Budget Hotels Near Santiago's Arturo Merino Benítez Airport
Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport lies in Pudahuel, on the western edge of Santiago, and the budget hotels on this page fall into two groups: small guesthouses close to the airport, about 17 to 23 minutes from the terminal by taxi, and hostels and hotels in the city, several of which run an airport shuttle. Nobile Hotel Estacion Central, rated 8.6 on 1,149 reviews, is the most reviewed, and Hotel Barrio Yungay, in a 1920s building, shares the top score of 9.0 with Hostal Brisa Serena Aeropuerto. Several include breakfast, and a few have rooms with a kitchen.
The area around Arturo Merino Benítez Airport is primarily functional, designed to facilitate travel rather than offer extensive tourist attractions. It's a hub of transit, with a focus on logistics and quick connections. While not a destination for sightseeing, its personality is defined by efficiency and accessibility. The surrounding neighborhoods provide local eateries and basic services, catering to the needs of travelers and airport staff. This makes it an ideal spot for those who need to be close to their departure gate without the distractions or higher costs of downtown Santiago.
Where to stay near the airport
Near the Runway or in the City
A budget stay near SCL works in two ways. If your flight leaves early, a guesthouse near the airport keeps the taxi ride short; if you want to see Santiago first, a hostel or hotel in the city with an airport shuttle saves organising the transfer. The hotels here are simple, so I compared them on what matters at this level: the shuttle, breakfast, a kitchen for longer stays, and the number of reviews behind each score, since several have only a few dozen.
For the shortest ride to the terminal, three small addresses stay close to the airport. Hostal Brisa Serena Aeropuerto, rated 9.0 on 29 reviews, is a one-minute walk from a bus stop and about 17 minutes from the airport by taxi, or 45 minutes by public transport. Hospedaje Pudahuel, rated 8.8 on 19 reviews, is 18 minutes away by taxi and 23 minutes by public transport, with a local restaurant an 8-minute walk away. Backpackers House - Near The Airport, rated 8.0 on 10 reviews, is a 23-minute taxi ride away. Their scores rest on few reviews, so I would treat them as simple, practical beds for one night.
If you prefer a hotel with an airport shuttle, Nobile Hotel Estacion Central is the safest choice: rated 8.6 on 1,149 reviews, it offers free breakfast and Wi-Fi, a restaurant, a bar and air-conditioned rooms, and it is kid-friendly. It sits in Estación Central, the district of Santiago's main railway station. Happy House Hostel, rated 8.4 on 399 reviews, is a casual hostel in a Colonial-style building with an outdoor pool, free breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking, an airport shuttle and some rooms with a kitchen. Its pool is rare at this level and welcome during the Santiago summer.
Two smaller hostels also run a shuttle. Tu Espacio Re - Hostel, rated 8.6 on 48 reviews, is a budget stay suited to families, with free breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking, air conditioning, pet-friendly rooms, full-service laundry and kitchens in some rooms, a short walk from a bus stop. TQCaleta Downtown - Hostel & Cowork, rated 8.8 on only 14 reviews, combines the shuttle with a fitness center, a shared kitchen and free Wi-Fi in a smoke-free building. Both have fewer than fifty reviews, so their scores are less settled than Nobile's. I would pick Tu Espacio Re for a family and TQCaleta for a solo traveller.
For a night in the historic centre, Hotel Barrio Yungay, rated 9.0 on 107 reviews, occupies a 1920s building with relaxed rooms, a dining room and an interior patio. Breakfast and Wi-Fi are free, it is kid-friendly, and some rooms have a kitchen. It is a short walk from the Museum of Memory & Human Rights, in Barrio Yungay, one of the oldest neighbourhoods of Santiago. Hotel Blu, rated 7.4 on 214 reviews, is a plainer choice with air-conditioned rooms, a courtyard, free Wi-Fi and free parking, accessible features and public transport a short walk away, in a smoke-free building.
A traveler's takeFor a budget night before a flight from Santiago, I would book Nobile Hotel Estacion Central: its airport shuttle and free breakfast cover the essentials, and its 8.6 score rests on more than 1,100 reviews. If I had a day to see the city first, I would choose Hotel Barrio Yungay instead, in a 1920s building a short walk from the Museum of Memory & Human Rights.
Budget9.0Hotel Barrio Yungay
Budget-friendly hotel in a 1920s building with free breakfast and Wi-Fi
Why guests love itHotel Barrio Yungay is a budget hotel in a 1920s building that I would suggest to a family spending time in Santiago before or after a flight. Breakfast and Wi-Fi are free, the hotel is kid-friendly, and some rooms have a kitchen for simple meals. An interior patio and a dining room give everyone space to relax. The Museum of Memory and Human Rights and public transport are a short walk away. A 9.0 score from 107 reviews is excellent.
