Jujuy
This good-value budget hotel offers small but comfortable and spotless rooms brushed in cheery pastels, a couple of blocks away from the action. Upstairs…
Must-see hotels in Argentina
Tierra del Fuego
Located on Lago Fagnano, Camping Hain has hot showers, grassy sites with wooden windbreaks, a huge barbecue pit and a fogon (sheltered fire pit and…
Puerto Madryn
This newish hostel features good mattresses and one bathroom for every two rooms. In terms of decor it's somewhat of a bachelor pad, but its staff have…
Salta
An aging but quaint four-star posada with splendid service. Rooms are large, with wood furnishings and king-sized beds. There's a pool and spa, and the…
El Chaltén
A good budget option, this converted house has added shipping containers and decks with antique beds as porch seating. It's a bit hodgepodge but it works…
Misiones
Bang on the plaza, the ageing City is slowly being renovated. Rooms are old-fashioned and vary considerably in quality but those right up on the 10th and…
Buenos Aires
Just 34 plain but efficient rooms greet you at this friendly place. There’s a pleasant breakfast area and the location is great, right near Plaza de Mayo…
El Chaltén
This offbeat, modern inn displaying the owner's art lost some of its intimacy when it doubled its size, but it's still a decent spot to overnight. The 26…
Atlantic Coast
Enjoying a prime location on Plaza San Martín, half a block from the pedestrian zone and two blocks from the beach, this friendly place offers comfortable…
Along the Río Paraná
This central three-star hotel is divided in two; older standard rooms are fine but smallish. Superior 'suites' however, are much better, with huge beds,…
Salta & Jujuy Provinces
The town's best hotel has simple decorations in its sparsely furnished but toasty warm rooms. Book ahead. The restaurant (open noon to 2pm and 7pm to 9…
Salta & Jujuy Provinces
With its hilltop position, this family-friendly hotel, affiliated with Automóvil Club Argentino (ACA), has some of the best views in town, and there are…
Salta & the Andean Northwest
If you can handle a few dated color schemes – the milk-chocolate-brown toilets aren't looking so slick these days – this is a reliable and comfortable…
Atlantic Coast
This cluster of spacious log cabins set among piney grounds is only a handful of paces from the bus terminal, and within a few minutes' walk of the town…
Mendoza & the Central Andes
In a faux log cabin building 5km south of town, this is good value, especially if you're the only one occupying one of the large dorm rooms. You make your…
Salta
Though it's on a busy, chaotic street (lots of local character, though), we still think this is a worthwhile budget hotel. Rooms are small but well…
Ushuaia
Tere showers guests with attention but also gives them the run of the place in this beautiful modern home with great views. The three tidy rooms fill up…
Buenos Aires
Spacious, elegant rooms are on offer at this comfortable, well-run downtown hotel that attracts a largely business clientele. The bathrooms are small but…
Inland Patagonia
Accessed via a scenic 12km trail (four to five hours one way) along the north side of Río Lacteo with views of the San Lorenzo massif, this rustic hut…
Bariloche
A step above some other hostels in Bariloche, the Troncos offers modern rooms with private bathrooms and cozy touches such as private reading lamps. There…
Misiones
Offering seriously cheap but very basic rooms in a characterful central building, this is a budget option for those who want inexpensive no-frills…
Salta & the Andean Northwest
A reliable if downbeat option with a ski-lodge feel and helpful staff. The medium-sized rooms here are solid without being exciting, and have gleaming…
Bariloche & the Lake District
A short walk from Junín de los Andes' main square, this is a secure, gated property featuring several fully equipped, compact apartments. Antique…
Along the Río Paraná
Handy for the bus, this unusual, vaguely nautical hotel is all curved surfaces and weird angles. There’s a variety of room types, none of which are a…
Bariloche & the Lake District
At the base of the lifts, Hostería Knapp offers snug, though dated, wood-paneled rooms that are overpriced for what they are, but have great access to the…
Buenos Aires
The tiny stairway lobby here isn’t an impressive start, but upstairs there’s a sweet atrium area with covered patio. Most rooms are carpeted and rather…
Catamarca & La Rioja
This central hostel is a simple but likable place in a great location, with air-con and room to move. It's clean, but a bit like when you told your…
The Gran Chaco
Clean and welcoming, this is a value-for-pesos budget hotel on the main road in the heart of town. Rooms are simple but well-equipped, and have the sort…
San Antonio de Areco
On the edge of town, this estancia offers comfortable lodgings in a pretty park setting. It's on the touristy side but there's plenty of rustic charm all…
Along the Río Paraná
Spacious rooms, low prices and proximity to the bus terminal are the main drawcards of this relaxed place. It's not luxury, but the owners are always…
Mendoza
A short hop from the main plaza, the Nutibara offers mediocre value in this price range. Rooms vary in size (some singles are quite cramped) and there's…
El Chaltén
Rented out only by the week, this sprawling house with basic cabins was one of the first lodgings in town. Spacious rooms have access to an immaculate…
Buenos Aires
A good deal for the location, this simple budget hotel has an interesting history – writer Julio Cortázar once stayed here. The carpets are a bit worn,…
Córdoba & the Central Sierras
With a fantastic, central location, these apartments represent some of the best value for money in this price range. Furnishings are rustic-chic, the…
Bariloche & the Lake District
Despite its (rather mysterious) two-star status, this budget hotel appears to have been renovated last when the dinosaurs roamed the earth, and the wi-fi…
Buenos Aires
Despite its name this hotel is not grand, but it is reasonably priced. Downstairs rooms are a bit dark and have fans only (get one upstairs), and showers…
Hostel International Uspallata
Mendoza & the Central Andes
Friendly hostel 7km east of town, with plain but comfortable rooms and a couple of sweet little cabins. Dinner is available. There’s good hiking from the…
Catamarca & La Rioja
This hotel is smack in the heart of Fiambalá and is a hub of tourist activity. Rooms are set in a sprawling structure, built around an unattractive and…
Córdoba
About as central as it gets. The large, modern rooms here are the best deal in the downtown area. Breakfast is served in a cafe around the corner. Staff…
El Calafate
Resembling a simple Japanese inn, this elegant B&B wins points for personalized service. Breakfast include sweets and medialunas (pastries), and…
