Frequently asked questions
Which places to stay in this guide have the highest rating?
Falucho Hostel, with 9.6 and almost 300 reviews, and Hunab Ku Hostel, with 9.5. Among the guesthouses and hotels, Luna Serrana Hotel has 9.3 with over 400 reviews, Hostería Dharma 9.2 and Hostería Las Gemelas 9.1 with 225.
What does the price per night include?
In the hostels it is the price of a bed in a shared dorm (or of the cheapest option for one person), per night and before taxes. In the guesthouses, inns and hotels it is the cheapest double room for two people. All of them have free WiFi; the guesthouses, inns and hotels in the guide offer breakfast, and so do Hunab Ku and Los 3 Gómez.
Do the hostels have private rooms?
Yes: Los 3 Gómez, Hunab Ku and Estrella Vladimir offer private rooms (some with their own bathroom) as well as shared dorms. Falucho Hostel has dorms with air conditioning, a balcony and a terrace with a mountain view.
Which ones have a swimming pool?
Eight of the 12: Falucho Hostel, Los 3 Gómez, Hostería Dharma, Hostería Amaneseres, Luna Serrana Hotel, Montecassino and La Guarida Hotel & Spa have an outdoor swimming pool (La Guarida also has an indoor one, with a spa), and Posada del Árbol has an indoor heated pool and a sauna.
What is there to do in Capilla del Monte?
Climb Cerro Uritorco (2-4 km from these places to stay), walk along the covered street (calle techada) in the centre, visit the Los Terrones park and the dique El Cajón, and take excursions around the valle de Punilla and the hills. Below there are well-rated tours you can book.
When is the best time to go?
Spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) have highs of 21 to 25 °C, the best time for climbing the hill; summer is hot, with afternoon thunderstorms, and winter is dry and sunny, with cold nights. Each property’s card shows the price per night month by month.
How do I get there?
Córdoba airport is 76-82 km away and private transfers at a fixed price are available. The bus station is in the town centre, with buses from Córdoba (along ruta 38) and from Buenos Aires. By car, take ruta 38, which runs through the valle de Punilla.