Mendoza Accommodation - checking out...

Thus far I have tried to say a word or two about my accommodation. I arrived in Mendoza with a list of hostels, but had nothing booked. I usually leave my big rucksack at the bus terminal while I reconnoiter the accommodation situation. After knocking on a few doors I came across Winca's on Av. Sarmiento, two blocks from the Plaza Independencia - very central. I had seen their web site so I had some idea what to expect.

After six nights there I would give it a mixed report. The place was relaxed and quiet, except for the weekends when things got busy. The staff were friendly and helpful when it came to problems or organising activities. They had three PCs though, I was surprised to see that two had coin boxes. This was not an issue as they were out of service. My dorm room had three very comfortable bunks, with decent mattresses. The downside was that there was one very average bathroom (shower missing shower head - shouldn't be that hard to fix?) for, potentially, 18 guests! It is as if they renovated the whole house and forgot the bathroom.

If you are an American Football fan you will be in good company. Barret, one of the owners of the hostel, runs a cozy little bar around the back where you will always find the TV tuned into a game on Sunday and Monday nights. You will usually find him trying to explain to rules to a group of very confused looking Argentineans. By the way he is an Eagles fan.

I forgot to snap a photo of the hostel, so I have borrowed the one below from Winca's web site.