 USD (about €65) a night, and average around $90 USD in the February peak.
- Included: Free WiFi and air conditioning, and breakfast with many rates (check yours when you book).
- Good to know: There’s no elevator, pool, spa or restaurant. Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is at noon.
- Best for: Solo travellers, couples and remote workers who want a calm, central base on a budget.
What makes this hotel different?
Casa Noble is truly a boutique hotel. It’s not a foreign-owned conglomerate hotel, and it’s definitely not a massive conference-style hotel. Entering Casa Noble is like entering a big, warm house full of friends, and that’s what I loved so much about it.
The owner of Casa Noble, Rocio Valdes, is a sophisticated businesswoman with a knack for hospitality. An architect and designer originally from Santiago, Chile, she used her keen sense of design to create Casa Noble’s open and inviting environment.
When I spoke with her, she mentioned that she loved Casa Noble’s location on a quiet cul-de-sac, and its beautiful, spacious layout.
Before she bought Casa Noble, it was already a hotel, but she mentioned it was really run down and not well-managed. She closed it, remodelled and refurnished the whole thing, rebranded and created a website, and really started from scratch.
Today, it’s a gorgeous 8-room property with lots of personality and light.
When I asked Rocio her motivations for starting the hotel, she noted that she was extremely interested in design and creating a comfortable home-like experience for guests.
But she also mentioned something else: it was her mother’s dream to run a boutique hotel. A few days after she finished the hotel’s remodel, Rocio’s mother passed away.
Rocio mentioned that running the hotel is now like realising her mother’s dream, and that gives her comfort and motivation for her continued work at Casa Noble.
My review of Casa Noble Boutique Hotel
The hotel
Like I mentioned before, Casa Noble is a boutique hotel built into a big, old house. But don’t get the wrong idea: it’s actually totally remodelled on the inside, with big windows and bright, open spaces.
There’s a cosy lobby, a spacious breakfast area, and a tiny back patio with lots of plants.
When you arrive at Casa Noble, the courteous, English-speaking staff will greet you, and they’re really on top of it.
The day before I left, they called my room asking where I was going the next day and offered to organise a taxi for me. I’ve never seen that kind of proactiveness at a hotel, like, ever, so that was a pleasant surprise.
That hasn’t changed, by the way. The staff is still the thing guests rave about most in recent reviews, from restaurant tips to booking transfers, and the front desk is staffed 24 hours a day. They can also help with tours, laundry and luggage storage if you’re heading off on a day trip or have a late flight.
Lastly, unlike some of the other boutique hotels in town, Casa Noble is affordable, with rooms often starting at around $70 USD per night. Prices climb in the summer high season, peaking in February, but even then they average around $90 USD.
One thing to know before you book: it’s a small, old house, so there’s no elevator, and you’ll need to manage a flight of stairs with your bags. There’s also no pool, spa or restaurant on site, so this is a place to sleep well and explore from, not a resort.
The location
Located in Bellas Artes, Casa Noble isn’t exactly in a secluded neighbourhood of town. But what does make it tranquil is that it’s located at the end of a cul-de-sac, away from the loud, chaotic main streets of Bellas Artes.
However, if you want to find restaurants, bars, or cafes in the area, they’re a short 5-10 minute walk from the hotel. I’d leave to grab some mote con huesillo or a glass of wine nearby and be back within a few minutes.
Near the hotel, there’s also a laundry shop, a Japanese restaurant, a few bars, the Bellas Artes Museum, and a grocery store.
The Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, in a grand glass-roofed building on the edge of Parque Forestal, is free to visit and open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6:30pm. The Museo de Arte Contemporáneo shares the same building (entrance on the other side) and is free too. Cerro Santa Lucía, the little hill where Santiago was founded, is about a five-minute walk away, and the restaurants and cocktail bars of Lastarria are just beyond it. The Plaza de Armas and the Mercado Central are 10 to 15 minutes away on foot.
It’s also just a short walk to the Bellas Artes metro station, which can bring you all over the city (I used it a lot to get to the bus station while in Santiago). The hotel staff can also organise a taxi for you if needed.
Bellas Artes is on Line 5, one stop from both Plaza de Armas and Baquedano, where you can change to Line 1 for Providencia and Las Condes. For late nights, Uber, Cabify and DiDi all work well in Santiago and are cheap by US standards.
