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Hostels in Ushuaia: where to stay, how to get there and what to do

Ushuaia is the city at the end of the world: it's squeezed between the Fuegian Andes and the Beagle Channel, and for many backpackers it's the last stop on the trip down Route 3. The best things are close by and you can do them on your own: Tierra del Fuego National Park is 12 km away, the Martial Glacier 7 km and Laguna Esmeralda 18 km. From here you can also cross to Chile and sail the Beagle Channel. Watch out: sleeping and eating cost more than in the north of the country.

🛏️Dorm bedfrom ≈ US$ 20 a night
✈️AirportUSH (Malvinas Argentinas), ≈ 4 km from the centre
🚌Bus stationThere isn't one: buses stop at Av. Maipú and Juana Fadul
🌬️WeatherAverage high of 14 °C in January; wind all year
💵Cash5 of the 8 hostels take cash only
🗺️To El Calafate≈ 907 km: ≈ 17 h 30 by bus or 1 h 20-1 h 45 by plane
🏙️To Buenos Aires≈ 3,045 km: no direct bus, 3 h 35 by plane
Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse
Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse
Beagle Channel
Beagle Channel
Tierra del Fuego National Park
Tierra del Fuego National Park

How to get to Ushuaia

✈️ Malvinas Argentinas International Airport USH

≈ 4 km from the centre · ≈ 3 to 4.4 km from the hostels

Getting to the centre and the hostels
  • Taxi or remis (private car): 10-15 min. Taxis use a meter and remises have a fixed fare agreed by phone; ask the price before getting in.
  • Hostel transfer: Portal Antártico offers a transfer from the airport, and Oshovia and Yaghan have a transfer service.
Direct flights

Aerolíneas Argentinas from Aeroparque, Ezeiza, Córdoba, El Calafate and Trelew; JetSMART from Aeroparque and Ezeiza; LADE from Río Grande, Río Gallegos, El Calafate and Comodoro Rivadavia. From Buenos Aires it's about 3 h 35.

🚌 Bus stop at Av. Maipú and Juana Fadul

📍 Av. Maipú and Juana Genoveva Fadul, between the Customs building and a YPF petrol station

🛏️ 0.15 to 0.7 km from the hostels in the centre (2 to 9 min on foot); 1.8 km from Portal Antártico and 2.7 km from Oshovia

Ushuaia has no bus station: long-distance buses and the minibuses to the sights stop in the open air, with no toilets or waiting room. Tickets are sold at each company's office: Tecni Austral (Juana Fadul 58), Taqsa/Marga (Juana Fadul 126), Líder (Gob. Paz 921) and D y C (Gob. Paz 869).

Long-distance buses

DestinationKmHoursFrequencyCompanies
Tolhuin≈ 103≈ 1 h 15several a dayLíder, Montiel and D y C
Río Grande≈ 211≈ 3 h 15Líder 6/day; Montiel 4/day; D y C 4/dayLíder, Montiel and D y C
Río Gallegos≈ 601≈ 12 hat 3:00 am, some days of the week (they change with the season)Taqsa / Marga
El Calafate≈ 907≈ 17 h 30the 3:00 am bus, changing in Río Gallegos (leaves for El Calafate at 8:30 pm)Taqsa / Marga
El Chaltén—2 daysa night in El Calafate, then leaves for El Chaltén at 8:30 am the next dayTaqsa / Marga
Punta Arenas (Chile)≈ 620-640≈ 11 hTecni Austral at 7:00 am (Monday to Saturday; fewer days in winter); Bus Sur Tue, Thu and Sat at 8:00 am, September to AprilTecni Austral, Bus Sur and Taqsa / Marga
Puerto Natales (Chile)—≈ 14 hwith a same-day connection in Punta ArenasBus Sur

No bus leaves the island without going through Chile (San Sebastián border crossing and the Strait of Magellan ferry): bring your ID or passport. There's no direct bus to Buenos Aires; flying is the better option.

