To the east of the Andes, the city of Mendoza is the bustling heart of Argentina's wine region and one of the nine Great Wine Capitals of the World. Visitors will find an incredibly charming city centred around the main Plaza Independencia, with plenty of smaller plazas surrounding it, and unique stone canals which run alongside many of the roads supplying water to the numerous trees dotted about. This large city offers a choice of accommodation which is equally vast, from cheap and cheerful hostels to chic little B&Bs and five star luxury hotels. Our pick of the best places to stay in Mendoza are all centrally located, ideal bases for exploring the city on foot.

Stroll around the wide, leafy streets getting to know your surroundings before heading off on tours of the nearby wineries. Alternatively, hike up the nearby Cello de la Gloria, or Hill of Glory, to see its fourteen-ton monument commemorating the Army of the Andes for liberating Argentina, Chile, and Peru.

The city is an increasingly popular destination, and the proliferation of tourists coming for the wine and olive oil means that the best places to stay in Mendoza get quickly booked up. To avoid disappointment, be sure to book well ahead.

The best places to stay in Mendoza

For the centre of town

• The Park Hyatt Mendoza is a stylish option for a city stay. With spa, casino and all the mod cons you can imagine, this is also one of the best places to stay in Mendoza for business or conference travellers.

For a B&B

• 5-room B&B Plaza Italia features individually-styled, tasteful rooms decorated in rich hues. Located bang in the centre of Mendoza, it's ideal for those wanting to see all that the city has to offer.

For a luxury Stay

• The Hotel Diplomatic is a five star property offering spacious elegant accommodation with lovely little attention to detail including high class bed linens and ergonomic work chairs! It also boasts great city views, and corner suites have even better mountain vistas. To cap it all there's a good health club/spa and fine-dining restaurant.

For an apartment or holiday home

• If you'd prefer the privacy of a self-catering option then browse through the wide variety available online with our partner, Booking.com.

Travel Information

• Mendoza is nicest weather-wise in the summer months, from November to March, with the average temperature climbing to 26°C in December and January.
• This, however, is peak tourist season, so for a quieter and cheaper alternative consider coming in the shoulder season months.
• If you're visiting from within Argentina or from Santiago then you can fly into the Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport, aka El Plumerillo.
• Alternatively, if you're coming from abroad then fly into Buenos Aires's Ministro Pistarini Airport before taking a flight to Mendoza.
• If you'd like to explore the area's beautiful countryside then consider renting a car with Rentalcars.

Still not sure?

• Browse through our list of all the best places to stay in Mendoza.
• Widen the net to include our recommendations in Mendoza Province, Córdoba or Santiago.
• Alternatively, feel free to call or email one of our gurus for advice.