Buenos Aires

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Recoleta Guest House

(http://www.recoletaguesth...), tel +54 11 4803-5474. clean, spacious ensuite rooms in the recoleta shopping district of buenos aires. with hearty breakfast and good advice on where to go and what to do from hosts.

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Kilca Hostel
Mexico 1545

Mexico 1545, tel:0054 11 43811966, (http://www.kilcabackpacker.com). located in the upcoming montserrat neighborhood, where there are few tourists and more local activity going on. this casual hostel also has an awesome vibe; it's in an early 1900s house, there's a funky kitchen and the small leafy courtyard is prime for relaxing.rooms are lined around a small central patio, and some dorms have lofts. there are 30 beds, so it's pretty intimate, and occasional barbeques help stir the social scene further. outside, a hammock or two are great for hanging around, and there's even a small bar area in the dining room.

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Bait Hostel
El Salvador 5115 (y Uriarte)
+54 (11) 4774 2859
From US$10
Nearest Subte Line D 'Plaza Italia'

This is a cozy, funky little place right in the heart of Palermo Soho, just a couple of blocks from Plaza Serrano. On a quiet side street, it has 9 comfortable rooms, private and dormitory and is well priced. It has internet WiFi and fixed, a kitchen, a TV area, 24 hour bar and a relaxing patio area which hosts the weekly asado BBQ. The friendly, helpful and bilingual staff can arrange trips, tours and classes and are present 24 hours a day.

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La Rocca Hostels

(http://www.laroccahostel.com). two locations: downtown at ave callao 341 and in palermo at ave córdoba 3874. safe, clean budget hostel. complete with kitchens. breakfast, wifi, internet and cleaning services all included in prices.

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Venite a Casa!
Costa Rica 5791
+54 (11)4776-2380
10

Located in the chic neighborhood of Palermo Hollywood; offers Air conditioning in every room and a breakfast.

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Gecko
Bonpland 2233

(Http://geckohostel.miniho...), tel +54 114771 0910 bonpland 2233 gecko is a really fun, chill, safe hostel right in the middle of palermo soho, near all the best restaurants, shopping, bars, clubs, etc. the staff is young, helpful, friendly and very fun, and the weekend markets are just a few blocks away. the rooftop terrace is a great place to have bbq. minihostels.com members get 10% off every night they stay. very low rates but very safe and comfortable.

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Hostel Suites Florida
Florida 328
+54 11 4325 0969
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Hostel San Telmo
Mexico 947

Only 14 pesos per person per night. however, it is a bit cramped but this creates the feel of a real family atmosphere, it is located in the middle of san telmo close to restaurants, its a cheap place to hangout and get to know some interesting people!

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Casa de Papa

(Http://www.hostal-buenos-...) tel +54 11 4383 6755. avenida de mayo 1460 located in the very center of buenos aires, casa de papa is a small, cozy hostel for those looking for more personal attention. the owners are very friendly and love to help make your stay the best it can be. they offer discount bus and plane tickets to their guests, have a fully equipped kitchen, hot water, wifi, and delicious breakfast. minihostels.com members get 10% off every night they stay.

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La Posta del Barto
Piedras 702-800

(http://www.hostelz.com/ho...). a rather calm hostel in a nice old house. free internet, kitchen, breakfast included. dorm: 18 pesos.

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Che Lagarto
Venezuela #857
+5411-4343-4845

South America's first private hostel chain with hostels in different locations throughout South America, including Buenos Aires. Located in the area of Plaza de Mayo-San, