Must-see hotels in Argentina

  • Cabañas Río Azul

    Mendoza & the Central Andes

    Comfortable blue-roofed cabañas (cabins) with a lovely grassy area over the river – a great spot to while away a day or two in the sun, especially in the…

  • Mansilla 3935 B&B

    Palermo

    Family-run B&B in a homey, darkish house, offering great value. Each of the two simple rooms comes with its own bathroom. Ceilings are high, and a few…

  • El Portal Suites

    Mendoza

    Conveniently located only a block or two from several restaurant-laden streets, El Portal has light and spacious rooms with laminated wood floors, some…

  • Dos Lunas

    Córdoba & the Central Sierras

    Dos Lunas in Alto Ongamira is one of Argentina’s best hideaways for horseback riding. The boutique farmhouse features rustic-chic rooms and suites and…

  • Hotel Bahía

    Coastal Patagonia

    This glass-front hotel feels decadent in a place like San Julián. Rooms are modern and beds firm, while TV and laundry service are perks. The cafe-bar is…

  • Hostería Paimún

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    This rough-hewn stone lodge makes an ideal base for fresh-air fiends into trekking, horseback riding and fishing. Rooms are on the compact side but…

  • Hosteria Mitre

    Iguazú Falls & the Northeast

    This rectangular concrete hotel won't win any architecture awards but it's well run and rooms are clean, spacious and get plenty of natural light. A good…

  • Hotel Regine

    Mendoza & the Central Andes

    Nothing out of the ordinary in terms of its simple, if good-sized rooms with aging furniture, this hotel's highlight is the beautiful backyard pool and…

  • Aventureiro Hostel

    Atlantic Coast

    A well-regarded hostel set two blocks from the beach. Hosts are up on local intel, and there's always a good vibe – and a game of ping pong – to be found…

  • Lodge Los Troncos

    Inland Patagonia

    Reservations are not possible at Lodge Los Troncos since there are no phones – simply show up. The campground has a kiosk, a restaurant and excellent…

  • San Martín Hotel & Spa

    Mendoza & the Central Andes

    Small, relatively snazzy hotel and surprisingly good deal, with large, bright rooms, spacious and modern bathrooms and a full-service on-site day spa.

  • Hostería El Ceibo

    Córdoba & the Central Sierras

    It's the vistas that steal the show at this lovely hotel at the entrance to the village. The rooms are well appointed and the breakfast excellent.

  • El Reencuentro

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    A hostel that ticks all the right boxes – friendly, helpful hosts, four-bed dorms, good facilities and plenty of activities and information.

  • Posada Salentein

    Mendoza & the Central Andes

    With 16 rooms featuring gorgeous views out over the surrounding vineyards, Posada Salentein has a great mix of modern luxury and rural charm.

  • El Oso Andaluz Hostel

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    San Martín’s coziest little downtown hostel has a good bed-to-bathroom ratio, atmospheric common areas and good-value private rooms.

  • Hotel Acuario

    Mendoza & the Central Andes

    This small, recently refurbished ski-in/ski-out hotel at the base of the mountain has a good restaurant, bar and après-ski lounges.

  • Hostería Huaco

    Mendoza & the Central Andes

    A pleasantly set up little hotel with ordinary rooms, but great mountain views from the backyard pool and Jacuzzi.

  • El Ecuentro Posada Boutique

    Mendoza & the Central Andes

    Homey, friendly family-run place with 10 simple, rustic rooms and a tiny plunge pool in the back.

  • Hualum Hotel

    Mendoza & the Central Andes

    Mountain lodge open year-round with small rooms, spacious lounge area and good restaurant.

  • Tupungato Divino

    Mendoza & the Central Andes

    A wonderfully atmospheric and tranquil place with friendly hosts and inspiring views.

  • Ski Leñas

    Mendoza & the Central Andes

    All bookings for Las Leñas's luxury hotels can be made centrally through Ski Leñas.

  • Manlio DeMartis

    Mendoza & the Central Andes

    Reputable agency that rents apartments and chalets in Las Leñas.

  • Gran Hotel Provincial

    Mendoza & the Central Andes

    The location, ideally situated just off the city's downtown central plaza, goes a long way to minimizing this large hotel's shortcomings. Many rooms are…

  • La Ranchería de Santa Catalina

    Córdoba & the Central Sierras

    La Ranchería de Santa Catalina has a lovely inn, restaurant (mains AR$120 to AR$250) and crafts store in the ranchería. For accommodations, it has only…

  • Refugio Berghof

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    There’s a fairly steep trail from the Av de los Pioneros (2km) up to Club Andino's Refugio Berghof, at an elevation of 1240m. At the time of research this…

  • Wayra Hostel

    Catamarca & La Rioja

    Pleasant, clean and friendly, this is a well-run place with a peaceful feel despite some main-road noise. Pay the extra pesos for the downstairs dorm,…

  • Garden Stone

    Puerto Iguazú

    The best feature about this amiably run hostel is its perfectly relaxing garden area, where there's a pool, common area and simple kitchen. Other good…

  • Hotel Muñiz

    Atlantic Coast

    A downtown landmark, the Muñiz is located in a beautiful 90-year-old building. Note the vintage charm on the lobby level: B&W tiled floors, polished…

  • D-Gira Hostel

    Jujuy

    Located in an unfashionable but relatively central zone of the city, this place beats the downtown hostels on several points. First is the genuine welcome…

  • Posada El Alemán

    Mendoza & the Central Andes

    Down by the river, with sweeping views of the Andes, this German/Argentine-owned complex feels like a slice of suburban Bavaria circa 1970. Rooms in the…

  • Casagrande

    Catamarca & La Rioja

    This standout option in Tinogasta occupies a historical building, a stop on the Ruta del Adobe, and features 10 cozy rustic rooms, traditionally built…

  • Estancia La Oriental

    Inland Patagonia

    At the foot of Cerro León at the end of the road on Lago Belgrano's north shore, La Oriental is the ideal base camp for exploring Parque Nacional Perito…

  • Playas Hotel

    Atlantic Coast

    Pinamar's original hotel is a shingled, whitewashed eye-catcher, right on the main drag, three blocks from the beach. The parlor floors and sculpture in…

  • Novotel Hotel

    Buenos Aires

    This large, contemporary French chain hotel is tastefully designed. Rooms are comfortable, but the highlight is out back, where a beautiful deck surrounds…

  • Hotel Colón

    The Gran Chaco

    Art-deco fans mustn’t miss this 1920s classic, just south of the plaza. It’s an amazingly large and characterful building with enticingly curious period…

  • Hotel San Martín

    Iguazú Falls & the Northeast

    Handily located right on the Plaza San Martín and next to the Jesuit ruins and San Martín’s house, this is Yapeyú’s only hotel. Rooms have TVs and face an…

  • Los Cormoranes

    Ushuaia

    This friendly, mellow HI hostel is a 10-minute (uphill) walk north of downtown. Six-bed dorms, some with private bathrooms, have radiant-heated floors and…

  • Hotel San Ignacio

    Misiones

    Located bang in the center, this budget choice has benevolent owners and an attached bar and internet cafe. Rooms are smallish and could do with an…

  • Mysten Kepen

    Ushuaia

    If you want an authentic Argentine family experience, this is it. Hosts Roberto and Rosario recount stories of favorite guests from years past, and their…

  • Hostel Cruz del Sur

    Ushuaia

    This easygoing, organized hostel comprises two renovated houses (1920 and 1926), painted tangerine and joined by a passageway. Dorm prices are based on…

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