Huaka Hostel and Guest house

La calidéz de Vale y Maxi hacen de Huaka Hostel and Guest house un lugar maravilloso. Las intalaciones limpias y ordenadas. Las normas del lugar se cumplen

Good value for money

Trust the negative comments on google for this hostel! The good ratings here are because owner threatens people to take a fine on their credit card in case they put a bad review... Overall, the hostel offered good value for money during our stay. However, we had a very negative experience when we checked out. The kitchen remains locked until 8 a.m., so we were unable to retrieve our food from the fridge before leaving early. We messaged the hostel to express our disappointment and told them they were free to use the food rather than let it go to waste. After that, the situation escalated unexpectedly. We received messages threatening to charge a fine to our credit card if we left a negative review. When we asked on what basis such a charge could be made, we were also told that our personal information would be shared with other hostels in South America. Because the exchange felt very uncomfortable, I warned others in a Facebook group for French people in Argentina. The owner later joined the group and continued to contact me there. He claimed my post had never existed, even though it had been deleted by an admin due to the heated tone. Based on our experience, I cannot recommend this hostel. I would advise choosing another place to avoid similar issues.

Me cancelaron la reserva aduciendo que tenían problemas con la habitación

L'établissement est super bien situé. Nous avons été très bien accueils dans une ambiance chaleureuse. De très bon conseils sur les activités à faire notamment.

Everything. The place is very beautiful and unique . Especially the garden. The owner is so kind and so attentive. We had a wonderful stay, can't recommend it enough.

Bel établissement bien situé et calme Les chambres dortoirs sont confortables si les autres invités sont respectueux Le petit déjeuner est copieux et bon L’espace extérieur est très agréable

Un peu trop de pression de la part des hôtes sur les règlements et interdictions. L’endroit à tout d’un petit paradis de détente mais cela amène un stress pas nécessaire Petit sentiment d’être infantilisé (sûrement dû à des expériences négatives passées pour les hôtes qui pèsent aujourd’hui sur les voyageurs)

Buena ubicación, el desayuno regular.

El tipo de cambio de moneda que uso para cobrar fue excesivo, más alto que el tipo de cambio oficial. Debe ser claro el monto que se pagara en el lugar en la moneda local o poder pagar directo desde la plataforma Booking para evitar abusos.

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Très convivial, bien situé , super bon prix

Mais … chambre triple minuscule et sans rangement. Déjeuner très simple mais très bien compte tenu du prix

Excellent rapport qualité/prix Emplacement à 2min de la place. Parking gratuit dans la rue avec facilité de stationner Aucun bruit >23h et les gens le respectent ! Nous étions à côté de la réception et aucun bruit. Petit dej très simple

The location was great. There was a nice garden and info on the area and things to do. Good shared facilities in kitchen.

Pillows very lumpy

Everything

All good

L’hostal le plus organisé que j’ai jamais vu Propre, confortable, personnel adorable et jardin super agréable

Rien

Il nostro soggiorno al Huaka Hostel è stato un'esperienza magnifica. Abbiamo conosciuto due persone fantastiche quali Max e Vale, i ragazzi che lo gestiscono. Riescono a creare un'atmosfera incredibile, si respira serenità e c'è un clima di amicizia. È un ambiente molto tranquillo dove si riesce a riposare bene, Max e Vale fanno giustamente rispettare delle regole sane per il soggiorno di tutti. Le camere sono spaziose e sempre ben pulite, la cucina è fornita di tutto il necessario e molto grande. Il giardino è molto grande e un luogo meraviglioso dove potersi rilassare e godersi le amache. La colazione è compresa nel prezzo, c'è sempre pane fresco con marmellata e caffè. Il Wifi è ottimo per lavorare. Acqua potabile sempre disponibile. Una sera hanno addirittura organizzato un asado a cui hanno partecipato tutti gli ospiti dell'ostello, serata bellissima. Se mai ripassassimo per Cafayate non avremmo dubbi su dove alloggiare. Bravi ragazzi 😃

Accueil super Pleins de conseils Silence Jardin

Rien !

