Hostels in Bariloche: where to stay, how to get there and what to do
Bariloche is the backpacker base of northern Patagonia: a big town on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi, set inside the national park of the same name. From the centre, city buses run to the trailheads of some of the best-known treks in the country, like Refugio Frey, Laguna Jakob or Cerro Campanario, and in winter to Cerro Catedral. It has plenty of hostels with kitchens, supermarkets close at hand and a bus station with services to Buenos Aires, El Bolsón, the Seven Lakes and Chile.
🛏️Dorm bedfrom ≈ US$ 12 a night
✈️AirportBRC, 14 km from the centre by road
🚌Bus stationAv. 12 de Octubre 2400, ≈ 3.2 km from the Centro Cívico
💳City busesSUBE card only, no cash
❄️WinterJuly average low of −1.6 °C
💵MoneyWestern Union and exchange offices in the centre
🗺️Buenos Aires1,567 km · 21 to 25 h by bus
Lake Nahuel Huapi
Hotel Llao Llao, Circuito Chico
The Centro Cívico
How to get to Bariloche
✈️ Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport BRC
13 km east of the town · 14.2 km by road to the centre
Getting to the centre and the hostels
Mi Bus line 72: 11 departures a day, ≈ 25 min to the centre via the bus station, ≈ US$ 4.6; SUBE card only
Last bus from the airport at 10:20 pm; it's best to arrive with your SUBE card topped up or with SUBE Digital (Android with NFC)
Taxi or remís (private car): ≈ 17 min to the centre
Direct flights
Aerolíneas Argentinas from Aeroparque, Córdoba, Mendoza, Rosario, Salta, Tucumán, Viedma and El Calafate; JetSMART from Aeroparque, Ezeiza, Córdoba and Mendoza. Sky Airline flies to Santiago de Chile seasonally and in winter there are direct flights from Brazil.
🚌 Bariloche Bus Station
📍 Av. 12 de Octubre 2400
🛏️ 2 to 3.8 km from the hostels in the centre and the east; 10 to 12 km from those in the west (straight-line distance)
Mi Bus lines 10, 13, 20 and 55 start at the bus station and line 72 stops there on its way to the airport; line 20 gets you to the centre in 10-15 minutes. Watch out: the city bus stop at Moreno 400, right in the centre, is also called «terminal», but it's not the long-distance one.
For El Calafate and El Chaltén along Route 40, Marga Taqsa doesn't publish timetables on its website: ask via WhatsApp or on 0800-333-1188, or fly to El Calafate with Aerolíneas Argentinas.
Map of Bariloche: bus station, hostels and sights
The hostels in this guide, the bus station, the airport and the things to see, all on one map. Tap a point to see its name.
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HostelsBus stationAirportSights
Distances from the centre
Place
Distance
Time
How
Cerro Otto cable car (base)
Av. de los Pioneros km 5
≈ 12 min by cable car to the summit
free cable car bus from the centre
Playa Bonita
Av. Bustillo km 7.2
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lines 10, 13 and 20
Cerro Campanario
Av. Bustillo km 17.5
7 min by chairlift or 30 min on foot to the summit
line 20, «Cerro Campanario» stop
Cerro Catedral (base)
≈ 20 km
≈ 35 min by bus
line 55
Llao Llao and Puerto Pañuelo
25-27 km
≈ 55 min by bus
line 20
Refugio Frey
10 km of trail from the base of Catedral
4-6 h one way
line 55 and on foot
Laguna Jakob (Refugio San Martín)
5.8 km to Tambo Báez + 14 km of trail
5-6 h from Tambo Báez
lines 20, 21 or 51 to Bustillo km 10.5, then on foot
Pampa Linda (Cerro Tronador)
≈ 160 km
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car or tour
Getting around Bariloche
City buses are run by Mi Bus and can only be paid with a SUBE card, physical or digital (SUBE Digital works on Android with NFC): they don't take cash.
