Must-see hotels in Argentina

  • Hotel Constituyentes

    Along the Río Paraná

    Spacious rooms, low prices and proximity to the bus terminal are the main drawcards of this relaxed place. It's not luxury, but the owners are always…

  • Posada La Base

    El Chaltén

    Rented out only by the week, this sprawling house with basic cabins was one of the first lodgings in town. Spacious rooms have access to an immaculate…

  • Hotel Nutibara

    Mendoza

    A short hop from the main plaza, the Nutibara offers mediocre value in this price range. Rooms vary in size (some singles are quite cramped) and there's…

  • Hotel Tres Sargentos

    Buenos Aires

    A good deal for the location, this simple budget hotel has an interesting history – writer Julio Cortázar once stayed here. The carpets are a bit worn,…

  • Hotel Pehuén

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    Despite its (rather mysterious) two-star status, this budget hotel appears to have been renovated last when the dinosaurs roamed the earth, and the wi-fi…

  • Gran Hotel Oriental

    Buenos Aires

    Despite its name this hotel is not grand, but it is reasonably priced. Downstairs rooms are a bit dark and have fans only (get one upstairs), and showers…

  • Costa Serrana

    Córdoba & the Central Sierras

    With a fantastic, central location, these apartments represent some of the best value for money in this price range. Furnishings are rustic-chic, the…

  • Hostel International Uspallata

    Mendoza & the Central Andes

    Friendly hostel 7km east of town, with plain but comfortable rooms and a couple of sweet little cabins. Dinner is available. There’s good hiking from the…

  • Hostería Municipal

    Catamarca & La Rioja

    This hotel is smack in the heart of Fiambalá and is a hub of tourist activity. Rooms are set in a sprawling structure, built around an unattractive and…

  • Hotel Garden

    Córdoba

    About as central as it gets. The large, modern rooms here are the best deal in the downtown area. Breakfast is served in a cafe around the corner. Staff…

  • Miyazato Inn

    El Calafate

    Resembling a simple Japanese inn, this elegant B&B wins points for personalized service. Breakfast include sweets and medialunas (pastries), and…

  • Hostería Los Leños

    Córdoba & the Central Sierras

    The best-looking hotel in town, it features fresh new rooms with spacious bathrooms and a good-sized swimming pool. Also on offer are excellent home…

  • Hotel Andalucía

    Salta

    Though this budget hotel has a rather lugubrious lobby area, rooms are much crisper. It's a family-run place that offers spotless, comfortable and modern…

  • Livin’ Residence

    Buenos Aires

    All of these apartments have a simple, contemporary feel, with tasteful furniture, flat-screen TVs, small kitchens and balconies. There’s a tiny rooftop…

  • Sol Huasi

    Salta

    Centrally located, this is a basic hostel in a cool old house with plenty of lounging space. There are decent bathroom facilities and a relaxed vibe…

  • Claridge Hotel

    Buenos Aires

    Behind the Claridge's grand entrance is a less high-end hotel than you might expect. Standard rooms are fine but go for a suite (some with balcony and…

  • Hotel Alejandro Primero

    Iguazú Falls & the Northeast

    Ageing but reliable, this hotel has an elegant and old-fashioned lobby and restaurant and less impressive but very spacious rooms. Ask for one with views…

  • Hostel Buena Vista

    Along the Río Paraná

    We love the location of this hostel overlooking Parque Urquiza and the river beyond, on a quiet, pretty street. It feels more like a home than a travelers…

  • San Luis Hostel

    Córdoba & the Central Sierras

    San Luis’ best and most central hostel has it all, from pool table to DVD library, excellent kitchen and shady backyard with barbecue. The nine-person…

  • La Casa de Tounens

    Puerto Madryn

    A congenial nook near the bus station, run by a friendly Parisian-Argentine couple. With few rooms, personal attention is assured. There’s a cozy stone…

