Hampton by Hilton Bariloche sits at Libertad 290 in the middle of downtown, close enough to the Civic Centre that you can walk there in about a minute, with the shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi a few minutes further on foot. It is a three-star hotel with 105 rooms, and the format will be familiar to anyone who has stayed in the brand elsewhere: clean, modern rooms, a reliable breakfast and a front desk that works around the clock. Room sizes are modest, roughly 250 to 280 square feet, with options for one king bed, two double beds or two twin beds, and accessible rooms are available. Rooms include a work desk, an in-room safe, a flat-screen television and a rainfall shower, and free wifi covers the whole property. The hotel has a restaurant, a bar and a coffee shop, plus a small grocery and convenience store, laundry and dry-cleaning service and luggage storage, which helps when your flight does not match check-in times.
Location and getting around
The main advantage is the address. Mitre street with its chocolate shops, the lakefront promenade, the cathedral and the Museo de la Patagonia are all within a few blocks, and most restaurants in the centre can be reached on foot. Tour operators collect guests from downtown hotels, so excursions to the Circuito Chico, Isla Victoria or the Seven Lakes road start at or near the door.
The airport is about a 26-minute drive, and a taxi or private transfer is the simplest way to arrive. If you want to drive, ask about parking when you reserve, because it is charged separately and can be limited.
Rooms and facilities
The standard room is compact and practical, built for sleeping, working and storing ski gear rather than lingering. Families can choose the double-bed rooms, and couples will find the king rooms comfortable. There is no pool or spa, so the hotel suits travellers who spend their days outside and want a quiet, functional base. In winter, the hotel runs a ski shuttle and offers ski storage, which makes the Cerro Catedral days easier, and staff can help with tour and ticket arrangements, which is useful when you are comparing day trips.
What to know
A free full breakfast is included, which saves time before early departures, but check the details of your rate when you reserve. Parking is paid, and the hotel sits on a busy downtown street, so rooms facing the street may pick up evening noise; ask for a higher floor or an interior room if you are a light sleeper. It suits first-time visitors, couples, families and ski travellers who want to walk to dinner and are comfortable without resort-style extras.
If you want lake views and a spa, look at Avenida Bustillo or Llao Llao instead. In shoulder seasons rates tend to be lower than in the July ski weeks and the summer peak, so spring and autumn can be good value for a central stay.
Why stay here
- ✓Free full breakfast
- ✓One minute walk to the Civic Centre
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Coffee shop
- ✓Ski shuttle and ski storage
- ✓Free wifi
- ✓Grocery and convenience store
- ✓24-hour front desk
Good questions
How close is Hampton by Hilton Bariloche to the Civic Centre?+
About a one-minute walk. The hotel is at Libertad 290, and the lake is a few minutes further on foot.
Is breakfast included?+
A free full breakfast is part of the stay. Parking is charged separately, so check the details of your rate before you reserve.
Does the hotel help with the ski area?+
Yes. It offers a ski shuttle and ski storage in winter, and the front desk can help with tour and ticket arrangements.
