If you are going on a trip to South America for an extended period of time, then it's likely you'll be moving on through various locations and won't need to book all of your accommodation upfront. However, what we would recommend is booking your first few nights for whichever city you fly into. This way you can get into a taxi and have a known address of a hotel or hostel to head for, rather than trawling round one of South America's major cities not knowing where you are.
If your trip coincides with any major festivals such as Carnival, Easter, Christmas or New Year, it would certainly be necessary to book in advance, especially in the more popular locations such as Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Cusco etc..
If your trip coincides with any major festivals such as Carnival, Easter, Christmas or New Year, it would certainly be necessary to book in advance, especially in the more popular locations such as Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Cusco etc..
2. STA Travel
Best For: Hostels. They have a range of accommodation options, but more aimed at younger travellers on a budget.
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Best For: Hostels. They have a range of accommodation options, but more aimed at younger travellers on a budget.
Note the default is set for the UK, so if the banner does not bring up your the homepage for the country you are in, click on 'worldwide' in the top right-hand corner and select the country in which you live.
1. Hotel Club
Best For: Hotel Range. Hotels of all levels around the world, with a great selection for South America.
Well established company, offering over 21,000 hotels in 104 countries worldwide with their homepage available in 10 different languages. Secure online booking.
Best For: Hotel Range. Hotels of all levels around the world, with a great selection for South America.
Well established company, offering over 21,000 hotels in 104 countries worldwide with their homepage available in 10 different languages. Secure online booking.
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Finding Hotels and hostels in South America
Recommended Hotel Booking Websites
Enjoy your stay!
Whilst it is great to stay in a nice hotel, with the amount of things to see and do across the continent you won't be spending much time in your rooms!
Browse the recommended companies below for everything from bunkbeds in Bogota to suites in Sao Paulo.