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Where to stay in Salta and Cafayate: the 12 best hotels and hostels

Where to stay in Salta and Cafayate in Argentina? This wine region in the north of Argentina is perfect for a road trip, combined with some stops at unique accommodations! The Salta and Cafayate areas has many unique hotels, extensive vineyards with accommodation and beautiful colonial buildings. We have done the preparatory work to help you find the best places to stay. We’ll share an overview of where we stayed ourselves and what is still on our bucket list for a next visit to Northern Argentina. So keep on reading to learn more about the 12 most beautiful hostels and hotels in Salta and Cafayate.

Read more: the 10 best things to do in Salta and Cafayate.

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Where to stay in Salta: 6 best hostels and hotels

All the sights of Salta are located in the historic city center, so that area should be your starting point when looking for a hostel or hotel in Salta. The Salta Old Town has beautiful accommodations within walking distance of all tourist attractions. But there are also some of the best places to stay in Salta just north of the Old Town. They are definitely worth the small detour.

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#1 Selina Salta

The most beautiful place to stay in Salta is Selina for sure. The Selina hotels can be found all over the world and always are beautifully designed. And so is Hotel Selina in Salta! The design hotel is located a few blocks north of the main square. There are both dorms and private rooms, so Selina combines the amenities of both a hotel and hostel. The colorful communal areas give guests the perfect home-from-home feeling and invite you to relax after a long day of exploring the region. Make sure to also enjoy the beautiful sunny terrace, where you can join yoga classes as well.

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#2 Yunga Hostel

This budget accommodation is located a bit outside the old town. But if you’re okay with a twenty-minute walk from the historic center, you do get to stay at the most beautiful hostel in Salta! Yunga trendy rooms, a lovely garden and attractive communal areas. We especially love the beautiful bright and hip interior and the large garden with a swimming pool. Besides dormitories, there are also private rooms with private bathrooms.

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#3 Villa Vicuña Hotel Boutique

With a central location in the heart of Salta, the boutique hotel Villa Vicuña is perfect for exploring the old town. The hotel is housed in a charming colonial villa with many authentic details. The atmosphere and decor reflect the colonial history of the building and make Villa Vicuña one of the most romantic places to stay in Salta. Add to this a garden with outdoor pool and romantic patio and you will understand why this accommodation charms its visitors.

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#4 Kkala Boutique Hotel

The Kkala Boutique Hotel is about a 20-minute walk from the old town. This popular hotel with very good reviews on Booking.com, has a swimming pool with a view over the mountains and a rustic design of natural stone and wood. The rooms are spacious and some even have a private jacuzzi.

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#5 Hotel Inkai

Slightly north and within walking distance of the old town, Hotel Inkai offers beautiful hotel rooms. The small-scale hotel has 30 rooms. All rooms are styled with modern furnishings and Inca details as a reference to the ancient inhabitants of this region of Argentina. The literal highlight of Hotel Inkai is the beautiful roof terrace. It offers a phenomenal view over the mountains and surroundings of Salta.

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#6 Legado Mitico Salta Hotel Boutique

This boutique hotel in a beautiful authentic building is for the big spenders. In the heart of the city center and with nine spacious, luxurious rooms, this is one of the more expensive hotels in town. But you will get one of the most amazing design hotels in return. It is obvious both owners are architects. Just take a look at the photos and fall in love with this historic hotel as well!

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Where to stay in Cafayate: 6 best hotels and wineries

Cafayate is a picturesque village with churches and colonial buildings concentrated around a central square with a park. But the real tourist attraction of Cafayate is not in the village. Visiting one or two of the vineyards with a tour and tasting is the main reason to come to this area near Salta. If you’re looking for the best places to stay in Cafayate, you get to choose between the charming town or a stay at one of those beautiful vineyards!

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#1 Hotel Plaza Cafayate

This popular hotel is located in the heart of Cafayate. It has an outdoor pool with a lovely patio and an on-site bar for drinks. This makes Hotel Plaza Cafayate the perfect base to explore this Argentine wineregion and to relax in the hotel afterwards. Hotel guests can park their car for free at the private car park, which is very convenient when making a road trip around the Salta region.

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#2 Villa Vicuña Wine & Boutique Hotel 

At 50 meters from the main square you will find one of the most beautiful hotels of Cafayate. This boutique hotel is located in a romantic, historic building with a charming courtyard garden and typical balconies. A dark yellow facade, buckets full of flowers and a courtyard with pebbles give this hotel a romantic atmosphere. The interior has an antique look with dark wooden furniture. Breakfast with fresh regional products is included in your stay.

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#3 Altalaluna Hotel Boutique & Spa

Altalaluna is another example of the beautiful, colonial buildings that are typical for Cafayate. This hotel has a panoramic view of the mountains and vineyards, combined with a historic mansion. So Altalaluna basically resembles all the best attractions of Cafayate. The hotel has a beautiful outdoor pool, its own restaurant with regional dishes and a cozy living room with fireplace for hotel guests. You can enjoy massages and the sauna in the spa.

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#4 Castillos de Cafayate

This beautiful hotel with spacious suites is located in the middle of the beautiful landscape around Cafayate. There is a lovely outdoor pool with a view of the mountains. It is a real treat to relax on the sunbeds after a day of exploring the area. Or to simply spend the whole day here at the poolside! The hotel has its own restaurant for hotel guests, so you don’t even have to drive the 20 kilometers to Cafayate for dinner if you don’t feel like it.

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#5 Grace Cafayate

In a wine region like Cafayate, spending the night on a vineyard is of course the most perfect fit. The views over the Andes and the vineyards at Grace Cafayate are breathtaking. There is an indoor and outdoor pool, an on-site restaurant, spa and bar. The luxury hotel is located in a beautiful building that has been furnished with an eye for design. Everything about this unique place to stay at Cafayate is just right!

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#6 Patios de Cafayate

A lovely blue swimming pool, a beautiful interior and luxurious suites. It’s hard to find a better place to stay near Cafayate than this hotel. Patios de Cafayate is located in a beautiful colonial building and has its own restaurant. The hotel is located slightly outside the old town in a green area with a view of the mountains and among the vineyards. There are horses to take a tour between the vineyards.

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