Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in Ushuaia
The 3 areas worth basing yourself in Ushuaia, Argentina — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with Downtown Ushuaia.
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Top pick
Downtown Ushuaia
Main streets, Beagle Channel views, restaurants, hostels.
4.4 km from center
#2
Bahía Golondrina
Peninsula west of downtown — quieter neighborhood, cabin rentals.
3.7 km from center
#3
Cerro Castor
The ski resort 26km east of town — cabins + hotels for winter stays.
20 km from center
Getting around
Fly LATAM from Buenos Aires (3.5 hours) — Ushuaia's airport is 4km from downtown. Local buses reach Tierra del Fuego National Park; taxis for hikes.
Book Antarctica cruises 6-12 months ahead. Book Ushuaia hotels well before December-February; the town is small and fills.