You can buy the SUBE card at kiosks or at the SUBE office in the Centro Cívico (Monday to Friday, 8 am to 3 pm) and top it up at kiosks, ATMs or with Mercado Pago, Ualá or MODO. A city ride costs ≈ US$ 1.5; to Catedral, ≈ US$ 5.2, and to the airport, ≈ US$ 4.6.
Line 20 links the bus station, the centre, Av. Bustillo, Cerro Campanario and Llao Llao; on weekdays it runs every 15 minutes during the day and takes about 55 minutes from the centre to Llao Llao.
Line 55 runs from the centre to Cerro Catedral every hour, from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm (return from 8:10 am to 9:10 pm), in about 35 minutes. Lines 10 and 13 go into Colonia Suiza, and line 10 carries on to Bahía López.
The centre (Mitre, Moreno, Salta and the lakefront) is walkable, although some streets climb steeply from the lake; for the bus station and Av. Bustillo you'll need a bus.
There are several remís (private car) firms (Remises Centro, Remises Mitre, Patagonia Remises), and you can rent bikes at Indómito.
Uber, Cabify, DiDi and taxis in Bariloche
Uber, Cabify and DiDi work. Uber is authorised by municipal resolution, although its regulation is still under debate in the City Council. Uber reports an average of ≈ US$ 15 between the centre and the airport.
Uber Available
The most widely used in the country: Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Mendoza, Salta and Bariloche. It takes card, cash and Mercado Pago, and the same account you use at home works here.
Strong in Buenos Aires; also in Córdoba, Mendoza and Bariloche. Cash only in Buenos Aires, Rosario, Mendoza and Córdoba; to create an account it asks for a phone number and email address.
Status of each app according to their official sites and the local press; it may change. The buttons open the official stores (Google Play for Android, App Store for iPhone).
The 3 best areas to stay in Bariloche
1Centre: Centro Cívico, Mitre and Calle Salta Everything on foot
🚌 ≈ 3.2 km from the bus station
This is the area for anyone arriving without a car who wants everything close by: the hostels are less than 1 km from the Centro Cívico, with supermarkets, exchange offices and Western Union a few blocks away, and lines 20, 55 and 72 leave from here. The downside: between June and January about 140,000 Argentine school-leavers arrive each year and nights on Mitre get noisy. Also, some streets climb steeply from the lake.
2East of the centre: Onelli and Tiscornia Close to the bus station
🚌 ≈ 2 km from the bus station
It suits anyone arriving or leaving by bus and looking for a good price: it's about 2 km from the bus station and 1-1.6 km from the Centro Cívico. Nearby there's a Carrefour with Western Union (Perito Moreno 909) and branches of La Anónima, and you can walk to the centre or take line 20. The downside: there's less going on at night and the lakefront is further away.
3West: Playa Bonita and Lake Gutiérrez Lake, forest and trekking
🚌 ≈ 10 to 12 km from the bus station
For anyone coming to hike who wants lake and forest. Line 20 passes Playa Bonita (Av. Bustillo km 7-8) every 15 minutes on its way to Campanario, Llao Llao and the trailhead for Laguna Jakob; Lake Gutiérrez sits at the foot of the mountain, with line 55 heading to Catedral and the Frey. The downside: to go out at night or do a big shop you have to take the bus into the centre.
The 8 recommended hostels in Bariloche
Eight hostels with dorms, good scores and lots of reviews: four in the centre, two to the east on the way to the bus station and two out of town, next to a lake. Distances to the bus station are measured in a straight line: on foot it's a bit more.
La Justina Hostel
9.3 · 393 reviews
Quaglia 726 · 5 blocks from the centre, uphill
🚌 ≈ 3.3 km from the bus stationMixed dormsFemale dormPrivate roomsBreakfastKitchen
Shared dorm
Dining room
Exterior
A rustic-style house about five blocks from the Centro Cívico, with a mixed dorm, a female dorm (unusual in Bariloche), doubles and a bungalow. Guests highlight the cleanliness, the breakfast with homemade bread and jams and the host's attention. It has a shared kitchen, a barbecue grill and 24-hour reception. The walk there is uphill.
