Your log-cabin fantasy on steroids, this 189-bed compound offers vast wings of tidy dorm rooms. Shy solo travellers might feel a little lost in the expanse. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Few places feel precious when you're a fly-by-night, but this stands vivid among them. These storybook A-frame cabins offer snug beds and thoughtful touches to please the weary traveller. A key ingredient is the warm Giordano family that spans three generations. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Don't expect Sir Thomas to put on airs - shiny wood veneer and plaid bed covers define this picket-fence home in the center of Calafate. While management is courteous, guest experience is suspended somewhere between bed and breakfast and plain hotel. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Your suburban dream getaway is the cheerful, family-run, great value Hostel de las Manos. Word may be out among Spanish-speaking visitors, but it's not yet big with the overseas set. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Let's face it, if you're not travelling with a wheeled suitcase, El Kalkén is probably not your style. Understated and elegant, this classic Spanish-style hotel does offer plenty of respite. Prim doubles keep the rays out with thick curtains, and the continental breakfast is abun… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Stately but snug, this hillside retreat was made for fireside chats with a Glenfiddich in hand. A prime location gazes out on the sandy-colored landscape surrounding El Calafate and Lago Argentino. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Colonial furnishings, an outdoor grill and ambling rock garden make this ranch-style retreat feel more Santa Fe than Patagonia. While its boxy exterior might remind you of grade school, on the inside it's both classic and welcoming. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Witness Los Álamos' plush rooms, proper gardens, reputable grill restaurant and spa. Distractions are plentiful. It's enough to almost forget about seeing that famous hunk of moving ice nearby. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Run away if you see troubadours checking in with guitar in tow: this catch-all lodging with camping offers a range of amenities but not a whole lot of space. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Tucked into a well-heeled residential neighborhood, Los Grillos is a warm family home with a pleasant garden cabin. While it's nothing fancy, you can expect fresh rooms, soft beds, a good breakfast and attentive service. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Though word-of-mouth advertising gets tricky when your name falls clunky on gringo lips, Newenkelen is a find. This motel-style inn features just a few tasteful rooms, each with a picture window framing Lago Argentino. Full Lonely Planet Review ›