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lounge and play cards in the common room and cook in a cool balcony kitchen. Cement
rooms are clean and ample, with radiant floor heating.
Yakush
HOSTEL $
( 435807;
www.hostelyakush.com.ar
; Piedrabuena 118; dm AR$120-130, d AR$500, without bath-
room AR$380; mid-Oct-mid-Apr; )
Adorned with whimsical drawings, this colorful
hostel is well kept and exceedingly friendly. Dorms have fresh sheets and good beds, and
social spaces include an ample upstairs lounge with futons and slanted ceilings. Doubles
with private bathroom are on the expensive side for what you get.
Hostel Cruz del Sur
HOSTEL $
( 434099;
www.xdelsur.com.ar
; Deloquí 242; dm AR$110; )
This easygoing hostel com-
prises two renovated houses (1920 and 1926), painted tangerine and joined by a passage-
way. Dorm prices are based on room capacity; the only disadvantage is that your bath-
room might be on another floor. There's a fine backyard patio, though indoor shared
spaces are scant.
Camping La Pista del Andino
CAMPGROUND $
( 414664, 435890; Alem 2873; campsites per person AR$50; )
A steep, uphill, 3km
trek leads to this pleasant campground offering grassy or forested sites with views. While
it's short on showers and toilets, perks include decent cooking facilities, a bar-restaurant,
good common areas and bikes for rent. It's at Club Andino Ushuaia's ski area. Call for
free pickup from the airport or town center.
Camping Municipal
CAMPGROUND $
(RN3)
About 10km west of town, en route to Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego,
this free campground boasts a lovely setting but minimal facilities.
Galeazzi-Basily B&B
B&B $$$
( 423213;
www.avesdelsur.com.ar
; Valdéz 323; d withouth bathroom US$68, 2-/4-person cabin
US$100/124; )
The best feature of this elegant wooded residence is its warm and
hospitable family who will make you feel right at home. Rooms are small but offer a per-
sonal touch. Since beds are twin-sized, couples may prefer a modern cabin out back. It's
