Must-see hotels in South America

  • Hospedaje Petit

    Córdoba & the Central Sierras

    Steepled roofs and lovely antique floor tiles in the lobby give way to some fairly ordinary, modern rooms in this hotel's interior. It’s decent value,…

  • Amazonie Accueil

    French Guiana

    A central and welcoming place to hang a hammock (or rent one if you don't have your own). The hammock lodge has a gravel floor and room for five. There's…

  • San Marco Hotel

    The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast

    This comfortable three-star enjoys a prime location in the heart of town, between Plaza San Martín and Paseo del Bosque. Rooms are on the small side, but…

  • Camping Río Correntoso

    Northern Patagonia

    Near the confluence of the Ríos Simpson and Correntoso, 24km west of Coyhaique, Camping Río Correntoso has 50 spacious riverside sites in a bucolic…

  • Hostel El Malecon

    Córdoba & the Central Sierras

    A good budget choice in Capilla del Monte, with clean four-person dorms, triples and doubles, all with private bathrooms. There's a terrace with Uritorco…

  • Pumahuasi

    Quebrada de Humahuaca

    An arced ranch-style hotel with sponge-painted rooms outfitted with terra-cotta-tiled floors, vaulted bamboo ceilings, ceiling fans and cable TV. It's a…

  • Blame It on Rio 4 Travel

    Rio de Janeiro

    Created by a kind, helpful expat from New York, this professional agency rents many types of apartments. It also has a travel agency, a few computers for…

  • El Trébol

    North Coast & Lowlands

    A fern-lined hotel offering oversized rooms with cable TV, air conditioning, but no hot water (do you really need it in Esmeraldas?). Like the owner, it…

  • Hostal La Soñada

    Quebrada de Humahuaca

    Just across Humahuaca's train tracks, here the eight rooms are decent and surround a pretty courtyard. Breakfast is served in the attractive common area,…

  • Casona Les Pleiades

    Cuzco

    A pleasant B&B with just seven rooms and a sunny courtyard featuring fresh flowers and balcony seating. Breakfast is served in cozy booths. Heaters and…

  • Hotel Pousada Caminho do Sol

    Arraial do Cabo

    Just off Praia Grande, this hotel with king-size beds, a pool, pretty interior gardens and sweeping views over the city is a big hit with visiting…

  • Calafate Hostel

    El Calafate

    Best suited to large groups, this mammoth log cabin ends up feeling blander than the competition in El Calafate. Double-bunk dorms are cozy, while the new…

  • Pousada Nello Nuno

    Minas Gerais

    In a quiet location just northeast of Praça Tiradentes, this simple family-run pousada on a steep hillside has clean and airy apartamentos surrounding a…

  • Casablanca Imperial

    Rio de Janeiro State

    The Casablanca, almost next door to the Museu Imperial, has a range of rooms – the best featuring high ceilings, old-fashioned shutters, large bathrooms…

  • Puerto Seguro Hotel

    Paraguay

    Modern, stylish and with a more upmarket feel than other midrange hotels in Concepción, this red-brick hotel is a solid option for those who like comfort…

  • Hotel Lobitos

    North Coast

    Feeling somewhat out of place in underdeveloped Lobitos, this large three-story hotel has modern and comfortable rooms with private balconies overlooking…

  • Hospedaje del Pirata

    South Coast

    Rooms are cramped and have poor light, but they get the job done, and some have ocean views. The upstairs terrace provides a pleasant setting to sip a…

  • Brisa Barra Hotel

    Rio de Janeiro

    A simple but well-run high-rise hotel, with extremely clean rooms and staff who cannot do enough to help. It features adults' and children's pools out…

  • Madre Tierra

    Córdoba & the Central Sierras

    Probably the most formal setup in town, with stylish, modern rooms (a bit on the small side) arranged around a good-sized swimming pool. It's about 500m…