Map of Ushuaia: 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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Distances from the centre

PlaceDistanceTimeHow
USH airport≈ 4 km10-15 mintaxi or remis
Base of the Martial Glacier7 km10-15 min by taxitaxi or remis, or on foot along Av. Luis F. Martial, uphill all the way
Martial Glacier viewpoint2.5 km from the base75 minon foot from the base refuge
Tierra del Fuego National Park entrance12 km—scheduled minibus from Maipú and Fadul
Laguna Esmeralda (trailhead)18 km4-5 h for the return hike (9 km)minibus from Maipú and Fadul or taxi
Tolhuin≈ 103 km≈ 1 h 15Líder, Montiel or D y C bus
Puerto Williams (Chile)boat + 55 km by van40 min + 1 h 30boat and van, October to March

Getting around Ushuaia

Uber, Cabify, DiDi and taxis in Ushuaia

Cabify and DiDi don't operate, and Uber is in a legal dispute with the municipality: don't count on finding cars through the app; taxis and remís are the safe option.

Uber No data

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.

Cabify Not available

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.

DiDi Not available

Works in Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Salta, Bariloche and other cities (not in Mendoza). You pay by card or in cash.

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 Ushuaia

1Lower centre: San Martín, Deloqui and Piedrabuena To do everything on foot

🚌 0.15 to 0.7 km from the bus stop

From here, the Maipú and Fadul bus and minibus stop, the boat-trip pier and Calle San Martín are 2-10 minutes away on foot, which is why these hostels score between 9.5 and 9.7 for location. It's the best base if you're only here a few days, without a car, and want to head out on tours early. Downsides: the dorms tend to be small, some private rooms get noise from the avenue and in high season they fill up first.

2Hillside above the centre: Av. Magallanes Close, but uphill

🚌 ≈ 0.5 km from the bus stop

On Av. Magallanes, on the slope that rises behind the centre. You can walk down to Calle San Martín in a few minutes and there are nice views. The problem is getting back: guests talk about a very steep climb, exhausting with a backpack, and in winter the slope gets tricky. Location and cleanliness scores are lower than in the lower centre (8.1-8.4).

3West: upper Gob. Paz and Primer Argentino Quiet and newer

🚌 ≈ 1.8 to 2.7 km from the bus stop

Residential neighbourhoods in the west of the city. It's for anyone who puts a quiet night's sleep and new facilities ahead of location: guests highlight new beds, spacious kitchens and good heating, and there are shops nearby. Downsides: the bus stop is 25-35 minutes on foot, or a city bus or taxi ride, and location scores between 7.8 and 8.4 in reviews.

The 8 recommended hostels in Ushuaia

All 8 are hostels with shared dorms, ordered by score and number of reviews. Check how to pay before you arrive: most take cash only and one, the other way round, doesn't accept cash.

Antarctica Hostel

9.2 · 1,433 reviews
Antártida Argentina 270 · two blocks from San Martín
🚌 ≈ 0.7 km from the bus stop (9 min on foot)Female dormBreakfast includedKitchen18+ onlyCash only
Shared dorm at Antarctica Hostel in Ushuaia
Shared dorm
Dining room at Antarctica Hostel in Ushuaia
Dining room
Garden at Antarctica Hostel in Ushuaia
Garden

It's the hostel with the best score and the most reviews in Ushuaia, two blocks from San Martín. It has a 6-bed mixed dorm, an 8-bed female dorm and doubles, breakfast included, a big kitchen with a barbecue area and a desk to reserve tours. Over-18s only and cash only. Towels cost extra.

Location scored 9.6, close to everything
Equipped kitchen and a good vibe for meeting people
Same breakfast every day
Outdoor corridor to the kitchen and bathrooms
How much a night costs, month by month
Bed in a shared dorm · 1 person
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Private room · 2 people
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A bed costs from US$ 30 to US$ 35 a night, depending on the month. The private room, from US$ 75 to US$ 85. 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.
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Anum Hostel

9.1 · 1,151 reviews
Comandante Luis Piedrabuena 118 · shops just steps away
🚌 ≈ 0.5 km from the bus stop (6 min on foot)Mixed dormsFemale dormKitchen24 h receptionNo cash
Shared dorm at Anum Hostel in Ushuaia
Shared dorm
Common room at Anum Hostel in Ushuaia
Common room
Exterior at Anum Hostel in Ushuaia
Exterior

It's at Piedrabuena 118, with all the shops just steps away, and gets the best location score on the list. It has several mixed dorms, a female dorm and budget or deluxe doubles, 24 h reception, a terrace and currency exchange. Every bed has a shelf, its own light, sockets and a curtain. Watch out: it doesn't accept cash.

