Where to Stay in San Salvador de Jujuy: Best Hotels and Areas

Jujuy's capital is a mid-sized city squeezed between the Río Grande and the Xibi Xibi river. For visitors, only a few areas really matter:

• City center and pedestrian Belgrano: around Plaza Belgrano, the cathedral and Government House. Hotels in every category, restaurants, money exchanges and tour agencies are all here. The downside: daytime traffic and noise, and parking is usually limited or paid. Best for short stays, travelers without a car and anyone who likes to walk to dinner.
• Alto La Viña and the hills: higher, residential neighborhoods with views over the city and valley. Quieter and greener, but you'll rely on taxis or a car. Best for couples and spa breaks.
• South entrance and bus station: on the Route 9 service road, with quick access to the Quebrada and the airport. It's not a neighborhood for strolling. Best if you arrive late, leave early or travel by bus.
• Termas de Reyes: 19 km (12 miles) from the city in a green valley at the foot of the hills, with hot springs, silence and nature. Best for ending your trip on a relaxing note or a one-night getaway.

To see what's worth visiting in town before heading up to the Quebrada, read our guide to what to see in San Salvador de Jujuy.

The capital's three four-star hotels all have a pool, a spa and parking, which is rare elsewhere in the province:

• Ohasis Hotel Jujuy & Spa (Ramírez de Velazco 244, center): seven blocks from the main square and half a block from Calle Belgrano. It's a modern hotel with regional design touches, a heated pool with sun deck, a spa with sauna and whirlpool, a gym with city views, a restaurant and a wine bar. It's one of the city's most popular hotels and works well for business and leisure. Parking is subject to availability.
• Howard Johnson Plaza Jujuy (Güemes 864, center): a few blocks from the square, the cathedral and Government House. It has a heated indoor pool, a spa with sauna and whirlpool, a gym, a restaurant and the province's only hotel casino. Covered parking is subject to availability.
• Altos de la Viña Hotel & Spa (Pasquini López 50, Alto La Viña): at the highest point of the city, with balconies looking out over San Salvador, the Xibi Xibi valley and the gateway to the Quebrada. It has 60 rooms and suites, gardens, the Aguas de Vilama spa, the Olaroz restaurant and Antropo, a sparkling-wine cellar. Ideal if you want to unwind and don't mind a taxi ride into the center.

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Hotel Spa Termas de Reyes sits at kilometer 19 of Provincial Route 4, in a lush valley at the foot of the hills. The big draw is its natural, mineral-rich thermal water: every room has thermal water piped straight into a bathtub, and your stay includes access to the thermal pools and spa.

• Getting there: by car or taxi from the center, or on bus line 38 run by Santa Ana, which goes all the way to the hotel. The hotel doesn't offer transfers.
• Who it's for: couples who want to end their trip relaxed, travelers with a free day before their flight, and anyone after a one-night getaway with little driving.
• Mind the logistics: if your main plan is the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Termas de Reyes is further away than the city itself (the hotel puts it at 68 km, or 42 miles, from Purmamarca). Use it for your first or last night, not as a base.

There are also thermal complexes in the area that you can visit for the day for a fee. The hot pools are especially nice in autumn and winter.

For most travelers, a central three-star hotel strikes the best balance between location and price. These are the most popular:

• Hotel Augustus (Belgrano 715): right on the pedestrian section of Calle Belgrano, with shops, cafés and the cathedral a few blocks away. A classic three-star hotel, and some rooms have balconies with city views.
• Jujuy Palace Hotel (Belgrano 1060): a traditional downtown hotel a few minutes from the pedestrian street, with a 24-hour front desk, a restaurant, a sauna and a gym. A solid pick if location is your priority.
• Munay Jujuy (Alvear 1230): a family-run hotel decorated with local crafts, seven blocks from the main square and a five-minute walk from the Teatro Mitre. Rooms sleep one to four people and have reverse-cycle air conditioning. It belongs to the regional Munay hotel group.
• Gregorio I Hotel Boutique (Independencia 829): a small boutique-style hotel in the center, a good alternative if you prefer something more personal than a large hotel.

