El Portal de las Viñas

Calm, clean, basically comfortable, and central location. Manager is friendly and concerned about making stay pleasant.   — Customer review (2011-03-24) Hostelbookers

very friendly and personal warm welcome from owner, an older lady. beautiful courtyard shaded with grapes, very central location. would recommend this place to friends.   — Customer review (2011-03-03) Hostelbookers

This hotel has a great location. The service at the hotel was very good and all the staff were friendly and eager to help. And the bed was great to rest after a great walking day.. Breakfast was good.   — lisandro portal (2011-01-26) Hostelbookers

Massive rooms, incredibly welcoming staff, very clean, very quiet. it's very close to the centre of town. there are parrots. there are parrots. breakfast is small but perfectly good. this place is really good, and worth the extra money compared to a standard hostel.   — Customer review (2010-11-01) Hostelbookers

The location. The staff were also very attentive and helpful.   — Customer review (2010-06-21) Hostelbookers

Staff were fantastic, very helpful and considerate. Excellent location, just back from the main square. Quiet and secure.   — Jean Roberts (2010-05-25) Hostelbookers

We enjoyed our stay at this hostel very much although the services have changed a bit since it was written up in my guide book. Instead of serving ample breakfasts in the courtyard, the owner now gives guests tickets for a basic breakfast at a local cafe. All the same, the location was convenient and the facilities were comfortable. We particularly enjoyed having afternoon wine and tapas beneath the grapevines. This is NOT a place for people looking to party or meet other travellers, but it is a very relaxing place to stay.   — Customer review (2010-02-08) Hostelbookers

Mirta, the owner, was just delightful. She speaks Spanish clearly and slowly so I could understand all of her explanations. The bed was very comfortable and the shower was lovely and hot with good pressure. Really close to the plaza and walking distance to bus station. No wifi but internet cafe around the corner. I would recommend this hostel to anyone staying in Cafayate.   — Sarah Davies (2010-01-14) Hostelbookers

This is a great hostel for Cafayate. I strongly recommend it. Everything about it is perfect, except for maybe the lack of internet access. But if you have a wi-fi enabled device, it is very easy to find wi-fi around the main square less than a block away.   — Jesse Creed (2010-01-08) Hostelbookers

There is a very cosy atmosphere. There is a great outdoor patio area where you can sit and chill in the evening. Very nice, gives it a very relaxing atmosphere. Very close to the central square. Breakfast is served in a wine bar close bar and was excellent. Would definately recommend staying here.   — Customer review (2009-12-29) Hostelbookers

The owner is the most friendly, delightful woman. I felt as if I were staying at a relatives home. This is one of my favorite hostales! The hostal is great. It is very clean, comfortable, charming,safe. The breakfast is served at a nearby cafe.   — Denali McCullough (2009-08-03) Hostelbookers

it was a very nice stay at this hostel, just can recommend it   — Customer review (2009-06-03) Hostelbookers

The most friendly hostel we`ve ever stayed in! The staff are SO nice, the place is spotless, and we booked a double room and got a massive room with 5 beds! I´d definitely go back.   — allan little (2009-03-05) Hostelbookers

This Hostel was super clean and a nice break from the usual load hostel environments. The lady of the house was very hospitable and gracious. Cafayate is a great place to chill out and enjoy the tranquil scenery and this is the place to stay if you want a clean, quiet and well-located accomodation. Awesome stay!!   — Elise Faur (2008-12-28) Hostelbookers

Quite, relaxing hostel just off the main square. Very clean and well maintained.   — Andrew Maycock (2008-11-29) Hostelbookers

Owned by a very helpful lady, in a good location. Had a double room in walled courtyard surrounded by orange trees. Can use the BBQ. She gave us a jar of homemade dulce de nuez!   — Clare Lawson (2008-06-08) Hostelbookers

The wonderful woman who looked after us so well.   — maggie baleta (2008-05-10) Hostelbookers

I would recommend this hostel for people who like to find a quiet retreat with character, not for those who seek to party or go on the internet, but for people who appreciate a certain old-world charm. The rooms are fresh, clean and spacious, and the garden is beautiful, with tables and chairs to sit among the fruit trees.   — Customer review (2008-05-04) Hostelbookers

The hostel is very well located and very clean.Rooms are spacefull and there is a nice garden.The staff is very friendly.The rate quality/price is good.   — Monpeurt Eric (2008-05-01) Hostelbookers

Beautiful hostel, nice rooms and lovely patio. Incredible nice and helpfull owner and staff, who go the extra mile to make you feel at home. We did not want to leave at all !! Only thing missing was the possibility to cook ourselves, but there are a lot of restaurants around the corner. Hanno and Britta   — Customer review (2008-04-19) Hostelbookers