206 Best Hotels in Argentina

A few blocks from the square in a quieter area, Las Terrazas has nine spacious rooms, each with its own balcony. The bar serves snacks and regional wines, and there's also an outdoor swimming pool. Check out the ingenious water feature that flows inside and out, and the perfectly circular well that dates back more than 1,000 years (it was discovered during the hotel's construction). Flora fans will appreciate the owner's cacti collection.

Blessed with the city's most gorgeous sitting room, the Legado Mítico also has an enormous library with plush leather couches, antique furnishings, a fireplace, and bookshelves stocked with English- and Spanish-language classics. The place evokes the legacy of Argentine icons, after whom the hotel's 11 spacious rooms are named. You can stay in the "Idealista" room, inspired by Che Guevara and decorated with black-and-white photos of him in military fatigues, or the "Tanguero" room, featuring sheet music from tango legend Carlos Gardel, an acoustic guitar, and a beautiful wooden armoire.

This well-placed former Sheraton property on bustling Avenida Córdoba makes for a solid stay for both business travelers and city visitors. Spacious rooms are elegant with contemporary decor and a natural palette. Upgrade to a club category room for more breath-taking views over the city. There’s also a cocktail bar and restaurant on-site.

Perched higher up in the foothills than the surrounding cabin complexes, these modern cottages offer plenty of room and all the accoutrements of a vacation home. Mountain views and an opulent garden will soothe your senses, even as the snug wood paneling keeps you warm at night.

At this urban oasis, a white-marble lobby leads to a palm-fringed garden where you can enjoy a poolside breakfast or an afternoon cocktail. Sleek guest rooms have sophisticated color schemes complemented by black-and-white photos on the walls. Executive studios have whirlpool baths, and certain suites amazing views of a place that high-society Argentines have been dying to get into for years: Recoleta Cemetery. Loi Suites also operates three other apart-hotels in the city.

From the owners of Las Hayas (just around the corner on the winding mountain road), Los Acebos is a modern hotel on a forested ridge with a commanding view over the Beagle Channel; spacious and superclean rooms feature the same iconoclastic decor as Las Hayas, including the trademark fabric-padded walls, only this time with a ’60s-style color scheme. The restaurant serves international dishes in a chic dining room with sensational views. Staff are relaxed and personable, especially with the large number of well-heeled Argentine families who base themselves here, close to the nearby ski slopes. Guests can imbibe by the lounge fireplace or in the game room.

An upscale option in El Chaltén, this mountain lodge is a worthy upgrade if you're after more than just a comfortable bed. The large common area on the main floor triples as a bar, living room, and restaurant, where plate-glass windows bring expansive, gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains. The rooms have modern yet rustic décor and big hydromassage tubs to soak your bones after hikes. If you can, definitely opt for the superior rooms facing the river and mountains. The trail to Laguna Torre with its viewpoint of Cerro Torres starts just steps behind the hotel. 

All the reddish adobe walls of the cabins at Los Colorados, on the Cerro de Siete Colores, have rounded corners, giving the whole place a look of having been sculpted straight from the earth; it's a perfect spot for kicking back, whether you're curled up by the fireplace in your room or stargazing on the communal terrace.

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.

Cozy and handsomely designed two-floor apartments in this boutique complex have beautiful views over Lago Argentina and offer some independence and privacy with a self-catering kitchen and homey, gaucho-chic decoration. Breakfast is served to your door, and the 24-hour reception staff offer a helping hand to recommend the best for your itinerary in El Calafate. Two larger apartments and a pretty cabin in the garden can host five to six guests.

The friendly welcome from the owners makes staying at this B&B feel like visiting a friend's home (with great attention to detail in design and well-chosen furnishings). What makes it special is the level of advice and service that the knowledgeable team can give you: they are all mountain guides and have been living, working, and hiking in the area for more than a decade. Freshly squeezed orange juice is a nice touch at the abundant breakfast table.

