Must-see hotels in Patagonia

  • Hosteria La Estepa

    El Calafate

    Guests happily tuck into this snug, rustic lodging with panoramic lake views and farm antiques. Of the 26 rooms, a handful have water views; the deluxe…

  • Albergue Patagonia

    El Chaltén

    A gorgeous and welcoming wooden farmhouse with helpful staff. Dorms in a separate building are spacious and modern, with good service and a lively…

  • Estancia Don José

    Inland Patagonia

    A welcoming alternative to barren Río Mayo is this friendly estancia with horseback riding, fishing and walks to cave paintings. But the real attraction…

  • Hidden House

    Coastal Patagonia

    Partially tucked behind the dunes, this lovely, airy home is a fun destination, with flower boxes, friendly dogs and chair loungers in the dunes. Very…

  • Inlandsis

    El Chaltén

    This small, relaxed brick house offers economical rooms with bunk beds (some are airless; check before booking) or larger, pricier doubles with two twin…

  • Doraike

    Coastal Patagonia

    A refurbished century-old casco (ranch house) of an 1895 estancia. The four-bedroom house retains the spartan yet elegant style of the Patagonian…

  • Hotel Piren

    Puerto Madryn

    This decent-value high-rise on the waterfront shares space with time-share condominum apartments. Staff could not be prouder of the Charlie and the…

  • Kaulem

    El Chaltén

    With a cozy lodge atmosphere, cafe and public art gallery, this boutique hotel is rustic and stylish, with just four rooms, all with Fitz Roy views, and…

  • Destino Sur

    El Chaltén

    Storm this castle via the oversized medieval doors and a perfectly acceptable high-end hotel awaits. Indeed, with 37 rooms, it is an impressive block of…

  • Hostería La Chacra

    Inland Patagonia

    If you want a shot of local culture, nothing is better than this country lodging in a 1970s home with ample bright rooms, generous gringo breakfasts and…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Las Cabañitas

    El Calafate

    A restful spot that has snug storybook A-frames with spiral staircases leading to loft beds and apartments, all with LED TVs. It's run by Eugenia, the…

  • El Barranco

    El Chaltén

    This 10-room inn hits just the right note, with sleek rooms and their glass showers, LED TVs and lock boxes. The double water-heater system ensures you…

  • Hotel Mora

    Inland Patagonia

    With its corrugated-tin facade and great deck, Hotel Mora holds promise. The best rooms are doubles with lake views. Others run toward the basic end with…

  • Hostería El Puma

    El Chaltén

    This luxury lodge with 12 comfortable rooms offers intimacy without pretension, as well as huge buffet breakfasts. The rock-climbing and summit…

  • Hostel del Glaciar Libertador

    El Calafate

    The best deals here are dorm bunk beds with thick covers. Behind a Victorian facade, the modern facilities include a top-floor kitchen, radiant floor…

  • Dazzler

    Puerto Madryn

    This upscale newcomer sports 95 oversized rooms with great ocean views, king-sized beds and all the amenities in a modern, minimalist style. The rooftop…

  • Hotel Posada Los Álamos

    El Calafate

    Considering the amenities, prices are pretty reasonable at Calafate’s original resort. There are lush rooms, overstuffed sofas, spectacular gardens,…

  • Casa Patagonica

    Puerto Madryn

    Warm and relaxed, with homemade cakes for breakfast and a quincho (thatched-roof building) for cooking or barbecues. Lodgings are in a brick home with…

  • BA Haus & Finnis Terrae

    Coastal Patagonia

    These adorable two-story apartments offer a comfortable and stylish crash pad for traveling groups or those who want room to spread out a bit. There's a…

  • Restingas Hotel

    Coastal Patagonia

    A beachfront hotel and spa with spacious rooms and an attractive glass-walled living room. While service appears lax, watching whales from your bedroom is…

  • Hotel Poincenot

    El Chaltén

    Popular with groups, this busy, modern hotel has 20 rooms with flat-screen TVs, and comfortable beds with down bedding and colorful throws. Spacious rooms…

  • Tower Rock

    Coastal Patagonia

    With studios and multiple-bedroom apartments, this comfortable option offers peace and privacy. Apartments come fully equipped with outfitted kitchen,…

  • La Reserva

    Coastal Patagonia

    La Reserva is smack in the center of all the action (it's right where the road splits to the waterfront); its comfortable, newish cabins are spotless,…

  • Hostería Casa de Piedra

    Inland Patagonia

    A haven for anglers and 4WD enthusiasts, this elegant stone lodge boasts a huge fireplace and rustic touches. There are spinning bikes in rooms and the…

  • La Posada Hotel

    Puerto Madryn

    This modern inn amid rolling green lawns offers a quiet alternative to lodging in town. Its tidy, light-filled rooms with bright accents come with cable…

  • Patagonia Suites & Apart

    Coastal Patagonia

    A foxy addition to town, these 13 modern apartments (from studios to multiple bedrooms) feature wood details, hairdryers and corduroy bedspreads. They…

  • Hotel Los Acantilados

    Coastal Patagonia

    More inspiring from outside than in, these cliff-top digs boast an extensive lounge with fireplace: the perfect chill spot. Mattresses are firm and…

  • Hostería Quime Quipan

    Inland Patagonia

    In a breathtaking setting, this old-fashioned guesthouse offers pleasant but dated rooms – splurge for those with lake views. Nonguests can dine at the…

  • Hotel Aire de Patagonia

    Coastal Patagonia

    Modern but showing a little wear and tear, this welcoming boutique hotel has rooms with soft Egyptian-cotton sheets, radiant floors and flat-screen TVs…

  • La Casa de la Tía Alicia

    Coastal Patagonia

    A cozy spot, this petal-pink house has just three cabin-style rooms in bright crayon-box colors around a cute garden area. There's in-room tea service,…

  • Hostería Miramar

    Coastal Patagonia

    Natural light fills this cheerful waterfront option run by a local family. The 11 rooms, including those in a family-sized apartment, are super clean,…

  • El Retorno

    Puerto Madryn

    Run by the indefatigable Gladys, a den mother to travelers from all over. Besides dorms and snug doubles, there is a solarium and a barbecue area, and…

  • De Luna

    Coastal Patagonia

    A bright and cheerful option. Choose from spacious and inviting rooms in the main house, or a crunched but lovely guest cabin, perched above the house…