Direction Bariloche, in the heart of the beautiful Patagonia, to discover the best places to stay during your stay!
Snow mountains, chalets, lakes... Bariloche, better known as San Carlos de Bariloche, is a small paradise for skiers and mountain lovers in Argentina . Located a few minutes from Nahuel Huapi Lake, at the foot of the Andes Cordillera, Bariloche is populated by 110,000 inhabitants. It is renowned for its winter ski resorts and hiking trails in the summer. The Argentines nickname it "Small Switzerland". Indeed, she has everything from the postcard of Zermatt. Bariloche is also renowned for its delicious chocolate. Museum, chocolate shops... There's everything to please the greedy ones.
Founded by a Swiss in 1902, the city of Bariloche was first an agro-food platform before becoming a tourist centre from the 1940s. Elsewhere from the main cities of the country, it has many advantages that appeal to tourists in search of nature and calm. With an airport, it is easy to access from the capital Buenos Aires . With its incredible landscapes and natural parks, San Carlos de Bariloche is one of the most important places to visit during a trip to Argentina.
Did you just book your plane ticket for Argentina? Here are now some neighborhood ideas where to stay in Bariloche.
Also read: The 9 things to do in Bariloche
Downtown
Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons – Diego Delso
The city centre is a must-see place in Bariloche. You are near the Chocolate Museum, City Casino and supermarkets. For the gourmets, a gourmet guided tour of regional dishes will awaken taste buds! In the evening, many lively restaurants and bars await the youngest. On the price side, it is possible to negotiate a accommodation in Bariloche, unless of course you book it in advance online. Also know that cabañas are cheaper than hotels. Keep in mind if you want to go hiking from the city centre. There are not many marked trails, so you have to prepare in advance to avoid being blocked at nightfall.
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Los Maítenes
Photo credit: Flickr – Mariano Mantel
Accommodation in Bariloche is very simple since the city is tourist and offers many accommodations with prices adapted to all types of budget. You will find very nice hotels on the edge of the Lake Nahuel Huapi that it is possible to discover during a complete circuit .
Attention is given to prices in July, August (winter) and December and January (summer). When you choose accommodation in Bariloche, know that you will need a car to move easily. Indeed, the places to visit are not one next to each other and on foot, it turns out to be more complicated. The Los Maítenes district is quiet and perfect to leave in the direction of Piedras Blancas .
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Circuito Chico
Photo credit: Flickr – Lucas Zallio
Located a few kilometres from the centre, Circuito Chico is a must-see where to sleep in Bariloche. It offers incredible views of the surrounding mountains and the San Pedro Peninsula. Don’t miss going to the top of the Mont Campanario A chairlift. It is 1050 meters above sea level and the view is breathtaking! There are also many beaches where you stop to enjoy the landscapes. At nightfall, visit one of the many hotels on the shore of the lake. From luxury accommodation to the rustic hotel, there are for all tastes.
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La Colina
Photo credit: Flickr – Erik Araújo
La Colina is the most convenient neighborhood to find accommodation in Bariloche. It is located a few minutes from the airport. Do not expect to find trendy bars and restaurants in this place. It will allow travellers to sleep near the airport at the end of the trip before returning to a plane the next day. There are small wooden huts along the lake and more modern hotels on the main road towards the airport.
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