Southern Patagonia, Chile
Popular for backpackers and budget travelers. They feature dormitories with shared bathrooms and common areas. Many also provide private rooms. Shared kitchens are common, allowing guests to prepare meals.
Social atmosphere, lower cost, kitchen access.
Less privacy (in dorms), potential for noise.
Often family-run, these offer a personal and intimate experience. They typically feature private rooms, sometimes with private bathrooms, and often include breakfast.
From budget-friendly to upscale boutique. Hotels offer private rooms, daily cleaning, and services like breakfast, laundry, and sometimes restaurants or bars.
Self-catering cabins are popular, especially for families or small groups. They typically include multiple bedrooms, a living area, a private bathroom, and a fully equipped kitchen.
Platforms like Airbnb offer a variety of apartments, houses, or rooms. These range from basic to luxurious and enable a more local living experience, often with kitchen facilities.
Designated campsites near Puerto Natales. Within Torres del Paine, camping and refugios (mountain huts) are the main options for trekkers, needing specific bookings.
Puerto Natales is a compact town, and most accommodations cluster in specific areas.
All areas mentioned are very safe.
The town center is within walking distance of all amenities. The main bus terminal is a 15-20 minute walk or short taxi ride. Boat tours depart from the waterfront.
Smart booking strategies secure suitable accommodation for your stay.
Book Torres del Paine entrance tickets and park accommodations (refugios, campsites) well in advance.
For specific queries, contacting the accommodation directly can be beneficial.
Consider booking flexible rates if your travel plans might change.
While specific recommendations vary, focusing on categories aids your choice.
Cabañas or apartment rentals offer space, separate bedrooms, and kitchen facilities, ideal for families. Some mid-range hotels also feature family rooms.
Hostels are excellent for solo travelers seeking to meet others and find trekking partners. Many guesthouses also present comfortable private rooms for solo guests.
Cabañas and apartment rentals are ideal for longer stays due to their kitchen facilities and living spaces. Some hostels extend weekly or monthly rates.
The Singular Patagonia hotel, located in the historic Bories Cold Storage Plant, presents an unique blend of industrial heritage and luxury accommodation. This property offers a glimpse into the region's past.
15,000 - 25,000 CLP/night. Shared facilities, social atmosphere, often with kitchens, laundry.
25,000 - 45,000 CLP/night. Private room, often shared bathroom, homey feel, local interaction, simple breakfast.
5,000 - 15,000 CLP/night (outside TdP). Outdoor experience, basic facilities, connection with nature.
Solo travelers, backpackers, groups on a tight budget, adventurous travelers with own gear.
60,000 - 120,000 CLP/night. Private rooms with en-suite, breakfast included, good amenities, comfortable.
70,000 - 150,000 CLP/night. Self-catering, multiple rooms, privacy, space for groups or families.
150,000 - 400,000+ CLP/night. High-end design, upscale amenities, fine dining, often includes guided tours.
Couples, small families, groups, longer stays, luxury travelers, special occasions.
Consult recent reviews for any accommodation prior to booking. Consider comments about cleanliness, noise levels, bed comfort, and staff helpfulness. This aids expectation management.
Consider using Google Street View to virtually "walk" around a potential accommodation's neighborhood prior to booking. This offers a better sense of its surroundings and proximity to necessities.
Popular accommodations and park refugios fill up rapidly during high season.
Unpredictable Patagonian weather can disrupt travel plans.
Better value and fewer crowds may be present during shoulder season.
