There are plenty attractive places to stay overnight in Cafayate, with a range of prices to accommodate all budgets. On the weekends and during festivals it is recommended to reserve a hotel or hostel, as Cafayate is typically filled with tourists Friday through Sunday. In a pinch there are friendly locals who rent out rooms or will allow camping on their land with access to facilities at a very reasonable cost.
Budget
El Balcon International Hostel
Pasaje 20 de Febrero 110
Tel: (03868) 421-739
For budget lodging, El Balcon International Hostel is a good choice. Centrally located just one block from Plaza San Martin, you’ll find tidy and comfortable shared rooms starting at 8 U.S dollars per night. El Balcon offers organized tours of surrounding attractions and a nice terrace space to chat with other travelers.
Hostel Ruta 40
Avenida Guemes Sur 178
Tel: (03868) 421-689
Hostel Ruta 40 is another reputable option for budget travelers and is also centrally located. Rooms facing the street in both hostels can be a bit noisy at night due to their close proximity to the plaza, which is generally pretty bustling with tourists dining and drinking.
Mid-Range
Hotel Asturias Cafayate
Gral. Guemes 154
Tel: (03868) 421-328
A peaceful three-star hotel with a pool, beauty center and babysitting services. Pleasant, if slightly generic rooms, with a refrigerator and air conditioning for a very reasonable cost of under US$100 per night.
Hotel Killa
Colon 47
Tel: (03868) 422-254
The mid-range Hotel Killa is a charming bed-and-breakfast with 16 distinctly decorated rooms with air conditioning and wireless internet. After breakfast, take a dip in their lovely pool or relax in the hotel garden. Hotel Killa offers a wide range of services, from babysitters to bike rentals for a cost of about AR$350- per night.
High End
La Casa de La Bodega
Route 68/ Km 18.5
Tel: (03868) 421-888
For a vineyard experience a bit outside of town, try La Casa de La Bodega, a high-end family run hotel, vineyard and restaurant with organic wines offered in the house restaurant. Although the hotel offers exclusivity with its eight rooms and stunning scenery, the price, starting at about AR$-500 in the high season, is a bit steep for the services offered.
Patios de Cafayate Hotel and Spa
Route 40 at Route 68
Tel: (03868) 422-229
This 30-room luxury hotel next door to the El Estenco Winery bills itself as Argentina’s first wine spa. The former hacienda-style estate has expansive fully equipped rooms, a solarium, steam room and sprawling gardens. This is the most luxurious option in Cafayate with rooms starting at about AR$1,200 per night (US$ 350 per night).