Must-see hotels in South America

  • Midori

    Cuzco

    Popular with small tour groups, this small hotel is classic and comfortable. Enormous rooms feature a living area, brocade fabrics and firm beds. Locally…

  • Cabañas La Ponderosa

    The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast

    This central spot offers good-sized, homey and comfortable wood cabañas, some with loft and all with kitchenette. They sleep from one to five people, but…

  • Cabañas Don Jorge

    Isla San Cristóbal (Chatham)

    Looking very much like a wilderness ranger station, this is a hodgepodge of rustic aging cabins. Kitchens are fully stocked and good for self-catering,…

  • Hotel Tayka de Piedra

    Salar de Uyuni

    At the southwestern tip of the salar, off the beaten track, is Hotel Tayka de Piedra. Built of rugged local stone, it lies near the village of San Pedro…

  • Los Andes Bed & Breakfast

    Arequipa

    There’s a bit of a hospital feel to the giant rooms and ample communal kitchen at this hotel, popular with climbing groups and long-term stays. But the…

  • Gran Hotel Panamericano

    Mar del Plata

    A nice city hotel nestled in the Plaza San Martín mix. It's been around for a while, and the rooms aren't very big, but it is affordable and tidy with…

  • Cabañas Luna y Sol

    Cafayate

    A solid option for families and couples, these decent apartments come with kitchenettes and living areas; the larger ones are duplexes, with two sleeping…

  • Itália Palace Hotel

    Minas Gerais

    The most comfortable digs in town, right on Ipanema's main drag, Itália Palace offers a mix of older and more modern amenities. Ask to see a couple of…

  • Big Bang Patagonia

    Puerto Natales

    Billed as a ‘hostel alternative for couples,’ this cozy home offers 10 spacious doubles with throw pillows and tidy bathrooms. Breakfasts in the bright…

  • Gran Hotel Roma

    The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast

    Family owned for three generations and recently renovated, rooms here are small but well-appointed with small flat screens, minifridge, crown mouldings…

  • Nash Serrano Lodge

    Parque Nacional Torres del Paine

    This five-bedroom mountain refuge has comfortable rooms with central heating and provides sleeping bags for bedding. Lunch and dinner are also available…

  • Romerio Hostal

    South Coast

    In the most central location, on the edge of the plaza facing the tourist office, this good-value option has a mix of rooms, with either carpet or wooden…

  • Poker Hostal

    Santiago

    As eclectic and arty as the neighborhood, this great-value guesthouse offers the cheapest private rooms you'll find in Lastarria. There's a shared kitchen…

  • Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros

    El Calafate

    A 15-minute walk from town, this sprawling, renovated red house is one of El Calafate's most long-standing hostels. A sociable place, it includes…

  • Hostal Costa Dorada

    North Coast

    Rooms at this tidy budget spot just steps off the malecón are a tad small and the bathrooms are tiny, but those on the 3rd floor and above offer…

  • Hotel Hue Melén

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    You may be faintly surprised by the quiet stylishness of this hotel-casino complex. King-sized beds in rather bland rooms, full-sized bathtubs,…

  • Abrigo Rebouças

    Rio de Janeiro State

    This hikers’ shelter in the high country, with a gas stove and electricity, provides basic accommodations for up to 20 people but no food or other…

  • Areco Hostel

    San Antonio de Areco

    In an old building facing the central square, this hostel offers a small range of dormitory-style accommodations as well as private rooms with shared…

  • Hospedaje Komby

    Amazon Basin

    In a quandary about whether to aim for budget or luxury? Komby has rooms that veer between the two brackets. Accommodations overall are clean but basic,…

  • Hotel Neu

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    One of the better business-class hotels in town, the Neu keeps it simple with fresh, modern decor in medium-sized rooms. The location is super central and…

  • Pousada Catavento

    Ceará

    A solid midrange choice with pleasant brick-walled rooms with small wooden balconies overlooking the pool; there's also a handful of beachfront rooms next…

  • Hostal Sumpa Montanita

    Montañita

    The two two-story thatch-roofed buildings here occupy prime real estate overlooking the ocean at the end of Calle Principal. All rooms are small, basic…

  • Hotel Cabañas del Paine

    Parque Nacional Torres del Paine

    On the banks of the Río Serrano, these cabin-style rooms stand apart as tasteful and well integrated into the landscape with great views. There's a bar…

  • Posada San Antonio

    Cali

    Occupying an old colonial building in San Antonio, this peaceful hotel has spacious rooms with private bath and cable TV, set around a pleasant courtyard…

  • Pegasus Hotel

    Georgetown

    One of the swankier hotel choices in Georgetown, this place is a landmark and a bit of an institution, with a great location along the seawall. Rooms are…

  • Hotel Florida

    Paraguay

    Orderly and efficient, and by far Filadelfia's nicest accommodations. Variations in room prices refer to the difference between 'new' and 'old' rooms: the…

  • Posada Ely

    Northern Patagonia

    A great deal, these well-kept rooms sit under the sure guardianship of Betty, a dyed-in-the-wool local who makes a mean rose-hip jam, served with a…

  • Posada Don Giorgio

    Puno

    A mellow spot with a barrage of cultures and exceptionally large, comfy, clean rooms. It might feel like grandma's house, but it provides personal service…

  • Camping El Volcán

    Northern Patagonia

    At the southern end of the park before Chaitén, 2.5km before the southern-entrance ranger station, this big camping zone has car camping and information…

  • Residencial Río Bonito

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    Residencial Río Bonito has bright and cheery rooms in a converted family home a few blocks from the bus terminal. The big, comfortable dining-lounge area…

  • Hotel Las Maras

    Puerto Madryn

    Brick walls, exposed beams and wicker furniture create an intimate setting here for couples – in the lobby anyway. Guest rooms are just small, prim and…

  • Hotel Finlandia

    Quito

    A high-rise hotel with boutique-style rooms in Benalcázar, an upscale residential and business district. Several excellent restaurants and cafes are…

  • Puna Hostel

    Catamarca & La Rioja

    It's a cheap sleep at this simple central hostel, but they sardine 'em into the fan-cooled dorms, with not much room to move between bunks. It's stuffy on…

  • Hospedaje el Artesano de San Blas

    Cuzco

    If you’re wondering why it’s such a deal, just try walking here with a full pack. Still, this peaceful and falling-down-charming colonial house has large…

  • Casa San Martín

    Lima

    This Spanish Revival building is modern and uncluttered, with 20 pleasant, high-ceilinged rooms with terracotta tiles and Andean textiles. Breakfast is…

  • Posada del Cielo

    Asunción

    Colorful Posada del Cielo makes you feel like you are staying in somebody's house, while packing a number of individually decorated rooms into the…

  • Alto Melimoyu Hotel

    Northern Patagonia

    A design B&B on the Carretera Austral, though set back enough to almost forget it's there. A wooden hot tub and sauna are rented by the hour. Visitors…

  • Campsites

    The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast

    There are some campsites set up on a grassy field, though not within sight of the lagoon. Still, it's a good option if you prefer to sleep out rather than…

  • Hotel Santorini

    North Coast & Lowlands

    This super-lean cement-block hotel is just close enough to the ocean to catch the breeze. The double-decker rooms don't have ocean views, but you do get…

  • Gran Hotel

    Cali & Southwest Colombia

    Located in a commercial neighborhood a short walk from Ipiales' center, this friendly hotel has comfortable, tidy rooms with plasma TV screens and hot…

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