Location scored 9.7, the best
Very attentive staff (9.6)
Showers with curtains, the bathroom floods
Basic breakfast, no fruit
How much a night costs, month by month
Bed in a shared dorm · 1 person
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Private room · 2 people
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A bed costs from US$ 20 to US$ 36 a night, depending on the month. The private room, from US$ 68 to US$ 138.

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.
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Oshovia Hostel

8.9 · 632 reviews
Primer Argentino 127 · residential neighbourhood in the west
🚌 ≈ 2.7 km from the bus stop (35 min on foot)Adults onlyFemale dormPrivate roomsBreakfastKitchen
Shared dorm at Oshovia Hostel in Ushuaia
Shared dorm
Common room at Oshovia Hostel in Ushuaia
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Exterior at Oshovia Hostel in Ushuaia
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Adults only, in a residential neighbourhood in the west. It has 4- and 6-bed dorms (one female), doubles with a shared or private bathroom, a buffet breakfast, a spacious kitchen, a lounge and a garden. Underfloor heating and beds with a curtain and their own light. They ask for a US$ 25 cash deposit, returned when you leave.

Very warm, with underfloor heating
Beds with curtain and their own light
Far from the centre: location 7.8
At times there's nobody at reception
How much a night costs, month by month
Bed in a shared dorm · 1 person
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Private room · 2 people
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A bed costs around US$ 30 a night. The private room, from US$ 81 to US$ 85. 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.
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PORTAL ANTARTlCO

8.8 · 636 reviews
Gobernador Paz 2050 · west of the city
🚌 ≈ 1.8 km from the bus stop (25 min on foot)Female dormMale dorm24 h receptionAirport transferCash only
Female dorm at PORTAL ANTARTlCO in Ushuaia
Female dorm
Common room at PORTAL ANTARTlCO in Ushuaia
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Exterior at PORTAL ANTARTlCO in Ushuaia
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A new building on upper Gob. Paz, with shared dorms (a 6-bed female one and a male one) and a private quad that works for groups. It has 24 h reception, a kitchen on every floor, breakfast, an airport transfer and bike rental. Over-18s only and cash only. The bus stop is about 25 minutes away on foot.

New beds and big lockers
Staff scored 9.3
Only one bathroom per floor
Far from the centre: location 8.4
How much a night costs, month by month
Bed in a shared dorm · 1 person
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Private room · 2 people
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A bed costs from US$ 40 to US$ 45 a night, depending on the month. The private room costs around US$ 108. 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.
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House 1903

8.5 · 584 reviews
Antártida Argentina 133 · almost on the corner with San Martín
🚌 ≈ 0.7 km from the bus stop (9 min on foot)Mixed dormsFemale dormKitchenCash only
Shared dorm at House 1903 in Ushuaia
Shared dorm
Dining room at House 1903 in Ushuaia
Dining room
Garden at House 1903 in Ushuaia
Garden

A hostel at Antártida Argentina 133, almost on the corner with San Martín and ≈ 370 m from the pier. It has bunks in mixed dorms and in a single women-only dorm, plus an apartment. A well-equipped shared kitchen and heaters on all day. Cash only, and to reach the bathroom you have to go outside the building.

