Must-see hotels in Argentina

  • Los Colorados

    Quebrada de Humahuaca

    Looking like they're straight out of a science-fiction movie, these strange but inviting apartments will have you feeling like you've booked into a…

  • Estancia Peuma Hue

    Bariloche

    Sitting amid pristine forests and waterfalls on the banks of Lago Gutiérrez, off RN 40, this wonderful ecolodge retreat is ideal for outdoor adventurers…

  • Estancia El Cóndor

    Inland Patagonia

    A burly slice of heaven, this remote estancia sits tucked into the shores of Lago San Martín. Lodgings are comfortable but not luxuriant. The casco has…

  • Surucuá

    Iguazú Falls

    Run by a welcoming young Misiones couple, this is a right-in-the-jungle escape from the crowds. There's just four comfortable rooms with wooden floors…

  • Bahía Bustamante

    Coastal Patagonia

    This wonderful coastal estancia is a restored ghost village big on tranquility. The former general store is now a rustic-chic living room and dining area…

  • El Pedral

    Puerto Madryn

    El Pedral is a private estancia and nature reserve with a growing Magellanic penguin colony and beautiful coastal digs in a historic home. Accommodations…

  • Boutique Hotel de la Fonte

    Puerto Iguazú

    The mark of a good hotel is constant improvement, and this place adds great features so fast we can barely keep up. It's a secluded, enchanting spot,…

  • Descanso de las Piedras

    Salta & the Andean Northwest

    Welcoming and social, these orange riverside cabins and rooms, decked out with exquisite bathrooms and flat-screen TVs, surround a grassy area with a…

  • La Cantera Iguazú

    Puerto Iguazú

    Nestled in forest 1.5km off the falls road, this intimate lodge has appealing 'tierra' rooms with mosquito-proof balconies in wooden buildings, some with…

  • Palacio Duhau – Park Hyatt

    Recoleta & Barrio Norte

    If it's good enough for presidents, diplomats and Tom Cruise, it's good enough for us. The luxurious Park Hyatt takes up a city block and consists of two…

  • Poetry Building

    Recoleta & Barrio Norte

    These gorgeous studios and one-bedroom apartments are perfect for families. Each one is different, eclectically decorated with reproduction antique…

  • Hotel Llao Llao

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    Arguably Argentina’s most famous hotel, Llao Llao sits on a bluff overlooking Lago Moreno. It has everything you'd expect it to have: beautifully…

  • Refugio Otto Meiling

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    This snow-line Club Andino refugio can be reached via a five-hour hike from Pampa Linda. There's room for 60 people (it can get rather cozy!); bring your…

  • Entre Cielos

    Mendoza & the Central Andes

    Mixing sophisticated contemporary style with playful, understated luxury, as well as a six-circuit hammam, Entre Cielos is one of the Mendoza area's best…

  • Del Nomade Hostería Ecologica

    Coastal Patagonia

    Owned by a renowned Argentine nature photographer, these eight stylish ecolodge rooms have a homey, minimalist style. There are homemade breakfasts, and…

  • Earthship Patagonia

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    Its construction having involved earth-packed tires, recycled glass bottles, tin cans and solar panels, Earthship Patagonia is a labor of love. Brought to…

  • Hostería Futalaufquen

    Inland Patagonia

    Exclusive and elegant, this country inn is on the quieter western shore of Lago Futalaufquen, 4.5km north of Villa Futalaufquen at the end of the road. It…

  • Cerro Chico

    Quebrada de Humahuaca

    Around 2km from town down a dirt road, this attractive, rustic complex is set on 4 hectares up a hill and has gorgeous Quebrada views and a remote,…

  • La Alondra

    Along the Río Paraná

    Sumptuously furnished with dark-wood antiques, this wonderfully renovated house is an oasis of relaxation from the unappealing main road. Most rooms…

  • Design Suites

    Salta

    You may wonder whether the look of this place – all exposed concrete and urban-trendy design – works in colonial Salta, but its excellent, large and quiet…