On a pedestrian-only thoroughfare, this Spanish-owned hotel in the heart of the financial district is a good option for business travelers and cruise-ship passengers. Be sure to book a room in the newer part of the building—they're a bit pricier but worth every penny. There's a well-equipped fitness center, along with an indoor pool, sauna, and spa. The sunny breakfast and dinner rooms have nice sidewalk views for checking out passersby. The chain also has a property—Meliá Recoleta Plaza—in the heart of chichi Recoleta.

A modernist and minimalist property built of concrete and exposed stone, this boutique hotel comes complete with cool common areas, a full bar and restaurant, and a youthful staff. Each room is decorated in a different color scheme, providing a needed touch of warmth to the otherwise monochromatic feel. The full-service bistro, open only to guests, offers great porteño cuisine, as well as tasty mixed drinks and local wines. You can watch the day's soccer match on the flat-screen TV in the lounge area, though with the floor-to-ceiling windows facing the street you forgo privacy. Surrounded by grass, a slender plunge pool is filled by a waterfall.

The winemaking Catena family owns this luxurious boutique hotel, and all the rooms come stocked with wines straight from their own Mendoza vineyards. You'll find stylish rustic elements everywhere, starting with the towering entrance fashioned from wood from French oak barrels. Also made by hand are the wooden bathtubs, all of which are slightly different. All rooms have balconies overlooking the street or the courtyard where large, metal butterflies by an Argentine artist are lit up at night. Some suites include in-room saunas, while others have private rooftop whirlpool tubs. Amenities include massage cabins, a pool, and a small exercise area.

Great views across the lake are the main selling point of this smartly kept hotel, where each lakeside vista has a seated window or armchair so you can watch the beautiful sunset colors dance across the sky. Modern rooms have the necessities, there is good Wi-Fi throughout, and the communal breakfast room and the dining room have more lake views and wall-to-wall windows.

Topped with an eye-catching rooftop pool and patio, this enormous art deco showplace is a reminder of an earlier era. In the lobby, lofty pillars support a stained-glass ceiling that filters sunlight onto white marble floors, while the contemporary rooms have dark-wood floors and color schemes that feature bold oranges, reds, and black. There's a 24-hour fitness center and a highly regarded restaurant.

This lovely estancia is an hour and a half from El Calafate in a bucolic valley overlooking Lago Roca and backed by snowcapped mountain peaks; where sheep and horses graze, friendly gauchos give horse-racing and sheep-shearing demonstrations, and every evening a communal table is laid for a supper of spit-roasted locally reared lamb. It's possible to visit Nibepo Aike by booking a day trip at the office in downtown El Calafate, but the best way to experience this unique property is a two-night stay in comfortable rooms decorated with original antiques and ranching memorabilia. All-inclusive packages are available, as is breakfast only; options include visiting glaciers and horseback-riding trips where you'll ride along the shores of an emerald glacier lake.

A simple B&B off the main road, Nothofagus is named after the southern beech tree, and the lodge has a rough-hewn, woodsy feel with exposed beams and leaves stamped into the lampshades. Unlike in lodgings closer to the valley wall, the breakfast room offers unobstructed views of the Fitzroy spires on a clear morning. The rooms are comfortable and clean, if a bit bare.

Housed in a former convent on one of Palermo's most happening corners, the Nuss is a great option for those who want to be in the heart of the barrio's action. The 22 rooms are clustered around a Spanish-style open-air patio. All the rooms are bright and breezy, with large beds fitted with stylish leather headboards. The vast rooftop terrace has cozy lounge chairs and a small pool surrounded by dozens of trees that make for a natural oasis in the midst of the urban buzz.

This lodging occupies a spot on one of the chicest strips in Palermo Soho, more than holding its own against neighboring see-and-be-seen establishments. Englishman David Collins designed the hotel, and it's clear that he considered every nook and cranny to create a cohesive look. Rooms are modern with a touch of rustic comfort, thanks to oak floors and warm color schemes. The friendly staff is eager to help you navigate shopping, dining, and revelry.

