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winery visits (AR$200 per person). If you have fewer than four people, winery tours hap-
pen every Saturday, guaranteed.
Sleeping
Neuquén's hotels mainly cater to the business set. Overall, the hotels are fairly unexcit-
ing in all ranges and less than great value for budget travelers.
Punto Patagonico Hostel
HOSTEL $
( 0299-447-9940;
www.puntopatagonico.com
;
Periodistas Neuquinas 94; dm AR$90, d AR$250;
)
Neuquén's best hostel is a good deal - it's well set up with comfy dorms, spa-
cious lounge and a good garden area.
Bardas Hotel
HOTEL $$$
( 0299-442-2403;
www.bardashotel.com.ar
;
Roca 109; s/d AR$420/630, superior AR$800;
)
One of the smaller hotels in town is also one of the best looking. If rooms had just a
little more panache you'd be tempted to call this a boutique hotel. Rooms are modern,
but vary widely - generally those at the front are more spacious.
Parque Hotel
HOTEL $$$
( 0299-442-5806;
www.parquehotelnqn.com.ar
;
Av Olascoaga 271; s/d AR$210/310; )
There
are a few charming touches in the spacious, tile-floored rooms here. Some are showing
their age these days, but most have good views out over the busy street below.
Eating & Drinking
The many
confiterías
along Av Argentina are all pleasant spots for breakfast and morn-
ing coffee. There are numerous bars and
confiterías
in the area north of Parque Central
and around the meeting of the diagonals.
Tres Catorce
INTERNATIONAL $
(9 de Julio 63; mains AR$60-140; 12pm-1am Tue-Sun; )
Neuquén's dining scene has im-
proved considerably over the years, with this casually stylish eatery at the forefront. On
offer are carefully prepared dishes, thoughtful garnishes and a small but well-selected
range of boutique wines.
La Nonna Francesa
INTERNATIONAL $
