Absolutely super. A few minutes stroll from the metro, and La Vega, funicular and Mercado Central are easily walkable. Small room with own bathroom (and the best bed of my whole trip) in modern apartment building. Lots of tourist information.

Paola is now a friend and she even arranged for a personalised tour for me of 'real' Santiago. Word of warning: the locals, including Paola, seem to love their homes, shops and restaurants being open to the elements, even in winter.