Vacation Rentals in Ushuaia

Overview

Ushuaia at a glance

Ushuaia is squeezed between the Beagle Channel and a wall of glaciated peaks, which gives even ordinary rentals extraordinary views. It is the departure point for most Antarctic voyages and the end of Ruta 3.

The rental market is compact: apartments in the center, cabins on the hillside above town, and a scattering of houses along the channel toward Tierra del Fuego National Park.

Where to stay in Ushuaia

Central Ushuaia keeps you walking distance from the port, restaurants and outfitters. The hillside barrios above San Martín trade that convenience for panoramic channel views. West toward the national park you'll find quieter cabins with more space.

Popular areas and neighborhoods

Types of vacation rentals in Ushuaia

Things to do in Ushuaia

• Beagle Channel boat trip

  Sea lion colonies, cormorants and the Les Éclaireurs lighthouse.

• Tierra del Fuego National Park

  Coastal trails, peat bogs and the final marker of Ruta 3.

• Martial Glacier hike

  A steep walk from the edge of town for the classic view over the channel.

• Ski Cerro Castor

  Reliable powder from June to October at the world's southernmost resort.

• Estancia Harberton

  A historic sheep station and marine mammal museum east along the channel.

Best time to visit Ushuaia

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Daylight past 10pm, open trails, and the Antarctic cruise season.

Autumn (Mar–Apr)

Beech forests turn crimson; quiet and photogenic.

Winter (Jun–Sep)

Snow, skiing, husky sledding and very short days.

Getting there

• Ushuaia (USH) has direct flights from Buenos Aires (about 3h30) and El Calafate.
• Driving from mainland Argentina requires two Chilean border crossings and a ferry.
• The airport is 5 minutes from the center — no car is needed for a town-based stay.

Travel tips

• Weather changes hourly; layers matter more than a single heavy coat.
• Hillside rentals can involve steep, icy access roads in winter.
• Book well ahead if your trip coincides with an Antarctic departure window.
• Restaurants fill early in high season compared with the rest of Argentina.