Must-see hotels in Argentina

  • V & S Hostel Club

    Buenos Aires

    This attractive, centrally located hostel is located in a French-style building with large windows and exposed brick walls. The common space is good for…

  • Hostal del Valle

    Cafayate

    An endearing old house festooned with potted plants, and blessed with pretty, yet aging, rooms. Upstairs rooms are preferable, while smaller, darker rooms…

  • Art Factory Palermo

    Palermo

    This decent, no-frills hostel is well located close to Palermo's restaurants and nightlife. Like its sister hostel in San Telmo, it’s in an old house and…

  • Hotel Villa Victoria

    Tigre & the Delta

    Just six elegant rooms make up this welcoming guesthouse, located in a peaceful spot. The owner has gone all-out on the Swedish decoration theme, with…

  • La Misión

    Misiones

    A fair way out of town but convenient for the bus terminal and airport, this modern hotel offers real value, with smart spacious rooms decked out with…

  • Vain Boutique Hotel

    Palermo

    Fifteen elegant rooms, most with high ceilings and wooden floors, can be found at this nicely renovated building. All are modern in that white, minimalist…

  • Refugio Emilio Frey

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    An easy, four-hour trail starts near the top of the Cerro Catedral lift, leading to Club Andino's Refugio Emilio Frey, on the banks of picturesque Laguna…

  • Casa Blanca

    Salta & Jujuy Provinces

    Set a few blocks from Cachi's plaza, this converted home is now an upmarket inn. Rooms are simple but nice, with polished wood furnishings, high ceilings…

  • Hotel Diamante

    The Gran Chaco

    A cheap, well-run hotel offering a variety of small but clean rooms with flat-screen TVs, old school air-conditioners and mini-bars. The garish bright…

  • Piuke Mapu Hostel

    Inland Patagonia

    Overnight at the hospitable Piuke Mapu Hostel, located three blocks from Cholila's plaza. Lodgings are crafted with bottle insulation and there's a…

  • Albergue El Rincón

    Córdoba & the Central Sierras

    This beautiful Dutch-owned hostel, surrounded by forest, has excellent, spacious dorm rooms, outdoor and indoor kitchens, a parrilla (steak restaurant)…

  • Ankara Suites

    Salta

    Inviting luxury apartments in the center of Salta. They come with polished floors, breakfast bar (food is brought to your room), fully equipped kitchens…

  • Encanto del Rio

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    Located halfway between downtown and Puerto Manzano, this supremely comfortable set-up has a great range of options. The rooms are well equipped and…

  • Estancia El Ombú de Areco

    The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast

    This historic, 300-hectare working estancia is located about 20km outside San Antonio de Areco and is well run. You can watch and even take part in…

  • Posada Nocenta Pisetta

    Catamarca & La Rioja

    This historic country ranch, family owned for four generations, is a fun sleepover 4km from central Chilecito. The fine, thick-walled adobe house offers…

  • Residencial Guaraní

    The Gran Chaco

    One of several budget places to stay in town, this great little spot with comfortable rooms (a little extra for air-con) with sizeable bathrooms set…

  • 1412

    Rosario

    Comfortably stylish, this decent-value modern hotel is perfectly located for sorties to the busy restaurant strip on Av Carlos Pellegrini. The handsome…

  • South B&B

    El Calafate

    You would need a drone to get views of Lago Argentino to beat those from this enormous hillside hotel converted to a large B&B. Rooms are spacious,…

  • Hostería Benítez

    Salta & Jujuy Provinces

    On the parklike plaza in the heart of Calilegua, Hostería Benítez offers a warm family welcome and clean, comfortable, well-kept rooms of hotel standard…

  • WAM

    Coastal Patagonia

    Think industrial boutique, with an unfortunate office-building-like exterior. The contemporary rooms have crisp white linens, neutral tones and glass…

  • Hostería Gwesty Tywi

    Coastal Patagonia

    Diego and Brenda run this wonderful Welsh B&B with large gardens and snug, frilly rooms. They are glad to help with travel planning and occasionally fire…

  • Posada del Jacarandá

    Puerto Iguazú

    Harmonious rooms, a terrific attitude toward guests, gleaming polished floors and a peaceful ambience make this a worthwhile midrange choice in the quiet…

  • 125 Hotel

    Puerto Iguazú

    With a fine location, a social vibe and friendly staff, this hostel is a decent budget base. Private rooms are a bit poky but they're modern, clean and…

  • Hostería Katy

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    Multilingual Dirk and Adrianna welcome guests as if they were family, and there's a lot to love about this guesthouse: spotless, carpeted rooms with down…

  • Lucania Palazzo Hotel

    Coastal Patagonia

    Comodoro’s answer to the Trump Towers, the sparkling Palazzo offers ocean views from every room and tasteful modern decor, although ventilation could be…

  • Faro Punta Delgada Hotel

    Coastal Patagonia

    A luxury hotel in a lighthouse complex that once belonged to the Argentine postal service. Horseback riding, 4WD tours and other activities are available…

  • Howard Johnson Mayorazgo

    Along the Río Paraná

    The long, curved facade of this remodeled five-star dominates the waterfront from above. All rooms face the river, are very spacious, and offer great…

  • Hotel Tronador

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    For a real treat, stay at the secluded Hotel Tronador, at the northwest end of Lago Mascardi on the Pampa Linda road. Expect bright, wood-paneled rooms,…

  • Niyat Urban Hotel

    The Gran Chaco

    Shiny and confident, this plaza-side hotel offers excellent service and plenty of value for gleaming but very small modern rooms, which boast great…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

More destinations you need to see