Much-praised cleanliness (9.5)
Breakfast with homemade bread
Steep approach, up a small hill
Mixed reviews about the host
How much a night costs, month by month
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A bed costs from US$ 25 to US$ 33 a night, depending on the month. The private room, from US$ 65 to US$ 124. Months marked «·» have no rate loaded yet: the hostel opens its calendar in stages, it doesn't mean it's closed.
Public price per night, before taxes and fees (these are shown at checkout and depend on your country of residence and payment method), for the free-cancellation rate when there is one; quotes are for 2 consecutive nights. Rates change with the date. Updated 05/10/2026.
The place is beautiful and has an incredible location. The breakfast is delicious! Homemade bread and scones that will drive you crazy. Leo is a lovely person! Very kind.
Fidel · Argentina · Jul 2026
9Bariloche in winter
Leonardo helped us with everything we needed, the hostel has nice common areas and they all have heating, hot water was always available, a good breakfast and the option of using the kitchen if you want to make yourself something.
Percy · Peru · Jul 2026
9The house is gorgeous
The house is gorgeous. The beds are very comfortable. Breakfast is fine. The bathrooms and all the facilities in general are super clean. It's well located, although the approach is a bit steep. The staff are serious and always have everything in order and running.
Maria · Colombia · Apr 2026
10Very cosy and clean
The hostel was perfect. Very cosy and clean. The room was very comfortable, breakfast was very good and they had the nice touch of leaving you a bath towel. There was also shampoo and shower gel. The owner was very attentive and kind, making everything easy.
Idoia · Spain · Mar 2026
Real reviews from verified guests, translated from the original language. A selection of 4 out of 393.
Hospedaje Penthouse 1004
9.6 · 273 reviews
San Martín 127, 10th floor · next to the Centro Cívico
🚌 ≈ 3.3 km from the bus stationMixed dormsPrivate roomsBreakfastKitchenTerrace
Shared dorm
Common room
View from the hostel
A hostel on the 10th floor of a building right next to the Centro Cívico, with a view of the lake. It has 4- and 6-bed mixed dorms and a double with a shared bathroom, a shared kitchen, a terrace and a lounge. It's the best-scoring hostel in the centre (9.6) and guests highlight the view, the breakfast and the friendly vibe at reception.
Lake view from the 10th floor
Location scored 9.9
Hot water can run out in the early hours
No shampoo or soap in the bathrooms
How much a night costs, month by month
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A bed costs from US$ 20 to US$ 36 a night, depending on the month. The private room, from US$ 65 to US$ 100. Months marked «·» have no rate loaded yet: the hostel opens its calendar in stages, it doesn't mean it's closed.
Public price per night, before taxes and fees (these are shown at checkout and depend on your country of residence and payment method), for the free-cancellation rate when there is one; quotes are for 2 consecutive nights. Rates change with the date. Updated 05/10/2026.
The location is great. Next to the Centro Cívico, in a tall building. 10th floor, amazing views. The atmosphere is very cosy. It's very clean and comfortable. Breakfast is simple but does the job. Good coffee, toast, butter, jam and a hard-boiled egg per person.
Lucila · Argentina · Oct 2026
10The best hostel of all my travels
The hostel has a spectacular vibe, the spaces are beautiful, the view is lovely, comfortable beds, super organised from check-in, clean bathrooms, the breakfast and very friendly staff. At the hostel they advise you on what to do, how to get around on public transport and put you in touch with tour agencies.
Luisa · Colombia · Sep 2026
10Always ready to explain and help
The guys at the hostel are super friendly, always ready to explain and help, they guide you with anything you need and make sure every detail is properly taken care of.
Cardona · Colombia · Aug 2026
10Everything 10/10
The reception, the staff's friendly vibe, the place was nice and warm, the hot water in the shower, everything 10/10. They could add shampoo and conditioner in the bathrooms.
Willfrid · Chile · Jul 2026
Real reviews from verified guests, translated from the original language. A selection of 4 out of 273.
