35 Best Hotels in Argentina

Resembling the old-money mansions of San Telmo, this hotel's rooms open onto a central patio where many guests choose to take their breakfast. From the balcony ringing the patio, the San Carlos Basílica—where Pope Francis was baptized—is visible and the chiming bells audible. The colorful, quiet rooms incorporate elements of an original building dating from 1904, including exposed brick ceilings and stained glass. The working-class neighborhood of Almagro where the owner was born and raised is a taste of "real" Buenos Aires.

Impressive lake views from the upper floors make this waterfront lodging a standout in its price category. The property also boasts an outdoor terrace, Alpine accents in the pine roofbeams and floors, and a friendly, professional staff. The location—right behind the Centro Cívico—is unbeatable for those looking to stay in town.

Bright white walls with colorful art and slick modern furniture decorate this central four-story hotel, which offers good value, if simple, lodgings in San Juan.

This gorgeous boutique hotel in the village of Tolombón, 14 km (9 miles) south of Cafayate, occupies an 1892 colonial mansion; there's a wine bar and cellar, an excellent restaurant, a reading room complete with fireplace, and a peaceful spa overlooking endless vines. Rooms are spacious and nicely decorated, with views of the garden and large swimming pool. At the back of the hotel you can find the Tolombón Ruins.

A contemporary option than Salta's often more traditional hotels, Amalinas' design features poured cement and soothing natural hues adorned with splashes of primary colors, plus airy rooms offering views across leafy San Lorenzo. Great thread count sheets ensure a good night's sleep. Service from both reception and restaurant staff is attentive.

Perfect for business travelers on extended stays, couples looking for some stretching room, or families in need of some privacy, this apartment-style hotel's accommodations are bright, roomy, and pleasant. They all have shiny wooden floors, snowy white linens, functional kitchens, and contemporary artwork. A couple blocks away is the slightly bigger Art Suites & Gallery, decorated in the same fresh, contemporary aesthetic. Both properties are located in residential pockets of Recoleta, conveniently close to the neighborhood's favorite sights, shopping, and restaurants.

Behind the wrought-iron doors and up the marble staircase of this art nouveau mansion is a beautifully restored 19th-century home with wooden floors, French windows, and decor that smartly blends the past with the present. Each of the seven rooms is unique—a different Argentine artist decorated each—and they take full advantage of every inch of space. The Louisa Suite has a four-poster bed, a glass-encased bathroom, and a private garden. Sister hotel Hotel Boutique Bonito is located at Chile 1507, in nearby Montserrat.

Three km (2 miles) from the plaza on a straight dusty road lined with vineyards and in the shadow of San Isidro is a large white adobe building with 22 rooms built around a wide courtyard. Highlights include walk-in closets, a well-stocked cellar with tastings and talks, an excellent gourmet restaurant, and an elevated swimming pool with views of vineyards and mountains.

Oenophiles will appreciate the decor at Delvino—a remodeled, Spanish-style villa where the airy guest rooms are painted in grape tones (Malbec red among them) and decorated with wine-themed artworks. All are named after one of Argentina’s sacred grapes; try the Torrontés suite for size (it comes with a Jacuzzi). You can relax with a bottle of vino from the on-site wine store in the cozy living room or, in warmer months, sip it on the veranda by the swimming pool.

It's small and no-frills, but if you're just looking for a place to sleep in between excursions, this friendly lodging a short walk from the main square is a good bet. Its seven rooms are arranged around a small courtyard, and are decorated sparingly.

This century-old building used to be a youth hostel until the owner got tired of the noise and chaos; rooms are basic, but they're set around a pleasant courtyard or around the inviting swimming pool.

This 1928-built adobe farmhouse on the main street is a gathering place for like-minded lovers of all that Barreal has to offer: good books and music are noticeable in the living room, comfort food comes from the kitchen, and the quaint rooms lead out onto an ample garden. The stark simplicity of brick or cement floors contrasts with the fanciful folk art and themed room decor (some are devoted to Argentine icons and Indigenous people, others to native flora and fauna).

The building that houses this hotel was formerly used by the painter Medardo Pantoja from Jujuy, hence the name (Refuge of the Painter) and the artwork adorning the walls. The sweeping views are timeless, but everything else has been redone with style and imagination; rooms are small yet efficient, with wooden beams, striped fabrics, and big windows. Common spaces are light and welcoming. There's a fogón (open fireplace) for cooking in the courtyard or for warming chilly feet. Look carefully for the hotel sign or you'll miss it.

An adorable one-room B&B located on the vineyard slopes that form part of the Bodega Yacochuya wine estate, Fancy Rancho makes for a very private stay. Enjoy breakfast accompanied by a fantastic view of the valley before heading out to nearby wineries Domingo Molino and Piattelli. There’s also a grill, so you can try your hand at making asado, Argentina style.

This downtown boutique hotel has sober rooms with parquet floors and all the modern conveniences. Large comfy armchairs draped with woven textiles dress the public areas; the decor, with its clean and simple lines, is well executed.