Slippers are already waiting by your bed when you check into the Palermo Place, making the spacious, studio-style rooms especially inviting. The rooms have a handsome decor, windows letting in lots of light, and kitchens loaded with everything you need to make a home-cooked meal. All the extras, including the oversized towels and Egyptian cotton sheets, are top quality. Internet access is free, and laundry and dry cleaning services are available. In lieu of breakfast in the hotel, staff get guests out on the block with vouchers to redeem at stylish and tasty brunch spots close by.

If you need some elbow room, the Palermo Tower has some of the biggest rooms you’ll find in Buenos Aires, all of them featuring sitting areas with comfy couches and nicely outfitted kitchenettes. Between the tile floors and dark furnishings, however, the decor could be a bit warmer. A small but well-appointed gym is on the top floor, as are the outdoor pool and solarium. The buffet breakfast includes a selection of serve-yourself items as well as made-to-order favorites like omelets. The newest property from P Hotels, it sits comfortably close to Palermo Hollywood's bars and restaurants.

Near the famed Teatro Colón and the landmark Obelisco, the upscale Panamericano Buenos Aires has a lobby with a checkerboard marble floor that leads to large salons, a snazzy café, and conference rooms that are popular with local politicians. Rooms are spacious and elegant, with dark-wood furnishings and lavish fabrics. The top-floor pool and spa afford amazing views. Visit in the late afternoon to watch the soft pastels of a smoggy sunset give way to the neon glow on one of the world's widest avenues, Avenida 9 de Julio.

The falls aren't the only good views in Iguazú: half the rooms at this chic hotel look onto the churning, jungle-framed waters of the Iguazú and Paraná rivers. Even the pool, set on a large terrace, looks over the river. The view gets seriously panoramic from the top floor, which is one of the best sundowner spots in town. The rooms are lovely inside, too. Gorgeous throws and pillow shams offset the clean lines of the contemporary furnishings.

The Hyatt has preserved the landmark Plaza Hotel's 19th-century Spanish colonial façade: a grand pillared entrance and a wide veranda that extends to either side of the street. Inside, however, it has all the modern comforts; minimalist bedrooms are softened by plump white pillows and duvets covering the simple ebony beds. Rates include use of the gym and spa, plus an abundant buffet breakfast. Lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner are served on the gracious terrace overlooking Mendoza's main square. A two-story wall of wine separates Bistro M, the restaurant, from the lobby.

Located just around the corner from shops, tourist offices, and restaurants, this downtown hotel melds homey furnishings with state-of-the-art amenities and services. Cozy up by the lobby fireplace or bask in the soaring atrium full of greenery and natural light. Note the paintings on display: each floor showcases a different local artist. The efficient staff caters to the frequent fishermen, families, business travelers, and outdoorsy types who stop here.

This deluxe hotel pampers its guests with spa services, ski-equipment delivery, and an indoor-outdoor pool. There are supervised indoor activities for kids as well as ski instruction for all levels. Complimentary wine and hot chocolate are served in the afternoon. Stay options are a 'mini-week' (two nights) or seven nights. 

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.

Originally built in 1909, this Buenos Aires landmark brims with old-school style—the elegant lobby, crystal chandeliers, and swanky bar evoke Argentina's opulent, if distant, past. Exploring the myriad nooks and crannies of this grand old hotel is part of its timeless appeal. Sadly, it could have been better maintained. Rooms are comfortable, if not particularly spacious. It has a quiet location at the top of pedestrian-only Florida Street overlooking leafy Plaza San Martín.

Just two blocks from the plaza but already on the edge of town, this place feels like a hideaway; behind the large colonial-style building, with its big guest rooms and its fireplace-warmed common area, is a garden with a blue-and-white swimming pool and great views. There's also a well-stocked quincho—a sheltered barbecue area with tables, chairs, and an oven.