83 Best Hotels in Argentina

This "wellness hotel" in the heart of downtown Buenos Aires takes the concept of in-house spa seriously, equipping each of its 17 rooms with jetted tubs—six deluxe rooms also have saunas where you can relax after a day of exploring the city. The vibe throughout this boutique property is eco-chic, with lounge chairs crafted from recycled fabrics and wood floors made from sustainable pine. Sleek bathrooms feature all-natural soaps, bath oils, and gels, as well as towel-warming machines and plenty of room for candles, chocolate, and champagne. An "honesty bar" lets you help yourself to juice, wine, and sweets; you can also borrow bikes.

This former state-owned hotel, a short ride out of town, has comfortable rooms and recreational facilities that invite you to linger; the view from the swimming pool takes in most of the city and the mountains beyond. Altos de la Viña's 12-acre property also includes a spa and tennis court, plus reasonably priced restaurant Olaroz.

Attention to detail is key at this small boutique hotel where all of the spacious rooms are stylishly modern and minimalist and equipped with low-slung furnishings, bright wooden floors, and small bar areas. Enormous beds are topped with plush comforters and throw pillows, and bathrooms are stocked with soft bathrobes and slippers. Most rooms have balconies that offer intimate views into the Palermo Soho neighborhood. Guests also can catch fresh air on the hotel's quaint patio or the rooftop terrace, which has recliners and a large hydro-massage tub.

This lovely 18th-century hacienda belonged to the last Spanish governor, its fantastic open courtyard, white adobe walls, and racing green doorways denoting the colonial era. Rooms are spacious and well-appointed, with king-size beds and large bathtubs. Kick back with afternoon tea under the pink pepper tree or laze about next to the swimming pool. Its location opposite the church ensures you can soak up Molinos’ atmosphere easily; the in-house restaurant is ideal for lunch stop-offs (the beef empanadas are widely touted as the best in the region) if you can't stay.

This hotel, on the main road in the heart of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, is a stunning colonial-style property, complete with a spa, an outdoor swimming pool, and spacious, well-appointed guest rooms. Design and simplicity combine for a comfortable stay. 

This well-designed boutique hotel on the outskirts of town, on the beach, is a good find if you want peace and quiet and don't mind being away from the city center. The prices are outstanding value for the quality of the rooms (all with sea views), breakfast, service, and decor. 

This elegant 10-room abode represents Salta, right down to the cardon cactus door panels and hand-stitched headboards depicting Andean landscapes. Comfortable en suite guest rooms, each named after a national park, have terraces and some boast a poolside view. You can lounge in the living room with a glass of Torrontés after a long day of sightseeing.

Although this stately white-adobe building looks like it's been here forever, it was in fact built in 2006. Inside, rooms are huge and comfortable with tasteful wood and iron furniture. Communal areas include an enormous reading room, a well-stocked bar, a wine cellar, and a lovely restaurant. In a separate building there's a fully equipped spa with outdoor Jacuzzi, and hotel staff can arrange trekking, horseback riding, and visits to archaeological sites. The hotel sits between two streams, with the Nevada de Cachi on one side, the Parque Los Cardones on the other, and the town spread out below.

This boutique lodging feels like home—if home were a high-ceilinged, lavishly decorated Palermo town house dating from the 1890s. The owner is a well-traveled history professor who worked personal touches into the hotel's decor, including a large black-and-white photo of four girls reading a book, one of whom is the owner's grandmother. Red walls complement cowhide area rugs, deep leather couches, and dark wood furniture for a stylishly rustic aesthetic in the spacious downstairs living area, where guests can read, relax, and tinker on the piano beside the check-in desk. Rooms have ample natural light, embroidered sheets, and antique furniture. Don't miss the terrace with large, plush outdoor couches and a barbecue grill.

