Best Areas to Stay in Patagonia
Choosing the right neighbourhood makes a huge difference to your experience. Here's an honest breakdown of where to base yourself.
The main gateway to Torres del Paine — hostels, expedition gear shops, and excellent local restaurants. Comfortable and well-organised for trekkers.
Refugio accommodation on the trail includes a dormitory bed, hot shower, dinner, and breakfast. The only way to do the W Trek without carrying a tent.
The gateway to Perito Moreno Glacier and Los Glaciares National Park. More resort-like than Puerto Natales, with better restaurants and a pleasant lakeside walk.
All-inclusive wilderness lodges within or adjacent to Torres del Paine offer extraordinary experiences — guided hikes, spectacular food, and views that are simply impossible elsewhere.
Best Hotels in Patagonia
explora Patagonia
explora Patagonia is one of the world's great wilderness lodges, perched above the turquoise waters of Lake Pehoé with a direct view of the Torres de...
EcoCamp Patagonia
EcoCamp Patagonia pioneered sustainable dome accommodation inside Torres del Paine National Park. Geodesic domes with transparent panels bring the mou...
Singular Patagonia
A converted 1915 cold-storage plant transformed into one of Patagonia's most celebrated hotels. The Singular sits on a private pier on Last Hope Sound...
How to Get the Best Deal
- Book 2–3 months in advance for peak season (especially Patagonia lodges and Galápagos boats which sell out months ahead)
- Shoulder season (April–May or September–October for most destinations) offers 20–30% lower rates with comparable weather
- Always compare the hotel's own website against third-party booking platforms — direct booking often includes perks
- Check cancellation policies carefully; many South American lodges have strict non-refundable deposits