A journey to Torres del Paine National Park in the heart of Chilean Patagonia is no small endeavor. To make it there you have to fly to the end of the world, drive gravel roads, hike rocky trails and battle harsh and unpredictable weather. But it’s all worth it, because Chile’s National Park is one world’s most amazing destinations. Unfortunately, bucket-list destination don’t come cheap, so finding affordable lodging in Torres del Paine is one of the main priorities when planning your Patagonia hiking trip.
LODGING OPTIONS IN TORRES DEL PAINE
Despite its remoteness, Torres del Paine has a pretty good tourist infrastructures and lodging options. Inside the park you can find a wide range of accommodations, from campgrounds, refugios, to hostels and luxury hotels.
If you are a budget traveler, or if you are planning to do one of the trekking circuits, you’ll have to stay in campgrounds or refugios.
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Campgrounds
There are two types of campgrounds in Torres del Paine: free park campgrounds administered by CONAF and paid camping areas run by the refugios.
The free park campgrounds are very basic, offering only a cooking shelter (fires are not allowed) and rustic bathroom facilities.
The paid campgrounds around the refugios cost anywhere from $12 to $90 USD per person/night for basic sites (bring your own gear). They give you access to more facilities (cooking areas, bathrooms, and showers).
Refugios in Torres Del Paine
Refugios are a compromise between hotels and campgrounds, but they are considerably more expensive than campgrounds ($190 to $224 per person for full board). They offer dorm-style rooms with bunk beds, shared toilets and bathrooms with hot showers accessible for all hikers.
The accommodations are generally clean and well located on the main trails. Here are some of the most reputable refugios in Torres Del Paine:
Refugio Grey
Refugio Grey enjoys a spectacular location, on the shore of Lago Grey. It is also very conveniently located, at one end of the W trekking circuit, where hikers either begin or end their 5-day hike around the park. For this reason, Refugio Gray is one of the busiest hostels in Torres del Paine.
This shelter is few minutes away from the glacier Grey, which emerges from the Southern Ice Fields. Access by car is not possible. To reach the Refugio you will either have to hike from the Shelter Vértice Paine Grande, or sail by catamaran from the Hosteria Lago Grey or from Paso Gardner.
Price Range: $190 (half board) to $650+ (full board) per person/night for foreigners
Refugio Los Cuernos
Refugio Los Cuernos sits at the base of “Los Cuernos” of Paine Massif, about 4.5 hours hike from Las Torres area. The hostel enjoys an unbeatable view of the Cuernos and Nordenskjöld Lake.
Because it’s located right in the heart of the W Circuit, hikers stop here during their second or third night, depending on their itinerary. As a result, Refugio Los Cuernos is always crowded.
The refugio has 4 shared-mixed dorms for 8 people each. If you want more privacy, there are also 8 double cabins with shared bathrooms and a hot tub, exclusive for the cabin guests.
From this area you may hike to the French Valley that has some of the best views in the park. You can see the impressive amphitheater formed by the Granite Mountains and then continue to Pehoé Lake and Grey Glacier.
Rates are: $590–$650 USD per person per night, usually including full board.
Hosteria Pehoé
Sitting on a small island in Lake Pehoé, right across from the majestic Cuernos del Paine, Hosteria Pehoé enjoys one the best locations in Torres del Paine.
Hosteria Pehoé offers rooms with private bathrooms and breakfast included. On the second floor there is a large lounge, a bar, and a dining room with a beautiful views of Lake Pehoé and the Horns of the Paine.
Rates are: Double room with private bathroom rate: $200 – $300 USD, depending what room you reserve.
Hotels in Torres Del Paine
One thing to keep in mind is that hotels in Torres del Paine are quite expensive. However, if you want privacy and more comfort after a hard day of hiking, you should probably choose a hotel.
Hotel Las Torres Patagonia
Las Torres Hotel enjoys a location that is hard to beat: on the trailhead to the base of the towers on the W circuit. So you’re right in the hustle and bustle of the park. The hotel sits at the foot of the Paine towers, thus enjoying stunning views of the Patagonian landscape from all sides.
Las Torres Hotel is also close to all excursions and day hikes in Torres del Paine. This is the ideal place to as a base if you are planning to do day hikes or even one of the trekking circuits.
Don’t be deceived by its rustic, log cabin appearance. Las Torres still preserves its estancia appearance, but inside they have top notch amenities, two restaurants and a bar-lounge, and a sauna /massage center.
Rates start at $820/night during low season and can get over 1,000 USD (during high season).
Book rooms for Hotel Las Torres Patagonia here.