INDÓMITO HOSTEL
9.7 · 281 reviews
Lake Gutiérrez · at the foot of the mountain, 9.2 km from the Centro Cívico
🚌 ≈ 12.3 km from the bus stationMixed dormsPrivate roomsBreakfastKitchenCash only
Shared dorm
Common room
Exterior
Next to Lake Gutiérrez, about 9 km from the centre in a straight line, it's the hostel on the list closest to Refugio Frey and Cerro Catedral (line 55). The 4- and 6-bed dorms have their own bathroom and beds with a curtain and a light. There's a buffet breakfast, a shared kitchen and bike rental. Payment is cash only.
Beds with curtain, light and socket
Staff scored 9.9
Far from the centre: you depend on the bus
Cash only
How much a night costs, month by month
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A bed costs from US$ 20 to US$ 45 a night, depending on the month. The private room, from US$ 60 to US$ 90. Months marked «·» have no rate loaded yet: the hostel opens its calendar in stages, it doesn't mean it's closed.
Public price per night, before taxes and fees (these are shown at checkout and depend on your country of residence and payment method), for the free-cancellation rate when there is one; quotes are for 2 consecutive nights. Rates change with the date. Updated 05/10/2026.
The hostel is very comfortable and the volunteers are the best thing about it. It's very close to the lake and surrounded by nature. It's a spectacular place!
David · Argentina · Jul 2026
10Very good stay
The place is very good; it's far from the centre, but we chose it that way. The staff are very friendly and the place itself is very nice. Lovely view.
Laura · Argentina · Jun 2026
10Nice, quiet place
I recommend it 100 %. Good facilities, friendly staff, a nice, quiet place.
Rayane · Brazil · Apr 2026
9Excellent stay
I found the mattress super comfortable, and I'm a big guy. The room has a private bathroom, heaters, a fan, and the bed pods are fully kitted out too, with a light and sockets. Breakfast was fine, with scrambled eggs, coffee, toast, butter and jams. Everything was very clean.
Eduardo · Argentina · Apr 2026
Real reviews from verified guests, translated from the original language. A selection of 4 out of 281.
Periko´s Youth Hostel
8.8 · 797 reviews
Morales 555 · 400 m from the Centro Cívico
🚌 ≈ 3.3 km from the bus stationMixed dormsPrivate roomsBreakfast includedKitchenBarbecue grill
Shared dorm
Common room
Exterior
A backpacker classic about 400 m from the Centro Cívico, with almost 800 reviews. It has mixed dorms (one with 4 beds) and doubles, a shared kitchen, a barbecue grill in the garden, a library, a games room and a tour desk. Guests highlight the staff's friendly vibe, the shared dinners and the «pizza Fridays».
Very well-rated staff (9.4)
Steps from the centre (location 9.5)
Basic breakfast, according to several guests
Beds that creak when you move
How much a night costs, month by month
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A bed costs from US$ 16 to US$ 34 a night, depending on the month. The private room, from US$ 50 to US$ 90. Months marked «·» have no rate loaded yet: the hostel opens its calendar in stages, it doesn't mean it's closed.
Public price per night, before taxes and fees (these are shown at checkout and depend on your country of residence and payment method), for the free-cancellation rate when there is one; quotes are for 2 consecutive nights. Rates change with the date. Updated 05/10/2026.
Everything! Location, everything super clean and an incredible vibe from the workers and the place. I was really sad to leave, I would have stayed there a long time.
Sara · Spain · Oct 2026
10I use it and recommend it
I've been to several hostels, but Perikos has something magical. First, the people who welcome you (in my case it was Colo and Maga). They made us feel very comfortable from minute one. Good location and facilities. Good atmosphere and camaraderie: most of the time we all had dinner together. Fridays are pizza and beer.
Badoyan · Argentina · Sep 2026
10Excellent service, comfortable and nice
Excellent. I went on my own, in a 3-bed room, super comfortable, window onto the street. The common areas are comfortable and have a really nice view of the green garden. The location is very good, with buses a few blocks away. The best thing is the people who work there, super attentive and friendly. I recommend joining the «pizza Fridays».
