Argentina Hostels
Map
Cities
Albardón
1
Alta Gracia
1
Bariloche
53
Barreal
1
Bernardo de Irigoyen
1
Buenos Aires
224
Cacheuta
1
Cachí
1
Cafayate
11
Cañuelas
1
Capilla del Monte
7
Capitan Sarmiento
1
Chacras de Coria
1
Chascomus
1
Cholila
1
Colón
2
Colonia Carlos Pellegrini
2
Comodoro Rivadavia
1
Córdoba
54
Corrientes
5
El Bolsón
17
El Calafate
27
El Chaltén
22
El Corcovado
1
El Soberbio
1
Esquel
6
Gaimán
1
Herrera
1
Humahuaca
5
La Cumbre
2
La Plata
8
La Quiaca
2
La Silleta
1
Lago Puelo
1
Las Grutas
2
Los Molles
1
Lujan de Cuyo
1
Malargüe
1
Mar del Plata
24
Mendoza
65
Mercedes
1
Mina Clavero
2
Miramar
2
Neuquen
4
Ongamira
1
Paraná
2
Perito Moreno
1
Posadas
4
Puerto Iguazú
35
Puerto Madryn
14
Puerto Pirámides
2
Purmamarca
1
Río Cuarto
1
Rio Gallegos
1
Rosario
41
Salta
53
San Agustín
2
San Agustin de Valle Fertil
1
San Antonio de Areco
2
San Ignacio
6
San Javier
1
San Juan
7
San Luis
2
San Marcos Sierras
2
San Martín de los Andes
6
San Martín de los Andes, Neuquén
1
San Miguel de Tucumán
4
San Rafael
7
San Salvador de Jujuy
9
Santa Fe
1
Santa Rosa de Calamuchita
2
Santiago del Estero
1
Tafi del Valle
2
Tanti
1
Tigre
6
Tilcara
14
Ushuaia
21
Uspallata
1
Viedma
2
Villa Carlos Paz
1
Villa de Merlo
2
Villa Gesell
3
Villa la Angostura
5
Villa María
1
Villa Traful
1
Yala
1
About Argentina
Argentina, famous for tango, soccer, amazing hiking, meaty barbecues (asados), and Argentinean steaks. The country is situated in the South East part of South America, and borders Chile to the west, Uruguay to the north east, and Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil to the North. Hostels are a popular accommodation option in Argentina, and Hostelz.com is the only source of complete information on hostels in Argentina.
Buenos Aires is the country's capital, and cultural centre. If you want to watch a soccer match, join in with some tango classes, or just party with some locals, then Buenos Aires is the place to go. There are also some very good markets, and laneways where couples dance tango through the streets. There are many good (and mostly free) walking tours around Buenos Aires, it's definitely worth joining one to get the best local knowledge. If staying at a hostel, ask the receptionist for information on walking tours - most hostels provide free walking tours.
Mendoza is also a popular tourist stop. Mendoza is a very popular wine region in Argentina, famous for high quality red wines, particularly, Malbec wines. Another popular wine region is Salta.
Iguazu Falls, can also be found in Argentina. The falls are on the border with Brazil and Paraguay, and can be accessed from both the Brazilian side and the Argentinean side. The closest hostels are in Puerto Iguazu. Wildlife, particularly bird spotting, is also amazing in and around the falls.
Some visitors head down to Ushuaia to catch a cruise to the Antartica. Ushuaia is also the most southern country in the world. There are many hostels there, but it is quite isolated. Though it can be accessed by bus, it's far easier and quicker to fly to Ushuaia.
The Patagonian region, in the south of Argentina, is famous for mountainous hiking during the summer months, and skiing (especially off-piste skiing) in the winter months. The region is stunning, and attracts loads of visitors every year, however is still far less touristic then many of the other famed hiking spots. If you head out on a hiking in Patagonia you will likely have the trails to yourself.
Spanish is the official language spoken in Argentina. Some people are also conversational in English, and sometimes even German, however it is definitely worth learning some basic Spanish before visiting Argentina. If you already speak some Spanish, or have travelled to other Spanish speaking countries, you will notice the Argentinean Spanish accent is very different, and they pronounce some letter combinations very different.
