Malvinas Argentinas Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended…

The Malvinas Argentinas airport is just 4-5 km from the centre of Ushuaia, the country's southernmost city and gateway to Tierra del Fuego and Antarctica: by taxi it's a 10-15 minute ride, with no dedicated scheduled buses. Given the city's compact size, the centre around the port and San Martín is the most practical choice for almost every stay, with the boarding point for trips on the Beagle Channel within walking distance. Those instead looking for a view over the bay and a closer starting point for the Glaciar Martial trails can head up to the Martial hillside, about 3 km from the centre, accepting that they'll depend on a taxi for every evening trip.

Centre and port

City centre · From Malvinas Argentinas airport downtown is 4-5 km away, 10-15 minutes by taxi; there are no scheduled buses dedicated to the airport-centre link.

Best for: Those who want the port, the catamaran trips on the Beagle Channel and the downtown restaurants just steps away.

Pros

Port and the boarding point for trips to the Beagle Channel reachable on foot
Restaurants and shops on San Martín, the main street, just steps from the hotels

Cons

In low season (May-August) many downtown restaurants close early or stay closed
Frequent wind and rain make walks longer than they look on the map

Recommended hotels in this area

City Centro By Marriott Ushuaia Argentina: On Gobernador Paz 268, in the heart of Ushuaia: 6 minutes on foot from the port and 10 from the wreck of the St. Christopher; gym and round-the-clock reception.
Alto Andino Hotel: On Gobernador Paz 868, 10 minutes on foot from the town hall and the port; 30 rooms with minibar and safe, a property rated 3 stars and a half.

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Martial Hillside

Neighbourhood · The Altos Ushuaia hotel is on avenida Luis F. Martial, about 3 km from the centre (10 minutes by taxi) and 2 km from the start of the Glaciar Martial trails.

Best for: Those seeking views over the bay and the Beagle Channel and who don't rule out a taxi ride into the centre.

Pros

Views over Ushuaia bay and the Patagonian forest from the rooms
A closer starting point for the trails towards the Glaciar Martial

Cons

A taxi is always needed for the centre and the port, with no continuous pavement along the climb
The in-house restaurant is the only place for an evening meal in the area

Recommended hotels in this area

Altos Ushuaia Hotel & Resto: On avenida Luis F. Martial 1441, about 3 km from the centre and 2 km from the start of the Glaciar Martial trails; rooms with views over the bay and the Patagonian forest.

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