Location scored 9.6, close to the pier
Full kitchen and a homely atmosphere
The bathroom is outside the building
Sometimes there's nobody at reception
How much a night costs, month by month
Bed in a shared dorm · 1 person
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Private room · 2 people
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A bed costs from US$ 24 to US$ 28 a night, depending on the month. The private room costs around US$ 55. 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.
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YAGHAN HOSTEL

8.5 · 511 reviews
Gobernador Deloqui 750 · the closest to the bus stop
🚌 ≈ 150 m from the bus stop (2 min on foot)6-bed dormsPrivate roomsBreakfastKitchen24 h reception
Shared dorm at YAGHAN HOSTEL in Ushuaia
Shared dorm
Common room at YAGHAN HOSTEL in Ushuaia
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Terrace at YAGHAN HOSTEL in Ushuaia
Terrace

It's the closest to the Maipú and Fadul bus stop: 150 m. It has 6-bed dorms and doubles with a private bathroom, some with a view of the Beagle Channel, a continental breakfast, a spacious dining room with communal tables, a shared kitchen and 24 h reception. Ideal if you arrive or leave by bus early.

150 m from the bus stop
Staff scored 9.4 and a good atmosphere
Weaker cleanliness (8.2)
Basic breakfast and mattresses that could be better
How much a night costs, month by month
Bed in a shared dorm · 1 person
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Private room · 2 people
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A bed costs from US$ 34 to US$ 43 a night, depending on the month. The private room, from US$ 109 to US$ 190. 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.
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Hostel Cruz del Sur

8.2 · 469 reviews
Gobernador Deloqui 242 · right in the centre
🚌 ≈ 0.6 km from the bus stop (7 min on foot)Mixed dormsPrivate roomsBreakfastKitchenCash only
Shared dorm at Hostel Cruz del Sur in Ushuaia
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Common room at Hostel Cruz del Sur in Ushuaia
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Exterior at Hostel Cruz del Sur in Ushuaia
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Right in the centre, on Deloqui. It has bunks in 4- and 6-bed mixed dorms, a triple and a big double, breakfast, a kitchen, heating and left luggage. It's one of the most social: guests talk about treks and dinners with the staff. Cash only, and the rooms are small if you're travelling with a big backpack.

Location scored 9.5 and a social atmosphere
Heating and a full kitchen
Small rooms, no space for your backpack
Isolated complaints about one manager
How much a night costs, month by month
Bed in a shared dorm · 1 person
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Private room · 2 people
OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep

A bed costs from US$ 26 to US$ 34 a night, depending on the month. The private room, from US$ 66 to US$ 89. 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.
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Amanecer de la Bahía

7.9 · 361 reviews
Av. Magallanes 594 · hillside 300 m from San Martín
🚌 ≈ 0.5 km from the bus stop (6 min downhill)4- and 6-bed dormsPrivate roomsBreakfastKitchenCash only
Shared dorm at Amanecer de la Bahía in Ushuaia
Shared dorm
Dining room at Amanecer de la Bahía in Ushuaia
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Exterior at Amanecer de la Bahía in Ushuaia
Exterior

On Av. Magallanes, on the hillside 300 m from San Martín: you can walk down to the centre in minutes, but the way back is uphill. It has 4- and 6-bed dorms, doubles and apartments, breakfast, a shared kitchen and a barbecue grill in the garden. Over-18s only and cash only. The building is showing its age.

Very attentive staff and volunteers
300 m from San Martín
Very steep uphill walk back
Ageing building in need of maintenance
How much a night costs, month by month
Bed in a shared dorm · 1 person
OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep
Private room · 2 people
OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep

A bed costs from US$ 28 to US$ 34 a night, depending on the month. The private room, from US$ 86 to US$ 134. 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.
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Backpacker tips for Ushuaia

1Bring cash and a card too

Antarctica, Portal Antártico, House 1903, Cruz del Sur and Amanecer de la Bahía take cash only; Anum, the other way round, doesn't accept cash, and Oshovia asks for a US$ 25 cash deposit. City buses are paid with SUBE, QR or card.

2Cook at the hostel

All 8 hostels have a shared kitchen, and La Anónima, the supermarket locals use most, has a branch on Av. San Martín. The Paseo del Fuego shopping centre has a food court and a free shuttle from Maipú and Lasserre: it leaves at 1 pm and 6 pm and returns at 9 pm.

