Accommodation inside Torres del Paine for the W Trek or multi-day hiking is dominated by the refugio system (mountain huts with beds and meals) and EcoCamp Patagonia (luxury geodesic domes, the most atmospheric accommodation on the W). Refugios: Las Torres (Day 1 base, excellent), Cuernos (most dramatic location, Day 2), Paine Grande (Gray Glacier access, Day 3), Los Guardas. All require booking 6–12 months ahead for peak season. EcoCamp is fully all-inclusive.
Why We Chose It
Refugios and EcoCamp geodesic domes are the standard accommodation for W Trek hikers. Book months in advance. EcoCamp offers the most comfortable option; refugios provide bunk-style communal lodging.
What Stands Out
- EcoCamp Patagonia: geodesic dome tents, all-inclusive, the most design-forward W Trek experience
- Refugio Las Torres: the best refugio, at the start/end of the towers hike trail
- Refugio Cuernos: the most dramatic location, jutting over the lake facing the Cuernos peaks
- BooKING WARNING: W Trek accommodation books out 6–12 months ahead in peak season (Dec–Feb)
- Official booking: through VerticePatagonia.com for most refugios; EcoCamp directly