  • Aguas Arriba

    Inland Patagonia

    Set on the remote Lago del Desierto by the Chilean border, this exclusive nature lodge provides a wonderous retreat into a silent lenga forest, with decks…

  • Estancia Las Carreras

    Salta & the Andean Northwest

    In a visually striking location 13km from Tafí, surrounded by hills great for hiking and horseback riding, this estancia has only the lowing of cattle to…

  • Las Bayas Hotel

    Inland Patagonia

    Simply lovely, this elegant boutique lodging sits head and shoulders above other hotels. Tasteful decor includes wood accents, warm woolen throws and…

  • Hotel Casino Catamarca

    Catamarca & La Rioja

    There's space to spare at this peaceful but central hotel, which features handsome modern design and bags of facilities. Rooms are more than ample; some…

  • Gran Hotel Potrerillos

    Mendoza & the Central Andes

    Occupying a large hilltop property with commanding views and blending Spanish mission-style architecture with contemporary design, this is indeed a grand…

  • Paradores Draghi

    San Antonio de Areco

    It's worth staying over in Areco just so you can check in here. Lovingly run by a mother-daughter team and conveniently located near the main plaza, this…

  • Puesto Cagliero

    Inland Patagonia

    This stylish mountain hut borders an alpine lake facing Glaciar Cagliero, a privileged spot only available to those who make the 7km trek from the…

  • Chill House

    Buenos Aires

    This relaxed and friendly guesthouse is in a remodeled old house with high ceilings and a rustic artsy style, and has 10 private rooms (number 6, with a…

  • Algodon Wine Estates Wellness Resort

    Mendoza & the Central Andes

    Luxurious bodega owned by a former professional golfer with spacious and sophisticated rooms in a classic finca-style lodge. Guests can play on the estate…

  • Balcón de la Plaza

    Salta

    Polite and genuine, helpful service, an appealing genteel ambience, and 10 understated and elegant rooms with handsome bathrooms and king-sized beds – all…

  • La Casa de Paula

    Coastal Patagonia

    A haven after a day of sun and wind, artist Paula's house beckons with huge king beds covered in down duvets and woven throws. An eclectic and warm decor…

  • Nothofagus B&B

    El Chaltén

    Attentive and adorable, this chalet-style inn offers a toasty retreat with hearty breakfast options. Practices that earn them the Sello Verde (Green Seal)…

  • El Viejo Molino

    Catamarca & La Rioja

    Run with a warm, personal touch, this attractive spot overlooks a small garden next to the Molino de San Francisco museum. Modern rooms are comfortable,…

  • Portal del Santo

    Cafayate

    Cool white elegance is the stock-in-trade of this hospitable family-run hotel with arched arcades. Lower rooms open onto both the front porch and the…

  • Huaira Huasi

    Quebrada de Humahuaca

    One of a handful of charming nests above town, on the main road toward Salinas Grandes, this lodge stands out for its majestic valley views and handsome…

  • Cruce's Hotel Boutique

    Buenos Aires

    This beautiful guesthouse, located in a building that dates from the 1830s, is a peaceful little place in a slightly off-the-beaten-path neighborhood…

  • La Casona de Odile

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    Five kilometers north of the center, off Av San Martín, is one of the best hostels in Argentina. Traveler-run and sitting on 2 hectares of park-like…

  • Hotel Água Pampas

    The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast

    The town’s best stay, this place is built from local stone and recycled wood, right down to the hollow-log bathtubs. It also boasts a gray-water system to…

  • Oceano Patagonia

    Coastal Patagonia

    These luxury oceanfront condos bring a dose of Miami to sleepy Pirámides. Eleven condos have private terraces, kitchenettes, TVs and concierges on 24-hour…

  • Antigua Tilcara

    Quebrada de Humahuaca

    A cute red adobe building, adorned with flowers, and set up a dirt road from the town center, where the roads seemingly disappear into the hills. Rooms…

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