Must-see hotels in South America

  • Antarctica Hostel

    Ushuaia

    This friendly backpacker hub delivers with a warm atmosphere and helpful staff. The open floor plan and beer on tap are plainly conducive to making…

  • Amazon Emotions Jungle Lodge

    Amazonas

    From the same people who brought you Tropical Tree Climbing, this cool jungle lodge has appealing wooden rooms, with hammocks on the balconies and a…

  • Casa Calma

    Buenos Aires

    Hidden behind a living wall of greenery is this eco-conscious hideaway. Guest rooms are pristine and relaxing with Jacuzzi baths and a serene ambiance;…

  • Guest Urban

    São Paulo

    This 1930s mansion, opened in late 2015, holds 14 suites reeking of industrial-chic (exposed brick and beams, unfinished steel and concrete) offset by a…

  • Pousada Ilha Verde

    Bahia

    In a lush setting, Ilha Verde has uniquely decorated rooms inspired by the owners' world travels. Features include private patios, an inviting swimming…

  • Hostal Casa de Mamá

    Guatapé

    Painted in psychedelic colors and watched over by motherly Gloria, who makes the hostel live up to its name, this is a tranquil hideaway a 10- to 15…

  • Jardín Azul

    Cali

    In a converted house on a hill near the colonial sector east of the center, this spotless small hotel has spacious, bright rooms with big beds and…

  • Estancia Cristina

    Inland Patagonia

    Locals in the know say the most outstanding trekking in the region is right here. Lodgings are in bright, modern cabins with expansive views. A visit…

  • El Cerrillo Bed & Breakfast

    Middle Chile

    This gloriously landscaped estate house, 14km south of town, is an atmospheric pick for a wine-country getaway in the Curicó Valley. It absolutely drips…

  • Hostal Quinta Adela

    San Pedro de Atacama

    This friendly family-run place, just a quick walk from town, has seven character-filled rooms (each with its own individual style) and a shady terrace and…

  • Fauna Hotel

    Valparaíso

    This high-design hotel is imbued with natural materials from the exposed-brick walls to the recycled wood paneling. Each room has unique art, quirky…

  • Goiabada com Queijo

    Minas Gerais

    Midway between Praça Tiradentes and the train station, this sweet and simple three-room hostel is a labor of love for well-traveled owner Lidiane, who…

  • Le Soleil Hostel

    Popayán

    A block and a half from the Parque del Morro, this supercozy hostel gets a lot of things right: comfortable beds, spotless, tiled rooms, funky common…

  • Legado Mítico

    Salta

    The elegant rooms, some faithful to the style of this noble old Salta house, some with a subtle indigenous theme, are reason enough to book in at this…

  • Hotel La Casona

    Norte Chico

    There's airiness and charm to this wonderfully homey 12-room hotel a 10-minute walk west of the plaza, boasting bilingual owners and a series of leafy…

  • Happy House Hostel

    Santiago

    The best hostel in Barrio Brasil is happy news for weary travelers. This 1910 mansion has a fabulous molded ceiling, funky modern touches and incongruous…

  • Casa de Laura Hostal

    Isla San Cristóbal (Chatham)

    This friendly, family-owned hideaway is one of the best-value places in town. Located in a two-story adobe building with modern hot-water rooms, it has a…

  • Pousada Multicultura

    Amazonas

    The UK-Brazilian couple who took over management of this popular guesthouse are maintaining all its best features – large comfortable rooms, tourist info…

  • OVibe Hostel & Arts

    Belém

    This snazzy hostel has wonderful decor and a real artsy vibe. The rooms feature lovely wrought-iron furnishings and daring artistic flourishes at every…

  • El Tesoro de Elqui

    Elqui Valley

    Up the hill from the center plaza, this tranquil oasis dotted with lemon trees, lush gardens and flowering vines has 10 appealing wooden bungalows with…

  • Pousada Cores do Mar

    Bahia

    At this heavenly oceanfront getaway, palm trees tower over freestanding cottages and inviting chaise lounges facing the water. Travelers love the peaceful…

  • Casa Lucia Hotel Boutique

    Amazon Basin

    Slightly removed from town on a secluded residential street near the Kenneth Lee museum, this gorgeous hideaway is Trinidad's finest, with seven antique…

  • Pousada Catamarã

    Bahia

    The inviting outdoor pool, festive thatched-roof pool bar, comfortable guest rooms with private verandas, and proximity to the beach make this guesthouse…

  • La Raclette

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    Inside this turreted residence, the narrow, low-ceilinged hallways lead on to spacious, comfortable rooms. What really tip the scales are the downstairs…

  • Caleta Gonzalo Cabañas

    Northern Patagonia

    Custom made for forest gnomes, these tiny shingled cabins (without kitchen facilities) overlook the fjord, with hardwood details and cool loft beds for…

  • La Petite Porte

    Uyuni

    This gorgeous boutique hotel oozes with understated class and pizzazz. Rooms have a unique ceiling heating system that ensures they are toasty and warm…

  • Hotel Villa Amazônia

    Manaus

    Arguably Manaus' only top-end hotel worthy of the name, Hotel Villa Amazônia is wonderfully central, with large stylish rooms, muted accents and personal…

  • Cocoplum Hotel

    San Andrés

    On a gorgeous private white-sand beach shaded with palms, this multicolored, low-key beach resort sports Caribbean architecture. The restaurant, serving…

  • Motter Home

    Curitiba

    In leafy Mercês, Curitiba's top hostel inhabits a canary-yellow, turret-style mansion from the ’50s, with striking art, retro-sophisticated common areas,…

  • Villa Magnolia Pousada

    Minas Gerais

    A delightful refuge just across from Igreja de São Francisco, this stylishly renovated 19th-century mansion features pure cotton bedding, oversized towels…

  • Hostal Río Amazonas

    Santiago

    A great choice for those looking for the social life of a hostel without having to share a room. This long-running guesthouse in a mock-Tudor mansion has…

  • Hostal Bajo Cero

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    A little over 1km northwest of the bus terminal is this gorgeous hostel, with large, well-designed rooms and lovely doubles with down comforters. It has a…

  • El Encanto Sorata

    Bolivia

    This new brick building down past the soccer field has the cleanest, smartest and sunniest rooms in town, all with private bathrooms and valley views. The…

  • Pousada Lua de Cristal

    Lençóis

    Run by an exceptionally kind owner, this charming guesthouse offers sweet, simple rooms with antique stained-glass windows, many opening to views over the…

  • Loki Hostel

    La Paz

    This party hostel has a gilded bar, several sunny hangout areas with games and TVs, and more than 180 beds. The rooftop terrace is dope. One of a chain of…

  • Casa Antucura

    Mendoza & the Central Andes

    Set in the middle of 94 hectares of vineyard, Casa Antucura is one of the more intimate wine lodges. Of the eight rooms, only two have mountain views –…

  • Hamadryade Lodge

    The Oriente

    Perched on a hillside a few kilometers upriver of Misahuallí and accessed by the road along the northern shore, this stylish, ecofriendly French-owned…

  • Auberge des Îles du Salut

    French Guiana

    The welcome hasn't improved much since the days of arriving convicts, but the rooms in the artfully renovated director's house are something out of a…

  • Inti Sisa

    Central Highlands

    Part of a community tourism project, Inti Sisa (the Kichwa words for sunflower) is a welcoming spot that's tastefully decorated and filled with local…

  • La Baita

    Sur Chico

    Spaced amid pristine forest, this is an ecotourism project just outside the park's southern boundary. It's home to eight attractive cabins with slow…

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