Must-see hotels in Patagonia

  • Cabañas Rincon de los Poetas

    Inland Patagonia

    These snug and kitschy wooden cabins equipped with kitchenettes are nothing fancy, but they prove good value for groups and families. Located two blocks…

  • Plaza Esquel Hostería & Spa

    Inland Patagonia

    On Esquel's plaza, this attractive hostería has small rooms with modern decor but some wear and tear. The spa features a sauna and Jacuzzi, but not much…

  • El Viejo Covadonga

    Inland Patagonia

    A picture of eccentricity, funky and rambling El Viejo Covadonga features rooms of varying quality but with good down covers. Its coveted feature is the…

  • Hostel Pioneros del Valle

    El Chaltén

    This behemoth has mixed six-bed dorms with in-room bathrooms, lockers, plasma TV and free wi-fi. Run by a transport company, it also offers travel and…

  • Camping Camarones

    Coastal Patagonia

    At the waterfront port, this peaceful campground with hot showers and electricity is run by a friendly older couple. A basic store sells provisions and…

  • Hostería Angelina

    Inland Patagonia

    Hospitable and polished, with a courtyard fountain, Angelina follows international standards with professional service and a good breakfast buffet.

  • Hostel Elcira

    Coastal Patagonia

    An impeccable yet kitschy family home with friendly hosts. It’s far from the town center but just a 10-minute walk from the bus terminal.

  • Municipal Costanera Hotel

    Coastal Patagonia

    This renovated waterfront mainstay has nice rooms that are standard but tidy. The restaurant, open evenings only, is passable.

  • Camping Municipal

    Coastal Patagonia

    On the waterfront at the north end of Vélez Sarsfield, this full-service campground has hot showers, laundry and windbreaks.

  • Camping El Relincho

    El Chaltén

    A private campground with wind-whipped and exposed sites, and an enclosed cooking area.

  • Hotel Roca

    Inland Patagonia

    Motel-style Hotel Roca has tidy brick rooms with some wear and tear, and a restaurant.

  • Estancia Casa de Piedra

    Inland Patagonia

    This rustic but welcoming ranch offers a good spot for trekkers to camp: there are nearby volcanoes and you can take a beautiful day-long hike to the…

  • Camping ACA

    Puerto Madryn

    These 800 gravel campsites are sheltered by trees to break the incessant wind. Although there are no cooking facilities, some snacks (and sometimes…

  • Belgrano Nuevo Hotel

    Coastal Patagonia

    Wood-beamed ceilings and arched doorways add flair to this centrally located guesthouse – at least in the entryway. Once inside, the place feels more…

  • Circulo Policial

    Inland Patagonia

    Circulo Policial has fine, grassy campsites with shade. From Av San Martín 600, walk two blocks west on Holdich and turn left down the gravel road. Open…

  • Hospedaje Jorgito

    El Calafate

    The lovely Señora Virginia has received generations of travelers in her modest home, decorated with vintage Barbies, doilies and synthetic flowers. Rooms…

  • Camping Municipal

    Inland Patagonia

    Windbreaks help considerably at this lakeshore site 1.5km east of town. Dorms are in windowless cabins, with hot showers available in the evening; whole…

  • Camping Municipal

    Coastal Patagonia

    Convenient, sheltered gravel campsites with clean toilets, a store and hot pay showers, down the road behind the gas station. Come early in summer to…

  • Hotel Bajo Caracoles

    Inland Patagonia

    Lodgers put on a brave face at Hotel Bajo Caracoles, a roadside inn with old gas heating units that require a watchful eye. It also stocks basic…

  • Hotel Belgrano

    Inland Patagonia

    This big, boxy corner hotel has spacious concrete rooms with decent mattresses, but not much ambience. Most folks shuffle in during the wee hours from…

  • Camping Río Arrayanes

    Inland Patagonia

    A campground with showers, bathrooms and grills, located in one of the most scenic areas of Parque Nacional Los Alerces. It also has basic domos (yurts).

  • Residencial Los Olmos

    Coastal Patagonia

    A solid budget option kept spotless by a vigilant matron, this brick house has 19 small rooms with TVs, ample heat and private bathrooms.

  • Hotel Los Antiguos Cerezos

    Inland Patagonia

    A large cement building with modern but somewhat sterile rooms that come with single beds, TV and a good dose of heat when you need it.

  • Hotel Akatá

    Inland Patagonia

    Hotel Akatá has meals and internet but little else; its wood-panel rooms are dark and airless.