Budget9.0Hostal Brisa Serena Aeropuerto
Budget-friendly stay with easy public transport to the airport
Why guests love itHostal Brisa Serena Aeropuerto is a budget stop near Santiago's Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, rated 9/10 across 29 reviews. The airport is about 17 minutes by taxi, or 45 minutes by bus from the PJ542-Serrano / esq. Papa San Evaristo stop, one minute on foot. Restaurant Yi Hua is also a minute's walk, useful with hungry children after a flight. Few facilities are listed, so I would book it for one night only.
Budget8.8Hospedaje Pudahuel
Budget-friendly stay with easy public transport access to the airport
Why guests love itHospedaje Pudahuel is a budget stay near Santiago's Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, rated 8.8/10 across 19 reviews. The PJ422-El Tranque / esq. Santa Mariana bus stop is a minute's walk, with about 23 minutes to the airport by public transport, while a taxi takes around 18. A restaurant is an 8-minute walk away. Few facilities are listed, so with children I would book it for a single night before an early flight.
Budget8.8TQCaleta Downtown - Hostel & Cowork
Budget-friendly hostel with airport shuttle and fitness center
Why guests love itTQCaleta Downtown - Hostel & Cowork is a budget hostel in Santiago rated 8.8/10 across 14 reviews, with an airport shuttle to Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport. It suits families with older children who travel light more than parents of toddlers. The shared kitchen keeps meals simple, Wi-Fi is free, and there is a fitness center. A bus stop is a minute's walk, and the Museum of Memory and Human Rights is a short ride away. I would book it for a city stay of two or three nights.
Budget8.6Tu Espacio Re - Hostel
Budget-friendly hostel with airport shuttle and free breakfast
Why guests love itTu Espacio Re - Hostel is a budget-friendly stay aimed at families, with an airport shuttle and a bus stop a short walk away. Breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking are free, rooms have air conditioning, pets are welcome, and full-service laundry is available. Some rooms have a kitchen. Guests rate it 8.6 from 48 reviews. The shuttle and kitchens make a Santiago stopover simple for families with luggage.
Budget8.6Nobile Hotel Estacion Central
Airport shuttle, free breakfast, and family-friendly comfort
Why guests love itI would recommend this budget-friendly three-star for families who want an airport shuttle and free breakfast. The relaxed hotel is kid-friendly, the restaurant and bar keep meals on site, and the rooms are air-conditioned. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are included, and a business center suits a working stopover. The listing notes public transport links nearby, a useful way to reach the city.
Budget8.4Happy House Hostel
Colonial-style hostel with airport shuttle, outdoor pool, and free breakfast
Why guests love itHappy House Hostel occupies a Colonial-style building and holds an 8.4 rating from 399 reviews, a good score for a 2-star hostel serving Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport. Families get more than a bed here: an outdoor pool, free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking, plus some rooms with a kitchen for simple meals with children. The airport shuttle takes care of the transfer, which matters on an early departure from Santiago.
Budget8.0Backpackers House - Near The Airport
Budget-friendly stay with easy public transport to the airport
Budget7.4Hotel Blu
Budget-friendly rooms with free Wi-Fi and parking near public transport
Why guests love itHotel Blu is a plain, honest pick for a family that needs a bed near Santiago's airport rather than a holiday hotel. Rooms are air-conditioned with TVs, Wi-Fi is free and parking costs nothing, which helps if you arrive with a rental car and car seats. A courtyard gives children somewhere to stretch their legs, and the property is smoke-free with accessible features. Its 7.4 score from 214 reviews matches what it is: simple and functional.
Budget7.0Love Motel Downtown
Budget-friendly stay near Los Héroes with free Wi-Fi and parking
Why guests love itI would choose Love Motel Downtown for a short city stay, not for an early flight. This 2-star budget property lists free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service, two minutes on foot from Los Héroes, with public transport reaching La Moneda Palace in 10 minutes. Guests rate it 7 out of 10 across 111 reviews. Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is a 26-minute taxi ride away, so I would plan the transfer.
Good to know
- 1Book Nobile Hotel Estacion Central for an airport shuttle and a score based on more than 1,100 reviews.
- 2For an early flight without a shuttle, choose Hostal Brisa Serena Aeropuerto or Hospedaje Pudahuel, under 20 minutes from the airport by taxi.
- 3In summer, Happy House Hostel is the budget address on this page with an outdoor pool.
- 4Stay at Hotel Barrio Yungay to walk to the Museum of Memory & Human Rights.
- 5Travelling with a pet? Tu Espacio Re - Hostel has pet-friendly rooms and an airport shuttle.
- 6For a longer stay, look for a room with a kitchen at Hotel Barrio Yungay, Tu Espacio Re or Happy House Hostel.