Small Boutique hotels in VALPARAÍSO

Enjoying a fine location in the heart of Cerro Alegre, one of Valparaíso's most attractive districts, Casa Galos Hotel & Lofts is set in a carefully restored typical Valparaíso house, originally built in 1885. This charming property offers boutique-style bed and breakfast and self-catering accommodation in a highly central, historic location. The perfect spot for visiting this fascinating city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2003, Casa Galos Hotel & Lofts is within easy reach of many of Valparaíso's most important landmarks and attractions, including the Cerro Alegre itself, with its "ascensor" or funicular railway, the Cerro Concepción and Cerro Bellavista, Prat Street, Pablo Neruda's house, and much, much more. Casa Galos is just a short stroll from many fascinating restaurants, cafés and shops, but is still in a quiet area where guests can experience the genuine neighbourhood lifestyle of "Valpo". Casa Galos Hotel & Lofts has nine beautiful rooms and six cosy apartments, all fully equipped and elegantly decorated, with spectacular views over the hills of Valparaiso. All rates include a delicious breakfast every morning, and guests can enjoy aperitifs, cocktails and snacks on the spectacular rooftop terrace, with fabulous views of the city.

Located in the heart of Valparaíso's Cerro Alegre district, Hotel Casa Higueras is situated in one of the typical mansions of the city, originally built in the 1920s. After a careful and sympathetic restoration, the house was converted to a luxury hotel, and now specialises in exclusive accommodation, fine cuisine and top-class service in an enviable, elegant setting. Offering fabulous views of Valparaíso bay and the port, Hotel Casa Higueras boasts a delightful garden area and a large outdoor swimming pool, furnished with sun-loungers and parasols. There is also a unique spa area, with a sauna, hot tub and a range of therapies and treatments. Ideally placed for visiting this fabulous city, Hotel Casa Higueras is within easy reach of many of Valparaíso's most important landmarks and attractions, including Cerro Alegre and Cerro Concepción, Cerro Bellavista with its open-air museum and murals, historic Prat Street, and many other fascinating sights. For fine dining experiences in this cosmopolitan city, Hotel Casa Higueras is host to the Montealegre Restaurant, which places the accent on local produce, especially fish and seafood, along with a range of Mediterranean specialities. Guests can also expect excellent pairings with a fine selection of wines from the most diverse valleys of the Chilean wine-producing regions. Meals are served in the cosy interior dining room, or on the terrace, with spectacular, sweeping views of the city and the harbour.

Enjoying a spectacular situation on Cerro Alegre, in the heart of historic Valparaíso, Fauna Hotel is set in a spectacularly restored and modernised typical Valparaíso building. Featuring a combination of unique heritage elements, quirky design and avant-garde use of materials, Fauna Hotel offers chic, boutique-style accommodation, great food and friendly, efficient service in a highly central location. Ideally placed for relaxing visits to this buzzing, vibrant city, Fauna Hotel is within easy reach of many of Valparaíso's most interesting attractions - the Cerros, the ''ascensors'' or cable cars, the Iglesia de la Matriz, Pablo Neruda's houses, and many more fascinating sights. Fauna Hotel organises a number of unique tours and experiences, including architectural tours, ''Porteña'' Nights, Trekking and Wine Tasting, or tours of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar. Restaurant Fauna, located on the upper floor, has a large terrace with unsurpassed views of Cerro Concepcion, Cerro Panteón and the Bay of Valparaiso. Open daily, the restaurant serves a delicious selection of regional, local and international dishes, including meat, seafood and vegetarian options, along with a seasonal range of tapas, sandwiches and pastries. The panoramic bar serves bottled and draught beers, a fine selection of local and regional wines, freshly ground coffees, and teas from around the world.

The house faces the Pacific Ocean and has an impressive view to enjoy with the shining morning light, with the colors of afternoon, or the magic of a gleaming night on the port. Boats arrive. Boats leave. This is the eternal welcome and farewell of the port echoed in the simple magic of this traditional seaport home. This house opens its doors to travellers who are always open to discover the other side of the adventure.