Mariana · Uruguay · Sep 2026
8Very good
The hostel met my expectations. I really liked the cleanliness, the varied breakfast and, above all, the excellent location, very close to public transport and the Centro Cívico. The temperature inside was very pleasant, which is especially welcome on cold days.
Briceño · Argentina · Aug 2026
Real reviews from verified guests, translated from the original language. A selection of 4 out of 797.
Casa central hostel
9.2 · 236 reviews
Tiscornia 1266 · east of the centre, 1.6 km from the Centro Cívico
🚌 ≈ 2 km from the bus stationMixed dormFemale dormPrivate roomsBreakfastKitchen
Shared dorm
Common room
Exterior
A quiet house east of the centre, about 2 km from the bus station and 1.6 km from the Centro Cívico. It has a 6-bed mixed dorm, a female dorm and private rooms for 2 to 4 people. There's breakfast (with a gluten-free option), an equipped kitchen, a garden and parking. Almost every review mentions the host's attention.
WiFi scored 9.9
Very attentive host (staff 9.8)
Queue for the bathroom when the house is full
Far from Mitre and the lakefront
How much a night costs, month by month
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A bed costs from US$ 12 to US$ 20 a night, depending on the month. The private room, from US$ 35 to US$ 65.
Public price per night, before taxes and fees (these are shown at checkout and depend on your country of residence and payment method), for the free-cancellation rate when there is one; quotes are for 2 consecutive nights. Rates change with the date. Updated 05/10/2026.
10Excellent hostel for anyone who wants something quiet, comfortable and with a good atmosphere
Quite a nice, tidy hostel, everything very well explained, excellent location (at least for us), no noise at night, so we rested really well; it had everything you need to cook, chill and so on.
Kevin · Chile · Jul 2026
10Highly recommended
The owner's service is excellent, super attentive and helpful, the place is very clean, I loved everything. Highly recommended!
Priscilla · Costa Rica · Aug 2026
10I felt at home
Very good service, the whole place is lovely and warm, which is essential. Plus, the warmth of the staff. Everything very clean too. The kitchen has everything you need, I felt at home.
Matíasvidal · Argentina · Jun 2026
10A comforting, quiet place
Nelson's attention, the location, the cleanliness. It's a comforting, quiet place.
Azucena · Mexico · May 2026
Real reviews from verified guests, translated from the original language. A selection of 4 out of 236.
Bonita Lake House - Hostel & Bungalows
9.1 · 547 reviews
Av. Bustillo 7884 · on the lakefront, at Playa Bonita
🚌 ≈ 10.3 km from the bus stationMixed dormPrivate roomsBreakfastBarbecue grillLakefront
Shared dorm
Common room
Terrace
A hostel with bungalows on the lakefront, at Playa Bonita, about 7 km from the Centro Cívico and on the line 20 route (Campanario, Llao Llao, Laguna Jakob). It has a 4-bed mixed dorm and doubles with a shared or private bathroom. Guests highlight the view, the breakfast with scrambled eggs and the community that forms.
Lake view from the hostel
Very well-rated staff (9.5)
Some complaints about cleanliness and bed linen
Noise from the avenue and the neighbours
How much a night costs, month by month
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A bed costs from US$ 15 to US$ 28 a night, depending on the month. The private room, from US$ 41 to US$ 56. Months marked «·» have no rate loaded yet: the hostel opens its calendar in stages, it doesn't mean it's closed.
Public price per night, before taxes and fees (these are shown at checkout and depend on your country of residence and payment method), for the free-cancellation rate when there is one; quotes are for 2 consecutive nights. Rates change with the date. Updated 05/10/2026.
I've stayed in hostels in Bariloche 4 times and this was the best experience. The view from the hostel is top, one of the best in Argentina. The breakfast doesn't feel like a hostel one since, along with coffee, bread, milk and Zucaritas, they make you scrambled eggs.
Rodrigo · Argentina · Sep 2026
10Beautiful community
The community that forms is unique, it feels like being with family even if you travel alone. Nothing was ever missing and communication is great. It's in my top 3 hostels; I travel a lot and what this place offers doesn't happen everywhere. Highly recommended.
