Llao Llao Peninsula and Lake Nahuel Huapi, Bariloche

Argentina · Cerro Catedral · Lake Nahuel Huapi · Circuito Chico

Where to stay in Bariloche: lakeside cabins and ski-in stays

Choosing where to stay in Bariloche: the centre, the lakeside Avenida Bustillo, Cerro Catedral or Dina Huapi, plus when to go and how to spend less.

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Where to stay in Bariloche by budget

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Tight budget

Dina Huapi or the centre

a self-catering apartment

Cheaper and well connected by bus.

Cheapest with good ratings

Best balance

Mid-range

Avenida Bustillo (km 5 to 15)

a lake-view cabin

The classic Bariloche experience at a fair price.

Best value

Treat yourself

Higher kilometres or the Catedral base

a premium cabin or ski-in apartment

Lakeside quiet or skiing from the door.

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Why Bariloche

Bariloche is the big mountain town of northern Patagonia: Lake Nahuel Huapi, forests, peaks in every direction and Cerro Catedral, one of the largest ski areas in South America. It works year-round, with snow in winter and lakes and hiking in summer.

The choice is town, lake or mountain. The centre has everything on foot; cabins along Avenida Bustillo give you lake views and quiet; and the Catedral base is for skiers.

Choosing by type of trip

Ski-focused: an apartment at the Cerro Catedral base.
Family: a cabin with a kitchen on Avenida Bustillo.
Couple: a lake-view cabin at the higher kilometres, near Llao Llao.
No car: the centre or the first kilometres of Bustillo.
Tighter budget: Dina Huapi or a Bustillo cabin with a kitchen, outside July and January.

When to go

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Good time to save
Peak season: pricier and busier
❄ Usual snow season
A guide only: varies each year.

Winter (June to September)

Cerro Catedral's ski season usually runs from mid-June to late September. July is the Argentine winter holiday and the most expensive month. August and September usually offer good snow and less demand.

Summer (December to March)

Lakes, chilly beaches, hut-to-hut hiking and cycling the Circuito Chico. January is the busiest month; March combines good weather with fewer people.

Getting there

Fly into Bariloche airport, with flights from Buenos Aires and other Argentine cities. It is about 15 km from the centre.
From Chile, cross the Cardenal Samoré pass from Osorno or Puerto Varas by car or international bus. Check its status first, as it can close in snow.
Long-distance buses from Buenos Aires take more than a day; only worth it if flights are unavailable.

Which area to choose

City centre

Best for: travellers without a car who want restaurants and nightlife

≈ 25 min by car to Cerro Catedral base

Everything on foot: the Centro Cívico, chocolate shops, restaurants and tour departures. In winter it fills with Argentine school-leaver trips, so it can be noisy.

Avenida Bustillo (km 1 to 25)

Best for: families and couples after a cabin with a lake view

The Nahuel Huapi shoreline heading west, where most cabins are. Addresses are given by kilometre: the higher the number, the quieter and further from town. Frequent buses run along the avenue.

Cerro Catedral base

Best for: skiers who will be on the slopes every day

≈ 25 min by car to central Bariloche

Apartments and hotels in the village at the foot of the lifts. It saves the daily trip to the mountain, but there is little going on out of season.

Dina Huapi and Villa La Angostura

Best for: tighter budgets or a slower pace

≈ 20 min by car to central Bariloche

Dina Huapi, east of town near the airport, is usually cheaper. Villa La Angostura, an hour away, is a destination in its own right, with forest, lake and Cerro Bayo.

Approximate times without traffic or snow, calculated with OpenStreetMap routing.

Where to stay

Cabins

The classic Bariloche stay: wooden cabins along Avenida Bustillo, many with lake views and a fireplace.

Cabins in Bariloche Cabins in Villa La Angostura

Apartments

In the centre and at the foot of Cerro Catedral. Practical for skiing or getting around on foot.

Apartments in the centre Apartments at Villa Catedral

Country houses

Whole houses and small farms on the outskirts, for big groups and longer stays.

Houses in Dina Huapi

On a budget

Bariloche on a budget

Bariloche gets pricey in July and January, but outside those dates, and with a few good choices, the trip costs much less.

1Skip the July winter holidays: August and September usually have good snow and lower prices.
2Stay in a cabin with a kitchen on Avenida Bustillo and use the public bus; it is cheaper than the centre or the ski base.
3Rent ski gear in town before heading up; it is usually pricier at the mountain base.
4Plenty is free: lake beaches, viewpoints, cycling the Circuito Chico and hiking to mountain huts.
5Check the best way to pay (card or cash): conditions for foreign visitors in Argentina change often.
6Coming from Chile, the bus over the Samoré pass is usually far cheaper than flying.

Best-value cabins in Bariloche Best-value stays in Dina Huapi

FAQ

Where to stay in Bariloche on a tight budget?

In Dina Huapi or the centre: a self-catering apartment. Cheaper and well connected by bus.

Where to stay in Bariloche on a mid-range budget?

In Avenida Bustillo (km 5 to 15): a lake-view cabin. The classic Bariloche experience at a fair price.

Where to stay in Bariloche for a treat?

In Higher kilometres or the Catedral base: a premium cabin or ski-in apartment. Lakeside quiet or skiing from the door.

Where is the best area to stay in Bariloche?

The centre if you have no car; Avenida Bustillo for a cabin with a lake view; the Cerro Catedral base to ski every day; Dina Huapi to spend less.

When is Bariloche cheapest?

Outside July and January. August and September for snow; March, April, November and December for lakes and hiking.

Can I get to Bariloche from Chile?

Yes, via the Cardenal Samoré pass from Osorno or Puerto Varas, by car or international bus. In winter the pass can close for snow, so check before you travel.

What do the kilometre numbers on Avenida Bustillo mean?

Addresses are given in kilometres from the centre. A place at km 5 is close to town; one at km 20 is near Llao Llao and the Circuito Chico, and much quieter.

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