This is the edge of downtown, so the usual big-city rules apply. Petty theft is a problem around the Plaza de Armas and the Mercado Central, so keep your phone tucked away and your bag zipped and in front of you, and grab a ride back at night rather than walking through empty streets. A few guests mention some late-night noise from the street, too, so pack earplugs if you’re a light sleeper.
Getting there from the airport
Santiago’s Arturo Merino Benítez Airport is about 11 miles (18 km) from the hotel. A ride-hailing app or an official airport taxi takes around 30 to 45 minutes, depending on traffic. The hotel can also arrange an airport transfer for an extra charge (it’s listed at $32 USD per vehicle each way), which is worth it if you’re landing late or don’t want to deal with the arrivals hall after a long flight. Let the hotel know your arrival time in advance, as the front desk asks for it.
The rooms
Casa Noble’s rooms were my favourite part of the hotel. As someone who works online and remotely, I need two things: a comfortable space and a strong WiFi connection. Thankfully, Casa Noble had both, and as a result, I was able to rest easy knowing I was comfortable and connected.
Rocio took a keen eye to lighting and decoration when she designed the rooms. She replaced all of the lamps and furniture to capture a minimalist-type vibe. In my room, a Superior Double, I had a large bed, two side tables, and a cosy armchair by the window.
Inside the hotel, there are a few different types of rooms. It currently lists four: a Standard Single (about 130 square feet, or 12 square metres), a Standard Double (about 225 square feet), a Superior Double (about 270 square feet, with a king or two twin beds and city views), and a Deluxe Double with a balcony (about 260 square feet). Rocio let me take a peek into a few of them to see what they were like, and I was blown away by how pretty they were.
If you can, go for the Superior or the Deluxe. The single is a genuinely small room, fine for a night or two but tight if you’re staying longer or working from your room.
The bed was super comfortable, the windows were big and bright, and I loved that the hotel toiletries came in bulk and NOT in tiny, single-use plastic containers.
Each room also has a mini bar, a TV, and some shelves and hangers for organisation. I didn’t use these but I really liked that they were available. There’s air conditioning and heating too (handy in Santiago’s chilly winters and hot summers), plus an in-room safe and a hairdryer.
The breakfast
Luckily, Rocio used to co-own a coffee shop and cares a lot about the quality of her coffee, so there were always delicious coffee drinks available at breakfast.
The buffet was simple but delicious, with fresh fruits, pastries, bread, and cereals. The staff was also on hand during breakfast to make eggs and coffee.
I loved grabbing my breakfast and sitting out on the patio, surrounded by plants and away from the noise of zooming cars and people talking on cell phones.
Breakfast is included with many rates, but a few recent guests mention that it’s now served at a nearby property across the street rather than in the house itself. If breakfast on the patio is part of the appeal for you, ask the hotel how it works when you book.
Is it the right hotel for you?
It’s perfect for solo travellers, couples and digital nomads who want somewhere calm, central and good value, with staff who genuinely look out for you. If you’re planning to spend your days out exploring the museums, markets and neighbourhoods, it’s an ideal base.
It’s not the right pick if you want a pool, a spa or a restaurant on site, or if stairs are a problem. In that case, take a look at my guide to where to stay in Santiago, which covers bigger hotels with rooftop pools and elevators, from good-value Art Deco Luciano K to the five-star Singular in Lastarria.
How to book a room
I’ve been to Santiago five times and stayed at a wide variety of places, ranging from high-end chain hotels to Airbnbs to hostels, but my favourite out of all of them is definitely Casa Noble.
If you’re looking for a centrally located, quiet, cosy, and spacious boutique hotel, I highly recommend Casa Noble for any kind of traveller, and I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in Santiago.
With only 8 rooms, there isn’t much to go around, so book a few weeks ahead if your dates are fixed, especially for the summer months from December to February and Chile’s national holidays, Fiestas Patrias, in mid-September.
One money-saving tip: as a foreign tourist, you don’t have to pay Chile’s 19% VAT on your hotel bill if you pay in foreign currency (a non-Chilean credit card works) and show your passport and the entry slip you get at immigration. Check whether the rate you’re quoted includes VAT before you pay.
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