Hotels in Ushuaia
Ushuaia sits on the Beagle Channel at the southern tip of Tierra del Fuego, the southernmost city in the world and the main departure port for Antarctica cruises. Snow-capped peaks drop straight into the channel behind Avenida San Martin.
Ushuaia stretches along a narrow shelf between the Martial mountains and the Beagle Channel, and hotels here fall into two camps: downtown addresses near Avenida San Martin within walking distance of the port and the Museo del Fin del Mundo, or hillside lodges above the Bahia Encerrada with channel views and a shuttle into town. Winter fills rooms with skiers headed to Cerro Castor, summer with hikers bound for Tierra del Fuego National Park and passengers boarding Antarctica expedition ships. Families and cruise travellers both do well here, though anyone chasing nightlife should stay on San Martin itself, since the hillside resorts go quiet after dinner.
Ushuaia in numbers
30 hotels
How we rank
4.9Guest scoreUshuaia Lodge
4.9Guest scoreLa Posta Apart
4.8Guest scoreLos Arboles Apart
4.8Guest scoreArakur Ushuaia Resort & Spa
4.8Guest scoreApart Hotel Cabo San Diego
4.7Guest scoreCilene del Fuego Suites & Spa
4.7Guest scoreLos Cauquenes Resort + Spa + Experiences
4.6Guest scoreMirador del Beagle Hosteria
4.6Guest scoreCasa Cima
4.6Guest scoreDepartamentos Paisaje del Beagle
4.6Guest scoreLos Acebos Ushuaia Hotel
4.6Guest scoreLas Hayas Ushuaia Resort
4.6Guest scorePosada Fueguina
4.6Guest scoreValle Frío Ushuaia
4.6Guest scoreCilene del Faro Suites & Spa
4.5Guest scoreAlto Andino Hotel
4.5Guest scoreTolkeyen Ushuaia Hotel
4.5Guest scoreOriginal House Hotel Boutique
4.5Guest scoreHosteria y Restaurante America
4.5Guest scoreBalcones del Beagle Apart
4.5Guest scoreHostal del Bosque
4.5Guest scoreLos Ñires Ushuaia
4.5Guest scoreCity Centro By Marriott Ushuaia Argentina
4.5Guest scoreHosteria Foike
4.4Guest scoreHotel Tierra del Fuego
4.4Guest scoreCumbres Del Martial
4.4Guest scoreHotel Cap Polonio
4.4Guest scoreHostal Rio Ona
4.4Guest scoreChoconcito Apart Hotel
4.2Guest scoreTorre al Sur
What to expect
- Downtown stays within walking distance of Avenida San Martin and the port
- Hillside lodges above Bahia Encerrada with Beagle Channel views
- Cerro Castor ski season runs roughly June through September
- Antarctica expedition ships depart from the Ushuaia port October to March
- Tierra del Fuego National Park and the End of the World Train are short drives away
- Weather stays cold and windy year-round, so heated rooms and good boot storage matter
Local tips
- Book downtown near San Martin if the plan includes evening restaurants or last-minute excursion bookings, since taxis from hillside hotels add up.
- Reserve Antarctica-season rooms (November to February) well ahead, since expedition ship crews and passengers fill the port-area hotels fast.
- Pack for wind more than cold, since the Beagle Channel gusts cut through layers even when the temperature reading looks mild.
- Ask about ski shuttle service if staying near Cerro Castor season, since the resort sits about 26 km out of town on Route 3.
- Confirm airport transfers in advance during shoulder season, since Ushuaia's Malvinas Argentinas airport sits close to town but flights get rebooked often with wind delays.
- Choose a channel-view room on the hillside side if the budget allows, since the Beagle Channel and Andes backdrop are the real draw of an Ushuaia stay.
Where to stay
FAQ
What neighborhoods are best for staying in Ushuaia?
Downtown around Avenida San Martin suits travellers who want restaurants, souvenir shops and the cruise port within walking distance, while the hillside above Bahia Encerrada suits those prioritising Beagle Channel views, quiet evenings and a short shuttle ride into the centre.
What types of accommodation are available in Ushuaia?
Ushuaia's hotels range from downtown 3-star inns and aparthotels with kitchenettes near Avenida San Martin to hillside 5-star resorts with spa facilities and channel views, plus smaller family-run hosterias aimed at hikers and ski travellers passing through.
When is the best time to visit Ushuaia?
October through March brings the mildest weather and the Antarctica cruise season, while June through September draws skiers to Cerro Castor for the southern hemisphere winter; both seasons fill hotels quickly, so booking ahead matters either way.
Where should travellers stay for Antarctica cruises departing from Ushuaia?
Port-adjacent hotels near Avenida San Martin work best for cruise departures, since luggage transfers and last-minute boarding logistics stay simpler within walking distance of the pier than from a hillside resort further out on the mountain road.
Is Ushuaia a good base for Tierra del Fuego National Park?
Yes, the park entrance sits about 20 km from downtown Ushuaia, close enough for a half-day or full-day trip from either a downtown or hillside hotel with a rental car, tour bus or the End of the World Train.
Do Ushuaia hotels offer ski shuttles to Cerro Castor?
Several hillside and ski-oriented properties provide or arrange shuttle service to Cerro Castor, roughly 26 km from town on Route 3, though downtown hotels more often point guests toward rental car or organised tour desk options instead.