  • Hotel Solano

    Salta & the Andean Northwest

    Hotel Solano's rooms don't quite live up to the promise of the attractive lobby and lounge area, but are clean and spacious, with decent bathrooms. It's…

  • Hotel Caxambu

    Minas Gerais

    The historic facade here hides a slew of modern amenities, including a pool and a good restaurant, with half or full board available upon request. It's…

  • Hotel 13 de Julio

    Mar del Plata

    A fun hotel with a staggered, staircase design, popular with families, and often full with conventioneers thanks to their four-star amenities. It's worth…

  • Hostal Andrea

    Cuzco

    Cuzco’s cheapest, this place offers dated but pleasant lodgings with a flower-lined patio and tiny guest kitchen. It's run by an eccentric but welcoming…

  • Camping La Pasarela

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    Sitting on the banks of Río Azul, 6km north of Lago Puelo, Camping La Pasarela is a fully equipped campground with shady tent spaces, a spartan hostel and…

  • Hotel Villa

    Tierra del Fuego

    Opposite Casino Status, this refurbished place has a dozen spacious and stylish rooms outfitted with down duvets, breakfast with medialunas (croissants)…

  • Red Cay Hotel

    San Andrés

    Despite its unattractive exterior, the rooms here are decent, clean and well-equipped – and have Arctic-level air-con – in the center of town. There's a…

  • Hostal Camino del Inca

    Norte Grande

    Run by a local family, it has two floors of sparse but clean rooms, with hot showers. It gets bitterly cold, so bring a sleeping bag, and a flashlight,…

  • El Refugio

    Central Highlands

    El Refugio is a simple traveler’s lodge three blocks west of the main plaza, with a roaring fireplace in the lobby. Ask for a room with a view. Thermal…

  • Hotel Julia

    Uyuni

    This neat and tidy option right in the center of town has heated rooms and hot showers. It’s worth paying more for a room with bathroom as these have more…

  • Pousada Lokau

    The Amazon

    Part art gallery, part guesthouse, the Lokau has five clean, comfortable rooms opening onto a pleasant garden. They can be a bit musty at first, but high…

  • Ferre Machu Picchu

    Aguas Calientes

    A multistory hotel with a set of attractive riverside rooms with modern decor. It's good value, but we wish they used more gentle cleaning products. There…

  • Hostal Garuda

    North Coast

    In a well-preserved colonial house, this hostal has a clutch of appelaing rooms with enormous bathrooms. Rooms out the back are more modern. It’s a block…

  • Motel ACA

    Coastal Patagonia

    One of the better bets in Puerto Pirámides, though it can be noisy. Shared spaces offer bay views through huge glass windows. AAA members get a 30%…

  • Hotel Ecuatoriano

    South Coast

    A simple budget hotel, within good walking distances of transport and eating options. The decor is dated, but rooms are clean with TVs and private…

  • Palm Tree Hostal

    Medellín

    In a middle-class neighborhood close to the metro and plenty of cheap eating spots, Medellín's original backpacker hostel has simple but comfortable rooms…

  • Hotel Señorial

    Lima

    This long-standing hotel features more than 100 rooms and a lovely grassy courtyard. Think standard amenities, with cable TV and perfunctory stabs at…

  • Oscar Hotel Executive

    The Amazon

    Rooms here are a bit hit or miss – they're all comfortable, but some are rather cavernous. The rooftop terrace with swimming pool is lovely, there's a gym…

  • Hostal Pueblo Indio

    Quebrada de Humahuaca

    Hostal Pueblo Indio has cute rooms that offer a simple modern look with wood floors, tiled baths, beamed ceilings and queen beds. Rooms are a bit cramped…

  • Hotel Sussex

    Córdoba

    A wonderful lobby sporting vaulted ceilings, a grand piano and fine art leads on to well-appointed rooms with a full range of amenities. Make sure you…

  • Bla! Guesthouse

    El Calafate

    If you're wondering where all the hipsters are, check out this tiny, mellow design hostel. While dorms are cramped, private rooms are comfortable,…

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