This enchanting boutique hotel offers thoughtful and personalized service starting the minute you walk in the door. The inviting property smartly combines the charm of the original 1930s-era building with up-to-the-minute amenities. Walls painted in deep colors, ebony floors, and wooden furnishings are found throughout the shared areas and in each of the rooms, most of which also feature crystal chandeliers and cast-iron balconies. The hotel's wine cellar stores superb Argentine vintages, and the on-staff sommelier regularly hosts wine tastings complete with delicious finger foods.

Tucked away in one of the more elevated parts of Tilcara, thereby offering priceless panoramas, cozy rooms and cabins sporting traditional style, and plenty of comfort for up to four guests await at Villa del Cielo. Given that the hotel’s owner is also behind Huichaira Vineyards in Huichaira near Tilcara, there’s also a small vineyard. Shared spaces include a relaxing zone and a solid eponymous restaurant that opens to the public (mains around 12,000 pesos) and stocks local wines.

Behind the unassuming white facade of this century-old town house and convent is what the proprietors have dubbed Argentina's "first designer B&B." Common areas have bold, colorful paintings and fanciful sculptures that give it the feel of an art gallery. Done up in creamy shades of white, the smartly decorated rooms all have private, though not necessarily en suite, bathrooms. Both sides of the narrow hallways are lined with rooms, eliminating any sense of privacy, but the bustling Palermo Soho location is hard to beat. A complimentary afternoon picada (Argentine snack tray) is offered daily. The young staff can steer you toward the neighborhood's newest restaurants and nightspots.

Once the only decent place to stay in Cachi, the Argentine Automobile Club hosteria is gaining some stiff competition, but is still a practical option thanks to its swimming pool, children's facilities, attractive garden, and reliable restaurant.

Smack dab in the heart of downtown El Bolsón, these neat and bright apartments serve as a good base to explore the surrounding sights. The cabins are modest but homey, opening out onto a green garden where there are hammocks, outdoor dining tables, and a parrilla.

The sleek Alvear Art Hotel is set back behind some trees on a pedestrian-only street in the heart of the city’s business district. It has a younger, faster feel than the grand dame Alvear Palace Hotel, but delivers the same top-of-the-line service. Black-and-white photos of Buenos Aires decorate the rooms, which have heavenly beds that are turned down at night, and enormous marble bathrooms. Even though it’s only a block off noisy 9 de Julio, the double-paned windows, blackout blinds, and warm color palette of tans, creams, and light green create a quiet retreat. The glassed-in pool and whirlpool tub on the 17th floor provide fantastic city panoramas.

The tall, elegant tower of this downtown hotel looks out on the Plaza Italia, and the rooftop pool gives you a view over the city center. Rooms are spacious, if a bit scruffy around the edges.

Comodoro's biggest hotel is actually two hotels in one: the older, larger, but more modest Austral Express, and the newer Austral Plaza, a 65-room luxury hotel with marble floors, plush towels, and spacious rooms. If you're only overnighting on your way south, consider the Express—it's almost half the price of the Plaza, but you still get amenities like free Wi-Fi and the same great breakfast. The Austral also has one of the city's finest seafood restaurants, Tunet.

Conveniently located between the main plaza and Balcarce Street, Ayres de Salta has a small pool and fitness center on the roof and a good little restaurant on the ground floor; rooms are large and well-equipped. The staff can arrange excursions to the rest of the province and parts of Jujuy.

Quirky BoBo shrewdly combines the bourgeois with the bohemian—in fact, the hotel's name subtly references David Brooks's thought-provoking book Bobos in Paradise, about the blurred lines between these two concepts. Each of the simply furnished rooms has a different motif, such as art deco, minimalist, and techno. All have creature comforts like soft robes, flat-screen TVs, and Wi-Fi access. The downstairs restaurant-café is a nice place to relax after pounding Palermo's pavement all day.