Wir wurden sehr warm und herzlich empfangen, die Küche war unglaublich gut ausgestattet

- kompetente Inhaber, die selber viel gereist sind und sehr viel Erfahrung haben. - sauber - gemütlich - familiäres Ambiente

- alles top

Un pequeño paraiso en Cafayate! Muy tranquilo, me encantó relajar en las hamacas del jardin o hacer yoga en la mañana. Limpias las habitaciones y todo lo que necesitas en la cocina. Pero lo mejor era la gente - de nuevos amigos del vieje al personal muy amable y siempre dispuesto a ayudar. Muchos consejos que se puede hacer. Me senti muy en casa y al final me quedé 5 noches. Muchas gracias para todo! :)

Todo bien

This is one of the best hostels I've ever stayed in. But that's the thing, it's definitely more of a big home. Max and Valeria are so kind, helpful, and generous with their time and energy. The dorms and bathrooms are good. The location is about one block from the centre. Free breakfast is basic but keeps you well fed. The backyard and common areas are fantastic. The chill vibes are perfect. Lots of hammock time. Great place to meet people as well. I continued travelling with two people I met here. Cant recommend it more!

The only downside is the 11pm curfew when they close the common areas until 8.30am. I understand why, in terms of noise levels, but 11pm is usually a bit too early. Midnight would be better I think.

Des hôtes très gentils, très accueillants Un logement type auberge dépaysant, calme. Nous pouvons nous faire à manger dans la cuisine commune et être sur le petit jardin. Emplacement idéal Horaires nocturnes respectés Nous qui n'étions pas habitués aux auberges nous avons adores.

Excellent! Good value for price, super helpful staff, nice garden and good vibe - nice to connect to other travellers and/or simply relax

No acess to kitchen before 8am (for the early birds ;-)

Wunderschöner Garten mit Sitzplätzen und Tischen. Sehr liebevoll gestaltet! Sehr freundliches Personal!

Tout est bien pensé, vous avez tout le nécessaire sur place, et l’aménagement de l’auberge est absolument parfait ! L’accueil est chaleureux et l’atmosphère qui règne dans cette auberge est à la fois conviviale et paisible.

Todo impecable

Tudo ok!

Nada a declarar!

Desayuno incluído, básico pero satisfactorio, dueños extremadamente amables y dispuestos a ayudar siempre a los viajeros. Cama cómoda, ducha funcional con agua caliente y área exterior muy amena

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Hostel mit tollem Garten, sehr ruhig aber zu Fuß schnell im Zentrum. Gastgeber waren so freundlich und hilfsbereit, mit jeder Menge Tipps. Kleines Frühstück.

O quarto estava bem limpo e o banheiro com um chuveiro excelente. As pessoas foram muito solícitas e respeitosas com todos, o que tornou a estadia ainda mais agradável.

Very nice common spaces and the breakfast was top

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Henkilökunta uskomattoman ystävällisiä ja joustavia, kiitos kaikesta!

The best hosts you could ask for, always willing to help and give recommendations. The private room I had was perfect and the bathroom even better. Beautiful garden and the whole place was really close to major facilities and attractions. Will definitely stay if I’m in the area again!

Breakfast is a nice inclusion but don’t expect much

Los dueños del hostal fueron muy amables y serviciales, y en general, increíbles. Nos recibieron con cordialidad, nos proveyeron todo lo que necesitábamos y nos ofrecieron mucha ayuda para navegar el pueblo y las actividades.

Solo el baño en la habitación tuvo un problema con la cisterna del inodoro que fue un poco molesto.

Sept.25: Max & Valeria are excellent hosts & very helpful with tipsboth , speak a little English too. It's in middle of town with bodegas in walking distance, very convenient! They tipped us regarding local restaurants: Black Tote & El Hornito, both excellent for grilled steaks. As well as Flor del Valle (famous bakery) & Las Chuecas (cookie shop). We were also invited to the famous parrilla in their backyard. It was delicious & we mixed with other guest from Italy, Spain, Grrmany, Finland & France & had a great time.

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Cet hostel est tout simplement hors du commun ! Les espaces partagés sont très agréables et bien équipés, notre chambre double (avec salle de bain privée !) était spacieuse et très confortable, le personnel est super accueillant et amical (dédicace à Loïc). Nous avons passé deux super soirées sur place (dont une soirée asado géniale). Nous pensons vraiment qu'il s'agit d'un des meilleurs hostels où nous sommes allés. Nos hôtes ont créé une convivialité et une bonne ambiance générale. Max et Val, vous êtes les meilleurs, merci pour tout !