3Don't buy gear: rent it

Trekking boots can be rented for AR$ 10,000-15,900 a day (≈ US$ 6.5-10) at Patagonia Rental, Uliwaia or Cumbre Rental, and you can also rent jackets and trousers.

4Register before you set off hiking

The Tourism Department requires a compulsory registration for mountain trails. Fires are prohibited (only stoves are allowed). Emergencies: Civil Defence 103 or 911.

5Reserve early whatever has limited places

The crossing to Puerto Williams takes 10 passengers per trip, and it's also worth reserving the walk at the Isla Martillo penguin colony and, in summer, the bus to Punta Arenas. In January and February hotel occupancy tops 90 %: reserve your bed in advance.

6If you cross to Chile, declare your food

When entering Chile you have to declare fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy and honey to the SAG; if you make a false declaration you can be fined. Bring your passport or ID.

7Dress in layers against the wind

Even in January the average high is 14 °C, the wind averages 25 km/h in January and it can snow from April to November. Bring a windproof and waterproof jacket, a hat, gloves and boots that can handle mud.

8Free zone, but no illusions

Tierra del Fuego is a special customs area (Law 19,640) and some imported goods are cheaper than on the mainland, but before buying electronics ask Customs what you can take with you when you leave the island.

Things to do in Ushuaia (and how to get there on your own)

Tierra del Fuego National Park

Regular-service minibuses leave on a fixed schedule from Maipú and Fadul and have 7 stops inside the park, so you can get off at one trail and come back from another. Open from 8 am to 8 pm, and the ticket is valid for the day.

Distance
12 km
How to get there
Minibus from Maipú and Fadul
Entry
Entry ≈ US$ 26 (foreigners); Argentines ≈ US$ 12

Laguna Esmeralda

A 9 km return trail, 4-5 h and 220 m of elevation gain, of moderate difficulty. It starts on the RN3, next to a big car park. Do the trekking registration before setting off.

Distance
18 km
How to get there
Minibus from Maipú and Fadul or taxi
Entry
With a guide ≈ US$ 104 (about 7 h)

Martial Glacier

Three trails leave from the base refuge: the Glacier Viewpoint (2.5 km, 75 min), the Lakes Viewpoint (5.5 km, 150 min) and the Forest Circuit (30 min).

Distance
7 km
How to get there
Taxi or remis (10-15 min) or on foot, uphill

Boat trip on the Beagle Channel

The cheapest trip is the Lunamar–Paludine yacht (2 h 30, at 9:30 am, 12 pm and 3 pm). The classic tour to the sea lions, Bird Island and Les Eclaireurs lighthouse costs ≈ US$ 65-78. The port fee (AR$ 5,250) is added on top.

Distance
Tourist pier, in the centre
How to get there
On foot from the hostels in the centre
Entry
From ≈ US$ 55 + fee

Isla Martillo penguin colony

October to April only. Ushuaia Boating goes by minibus and boat; Piratour offers the walk among the penguins. Reserve early.

How to get there
Minibus + boat, with an agency
Entry
≈ US$ 150-169

Maritime and Former Prison Museum

At Yaganes and Gob. Paz. Open every day from 10 am to 8 pm, and the ticket is valid for 2 days. It's the best plan for a bad-weather day.

Distance
In the centre
How to get there
On foot
Entry
≈ US$ 32

Crossing to Puerto Williams (Chile)

A 40-min boat ride to Puerto Navarino and a 1 h 30 van ride to Puerto Williams, Monday to Saturday in the morning. You can't go and come back in a day; there's an extra US$ 10 fee in Ushuaia.

Distance
boat + 55 km by van
How to get there
Boat and van, October to March
Entry
US$ 160 each way · US$ 280 return

End of the World Train

It leaves at 9:45 am, 12:15 pm and 3 pm, and the ride lasts 1 h 50 there and back. For a backpacker it's generally not worth it: for less money you can hike the park using the minibus. It might suit you if you're interested in the history of the prison or you're short on time.

