São Paulo
Conveniently located across from the metro on Praça Liberdade, this triumphantly no-frills budget option offers 40 simple but clean rooms. It's a handy…
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Paraguay
Conveniently located around the corner from the bus terminal, this hostel has a selection of different dorms in sparsely decorated rooms. Some private…
Coastal Patagonia
A backpacker haven, this brick house is sparkling and shipshape. Features include a tiny patio, a book exchange and laundry. It also does guided bicycle…
Valparaíso
One of Valpo's oldest hostels, this ramshackle old house has airy, pastel-painted dorms, while doubles feature sky-high ceilings and original wooden…
Guayaquil
This behemoth occupies prime real estate in the heart of the downtown shopping strip. The Soviet era-style hallways and basic rooms are clean but lack…
Paraty
This pousada in a historic home enjoys a prime location in the pedestrianized center, with three charming and comfortable rooms. There's no staff on-site…
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
Nothing fabulous here, but if you're looking for a good-sized, three-star room in a central location, this will work. Some rooms come with plaza views and…
North Coast & Lowlands
This simple, straightforward place has kind staff and clean, spartan rooms that get a decent amount of light (there are windows in every room). It's a…
Amazon Basin
A bit of an architectural mutt, this angular three-story hotel offers some of the cheapest digs in town. The basic fan rooms are nothing to brag about,…
Lake Titicaca
Clearly a smart hotel in former days, this place – now a little tired but perfectly adequate – has local TV, carpeted rooms, reliable hot water, a…
French Guiana
This outdoor activity–oriented lodging at the top of a small hillside in Cacao offers comfortable private rooms as well as simple areas to hang your…
Córdoba
A stone's throw from the bus terminal, this party hostel has a couple of courtyards for chilling out in hammocks, two living rooms and a range of rooms,…
La Paz
This modern, slightly overpriced offering has friendly service and tidy rooms. Unfortunately, some are quite dark, and those facing the road can get noisy…
Salar de Uyuni
This hotel is located in the village of Tahua, just west of Coquesa. It's built entirely of locally extracted salt, apart from the thatched roof and the…
Elqui Valley
Its simple rooms leave a bit to be desired for the price and the whole place feels a little outdated, but the gardens have warm vine-touched patios,…
Salta
This simple guesthouse makes for a decent budget choice. It's a funky courtyard complex with a handful of tiled rooms, and was a popular place at the time…
Rio de Janeiro
The Acapulco lies just a short stroll (one block) from a beautiful stretch of beachfront. Renovations have made it an attractive option. Most rooms have a…
Bariloche & the Lake District
A basic, free refugio, roughly halfway up Volcán Lanín, with room for 20 people to roll out their sleeping bags in very close proximity to one another. It…
Zona Cafetera
These cheap accommodations close to Termales Balneario have hot water and satellite TV, and serve filling budget meals. Ask the staff about horseback…
Brazil
Located a few blocks south of the historic center's main plaza, this business-style hotel is dated but serviceable, good for a quick overnight stay in…
Central Highlands
This roadside restaurant near the Lagunas de Atillo sells local cheeses and tasty fresh trout. You can stay overnight here in a basic choza hut with bunks…
Ceará
The well-run Estrela de Mundaú hotel, a few steps from the bus stop on the central praça (plaza) has clean and comfortable rooms, some with sea views, and…
Montañita
This hideaway of handcrafted two-story thatch-roofed bungalows is set in a lush garden across a sandy pathway to the beach. The camp was being completely…
Chiloé
One of the better Barros Arana choices, Mirador has some seaside views, fantastic bathrooms (by Chiloé standards), a welcoming atmosphere and off-site…
Cuzco
Maybe you’re paying for the plaza location, since ‘boutique’ is an overstatement here. Dimly lit in daytime, Loreto has well-heeled, snug rooms bathed in…
Quito
This converted home on a relatively quiet Mariscal street has bright and cheery wood-floored rooms, shuttered windows and fluffy white duvets; some are…
Bolivia
This business-style hotel has large rooms with tiled floors, decent bathrooms with plenty of hot water and cable TV. There is a lingering smell of…
South Coast
This is an economical and modern spot that’s hard to resist if you aren't willing enough to cough up the extra cash to stay in one of the fancier digs in…
Popayán
This efficient small hotel in a colonial house in the center is decent value. The rooms have comfortable beds, flat-screen TVs and small bathrooms,…
Córdoba & the Central Sierras
Set on sprawling grounds in a great location between the bus terminal and town, the Berna offers spacious rooms with all the expected comforts. Some of…
Alausí
With old wooden balconies and corridors, the Europa is your best budget option in the town proper. The rooms don’t quite live up to the promise, but they…
Inland Patagonia
Reviews have been mixed for this all-inclusive nature camp, which features hikes, a glacier cruise and overnights in domes that have comfortable beds, hot…
Lima
This upmarket Peruvian chain has three hotels at various price points scattered around Miraflores. This branch sports 50-plus rooms decorated in…
Bahia
There's a vaguely institutional feel to this tidy guesthouse and its boxy tiled rooms, the cheapest of which are interior and lack ample natural light…
Norte Chico
A good value if somewhat bland business hotel boasting modern rooms that are quiet despite the downtown location. The cheapest rooms lack exterior windows…
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
Once the splashiest choice in town, it's past its prime in many ways. Guest rooms are out of date, so is the spa, and that outdoor pool is an algae bloom…
Inland Patagonia
A popular option, this family enterprise delivers warmth and comfort. Small tiled rooms feature TV, fan and hairdryers, and the hallways are decked out…
Córdoba & the Central Sierras
A sweet little hostel right in front of the main plaza. Dorms are spacious, sleep four and come with private bathrooms, and doubles are good value, too. A…
Middle Chile
This campground in the Parque Inglés sector is closer to the river than Camping Los Robles. It has hot-water showers and only allows gas stoves for…
Central Highlands
This modern and clean hotel is oriented toward business travelers, and you may be put off by the lack of common areas. The spacious rooms have cable TVs,…
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