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Ushuaia and its snowy mountains seen from the Beagle Channel

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Argentina · Beagle Channel · Tierra del Fuego National Park · Cerro Castor

Where to stay in Ushuaia: centre, hills or near the snow

Where to stay in Ushuaia, the city at the end of the world: the centre, the hills facing the Beagle Channel or the road to Cerro Castor, plus when to go.

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Where to stay in Ushuaia by budget

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Tight budget

Centre

a self-catering hostel or apartment

Everything on foot and tours leave next door, so no transport costs.

Cheapest with good ratings
Best balance
Mid-range

Waterfront and west of town

an apartment or house

More space and bay views at a fair price.

Best value
Treat yourself

Hills or valleys towards Cerro Castor

a hotel with a view or a forest lodge

Beagle Channel views or Fuegian forest at the door.

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Why Ushuaia

Ushuaia is Argentina’s southernmost city, between the Beagle Channel and the mountains of Tierra del Fuego. It is the gateway to Antarctica, to Tierra del Fuego National Park and to a snowy winter at Cerro Castor.

The choice is centre or view. The centre has everything on foot; the hills offer channel views; and the valleys towards Cerro Castor are for snow and forest.

Choosing by type of trip

  • No car, few days: an apartment or hostel in the centre.
  • Couple: a hotel or cabin with Beagle Channel views in the hills.
  • Family: an apartment or house on the waterfront.
  • Skiing: a cabin or lodge in the valleys towards Cerro Castor.

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.

Southern summer (November to March)

Very long days, Beagle Channel boat trips, penguins in season and hiking in Tierra del Fuego National Park. December to February is the busiest, with Antarctic cruises leaving the port.

Winter (June to September)

Snow season at Cerro Castor, cross-country skiing and snowy landscapes. July coincides with the Argentine winter holidays and is the priciest month.

Getting there

  • Fly into Ushuaia airport, with flights from Buenos Aires and other Argentine cities. It is a few minutes from the centre.
  • Overland from Punta Arenas (Chile), crossing the Strait of Magellan by ferry: a long, full-day trip.
  • In town there are taxis; transfers run to the national park and Cerro Castor in season.

Which area to choose

Centre (Avenida San Martín)

Best for: travellers without a car who want everything on foot

The main street, with restaurants, shops and boat-trip agencies next to the port. The most practical base for short stays.

Hills and the road to Martial Glacier

Best for: couples after Beagle Channel views

Hotels and cabins on the slopes above town, with views over the channel and mountains. Quieter, but you will need a taxi or car.

Waterfront and west of town

Best for: families and multi-day stays

Apartments and houses facing the bay and on the way to the national park, with more space and good prices.

Valleys on the road to Cerro Castor

Best for: skiers and cross-country skiers

Cabins and lodges in the forested valleys east of town, close to the snow centres. A car or transfer is needed.

Where to stay

Cabins and lodges

Wooden cabins on the hills and in the valleys towards Cerro Castor, many facing the channel or the forest.

Cabins in Ushuaia

Apartments

Self-catering apartments in the centre and along the waterfront, practical for families and longer trips.

Apartments in Ushuaia

Houses and estancias

Whole houses and Fuegian estancias on the outskirts, for groups and nature lovers.

Houses in Ushuaia

On a budget

Ushuaia on a budget

Getting to the end of the world is not cheap, but once you are there are plenty of ways to save.

  1. 1Travel in November or March: good weather, long days and less demand than midsummer.
  2. 2Pick a self-catering apartment in the centre and shop at the supermarket.
  3. 3Many hikes are free or cheap, such as Laguna Esmeralda or Martial Glacier.
  4. 4Compare several agencies before booking a Beagle Channel boat trip: prices vary a lot.
  5. 5For skiing, avoid July: August and September usually have good snow and lower prices.
  6. 6Check the best way to pay (card or cash): conditions for foreign visitors in Argentina change often.
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FAQ

Where to stay in Ushuaia on a tight budget?

In Centre: a self-catering hostel or apartment. Everything on foot and tours leave next door, so no transport costs.

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

In Waterfront and west of town: an apartment or house. More space and bay views at a fair price.

Where to stay in Ushuaia for a treat?

In Hills or valleys towards Cerro Castor: a hotel with a view or a forest lodge. Beagle Channel views or Fuegian forest at the door.

Where is the best area to stay in Ushuaia?

The centre if you have no car and want everything on foot; the hills for Beagle Channel views; the valleys towards Cerro Castor if you are coming to ski.

When is Ushuaia cheapest?

November, March and April for the southern summer, and August and September for snow, avoiding January, February and July.

Can you ski in Ushuaia?

Yes. Cerro Castor is the main ski area and usually has a long season; there are also cross-country centres in the valleys. Check each season's opening dates.

How many days do I need in Ushuaia?

Three to five days cover the national park, a channel boat trip and a hike, with room for bad weather.

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