Where to stay in Coyhaique

Coyhaique is the capital of the Aysén region and the largest town on the Carretera Austral. The centre is built around the Plaza de Armas, which is shaped like a pentagon; from here buses leave north and south along the Carretera, to Puerto Aysén and to Balmaceda airport. These are the zones, with every lodging that has its own website for booking.

Places to stay
3
Verified websites
3
10 min walk or less · Plaza
1
Commission
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A few blocks from the center

2 places to stay

Quieter streets within walking distance of the square, with family-run hostels and guesthouses.

Coyhaique neighbourhoods

1 place to stay

Residential neighbourhoods farther out, toward the bus terminal, the Simpson river or the hillside. A car or taxi is the better choice.

Questions

Where should I stay in Coyhaique?

Without a car, the centre: 0 lodgings are 8 minutes or less on foot from the Plaza de Armas. If you are driving the Carretera Austral, the lodges and cabins outside town have more space and quiet.

How do I get to Coyhaique?

By plane to Balmaceda airport, about 55 km away, then a transfer or bus to town. Overland, along the Carretera Austral from the north (Chaitén, Puyuhuapi) or the south (Cerro Castillo, Puerto Río Tranquilo), or from Argentina through the Coyhaique Alto and Huemules passes.

Is it worth booking direct with the lodging?

When you book on the lodging's own website, the place pays no commission to a platform, and you deal directly with the people who host you about changes, your flight or bus arrival time, or where to park.