Must-see hotels in Argentina

  • Che Lagarto Hostel

    Mar del Plata

    This popular branch of the Che Lagarto chain has it all: friendly staff, a central location close to Mardel's best nightlife and shopping, and squeaky…

  • Único Ecohostel

    The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast

    A backpackers' favorite, this gleaming modern hostel is conveniently located only a block from the bus station. Highlights include a pair of common…

  • Hotel Lilian

    Puerto Iguazú

    Run by a hospitable family, which isn't out to rip off tourists, this friendly place offers plenty of value, with decent rooms around a couple of plant…

  • Art Suites

    Recoleta & Barrio Norte

    The luxurious, modern and spacious apartments at Art Suites all feature natural light, minimalist decor, full kitchens or kitchenettes, sunny balconies…

  • Hostel Internacional Campo Base

    Mendoza & the Central Andes

    The best set-up hostel in town has good-sized dorms and all the standard hostel amenities, plus a little plunge pool and attractive patio area. This is a…

  • Ivyra Pyta

    Along the Río Paraná

    Spacious public areas and long corridors give way to slightly more compact but very comfortable rooms at this modern establishment. Boutique bedheads,…

  • Tucumán Center

    Salta & the Andean Northwest

    It’s hard to fault this upmarket business-class hotel that's bang in the center. Service and facilities – including an outdoor pool and access to a proper…

  • Hotel Bahía Nueva

    Puerto Madryn

    Stretching to resemble an English countryside retreat, the Bahía Nueva includes a foyer library and flouncy touches. Its 40 rooms are well groomed, but…

  • Refugio Piltriquitrón

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    Beds in the Club Andino’s Refugio Piltriquitrón are outstanding value, but bring your own sleeping bag. Moderately priced meals are available and the…

  • Bienvenida Golondrina

    Along the Río Paraná

    Occupying a marvelous centenarian building, all high ceilings, stained glass and artistic flourishes, this hostel makes a great base a few steps from the…

  • Posada de los Sauces

    Tierra del Fuego

    Catering mostly to high-end anglers, this warm and professional hotel fosters a lodge atmosphere, with fresh scents and woodsy accents. Deluxe rooms have…

  • Las Cabañitas

    El Calafate

    A restful spot that has snug storybook A-frames with spiral staircases leading to loft beds and apartments, all with LED TVs. It's run by Eugenia, the…

  • Las Golondrinas

    The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast

    Arguably the nicest setting in the area, this collection of condo-like cabañas rests on a hilltop accessed by a dirt road about 1km outside and above town…

  • Hotel Sol

    Along the Río Paraná

    Two blocks from the plaza, this hotel is built around an attractive patio with gleaming chessboard tiles and plenty of plants. High-ceilinged old rooms…

  • Hostel Gitanes

    Along the Río Paraná

    A fantastic option for the budget traveler, this self-contained hostel out the back of a family home has decent basic rooms with air-conditioning and…

  • La Casa de Arriba

    Rosario

    A designer's flair has made a fabulous hostel from this old house. Exposed brick, creative use of space, modern shelf-style bunks and a welcoming attitude…

  • El Barranco

    El Chaltén

    This 10-room inn hits just the right note, with sleek rooms and their glass showers, LED TVs and lock boxes. The double water-heater system ensures you…

  • Paraná Hostel

    Along the Río Paraná

    Right in the mix in central Paraná, this tranquil traveler-focused hostel has good security, a tree-shaded back patio and garden with barbecue, as well as…

  • Hotel Antiguos

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    Set just off the main drag, the Antiguos indulges in San Martín's heavy-wood-and-stone fetish, and does it well. Some rooms have sweeping garden or…

  • Vieja Posada

    Cafayate

    This hotel has real character in its patio and garden spaces. A reformed historic building, it offers compact rooms and adobe ambience, antiques and solid…

  • Camping El Palmar

    Iguazú Falls & the Northeast

    This sociable campground by the visitor center is the park's only place to stay, with shady, level campsites, hot showers and electricity. The shop sells…

  • Hotel Azur Real

    Córdoba

    Surprisingly one of a kind here in Córdoba, the Azur mixes minimal chic with eclectic local and international furnishings to pull off a very stylish…

  • Hostería Pampa Linda

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    In the heart of Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi, in the southern foothills of Cerro Tronador, this hotel is in an ideal location for hikers. The snug, well…

  • Verena’s Haus

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    With all the heart-shaped motifs and floral wallpaper, this place probably doesn’t qualify as a hunting lodge, but it is a good deal for couples looking…

  • Hotel Mora

    Inland Patagonia

    With its corrugated-tin facade and great deck, Hotel Mora holds promise. The best rooms are doubles with lake views. Others run toward the basic end with…

  • Gaia Habitaciones Boutique

    Quebrada de Humahuaca

    Right in the center, this hotel nevertheless offers seclusion in its upstairs rooms that overlook a courtyard dominated by a spreading peppercorn tree…

  • Hostería El Puma

    El Chaltén

    This luxury lodge with 12 comfortable rooms offers intimacy without pretension, as well as huge buffet breakfasts. The rock-climbing and summit…

  • Yrigoyen 111

    Córdoba

    A swank hotel with an unbeatable location at the heart of Nueva Córdoba, showcasing all the bells and whistles in its spacious, tastefully decked-out…

  • Residencial Tredi

    The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast

    You've found the ideal cheapie. Here are bright, good-sized rooms set in an indoor/outdoor courtyard complex hidden behind its tinted window storefront…

  • San Marcos Sierras Hostel

    Córdoba & the Central Sierras

    Inside a rambling 19th-century house with a spacious front lawn, this great hostel is just one block from the plaza. It has two dorms that share a balcony…

  • Hostería Naty

    Quebrada de Humahuaca

    Friendly management offers dark, simple but comfortable rooms of varying shapes and sizes at a fair price in the center of town. The ones around the…

  • Refugio López

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    At the top of Cerro López it’s possible to spend the night at Refugio López, where meals are also available. It's reachable via a fairly strenuous four…

  • Gute Nacht

    Catamarca & La Rioja

    A German-owned hostel with attached cafe and bar. It's rather well run, and well branded, with both shared and private rooms. All guests share spotless…

  • Hostel del Glaciar Libertador

    El Calafate

    The best deals here are dorm bunk beds with thick covers. Behind a Victorian facade, the modern facilities include a top-floor kitchen, radiant floor…

  • On Tap

    Mar del Plata

    A popular cervecería with small, well-imagined rooms on the floor above. Fashioned from reclaimed wood and polished concrete, each has a private bath,…

  • Hostel La Cumbre

    Córdoba & the Central Sierras

    A couple of blocks behind the bus terminal, this converted English mansion is one of the most impressive hostels in the Sierras. The dorms and private…

  • Dazzler

    Puerto Madryn

    This upscale newcomer sports 95 oversized rooms with great ocean views, king-sized beds and all the amenities in a modern, minimalist style. The rooftop…

  • La Candela

    Salta

    Decked out like a country villa with an L-shaped pool and a grassy garden, this central and inviting boutique sleep offers cozy and cute rooms with high…

  • Don Suites

    Along the Río Paraná

    Paces from the costanera, the Don offers pleasingly modern rooms with fridge and microwave. Rooms higher up are better, with river views, more natural…

  • Las Rejas

    Salta

    Occupying an older building with character to spare, this hostel has trendy exposed brick in the common areas, and two levels of rooms and dorms. The…

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