If visiting Argentina (unless of course you are a vegetarian), then you should try a traditional Argentinean asado (or barbecue). Argentineans love their meat, and do a good job of cooking it.
There are many different accommodation types in Argentina. In the larger cities and touristic towns, there are usually backpackers or hostels, along with other types of accommodations. Most accommodation, including hostels, provide at least a simple breakfast, which usually consists of coffee and tea, and medialunas (similar to a croissant) with butter and jam, and usually dulce de leche (a caramel spreading sauce). Hostels usually provide daily optional activities, and can help arrange Spanish classes, tango lesson or obtain football tickets. Hostels are generally fun, social and relatively cheap in Argentina. If visiting Patagonia, hostels tend to be simpler (if found at all). Staff in most accommodation (except guesthouses), speak a good level of English.
Buenos Aires is the country's capital, and cultural centre. If you want to watch a soccer match, join in with some tango classes, or just party with some locals, then Buenos Aires is the place to go. There are also some very good markets, and laneways where couples dance tango through the streets. There are many good (and mostly free) walking tours around Buenos Aires, it's definitely worth joining one to get the best local knowledge. If staying at a hostel, ask the receptionist for information on walking tours - most hostels provide free walking tours.
Mendoza is also a popular tourist stop. Mendoza is a very popular wine region in Argentina, famous for high quality red wines, particularly, Malbec wines. Another popular wine region is Salta.
Iguazu Falls, can also be found in Argentina. The falls are on the border with Brazil and Paraguay, and can be accessed from both the Brazilian side and the Argentinean side. The closest hostels are in Puerto Iguazu. Wildlife, particularly bird spotting, is also amazing in and around the falls.
Some visitors head down to Ushuaia to catch a cruise to the Antartica. Ushuaia is also the most southern country in the world. There are many hostels there, but it is quite isolated. Though it can be accessed by bus, it's far easier and quicker to fly to Ushuaia.
The Patagonian region, in the south of Argentina, is famous for mountainous hiking during the summer months, and skiing (especially off-piste skiing) in the winter months. The region is stunning, and attracts loads of visitors every year, however is still far less touristic then many of the other famed hiking spots. If you head out on a hiking in Patagonia you will likely have the trails to yourself.
Spanish is the official language spoken in Argentina. Some people are also conversational in English, and sometimes even German, however it is definitely worth learning some basic Spanish before visiting Argentina. If you already speak some Spanish, or have travelled to other Spanish speaking countries, you will notice the Argentinean Spanish accent is very different, and they pronounce some letter combinations very different.
If visiting Argentina (unless of course you are a vegetarian), then you should try a traditional Argentinean asado (or barbecue). Argentineans love their meat, and do a good job of cooking it.
There are many different accommodation types in Argentina. In the larger cities and touristic towns, there are usually backpackers or hostels, along with other types of accommodations. Most accommodation, including hostels, provide at least a simple breakfast, which usually consists of coffee and tea, and medialunas (similar to a croissant) with butter and jam, and usually dulce de leche (a caramel spreading sauce). Hostels usually provide daily optional activities, and can help arrange Spanish classes, tango lesson or obtain football tickets. Hostels are generally fun, social and relatively cheap in Argentina. If visiting Patagonia, hostels tend to be simpler (if found at all). Staff in most accommodation (except guesthouses), speak a good level of English.
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Argentina Travel Tips & Suggestions
Buenos Aires is amazing! We spent a week there and were completely entertained. Don't miss Recoleta. The food and shopping are fantastic -- and cheap. Do not waste a day going to Tigre -- it's boring.
Cordoba is beautiful, beautiful city -- and the great mosque of Cordoba is breathtaking. It was such a beautiful place it made us want to cry.
I visited Rosario last week. The city is beautiful, the people are nice, and the food is excellent.
If you visit Argentina you cannot miss Esquel. The city doesn’t have a lot, but the area is fantastic. If I could, I would go back every summer.
I've been in Puerto Madryn twice in my life, and the second time was the best.