Where to Stay in Mendoza – Part 1

One of the questions I get asked a lot is: Where should I stay in Mendoza?

And honestly, there isn’t one perfect answer.

It depends on whether you want to walk everywhere, be close to restaurants and bars, have a quieter residential neighborhood, or stay somewhere that works better for a family.

So here is my very personal Mendoza neighborhood guide — based on living here and actually knowing these areas, rather than just looking at a map.

A note on prices: all prices on this page are examples from listings in September 2026, in US dollars per night. Prices in Argentina change quickly and depend a lot on the season and your dates, so always check the current price before you book.

Mendoza City Centre

If this is your first time in Mendoza and you like having everything close by, the city centre is an easy option.

You can walk to restaurants, cafés, shops and many of the main sights. You don’t necessarily need a car for your everyday plans.

There are plenty of accommodation options here, from simple apartments and hostels to hotels and more upscale places. Current listings show examples from roughly US$25–100+ per night, depending hugely on the type of accommodation and dates.

My tip: if you don’t want to think too much about transport, look around the central area and check exactly what is within walking distance before booking.

Quinta Sección

If you ask me where I would look first for a combination of nice streets, restaurants, cafés and access to Parque General San Martín, Quinta Sección is high on my list.

Especially the area around the park.

And then there is Arístides Villanueva.

This is one of those streets where you can go out without having a strict plan. Breakfast, coffee, lunch, merienda, dinner, drinks… there is always something going on. Arístides is one of Mendoza’s main gastronomic and nightlife corridors.

You can also walk around the surrounding streets and find much quieter residential areas, so you don’t necessarily have to sleep directly above the nightlife.

Price: this is one area where I wouldn’t give you one fixed number. Accommodation varies a LOT depending on the exact street and property. You can find apartments around the mid-range, while beautiful larger or luxury properties can be considerably more expensive.

My tip: if you like restaurants and cafés and want to be able to walk out for dinner without getting a taxi, look around Quinta Sección, especially between the park and Arístides.

Sexta Sección

Sexta Sección is another area I would definitely consider.

It’s more residential and generally quieter than the busiest parts of Quinta, while still being relatively close to the centre and Parque San Martín.

It can also be a good option if you’re looking for something a little more affordable without moving far away from the city.

I found current accommodation examples around US$40–50 per night, although larger apartments and better-equipped properties can obviously cost more. One current Sexta Sección apartment, for example, was listed around US$44/night.

My recommendation

If you are looking at Sexta Sección, I would particularly look around Av. Juan B. Justo and the surrounding streets.

You have restaurants, cafés, shops and everyday services nearby, which makes a difference when you’re staying for several days.

Parque Central

If you’re travelling with children, Parque Central is an area I would definitely put on your radar.

You have the park, green space and playgrounds, and there is also a Saturday market.

The Vida Feria BioCultural takes place every saturday morning. This is one of those places where you can see a more everyday side of Mendoza.

On weekends afternoons / evenings you’ll see locals coming with their mate and tortitas, meeting friends, chatting and spending time with their families.

Accommodation around Parque Central can also be quite affordable. Current listings near the park show examples from roughly US$25–90+ per night, depending on the property.

For families: I would definitely consider this area.

What about Godoy Cruz?

Don’t forget that Mendoza doesn’t end at the city limits.

Godoy Cruz is a separate municipality right next to Mendoza City, and it can be a really good place to stay.

My favourite: Bombal

Bombal is one of my favourite neighborhoods in Godoy Cruz.

It’s residential, relatively quiet and has the kind of everyday conveniences I personally like: small vegetable shops, butcher shops, kiosks, cafés and restaurants.

You don’t necessarily feel like you’re staying in the middle of the tourist centre — but you’re still close enough to get into the centre by bus or Metrotranvía.

There are different parts of Godoy Cruz where you can stay, so check the exact location rather than booking simply because the listing says “Godoy Cruz.”

Current accommodation examples in Godoy Cruz start around US$40–50/night, with larger homes and more premium properties going considerably higher.

My tip: If you like a quieter, more local atmosphere but still want easy access to Mendoza City, look at Bombal.

Guaymallén

Another option people sometimes overlook is Guaymallén.

I don’t have the same personal experience of every part of Guaymallén, so I’m not going to pretend I do.

But my friend Jessica, who is from Brazil, likes staying in this area.

If you decide to look here, I would personally investigate Dorrego or San José first.

Dorrego in particular has some nice residential areas and can be a good alternative if you don’t mind being outside the centre itself.

Current accommodation examples in Guaymallén range roughly from US$30–70/night, with plenty of variation depending on the property.

And what about Las Heras?

I’m going to be honest here.

I wouldn’t automatically tell you that you cannot stay in Las Heras. There are accommodation options there, and the department is huge, so one neighborhood shouldn’t be treated as representative of the whole area.

But if you are visiting Mendoza for the first time, I would personally choose my accommodation more carefully here and check the exact location rather than booking based only on the price.

There have also been recent local reports of residents in some Las Heras neighborhoods raising concerns about repeated thefts and asking for greater security presence. That doesn’t mean every part of Las Heras is unsafe, but it is one reason I would look carefully at the exact neighborhood and surroundings.

So if you’re not familiar with Mendoza and you’re trying to save a little money, I’d rather compare the exact location with other areas first.

My biggest tip when booking

Don’t just look at the name “Mendoza.”

Open the map.

Two apartments can both say “Mendoza” and give you a completely different experience.

Look at:

• What restaurants are within walking distance?
• Is there a supermarket nearby?
• How far are you from the centre?
• Are you close to a main road or a quieter residential street?
• If you’re travelling with children, is there a park nearby?
• Will you need a car or taxis every time you want to go somewhere?

And if you are not sure about a neighborhood, ask me.

I live here, and sometimes the exact street matters more than the name of the neighborhood.

Part 2 coming soon: Chacras de Coria, Luján de Cuyo, Maipú and the areas where staying among the vineyards makes more sense.