La Casona de Odile

Top choice in Bariloche & the Lake District


Five kilometers north of the center, off Av San Martín, is one of the best hostels in Argentina. Traveler-run and sitting on 2 hectares of park-like riverside land, it's got all you could possibly want – good amenities, comfy dorms and private rooms, an on-site microbrewery, yoga classes, massage, bike hire, and cheap, hearty dinners. Many come for days and stay for weeks.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Bariloche & the Lake District attractions

1. Cascada Escondida

1.29 MILES

Small but beautifully formed, this 'hidden' waterfall lies several kilometers north of El Bolsón, reachable via a gravel road or a walking trail from town.

2. Cabeza del Indio

2.48 MILES

On a ridge 7km west of town is Cabeza del Indio, a rock outcrop resembling a man’s profile; the trail has great views of the Río Azul and Lago Puelo. The…

3. Feria Artesanal

3.25 MILES

Local craftspeople sell their wares at this market, along the eastern edge of Plaza Pagano, which boasts over 300 artists, who make and sell everything…

4. Bosque Tallado

4.17 MILES

A signposted road leads from RN 40 up the wooded slopes of Cerro Piltriquitrón. From the end of the road, it's a 40-minute hike to the Sculpted Forest,…