  • Hostal Santa Fe de la Veracruz

    Along the Río Paraná

    Decorated with indigenous motifs, this retro hotel on the pedestrian street offers friendly service, spacious superior rooms and slightly downbeat…

  • Casa Chango

    The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast

    The best parts of this hostel are the bright and attractive common areas, including the communal dining room and kitchen, with colorful tiles, high…

  • El Sol

    Quebrada de Humahuaca

    In a peaceful location, signposted 800m across the river bridge, this appealing adobe hostel has a variety of quirky dorm rooms with lockers, and decent…

  • El Refugio de Coquene

    Quebrada de Humahuaca

    A sprawling lodge built from stone and stucco well situated at the base of the red rocks in Purmamarca. It's overpriced given the level of maintenance,…

  • Torre al Sur

    Ushuaia

    The sister hostel to Cruz del Sur may not seem like much on the outside, but inside there’s a welcoming, organized ambience, with colorful rooms,…

  • Camping Municipal

    Inland Patagonia

    The cheapest sleeping option for backpackers is this campground with rustic cabins on the south side of town, off Mariano Moreno. It’s shaded by breezy…

  • Amerian Catamarca Park Hotel

    Catamarca & La Rioja

    A tower hotel on the main drag in the center of the action. Rooms have been redone relatively recently with wood floors, comfy beds, wall-mounted flat…

  • Condor de Los Andes

    El Chaltén

    This homey hostel has the feel of a ski lodge, with worn bunks, warm rooms and a roaring fire. Prices take a leap to stylish private doubles, though it's…

  • La Posta

    Ushuaia

    This cozy hostel and guesthouse on the outskirts of town is hugely popular with young travelers thanks to its warm service, homey decor and spotless open…

  • Hotel Calfucurá

    The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast

    Once Santa Rosa’s best hotel, Hotel Calfucurá is fraying around the edges. Though the place could use an update, guest rooms are comfortable, the pool is…

  • Hotel Viña de Italia

    Córdoba

    There’s a bit of elegance left in this 150-room hotel, and the midsize rooms include TV, phone, air-con and heating. The rooms aren’t nearly as graceful…

  • Hostel Campo Base Los Penitentes

    Mendoza & the Central Andes

    A cozy converted cabin, owned by Mendoza’s HI Campo Base, accommodates 38 people in extremely close quarters, and has a kitchen, wood-burning stove and…

  • Hotel Las Vegas

    Iguazú Falls & the Northeast

    Despite the burgundy carpets and 70s feel, this isn't so old and is a well-kept budget place in the town center. Rooms are dark but comfortable with…

  • Hostería Villa Traful

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    A pleasant little mom-and-pop-run operation on the western edge of Villa Traful. Rooms are aging but comfortable, there’s a good restaurant on the…

  • Hotel Escorpio

    Mendoza & the Central Andes

    If you want to sleep in a time capsule to the 1980s, try this small hotel at the base of the mountain. The small rooms are comfortable enough, but all the…

  • Hotel Marbella

    Buenos Aires

    The carpeted rooms at this hotel are basic and rather worn, but clean – if you can stand a bit of traffic noise, try to secure one with a balcony. From…

  • Camping Municipal Carlos Xamena

    Salta

    This place has 400 tent sites and a huge lakelike pool (it takes 10 days to fill). It’s typically loud in summer and on weekends. To get here take bus 3B…

  • Hotel Bristol

    Along the Río Paraná

    Right by the bus terminal, this budget hotel is well kept. Rooms are simple but comfortable with small bathrooms. It's all very clean and hospitable and…

  • Camping Lago Tromen

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    Near the ranger station, this Mapuche-run campground is the only place to stay in the Lago Tromen area. Outside the peak months of December through…

  • Camping Refugio Patagónico

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    Not bad as far as campgrounds go – basically a bare field, but a pleasant stream burbles alongside it. Services are good, including asados and a modern…

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