Accommodation in Cafayate

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).

Accommodation in Cachi

Not too many visitors spend much time in Cachi but there is a nice range of accommodation here and it can be very quiet and peaceful place to stay overnight.

Budget

Camping Municipal
No address, ask locals for directions

-A good spot a top a hill with plots for camping for about 20 pesos. One kilometer south of the plaza.

Alberque Municipal
(Reservations through the tourist office)
Plaza 9 de Julio. Güemes/no address
Tel: (03868)491-053
Reservations for cheap dorm rooms in the municipal hostel can be made at the tourist office located in the main plaza. A ‘nothing fancy’ bed will set you back about AR$20.

Cabana Al Fuerte
Fuerte Alto, Cachi, Argentina

A privately owned property with two basic, but nice chalets. Close to the Pio Pablo Diaz Archeology Museum and a good value .

Hostería Cachi
Route 40/ kilometer 1,237
Tel: (03868)/491-105
(03868) 491-904

With comfortable rooms, lovely hilltop views and a pool to cool off from the desert heat, Hostería Cachi is a good mid-range choice.

Mid-range

Hotel Boutique El Cortijo
Av Automovil Club Argentino, Escalchi
Tel: (03868) 491-034

Small, authentic and quiet 15-room boutique hotel in a renovated colonial style farmhouse, attended by the cordial owner, María Luisa. Although it closes during some times of the year, it is highly rated. Pleasant, basic room costs around US$70 per night.

Top-end

La Merced del Alto
Fuerte Alto (4417)
Tel: (03868) 490-030

A monastery-like four-star hotel two kilometers outside the city center at the foot of the Nevado de Cachi mountain range. Enjoy beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere. The hotel includes a wine cellar with tastings available, a spa with a jacuzzi and a restaurant serving delicious Andean cuisine. A favorite among visitors who stay in the area.

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Los Antiguos: Accommodation and Travel Info

Accommodation in Los Antiguos

Lodging in Los Antiguos is not hard to come by although it is advisable to book ahead around the summer festivals.

Prices are reasonable but tend to fluctuate depending on the season.

Hotel Refugio de Rocas is the highest-end option boasting a spa and fruit farm.
Tel: (54)(297)-15-401-0787

A number of hostels such as Sol de Mayo cater to budget travelers with dormitory beds in a basic room.
Tel: (54)(2963)-491-232

For those looking to convene with nature or on an ultra shoestring budget, Municipal Camping offers lakeside pitches for a very reasonable amount.

Food

Viva el Viento is perhaps Los Antiguos busiest restaurant, offering pastas, sandwiches and salads as well as barbecued beef, chicken and the local favorite, grilled Patagonian lamb.
Tel: (54)(2963)-491-109

There are plenty of pizza parlors and steak houses along the main road too. Be sure to try the local variety of an empanada, minced meat or vegetables wrapped in pastry and baked until golden.

Getting To Los Antiguos

Several bus companies go to Los Antiguos from Perito Moreno, 57 kilometers away. Several times a week there is a bus that makes the six-hour bus trip from Comodoro Rivadavia. Alternately, you can arrive by commercial airline to Santa Cruz’s capital, Rio Gallegos and rent a car or take a 16-hour bus ride.

-By ferry from Chile:

El Pichero runs a car ferry from Puerto Ibañez to Chile Chico, eight kilometers across the border from Los Antiguos
Tel: 56-67-411864 (in Chile)

In-town Transport

It is possible to walk anywhere in the Los Antiguos within fifteen minutes or so, although there are plenty of taxis for those burdened with fresh fruit products. The tourist office and the majority of the restaurants cluster around the main street, 11 de Julio.

Tourist Office & Activities

The useful tourist office will assist those in need and is a good starting point for those interested in excellent fishing here. Los Antiguos claims to be the only place where you can fish all year around thanks to the mild climate. There’s excellent fly-fishing in Jeinimeni River for trout and Los Antiguos River, predominately for salmon. Besides visiting the fruit farms you can also ask the tourist office about photo safaris or hiking in the nearby mountains.

What to buy

Fruit, conserves, jams, homemade liqueurs and sweets made from fresh fruit.

Chacra Don Neno – (54)(2963)-491-403

When to go

The best time to travel to Los Antigous is between October and April. During the last weekend in October is the Lake Buenos Aires festival, celebrating the discover of the lake in 1880. The event includes nautical and beach events, a biathlon, skating competitions, live music and a street fair. During the first week of January is Los Antiguos biggest event of the year, the Cherry Festival when everyone in the surrounding locales comes out to play, there is a jineteada, a type of Argentine rodeo competition and big name music acts that in the past have included groups such as Initi illimani, Vicentino, León Gieco.

Los Antiguos Tourist Office Tel:(54) (2963) 491-261

Hostel Nómade: A Relaxed Stay in San Telmo

*Editors note, this hostel has changed hands and is now residential.

