Hostel Los Cormoranes is the best-value option for travellers watching their budget in an expensive town. It sits at Kamshen 788, roughly an eighteen-minute walk from the port, and offers a mix of dormitory beds and private rooms. The hostel lists a free breakfast buffet, communal kitchens, free Wi-Fi in public areas, a garden, a library, barbecue grills and laundry. The dormitory rooms sleep six or eight, some with a private bathroom and some with a shared one, and there are double, triple and quadruple private rooms with their own bathrooms. The hotel class shown is two, reflecting a simple but comfortable standard. Guests rate it highly, with a score of 8.0 from around fifty reviews. It suits solo travellers, backpackers, couples on a budget and small groups, particularly those who want to cook and meet other travellers. In spring the hostel is a pleasant, sociable place after days out on the trails or the water, with the long evenings ideal for the garden and barbecue.
Location and getting around
The port is about a mile away, so allow around twenty minutes on foot or a short taxi ride. The Ushuaia Cultural Centre is about a three-minute drive. Tour pickups can usually be arranged from the door, and taxis are inexpensive. The hostel does not offer parking, so it is best for travellers without a car. An airport shuttle is available on request for a fee per vehicle, which is handy for arrivals.
The rooms and facilities
Choose between a bed in a shared dorm for six or eight, or a private double, triple or quadruple room with a private bathroom. Daily housekeeping is provided. The communal kitchen is a real saving in a town where restaurant meals are costly, and the barbecue grills suit group dinners. A library and garden give quiet corners, and free Wi-Fi covers public areas. Breakfast is a buffet and is included.
Who it suits and what to know: backpackers, budget couples and groups sharing a family room will find strong value. Light sleepers may prefer a private room, and earplugs are wise in dorms. Book early for December to February, when beds fill, and ask about check-in times if you arrive on a late flight.
Because it is a hostel, expect a more informal style than a hotel, and bring a padlock and towel if the hostel requires them for dorms. In spring, as the season starts, availability is easier than in midsummer, so it is a good time to snag a bargain.
Why stay here
- ✓Free buffet breakfast
- ✓Dorms and private rooms
- ✓Communal kitchens
- ✓Garden and barbecue grills
- ✓Library
- ✓Laundry
- ✓Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- ✓Airport shuttle on request
Good questions
How far is the hostel from the port?+
The hostel lists about eighteen minutes on foot, or a short taxi ride. Tour operators can usually collect from the door.
Does it have private rooms?+
Yes, it offers private doubles, triples and quadruples with private bathrooms, as well as dorms for six or eight.
Is breakfast included?+
The hostel lists a free breakfast buffet. Communal kitchens are also available for other meals.
