40 Best Hotels in The Northwest, Argentina

The exterior of this beautiful old house belies the modern comforts within; an elegant lobby leads to a tastefully appointed sitting room, an airy courtyard, and a good (though expensive) restaurant. The rooftop pool area has great city views. The slightly pricier superior rooms have balconies overlooking a quiet plaza; suites have Jacuzzis.

This charming new-build that perfectly matches a colonial estancia opened in 2022, and thanks to the warm service and central location, has become a popular place to stay. White-washed walls and colorful tiles decorate shared spaces such as the dining room, while the focus of the central lawn courtyard is the swimming pool. Spacious rooms are tasteful and elegant, with regional art on walls. Make use of the concierge service to book winery tastings.

Carob wood and local boulders from the Quebrada de las Conchas were used to construct the little Casa de la Bodega, a rustic space with most mod cons that feels like peace personified. Guest rooms are spacious and well appointed; communal spaces include a living room overlooking the colorful hills, a restaurant, and a pool you can lounge by in summer. You can also visit the winery attached to the hotel, Peña Veyrat Durbex, for a wine-making close-up.

The various rooms, cabins, and houses here surround a garden of flowers and cacti; all accommodations are built with traditional local materials—adobe, cane, wood—and are decorated with a contemporary eye. A similar aesthetic is reflected in the restaurant, which is one of the best in town. The small pool is heated, so you can even take a dip on a cool evening, with a view of the Siete Colores range.

A few blocks from the square in a quieter area, Las Terrazas has nine spacious rooms, each with its own balcony. The bar serves snacks and regional wines, and there's also an outdoor swimming pool. Check out the ingenious water feature that flows inside and out, and the perfectly circular well that dates back more than 1,000 years (it was discovered during the hotel's construction). Flora fans will appreciate the owner's cacti collection.

All the reddish adobe walls of the cabins at Los Colorados, on the Cerro de Siete Colores, have rounded corners, giving the whole place a look of having been sculpted straight from the earth; it's a perfect spot for kicking back, whether you're curled up by the fireplace in your room or stargazing on the communal terrace.

Just two blocks from the plaza but already on the edge of town, this place feels like a hideaway; behind the large colonial-style building, with its big guest rooms and its fireplace-warmed common area, is a garden with a blue-and-white swimming pool and great views. There's also a well-stocked quincho—a sheltered barbecue area with tables, chairs, and an oven.

This hotel is on a corner, just blocks from Plaza 9 de Julio; standard rooms have had recent renovations—superior and executive floors are spruced up and have good facilities. The vista from the top floor is attractive. There are also views from a pool that's sized more for a cooling plunge than an actual swim.

Built on the edge of a spectacular river valley, this countryside complex has natural thermal baths—both indoor and out—that bubble up from underground hot springs. It was once run by Eva Perón's charity and twice hosted the famed first lady herself (she stayed in what is now Room 100). A stay here is all about relaxation and panoramic views.

This long, thin, adobe boutique hotel overlooks a decent-size swimming pool; inside, rooms have simple decorations and low lighting. A special emphasis was placed on getting the bathrooms right; those in superior rooms have hot tubs. There's a snack bar on-site but no restaurant; given its close proximity to eateries in the town center, however, that's not a problem.