Distance
8 km (station)
How to get there
1 h 50 return ride
Entry
≈ US$ 52 + park entry

Tours you can book online

Almost everything can be done on your own with the minibuses from Maipú and Fadul. To sail the Beagle, visit the penguin colony or do a guided trek, these are tours you can reserve online.

Weather and seasons in Ushuaia

There are two high seasons: summer (December to February, through to Easter), with up to 17 h of daylight, penguins and hotel occupancy above 90 % in January and February, and winter (July to September), with snow and Cerro Castor. October-November and March-April bring fewer people and penguins, though it's cold; May and June are the quietest months, with no penguins and 7-8 h of daylight.

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max. / min. °CHigh seasonShoulder seasonLow season💧 rain (mm)

Average temperatures and rainfall according to climatestotravel.com.

Plan the rest of your trip

The quickest way to get here is by plane: Aerolíneas Argentinas and JetSMART fly from Buenos Aires in about 3 h 35, and Aerolíneas also from Córdoba, El Calafate and Trelew. Overland there's no direct bus to Buenos Aires (it's ≈ 3,045 km along the RN3), and every bus leaving the island goes through Chile: it crosses the border at San Sebastián and the Strait of Magellan on the Primera Angostura ferry, about 20 minutes. You reach El Calafate with Taqsa/Marga, changing in Río Gallegos (≈ 17 h 30), and Punta Arenas in about 11 h.

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Airport transfer to your hostel

Book online: fixed price, door to door
✈️ Flight trackingThe driver tracks your flight and waits if it's delayed.
💵 One clear priceTaxes, tolls and tip included, no cash needed.
🤝 Met on arrivalFree cancellation up to 24 h before.
🚐 USH airport → centre10-15 min🚐 Centre → base of the Martial Glacier10-15 min
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Frequently asked questions

How do I get to the National Park without a car?
On the regular-service minibuses that leave on a fixed schedule from Av. Maipú and Juana Fadul, in the centre. They have 7 stops inside the park, so you can get off at one trail and come back from another. On top of that, add the entry fee: ≈ US$ 26 for foreigners and ≈ US$ 12 for Argentines. The park is open all year, from 8 am to 8 pm.
Can you go to Laguna Esmeralda on your own?
Yes. The trail starts 18 km from the centre, on the RN3, next to a big car park. It's 9 km return, 4 to 5 hours, with 220 m of elevation gain. You get there by minibus from Maipú and Fadul or by taxi. Before setting off, do the trekking registration required by the Tourism Department and wear footwear that can handle mud.
What's the cheapest way to sail the Beagle Channel?
The cheapest trip is on the Lunamar–Paludine yacht: ≈ US$ 55 for 2 h 30, with departures at 9:30 am, 12 pm and 3 pm. The classic trips, which pass the sea lion island and Les Eclaireurs lighthouse, cost ≈ US$ 65-78. In every case the port fee, AR$ 5,250, is paid separately.
How do I get from Ushuaia to El Calafate by bus?
With Taqsa/Marga: it leaves at 3:00 am, changes in Río Gallegos and carries on to El Calafate at 8:30 pm. It's about 907 km and around 17 h 30, for ≈ US$ 114. The plane takes 1 h 20-1 h 45. Departure days change with the season: ask at the office at Juana Fadul 126 a few days ahead.
How do I cross to Chile from Ushuaia?
Tecni Austral, Bus Sur and Taqsa/Marga buses go to Punta Arenas in about 11 hours, for ≈ US$ 58. They cross the border at San Sebastián and the Strait of Magellan by ferry, about 20 minutes. To Puerto Williams you go by boat and van: US$ 160 each way, October to March. Bring your passport or ID and declare your food to the SAG.
Do hostels in Ushuaia take cards?
It depends on the hostel. Antarctica, Portal Antártico, House 1903, Cruz del Sur and Amanecer de la Bahía take cash only. Anum, the other way round, doesn't accept cash. Oshovia asks for a US$ 25 cash deposit, returned when you leave. Around the rest of the city, city buses are paid with SUBE, QR or card.
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