If you're flying in and renting a car, check in advance whether the hotel has its own garage or a deal with a nearby parking lot: downtown parking is the biggest time-waster.

• Hotel Sumay (Otero 232, center): a simple, functional two-star hotel with buffet breakfast, wifi and a 24-hour front desk, a few blocks from the pedestrian street. Practical for one or two nights.
• Las Lomas Hotel (Colectora 2335, south entrance, Route 9): the hotel says it's 15 minutes from the airport, 2 from the bus station and 5 from the center. It has free parking and is pet-friendly. Ideal the night before an early flight or after a late bus arrival.
• Club Hostel Jujuy (San Martín 134, center): a central hostel with a shared kitchen, TV lounge, breakfast and a hot tub.
• El Balcón de la Tata Hostel (San Martín 753): a quiet hostel with pod-style dorms and private rooms, breakfast and a terrace with city views.

If you're taking buses up to the Quebrada, remember that the bus station is at the south entrance, not downtown, so budget for a short taxi ride if you stay near the square. All the options are covered in how to get to Jujuy.

Many travelers wonder whether a night in the capital is worth it or whether to head straight for the Quebrada. It depends on your itinerary:

Stay in San Salvador de Jujuy if:
• Your flight leaves early or lands late. Gobernador Horacio Guzmán International Airport is about 33 km (20 miles) from downtown, while Tilcara is 84 km (52 miles) from the city on Route 9 and Purmamarca about 65 km (40 miles). Check schedules in our flights section.
• You want to acclimatize. At around 1,259 meters (4,130 ft), the capital is a good stepping stone before climbing to the Quebrada's 2,000 to 3,000 meters (6,500 to 9,800 ft).
• You're picking up or dropping off a rental car, or need banks, errands or shopping. See all the options in car rental in Jujuy.
• You want to finish at Termas de Reyes or take trips toward the Yungas cloud forest, which lies in the opposite direction from the Quebrada.

Stay in the Quebrada if:
• You're short on time and your focus is Purmamarca, Tilcara, Humahuaca or the Salinas Grandes. Sleeping there saves you over an hour of driving each way.
• You want the mountains at sunrise or sunset. See our guides on where to stay in Tilcara and where to stay in Purmamarca.

A very common plan is one night in the capital on arrival (or before your flight home) and the rest of the trip in the Quebrada.

The capital has more beds than any town in the Quebrada, but it still fills up on certain dates:

• Argentine winter school holidays (July): high demand across the province. For hotels with a spa or pool, book 4 to 6 weeks ahead.
• National Students' Festival (Fiesta Nacional de los Estudiantes, September): the city's biggest event, with float parades on many nights of the month and big crowds. Book several weeks ahead if your trip overlaps.
• Carnival (February; in 2027 the public holidays fall on Monday 8 and Tuesday 9) and Holy Week (March 25 to 28, 2027): when the Quebrada is full, the capital is the fallback. If Tilcara or Humahuaca are sold out, book here 3 to 4 weeks ahead.
• Weekdays year-round: central hotels host business travelers, so the best-located ones can fill up Monday to Thursday. A few days' notice is usually enough.

Summer (December to March) brings hot days and frequent rain, so air conditioning matters as much as heating does in winter.

• Parking: several central hotels offer parking subject to availability or at extra cost. Book it along with your room if you're driving.
• Climate: at 1,259 meters the climate is milder than in the Quebrada. Summers are hot and winter days are pleasant, though nights turn cool. Make sure your room has reverse-cycle air conditioning.
• Cash and payments: the city has plenty of ATMs and banks, so it's the best place to stock up on pesos before heading into the Quebrada, where ATMs are fewer and can run out.
• Altitude: the capital rarely causes altitude problems, but a night here before going higher helps your body adjust to Tilcara or Humahuaca.
• Transfers: if you stay downtown and leave by bus, allow time to reach the bus station at the south entrance. If you're flying out, book a taxi or private car to the airport in advance.