Rien

Increíblemente acogedor, excelentes condiciones de vida. El hostal cuenta con todo lo necesario para una estancia confortable: todas las comodidades, cocina completa y camas cómodas. Aparcamiento cómodo, barbacoa y un hermoso jardín. Todo está impecablemente limpio y ordenado. Cerca hay restaurantes, panaderías, carnicerías, verdulerías y supermercados. Los anfitriones, Valeria y Max, son muy hospitalarios, amables, atentos y siempre dispuestos a ayudar con cualquier problema. Aquí te sentirás como en casa y experimentarás la auténtica hospitalidad argentina!

Personnel adorable qui a le cœur sur la main !! Il s'agit d'une vraie auberge avec cuisine à partager et matériel et épices mis à disposition. Le jardin est magnifique. La chambre était spacieuse, propre, ventilo et et radiateur au besoin. SDB propre et fonctionnel. Au coeur de la ville. Ils sont aussi là pour donner des conseils et avis sur les activités du coin. On sent qu'ils aiment ce qu'il font et ça se ressent sur l'expérience vécue. Gracias Max y Vale !!

Ras !!

Super Hostel mit schönem Garten, sehr freundliches Personal, kleines leckeres Frühstück inbegriffen, Küche gut ausgestattet, Wäscheservice hat super geklappt, sehr gutes Wlan, alles war perfekt und wir hatten einen tollen Aufenthalt!

Nichts!

Accueil excellent. Bons conseils. Jardin très agréable. Proche du Centre et des commerces

Idéalement placé. L'hostel est bien équipé. Cuisine très fonctionnelle et ordonnée. Les lieux sont propres et très agréables. Le calme règne tout en favorisant les échanges. Jardin où il est très agréable de se détendre. L'équipe toujours disponible et source d'informations précieuses. Nous y avons passé deux nuits. Un super moment pour nous.

Rien.

Coup de cœur magistral... Quel moment de partage et de bonheur !

Very good place as described in all reviews.

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The place was great - big lovely garden and lots of information about local activities. They were really helpful. They also had a cheap laundry service.

Amazing staff who really made me feel welcome and at home, really good equipped kitchen

Best hostel we stayed in 5 months in South America. The perfect place to start believing in humanity again !! Surrounded by lovely and pure people who make you feel at home. ❤️

Great staff, very clean, comfortable. Loved the chill garden. Would definitely come again.

It’s a simple hostel, but it’s been one of our favourites! The atmosphere is relaxed and social, with a lovely garden and hammocks to chill out in. The absolute highlight was the staff – Max and Valeria were incredibly welcoming and friendly. One evening, they treated all the guests to an AMAZING asado, and the steak was absolutely delicious. Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality!!

The bed was hard and it felt cold at night.

A very nice hostel, nice staff and facilities :) I liked the vibe and the colours! the room was comfy, the kitchen is good and there is a nice garden with bbq. There is a Peña Dona Argentina just nearby that was also nice in the evening with live music.

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Super friendly owners! Made me feel at home right from the start! They were always around to answer questions or to have a chat. Toghether with other hostel people we had an amazing pizza night, with pizza from the wood oven in the super charming hostel garden.

Maximilian and Valerie were such great hosts! They always made me feel welcome.

I was unfortunately sick during my time staying here, and the staff of the Hostel were really kind to me, regularly checking up on me to see how I was doing and even bringing me medicine. Wish I could have been well to make use of the lovely hostel. The bread at breakfast was also especially fresh and delicious.

I had an amazing time in Huaka Hostel. The place is quiet, the garden is pretty, the staff is amazing, kitchen well equipped. I would definitely come back and stay longer! Thanks guys for helping me out and giving me a nice home:) they even organised a barbecue with vegan options for us!