Tomas · Argentina · Sep 2026
10Perfect
The staff's excellent service, clean room and bathroom, good location.
Esteban · Chile · Aug 2026
9Quicker access to everything
The comfort, and being on the lake and the road you get quicker access to everything.
Orellano · Argentina · Jul 2026
Real reviews from verified guests, translated from the original language. A selection of 4 out of 547.
Moving Hostel Travel Bar
8.8 · 631 reviews
Salta 504 · 100 m from the lake and 500 m from Mitre
🚌 ≈ 3.8 km from the bus stationShared dormPrivate roomsBarBreakfast includedLockers
Shared dorm
Bar
Exterior
The social hostel on the list: a bar, pool table and terrace with a lake view, on Calle Salta, 100 m from Nahuel Huapi and 500 m from Mitre. It has beds in a shared dorm, doubles with a shared or private bathroom and a triple. The staff score 9.5 and guests talk about a homely atmosphere.
Staff scored 9.5
Terrace with a lake view
Weak WiFi, according to guests (8)
Complaints about cleanliness and showers
How much a night costs, month by month
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A bed costs from US$ 20 to US$ 45 a night, depending on the month. The private room, from US$ 35 to US$ 90. Months marked «·» have no rate loaded yet: the hostel opens its calendar in stages, it doesn't mean it's closed.
Public price per night, before taxes and fees (these are shown at checkout and depend on your country of residence and payment method), for the free-cancellation rate when there is one; quotes are for 2 consecutive nights. Rates change with the date. Updated 05/10/2026.
Excellent location, close to public bus stops and easy to reach. It's clean and has a good atmosphere in the common area. You can leave your luggage so you can make the most of your time before you have to leave the city.
Peter_16 · Mexico · Sep 2026
10The excellent view of the lake
The location, the excellent view of the lake and a full breakfast included in the price.
Diego · Argentina · Sep 2026
10Nice
Spectacular breakfast, the guys' empathy is a real luxury, super pleasant, central location, facilities in perfect condition. Honestly, a real treat.
Rodrigo · Argentina · Sep 2026
10It exceeded my expectations
I liked everything! It's the first time I've stayed in a hostel and it exceeded my expectations. The people who work there are really cool and help you with everything. The breakfast is delicious and the view is beautiful. I hope I can come back another time.
Cecilia · Argentina · Aug 2026
Real reviews from verified guests, translated from the original language. A selection of 4 out of 631.
HOPA-Home Patagonia Hostel
8.7 · 951 reviews
Onelli 125 · bus stop 100 m away
🚌 ≈ 2.1 km from the bus station4- to 8-bed dormsPrivate roomsBreakfast includedKitchenLockers
Shared dorm
Common room
Exterior
The hostel with the most reviews in Bariloche (almost 950), at Onelli 125, 1.1 km from the Centro Cívico and about 2 km from the bus station, with a bus stop 100 m away. It has 4-, 6- and 8-bed dorms, private rooms and studios, a kitchen with an oven, luggage storage, board games and 24-hour reception.
Friendly staff (9.4)
Spacious kitchen and luggage storage
Basic breakfast, according to some guests
Damp in some bathrooms and rooms
How much a night costs, month by month
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A bed costs from US$ 12 to US$ 23 a night, depending on the month. The private room, from US$ 34 to US$ 60.
Public price per night, before taxes and fees (these are shown at checkout and depend on your country of residence and payment method), for the free-cancellation rate when there is one; quotes are for 2 consecutive nights. Rates change with the date. Updated 05/10/2026.
Breakfast was very complete, and if you needed to have breakfast earlier because of your flight, they do you that favour. The staff are very friendly. You have a kitchen if you want to cook. And the location is excellent, just a few metres from Bariloche cathedral and the bus stop for the airport.
Ainhoa · Spain · Sep 2026
8Recommended!
Comfortable private room, although the radiators don't heat much. Breakfast has homemade bread, but it's the basics. Good staff, kitchen and number of bathrooms. A very nice place.
Gonzalo · Spain · Aug 2026
10Very quiet and super comfortable
Excellent place and treatment from day one. The atmosphere is cosy, very quiet and super comfortable. The hostel staff are the best, especially Ruth, who was an excellent person and the one who treated and advised us best during the whole stay.
Yoel · Argentina · Aug 2026
10Helpful and friendly all the time
The atmosphere and the people who welcome you are the best. Helpful and friendly all the time.
Hernán · Uruguay · Aug 2026
Real reviews from verified guests, translated from the original language. A selection of 4 out of 951.
Backpacker tips for Bariloche
1Get a SUBE card on day one
City buses don't take cash. Buy one at a kiosk or at the SUBE office in the Centro Cívico (Monday to Friday, 8 am to 3 pm), or use SUBE Digital if you have an Android phone with NFC.
2Register before every trek
The Nahuel Huapi National Park Trekking Register is compulsory and free: it's an online form you fill in before setting off.
3Reserve your refugio early
The Club Andino requires you to reserve in advance with each refugio, including for camping. Refugio Frey is reserved on its website and Refugio San Martín (Laguna Jakob) through its reservation system.
4Cook at the hostel
Almost all of them have a kitchen. There are La Anónima supermarkets (Quaglia 333, Albarracín 601, Gallardo 801), Todo (Mitre 281, Neumeyer 68, Onelli 85) and Carrefour (Perito Moreno 909).
5Let them know your arrival time
There are reviews from people who arrived late on a delayed bus and were left without a bed. Check-in usually closes between 10 pm and midnight.
6Know where to get cash
There's Western Union at San Martín 160 and 620 and at Perito Moreno 909, and exchange offices at Mitre 115 and San Martín 561. Indómito only takes cash.
7Watch out for the school-leaver groups
Between June and January about 140,000 Argentine school-leavers arrive each year and nights in the centre get noisy. If you want to sleep in peace, look at the hostels to the east or west.
8Winter gear for the Frey
In winter, Refugio Frey requires snowshoes or touring skis, waterproof clothing, poles and gloves. In July the average low is −1.6 °C and from October to February strong winds blow.
Things to do in Bariloche (and how to get there on your own)
Refugio Frey
An easy-to-moderate trek to the refugio, at about 1,700 m next to Laguna Toncek, with 700 m of elevation gain. You can do it on your own from the base of Cerro Catedral.
Distance
10 km one way
How to get there
Line 55 to Catedral, then on foot
Laguna Jakob and Refugio San Martín
From Tambo Báez it's 14 km with 800 m of elevation gain, in 5-6 hours. The refugio is open all year and is reserved through its reservation system.
Distance
5.8 km + 14 km of trail
How to get there
Lines 20, 21 or 51 to Bustillo km 10.5, then on foot
Cerro Campanario
You go up by chairlift (7 minutes) or on a trail of about 30 minutes to the summit, at 1,050 m. The chairlift runs from 9 am to 5 pm (last ascent) and can't be reserved.
Distance
Av. Bustillo km 17.5
How to get there
Line 20, «Cerro Campanario» stop
Circuito Chico, Llao Llao and Colonia Suiza
You can do it on your own by bus: line 20 goes to Llao Llao and Puerto Pañuelo, and lines 10 and 13 go into Colonia Suiza.
Distance
25-27 km to Llao Llao
How to get there
Lines 20, 10 and 13
Isla Victoria and the Arrayanes Forest
You sail from Puerto Pañuelo with a catamaran company, about 30 minutes to Puerto Anchorena. The national park entry fee is paid on top.
Distance
30 min by boat
How to get there
Line 20 to Puerto Pañuelo, then catamaran
Entry
Park entry ≈ US$ 23 (foreigners); boat extra
Cerro Otto cable car
It climbs to 1,405 m in about 12 minutes and runs from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. There's a free cable car bus from the centre.
Distance
Av. de los Pioneros km 5
How to get there
Free bus from the centre
Cerro Catedral
In winter it's Bariloche's ski resort (the 2026 season ran until 12 October); in summer there's trekking, a bike park and climbing.