Jarké means "spark" in a local native language, and this B&B is a bright, electric addition to Ushuaia; the three-story lodge cantilevers down a hillside on a dead-end street in the heart of town. The building's an amalgam of alpine and Victorian styles on the outside; inside, a spacious contemporary design incorporates a glass-roofed lobby, several living rooms with great views of the waterfront, and a sunny breakfast room. Rooms have a warm color scheme, polished wood floors, peaked-roof ceilings, artisan soaps, woven floor mats, bidets, Jacuzzi tubs, and decent views, although the windows are a little small.

This bed-and-breakfast personally run by its owners is good for an inexpensive, overnight stay. Located in an attractive building, the rooms are simple but clean and comfortable. It is also well-located just a few blocks from the town plaza and next to the river. 

This lodging has an impressive ground-floor gallery where exhibits of paintings, photographs, and sculptures by acclaimed Argentine artists change monthly—you may run into art aficionados sipping wine and admiring the creations. Rooms are classified as "small and cozy," "queen," or "king," and many have wrought-iron beds hung with white canopies. The building's 100-year-old elevator takes you to the rooftop patio, where there's a hot tub and plenty of room to soak up the sun.

This big hotel has definitely seen better days, but the faded bedcovers and scuffed furnishings of the standard rooms are kept clean and the service is top-notch. It's the best of the rather limited options in town. Because it caters to tour groups, the hotel's staff speaks reasonable English.

This unassuming hotel on a busy downtown street has a spacious lobby with hardwood floors and stone accents; some rooms also have nice views into the neighboring garden. The entire lodging has gotten a makeover in recent years, so as long as ambience isn't a priority, this is a good bet for those seeking clean, tastefully appointed accommodations at reasonable prices.

This modern hotel has spacious accommodations with big picture windows that fill the rooms with natural light and have views of the main street and the mountains in the distance. Facilities include a casino, a spa offering olive-oil massages, and a swimming pool you can dine beside in summer.

Lakefront views of the Andes and a cozy parlor-slash-game room make this downtown inn a winner. If you can snag one of the Lago Superior rooms, you'll wake up to a panoramic vista of morning sunlight off Lake Nahuel Huapi. If you can't, no worries: the location is still top-notch for Bariloche proper--and the bar downstairs is open late.

In spite of the cavernous hallways, minimal decor, barren walls, and dim lighting (legacies of the Perón era, when the government built hotels for its employees), this grand old mountain hotel offers comfortable refuge en route to Aconcagua, Chile, or Barreal in the opposite direction. The surrounding scenery, grounds, and gardens invite long walks; the dining room is huge; and the bedrooms have closets large enough to accommodate a month's worth of clothes.

The standard block construction might not seem very inspiring, but the Indalo has clean, comfortable rooms and free Wi-Fi. You can stay either at the hotel or in one of seven cabins right on the waterfront.

This reformed casa chorizo—named such because the connected rooms resemble the links of a chorizo sausage—dates back to 1820, a fact that won't escape you as you enter the long, open-air entrance with plants and fountains on the left and rooms on the right. Each of the rooms is decorated in a different color scheme; some have sky-high ceilings, while others have quaint alcoves and lofts; all sit behind imposing wooden doors. Other boutique properties offer more amenities and luxury for the same price, but stay here to revel in the charm of Buenos Aires' past.

The new section in this small, affordable hotel has updated carpets, furnishings, and bathrooms; the staff doesn't speak much English but they're friendly and helpful.

Gaiman's oldest teahouse has also been a bed-and-breakfast since 1997, and a stay here is rather like visiting with a favorite aunt: the rooms are simple but immaculate, have polished wooden floors and pastel bedspreads, and there's a comfy lounge area for relaxing in. Outside the redbrick building is Gaiman's oldest rose garden: the bushes arching over the entryway to the teahouse are more than 100 years old.

Wandering the nature trail alongside the Chubut River, picking fruit from the orchard, and helping at milking time are just some of the joys of staying on this century-old working farm, where the family fills you with homemade treats and you'll rest nicely on the comfy beds. Lavender and lemon fill the air in the main house, and its rooms have antique furnishings and chintz upholstery, while the modern annex is more like a comfortable family home.

This hotel is on a corner, just blocks from Plaza 9 de Julio; standard rooms have had recent renovations—superior and executive floors are spruced up and have good facilities. The vista from the top floor is attractive. There are also views from a pool that's sized more for a cooling plunge than an actual swim.

Taking "off the beaten track" to another level, this homey lodge sits on the banks of the Meliquina River in the middle of Parque Nacional Lanín and is a favorite with both fly fishermen and families. The spacious suites are comfortable, if modestly decorated, and all rooms have river views. Since there's no cellphone reception, guests have no choice but to enjoy the tranquilidad and swap their techno-addictions for walking, horseback-riding, and kayaking excursions. Homemade meals are prepared by your hosts, the delightful Echavarría clan.