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This small hostel is one of the nicer ones in the picturesque heart of San Telmo.
Nómade is located in a traditional house on a quiet street with a nice courtyard, and a pleasant mix of travelers of the low-key variety.

The staff is friendly — if sometimes sluggish — and happy to hand out advice about the city.

There are 31 beds here in seven airy rooms, including three reasonably priced private rooms — none have a private bathroom though.

Amenities include a pool table in the lounge, a 24-hour ‘bar,’ a shared kitchen, a laundry room, a computer, wifi and a great terrace.

A standard hostel breakfast of bread coffee and tea is included and on Friday nights there is a barbecue social. Thanks to this hostel’s small size and location in the middle of the block it is less vulnerable to the robberies and theft that occasionally occur at some of the city’s more high-profile hostels.

There is no air-conditioning here, so if you stay in the summer months you may choose to abandon your room and join the slumber party on the terrace.

Dorms cost AR$150 pesos per night. A private room goes for a very reasonable AR$75.

Hostel Nómade–$
Carlos Calvo 430
San Telmo
Tel: (54-11) 4300-7641

Mendoza Hotels and Hostels

Mendoza is a modern, small city and there are accommodations available for every style and budget. Here are a few of our picks, based on different needs. Are you looking to lush it up in the vineyards or are you in town on business? The popularity of Airbnb is also growing in Mendoza. Those who sign up with our affiliate link will receive a nice discount on their first booking.

• Top Range Lodging—Mendoza City Center

Diplomatic—$$$$$
Belgrano 1041
Mendoza
Tel: (54) 261 405-1900

A five-star option in Mendoza city, geared towards business travelers

• Mid-range lodging

Urbana Suites—$$$
25 de Mayo 1540
Mendoza
Tel: (54) 261 438-0004

The 28-room Urbana Suites has a luxurious feel, despite being a 3-star hotel. It’s located along the edge of Plaza Independencia, within walking distance of many parks and plazas. Staff are also helpful when it comes to arranging tours and giving insider information on Mendoza highlights.

Argentino Hotel—$$$
Espejo 455
Tel: (0)261 405 6300

An elegant, larger-size boutique hotel with a lap pool in back and very reasonable rooms at around US$60-70 per night.

San Martin—$$/$$$
Espejo 435
Tel: (54) 261 438-0875

A step down in quality from the Urbana Suites, but similarly well-located downtown, and a little cheaper.

• Budget Lodging

Hotel Embajador—$/$$
J. B. Justo 365 Mendoza
Tel: (54) 261 439-3321

Bare basics here, but it’s a roof over your head, relatively well situated in the downtown area.

Hostel Damajuana—$/$$
Arístides Villanueva 282
Tel: 54 (261) 425-5858.

A popular hostel, and for good reason. Beautifully laid out with a rustic theme, the Damajuana is about as luxurious as you get in a hostel. There’s even a pool! This one is for party people, as it is located conveniently in the bar and pub zone of Mendoza City.

Hostel Suites Mendoza—$/$$
Patricias Mendocinas 1532
Tel: (54) 261 423-7018

A bright new hostel in the city center, this Hostelling International member offers an attractive deals for longer stays.

Trotamundos Hostel
Perú 1214
Tel: (54) (0) 261-425-8187

Trotamundos (Globetrotters) is one of Mendoza’s nicest hostels, with a lovely backyard that has a barbecue, a small pool and plenty of room to play. It enjoys a nice location about 15 blocks from the bus station and within walking distance to Mendoza’s huge General San Martin Park. Bike rental is also available.

Near the Vineyards

Club Tapiz -$$$ Pedro Molina Ruta 60 Sn

With only seven rooms you would expect Club Tapiz to charge over US$200 per night, but prices start around the US$165 range. This vineyard guesthouse has its own bodega, upscale cuisine, a swimming pool and all sorts of spa/lunch specials for those in need of pampering. The is an ideal honeymoon or anniversary destination and also a good choice for a girls’ getaway.

Cavieres—$$$
Espejo 3705 Russel, Maipú
Cell: 15-6074303
This mud-brick posada (guesthouse) is located on a vineyard in the heart of the wine region. Breakfasts consist of local specialties and guests can also enjoy a traditional asado. A nice blend of rural authenticity and comfort. Prices are surprisingly reasonable.

In the Mountains

Hotel Valle Andino——$$$
Ruta 7, no number Uspallata
Tel: (02 624) 420-095

Lovely mountain views, an indoor pool and easy access to all the outdoor activities such as trekking and kayaking that Mendoza is known for. What more do you need?

→ Read more about Mendoza City here

→ Read Meandering Mendoza City: A Walking Tour here

→ Read about Mendoza’s huge wine harvest festival, Vendimia here