Must-see hotels in Chile

  • Refugio Chileno

    Parque Nacional Torres del Paine

    Nearest to the fabled towers, Chileno is one of the smallest refugios, with 32 beds and a small provisions kiosk. It’s run on wind energy and toilets use…

  • Cabañas Don Niba

    Northern Patagonia

    This basic longtime family lodging dishes out whopping breakfasts and the company of Don Niba, guide, storyteller and grandson of pioneers. It is also…

  • Campamento Torres

    Parque Nacional Torres del Paine

    Free basic campground, administered by Conaf. At the time of research the campground was closed, and was due to reopen when a water treatment plant can be…

  • Hostal Bustamante

    Punta Arenas

    This quaint, slightly creaky wooden house boasts a sweeping staircase and a leafy breakfast room. Doubles are basic affairs with cable TV; each has a…

  • Hostal Independencia

    Punta Arenas

    One of the last diehard backpacker haunts with cheap prices and good vibes to match. Despite the chaos, rooms are reasonably clean and there are kitchen…

  • Hotel Caupolican

    Concepción

    This friendly place – akin to an American motel – contains a long line of comfortable guest rooms with wood paneling and cable TV. It's a short walk to…

  • Campamento Los Perros

    Parque Nacional Torres del Paine

    Basic campground administered by Vertice Patagonia with improved bathrooms, a sheltered cooking area and store; opening dates depend on weather.

  • Camping La Alborada

    Coyhaique

    Only 1km from the city, this campground has exceptionally clean and sheltered sites (with roofs), lots of bathrooms and individual sinks, hot showers,…

  • La Estancia Cabañas

    Coyhaique

    These rustic, well-spaced cabins fill a quiet orchard of apple trees. Two-story cabins have tiled floors, wood stoves and kitchenettes. It's a great deal…

  • Campamento Lago Dickson

    Parque Nacional Torres del Paine

    Basic campground administered by Vertice Patagonia with sheltered cooking area, store and bathrooms. Opening dates depend on weather.

  • Latitude 47

    Northern Patagonia

    A selection of narrow upstairs rooms with single beds and kitchen use. The more recently constructed rooms with bathroom, in an independent area, are…

  • Refugio Lago Dickson

    Parque Nacional Torres del Paine

    One of the oldest refugios and smallest, with 30 beds, in a stunning setting on the Paine circuit, near Glaciar Dickson.

  • Hostal Comuyhuapi

    Northern Patagonia

    A solid bargain option, this annex to a family home has decent doubles and twin rooms, and on-site meal service with generous country-style cooking and…

  • Hostería Puerto Bertrand

    Northern Patagonia

    Above the general store, this rickety wood home has a cozy atmosphere with soft armchairs and lace-covered tables. Shop around for a room with ventilation.

  • Camping San Sebastián

    Northern Patagonia

    Five kilometers northwest of the Centro de Visitantes, Camping San Sebastián has sheltered sites and hot showers.

  • Hotel Frontera

    Norte Grande

    Behind the modern-looking front is a set of basic rooms, each complete with cable TV. No breakfast is included or available but at least there's wi-fi.

  • Camping Paine Grande

    Parque Nacional Torres del Paine

    A large campground administered by Vertice Patagonia with a sheltered cooking area and hot showers in the evening.

  • Camping Río Serrano

    Parque Nacional Torres del Paine

    Private campground with bathrooms and showers. Features large sites (for six to 20 people) and motorhome sites. It's run by Caja Los Andes.

  • Camping La Sirena

    Northern Patagonia

    Sites are cramped, but there are tent shelters, bathrooms and hot showers. Enter via the road passing the playground to the water.

  • Campamento Británico

    Parque Nacional Torres del Paine

    Free, basic campground at the upper end of the Valle Francés hike, administered by Conaf.

  • Camping Las Torres

    Parque Nacional Torres del Paine

    Campground administered by Fantástico Sur with deluxe and basic options.

  • Paulino Nain

    Chiloé

    There are basic camping facilities and a refugio at Cole Cole inside Parque Nacional Chiloé.

  • Campamento Italiano

    Parque Nacional Torres del Paine

    A very popular and free basic campground, administered by Conaf.

  • Camping Grey

    Parque Nacional Torres del Paine

    Campground administered by Vertice Patagonia.

  • Campamento Paso

    Parque Nacional Torres del Paine

    Free basic campground, administered by Conaf.

  • Residencial Darka

    Northern Patagonia

    Family-run, with clean rooms. The pastels and lace provide a good dose of kitsch.

  • Camping Francés

    Parque Nacional Torres del Paine

    Campground administered by Fantástico Sur.

  • Los Lirios

    Northern Patagonia

    In the village, Los Lirios offers a comfortable homestay.

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