Thick vegetation surrounds the tomato-red 19th-century country house that's the center of the eco-action at Bonanza. The idea behind the establishment is to share the natural wonders of the area with visitors through organized walks, kayak expeditions, and horseback rides. Ten-foot ceilings, rustic furniture, and nothing but green outside the huge windows are among the simple pleasures. Hearty barbecues (meat or a veggie option) and drawn-out mateadas (mate tea and cake) are also highlights. The day package includes two guided activities, lunch and use of the facilities.

This intimate cluster of cabins hits the sweet spot between ranch and resort; the quaint, rustic interiors are cozy, and you can admire views of Lago Traful from a private balcony or hot tub. Cascada Arroyo Blanco is just 100 meters (328 feet) away, so there’s easy access to hiking trails. Guests can also pay a visit to Río Minero, a nearby estancia run by the same owners, where condor watching, cattle rustling, and horseback riding are available.

This waterside lodging has a spectacular spa and swimming pool, with views overlooking Lake Nahuel Huapi. There are also a bar and an outdoor patio on the top floor, a fine-dining comedor for hotel guests, and lakeview rooms throughout. In the middle of it all, a glass-covered atrium six stories high allows light into the hotel's ample interior spaces.

With only four rooms, this handsome bed-and-breakfast guarantees personalized service within walking distance of the city center, lots of restaurants, and Parque General San Martín. There are even free bikes to use if you want to explore the city on two wheels. It's a good option if you want to have a reasonably priced, relaxing refuge within the big city.

A cozy boutique hotel with 22 rooms located on the historical cusp of San Telmo, Cassa Lepage uniquely brings together art and history under its roof, given that it houses its own archeology museum and art gallery featuring contemporary Argentine artists. Guests can take a guided tour of the property, then step out onto the narrow streets to be further bathed in nostalgia and history. For a touch of old-world grandeur, book a French balcony room.

Tall white columns and stately bow windows flank the entrance of the Claridge Hotel, beyond which you'll find the high-ceilinged lobby and a traditional British café and piano bar that draws a steady stream of politicians and businessmen. The brick building dates from 1946, and was built with an Anglo-Argentine clientele in mind. That feeling lingers in the spacious, elegant rooms with elegant wood furnishings and flowing draperies. The pool and spa are ideal for chilling out after a long porteño night.

Set in a 19th-century mansion surrounded by vineyards and tall trees, Club Tapiz feels like a private villa; guests can lounge in the olive tree–lined garden and gaze at the Andes from the outdoor pool or indoor Jacuzzi before sampling the estate's wines at the informal evening tasting. Rooms are connected by a large inner patio (with varying views) and common spaces include the peaceful garden, spa area, reading room, and sparkling wine lounge. The nearby additional house, Casa Zolo, can offer more privacy for a large family. The inn’s eponymous restaurant ($$$, reservations essential), serves seasonal dishes that marry local ingredients (many from their own garden) with wine in a tasting menu; like the food, the setting is tasteful and the owner is an avid art collector. If your budget can't stretch to a night here, come for a wine tasting, Monday to Saturday. 

Right on the beachfront in the city center, Dazzler's sea views will keep you eagerly hunting for whales, while the comfy beds and generous amenities will pull you away from the window for just a little while. A small gym and sauna and an ample sun terrace overlooking the coast complete the offerings.

Light shines from a skylight four stories above the registration area, lobby, bar, and gathering spaces, and a third-floor glass bridge connects rooms by spanning the atrium, with a circular staircase winding around a glass cylinder down into the basement bar, restaurant, and casino. Breakfast is served in a sunny room by the pool. Polished hardwood floors, contemporary art, glass, steel, leather upholstery, and lots of light bring an element of creative luxury to San Juan.

When you're staying in a wildlife reserve, taking care of Mother Nature seems only right; while this eco-friendly hotel uses solar panels, low-energy fittings, and recycles its water, they don't skimp on style or luxury. Moss- or sage-green walls offset the recycled-wood headboards, and the huge, firm beds have crisp linens, natural wool throws, and lots of pillows. The friendly staff help you organize nature-oriented expeditions all over the peninsula, including spots few tourists visit.