There are no shortages of places to stay in Santiago, but just wanted to let people know my wife and I enjoyed hostal costa vella for 2 nights last week. Rita is quick to respond on emails, and the staff is fantastic there, have a great little cafe for coffee in the AM or a glass of wine before you go out. Recommended a great restaurant, Bodaquilla San Roque, 2 blocks up from the hotel, go upstairs or have a beer down below, food was great and very reasonable.