Punta Arenas
Playful and modern, this high-concept boutique hotel is run with family warmth. Sly messages are written to be read in mirrors, rooms are simple and chic,…
Punta Arenas
Playful and modern, this high-concept boutique hotel is run with family warmth. Sly messages are written to be read in mirrors, rooms are simple and chic,…
Puerto Natales
Taking dormitory living to a new level, this Chilean-Finnish enterprise employs a gorgeous vintage concept with old suitcases, antique tiles and pleated…
Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão
Unbeatable location at the far eastern end of Abraão's main beach, a panoramic waterfront deck and a bar with free-flowing caipirinhas are the prime…
Bolivia
La Paz feels a world away at this luxurious country retreat, where your toughest decision will be whether to dip in the regular or hydromassage pool…
Ollantaytambo
As locations go, this is one of Ollanta's finest, with riverside garden hammocks and papaya trees. Dorms feature individual bed lights and attached…
Espírito Santo
Hands down the best value along this stretch of coast, Recanto da Pedra is picturesquely sited on rocks at Iriri beach's northern end. Many rooms have…
Bariloche & the Lake District
On most days here, you'll find gregarious owner Indiana chatting with (predominantly cyclist) guests over ample breakfasts or in the chillout areas,…
Northern Patagonia
Every polished detail of this refurbished settler's barn expresses the loving attention of its Italian and Chilean owners. Rooms sport a lovely, nature…
Misiones
This smartly renovated hotel has rapidly become top dog with its wide array of facilities and great central location. Bright, very large, carpeted…
Guatapé
Run by an affable Anglo-Colombian couple, this popular small hostel close to the base of Piedra del Peñol is welcoming and comfortable. Some of the…
Puerto Iguazú
Original and peaceful, these 10 two-level rooms, with a great design for family sleeping, climb a hill like a forest staircase and are all equipped with a…
Chiloé
This equally chic sister hotel of Castro's Palafito hotels, situated on the Lago Cucao, offers the best and most comfortable beds in Cucao, whether you…
Rio Grande do Sul
Perched above the Vale dos Vinhedos, this cluster of romantic stone houses gives a fantastic view of the valley below. The lodgings mix rustic charm with…
Ceará
The Dolce Vita is friendly and relaxed. Bungalows are arranged around a garden of palms, flowers and lawns with a beautiful pool at its center. Rooms are…
Lake Titicaca
It would be hard to miss the museum-like, arched-window exterior of Taypikala Lago at its prime and singular position near the lake. Handsome rustic…
Cuzco
A fine addition to San Blas, this hidden treasure sits far off the street, accessed via a long stone tunnel. With only nine rooms, this boutique hotel…
Búzios
Boasting a seaside perch in the thick of the Rua das Pedras nightlife zone, Búzios' most centrally located hostel offers four- to 13-bed dorms…
Cali & Southwest Colombia
Ten minutes' walk to the center of Pasto, this hostel is a superb addition to the backpacker scene. Whether you're surveying the city from the lofty…
Búzios
With clean white air-conditioned dorms and doubles, comfortable beds, and a dreamy backyard opening directly onto Manguinhos beach, the Search House is…
Salta
An artistic oasis in the heart of Salta. The setting is a 200-year-old house, converted into an art studio and B&B that is a riot of color and imagination…
Northern Highlands
Literally on the other side of the tracks, 5km from downtown, this family-owned working farm sits on a bucolic property with canyon and mountain views…
Minas Gerais
Right in the heart of town, this magnificent re-creation of a colonial-era mansion is one of Brazil’s finest hotels, with first-rate food and service…
La Serena
Inside a colonial house and leafy patio sprinkled with pre-Columbian designs and artwork, you'll find a mix of attractively designed rooms, all with comfy…
North Coast
The best place to stay in Colán. Built from a combination of natural materials, it has an upmarket, Robinson Crusoe feel and hosts cute, pastel-colored…
Central Highlands
Presentable old Hotel Presidente Huancavelica is, truth be told, very pricey for what you actually get, but locations do not get much better. Rooms are…
South Coast
This funky new hostel on the malecón is where the young people hang out. It has a welcoming atmosphere and a TV lounge with swings as seats, plus games…
Gramado
A mostly English-speaking sibling threesome runs this triumphantly lovely pousada just 800m from the main square. Extensive gardens surround the property,…
Norte Grande
A friendly pair of multilingual Italian expats run this hideaway with five rustic-chic rooms. Units are small but well heated, with mountain views through…
Around Medellín
Occupying a privileged place on Parque de la Chinca, Santa Fe's finest hotel oozes character. The spacious rooms are packed with antiques, most of which…
Bolivia
Easily your best bet in town, this welcoming home is 10 minutes west of the plaza, by the basketball court. Lovingly decorated rooms have hot-water…
Inland Patagonia
This full-service campground with restaurant-bar, located a few kilometers past the education camp, makes an excellent adventure base. The clean concrete…
Santa Catarina
About 1.5km past Costa de Dentro, this multilingual German-run pousada sits high up in peaceful farm country, the domain of animal lovers and bird…
Puerto Madryn
This wonderful B&B shines with warm and attentive service. The artisan owners have thoughtfully crafted every detail, from stone patterns in the walkway…
Santa Catarina
Brazilian returnee Márcia and her big, hospitable personality run the show at this intimate B&B – don't call it a pousada – hidden away in an upscale…
Northern Patagonia
Thoreau would swoon for these tiny shingled cabins looking out on the Pitipalena Fjord. Hosts Mery and Mauricio provide the ultimate retreat on this…
Bariloche
Nestling on a land spur overlooking Lago Nahuel Huapi, this intimate boutique hotel is both for art lovers (the place is decorated with over 500 pieces of…
Salento
A 15-minute walk south of Salento, this peaceful place is run by hospitable Soledad, a mother figure who makes her guests feel really at home. It's hard…
Bariloche & the Lake District
This cozy mountain lodge has room for 80 guests, made welcome in eight co-ed dorms. Hot meals are available at extra cost, though guests are welcome to…
Bariloche
With its gorgeous lakefront setting, close to Playa Bonita, this friendly hostel is where international travelers mingle with locals looking for some R&R…
Fernando de Noronha
The top pousada on a top-end island, Maravilha is a luxurious retreat with just a handful of bungalows perched on a hillside overlooking Bahia Sueste…