Hotel Lago Grey
I can’t think of a more beautiful location in Torres Del Paine than the one of Hotel Lago Grey. The hotel sits on the shores of Grey Lake, overlooking the crystalline glacier, and is surrounded by granite mountains peaks, forests and rivers.
The rooms as well as the amenities (restaurant, bar, lounge) are really luxurious and well maintained. The hotel offers complimentary breakfast, as well as free parking and free WiFi in every room.
Location wise, Hotel Lago Grey is farther away from the most popular trails in the park and if you don’t have a car you’ll have to pay to book a trip to anywhere else. However, if you are staying here you can easily go on a boat trip to Glacier Grey, or go kayaking on Lago Grey.
Rates start at $330 USD (during low season) and can go up to $500+ USD (during high season)
Book rooms for Hotel Lago Grey here.
Hotel Explora Patagonia
By far the most exquisite (and expensive!) hotel in Torres del Paine is Explora Patagonia. The hotel enjoys a privileged location, on a high cliff overlooking overlooking Lake Pehoé and the towering granite peaks of the Cuernos del Paine.
If you choose to stay here you’ll be surrounded by 600,000 acre of breathtaking wilderness, glaciers and snow-capped mountains.
The hotel has very modern lines. Rooms are simple, but very nicely decorated and all have fabulous views over the park.
Rates are all-inclusive, which include lodging, meals, beverages and daily excursions. The hotel typically requires a 3 or 4-night minimum stay. The cost is $5,800–$7,000+ USD per person for a 4-night, all-inclusive program.
Book rooms for Hotel Explora Patagonia here.
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Currently going through all of your Patagonia content and it is super useful for planning my first (non-work) trip in ages! Thanks for putting together thorough guides!
Thanks for dropping by, Megan. I’m sure you’ll have a ton of fun in Torres del Paine. Good luck with your trip!
Anda, your blog has been so informative as I plan my trip to Patagonia. Thanks for the wonderful information. Did you take any guided tours while you were there or did you plan your hiking on your own?
Hi Marissa, thank you for your comment. I’m glad you found this information useful. We planned the hiking trips ourselves, after doing a lot of research. We only took a horseback riding guided trip, as you can’t rent horses there without a guide.
Totally want to go here! And yes, we want a stylish stay so this hotel sounds amazing. I’d want to meet the Patagonian cowboys for sure!
Such incredible pictures have made me look up Torres Del Paine even further on google, it seems like I’ll have to add it to my bucket list ASAP. I have never been to South America, leave alone Chile but the landscapes I see here are incredible and the lodging that you’ve suggested – Las Torres Hotel, looks perfect, set in such an idyllic place. Thanks for the suggestion!
I would definitely enjoy a stay at the La Torres Hotel. It would certainly provide a great respite at the end of a day of hiking. I would also enjoy meeting the Patagonian cowboys and even taking a guided ride with them – it all sounds so amazing! Even the food sounded wonderful!
This property looks incredible. Love the large windows in the dining hall and the mountains. The horseback riding is a plus too!
This post couldnt have come at a better time! I was deciding about visiting the area when going to Antarctica and had not done any research yet but Las Torres looks amazing and I am sold!
Go right at it then. Just make sure you visit it at the right time. Torres del Paine is not great to visit in winter.
Torres Del Paine National Park was not really on my travel radar. It does sound like it requires quite a journey to get there. But the views do look stunning. I would definitely want to stay in the park to see as much as I could. Las Torres looks like a good choice. I would love to do a horse back tour.
I think finding a hearty meal and a hot bath after a long day of hiking is for me. i love adventure and all but also after hard hikes—- I want some comfort.
Hii Anda,
Your first images is breath taking. Torres del Paine seems like a paradise for Photographers specially like me who are more into landscape photography. Would certainly love to go there and my preferred choice would be Las Torres for its wooden appearance and history. Kuods to the first family for setting this up. Would love to explore the place with baqueanos.
Would love to chat with Patagonian cowboys, they seem to have a very unusual life – well, from our perspective. The image of the lodge with the snow-capped peak looks stunning. I am sure it must have been a great experience to live there for few days.
It was absolutely a great experience, Himanshu.
From 10 rooms to 84! Impressive indeed! Loved reading how the present owners expose the traditions and culture to the guests.
Sounds ideal, and what a once in a lifetime experience! The air is so incredibly clear it seems surreal! Stunning shot of the hotel with the magnificent mountain backdrop, Anda.
Thanks, Priscilla. It would be great to have a NATJA meeting in a place like this, wouldn’t it? (wishful thinking)