Distance
≈ 20 km
How to get there
Line 55, ≈ 35 min
Refugio Otto Meiling (Tronador)
From Pampa Linda it's 14 km with more than 1,000 m of elevation gain, in 5-7 hours; the season runs from December to April. The road to Pampa Linda has one-way time slots: up from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm and down from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Distance
≈ 160 km + 14 km of trail
How to get there
Car, tour or the refugio's transport in season
Entry
Park entry ≈ US$ 23 (foreigners)
Tours you can book online
Almost all the big things in Bariloche can be done on your own by bus. For Isla Victoria, Tronador or a guided outing, below you'll find tours you can reserve.
Weather and seasons in Bariloche
Bariloche has two high seasons: trekking season, from December to March, with the Frey and Otto Meiling refugios open and the driest weather of the year, and snow season, in July and August, with skiing at Catedral and the peak of the school-leaver groups. May and June are the wettest months. In high season it's best to reserve your hostel and refugio in advance.
max. / min. °CHigh seasonShoulder seasonLow season💧 rain (mm)
Average temperatures and rainfall according to climatestotravel.com.
Plan the rest of your trip
Bariloche has its own airport (BRC), with direct flights from Aerolíneas Argentinas and JetSMART from Buenos Aires, Córdoba and Mendoza, among other cities. By bus, Buenos Aires is 21-25 hours away (≈ US$ 106-163), and there are lots of departures to El Bolsón, Villa La Angostura, San Martín de los Andes via the Seven Lakes and Chile via the Cardenal Samoré Pass. If you're driving south on Route 40, watch out: between Perito Moreno and Gobernador Gregores there are 351 km without petrol stations.
How do I get from the airport to the hostel without paying for a taxi?
On Mi Bus line 72, which makes 11 trips a day between the airport, the bus station and the centre, and takes about 25 minutes. The fare is ≈ US$ 4.6 and is paid only with a SUBE card: it's best to arrive with your SUBE topped up or with SUBE Digital on an Android phone with NFC. The last bus leaves the airport at 10:20 pm.
Which hostel suits me if I'm coming to trek?
For the Frey and Catedral, Indómito (Lake Gutiérrez) is at the foot of the mountain, but far from the centre. For Laguna Jakob, Campanario and the Circuito Chico, Bonita Lake House works well, at Playa Bonita, on the line 20 route. If you want to get everywhere, the centre (Penthouse 1004, La Justina, Periko's) has all the bus lines and supermarkets nearby.
Do you have to reserve the Frey and Laguna Jakob refugios?
Yes. Club Andino Bariloche asks you to reserve in advance directly with each refugio, including for camping. The national park also requires you to fill in the online Trekking Register before setting off: it's free and compulsory. Refugio Frey is reserved on its website and Refugio San Martín (Jakob) through its reservation system; in September, only via WhatsApp.
How much does it cost to enter Nahuel Huapi National Park?
Since 01/06/2026, general entry costs ≈ US$ 23 a day for foreigners and ≈ US$ 10 for Argentines, and there's a flexible 3-day pass. It isn't charged across the whole park, only at specific access points: Puerto Pañuelo (Isla Victoria and Arrayanes), Mascardi (on the way to Tronador) and Quetrihué.
Can you cross to Chile by bus from Bariloche?
Yes, via the Cardenal Samoré Pass. Andesmar, Andesmar Chile and Vía TAC go to Puerto Montt (5 h 35 to 6 h 35, ≈ US$ 33-53) and Osorno (4 h to 5 h 15, ≈ US$ 30-49), with several departures a day. Total journey time depends on the wait at customs, which is at km 130 of the road.
How do I carry on to El Calafate or El Chaltén?
Overland it's more than 1,400 km along Route 40. Marga Taqsa runs the route, but doesn't publish timetables or seasons on its website: you have to ask via WhatsApp or on 0800-333-1188. The quickest alternative is to fly: Aerolíneas Argentinas links Bariloche with El Calafate about 5 times a week.
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