Bariloche sits on the shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi in Argentina’s northern Patagonia, surrounded by mountains, forests and lakes. It is known for chocolate, alpine-style architecture, skiing in winter and hiking in summer, with cheap hotels in town and lodges along the lakeshore.
Finding cheap rooms in Bariloche is easier when you know where to look. We compare live hotel rates across the top booking sites and point you to the neighborhoods where hotels are cheap but the location is still great.
Rooms come in more shapes than hotels — in Bariloche you can also compare apartments with kitchens, vacation rentals for families, B&Bs and budget hostels in one search.
The town center with chocolate shops, restaurants and plenty of budget hotels.
Lodges and cabins along the lakeshore west of town, with mountain views.
A scenic peninsula further west, with upscale lodges and forest trails.
The ski resort base, with slopeside hotels and apartments.
A famous lakeside resort hotel designed by architect Alejandro Bustillo, surrounded by lakes and mountains.
Check rates at Llao Llao Hotel & ResortZoom and pan the map to compare hotel prices by neighborhood; rates come live from the booking sites.
December–March is summer, great for hiking and lakes. July–September is ski season, when rates rise, especially during winter school holidays.
The town center has the most budget hotels and hostels; cabins along the lake road can be good value for groups.
Summer for hiking and lakes; winter for skiing at Cerro Catedral.
The Circuito Chico drive, Cerro Campanario, the Seven Lakes Route and boat trips on Lake Nahuel Huapi.