great location, 15 min walk from the bus stop, very friendly stuff, Max and Valerie were great, cozy looking place

breakfast was minimal, less social, small bahtroom

EVERYTHING ‼️THIS PROPERTY IS MOTORCYCLE 🏍️ FRIENDLY, INDOOR PARKING 🅿️ FOR MOTORCYCLIST 🏍️🏁 GREAT PLACE TO CHILL AFTER A LONG DAY OF RIDING 🏍️ BIG YARD TO RELAX 😔 , NICE SIZE KITCHEN TO HAVE A MEETING & PLAN OUT YOU NEXT ROAD 🛣️ TRIP , BEDS ARE COMFY 😉 GOOD SIZE BATHROOMS 🚽 WTH GOOD HOT 🔥 SHOWERS 🚿 ( THE STAFF KEEPS THIS PROPERTY EXCEPTIONAL CLEAN 🧼🧽 )THE STAFF IS VEYY EXPERIENCED & KNOWLEDGEABLE IN ALL AREA OF TOURS & SIGHTSEEING 😎. PROPERTY IS CLOSE TO EVERYTHING YOU NEED BREAKFAST IS SIMPLE A GOOD .👍

EVERYTHING WAS GREAT 👍

Comfortable hostel with a lovely relaxing garden. The kitchen was super handy and kept very clean. We were able to park our car safely on the street in front of the hostel. Super friendly and helpful staff. We enjoyed our short stay.

Staff is very friendly and helpful.

Could use some updating for the price.

The staff were very attentive and helpful, best reception at a hostel we have had on our trip - thank you!

Everything was ok . The best hostel of Cafayate. Staff top👍👍👍👍

I loved the hostel, the peace and the people who worked there! Reccomend 100 times!

Very nice hosts 😃

Everything was amazing! Room was great, kitchen and share spaces as well. But most of all, it's the people who make it great. Big thanks to all the staff and especially Max. Keep it up!

Huaka is one of the best hostels I've ever been to. The staff Max and Vale make you feel like family. The social atmosphere was exceptional. There is an amazing garden to relax in. Everything is very clean, breakfast is lovely, and the kitchen is top notch. I would go back to Cafayate just to stay here. Thanks for the amazing time.

Its a perfect hostel for solo travelers. The staff are really nice and make it easy to meet other guests. Thet also have a really nice garden, and offer an amazing dinner.

The owners of this hostel are some of the nicest people I’ve ever met! Super helpful, super friendly and made my stay the best. The rooms are comfy and spacious and the showers had hot water

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The people are very lovely, make you fell home

The owners here definitely are the best for my traveling. Super supportive, kind and with incredible hospitality, always asking whether there was anything they could help. Even hold a barbecue dinner for the guests, which left us nothing but great memories😃. To be honest it’s quite hard to say goodbye to them, but I guess this is how life is.

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A beautiful hostel with many small touches making the hostel feel like a home away from home, Max and Valerie were very kind and even organised a hostel asado, allowing us to get the full Argentinian experience! The hostel is located just 2 blocks from the main square we can highly recommend the place to fellow travellers. One of our favourite hostels so far in South America. Muchas gracias Max & Valerie! ❤️

Nada

Amazing Hostel with a nice communal area and a garden. Lovely hosts and just a good vibe. Rooms are very clean (and warm). Can only recommend for travellers

Nada

Great location and breakfast.

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Great and helpful owners, great location, and cool backyard area

Max and everyone else there were honestly the nicest people and that particularly made our stay so special. Max really treated everyone like family without being overbearing at all, which I sometimes worry about when I read similar stuff in reviews. Just super helpful, nice and relaxed. Would have loved to stay a little longer actually, just the loveliest people and a great, homey vibe.

The owners of this hostel are so friendly and they make you feel comfortable from the moment you arrive. It's such a calm and lovely place to stay in and I wish every hostel in South America was like this one! Large outdoor space, well equipped kitchen, simple but nice breakfast, laundry service, amazing value for money.

The best thing about this hostel is the attention of Valeria and Max, and the entire team. It's a lovely hostel. It is the best hostel in Cafayate without a doubt. And one of the best hostels in Argentina Beautiful welcome. Beautiful attention. Beautiful room with lockers, cell phone outlets and the bathroom is inside, spectacular. The kitchen is very well equipped, a breakfast with a lot of love, you can cook. The internet is the best. And the place has an incredible patio. You want to have a good time in a hostel: you have to know Huaka

everything is perfect in this place. I had booked at another hostel, and because of the comments I changed my decision: it was the best decision!

Friendly hosts, lovely outdoors area, great location

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The staff were very accommodating and gave us great recommendations. The hostel itself is located close to the main square, with plenty of bars and restaurants.

Really lo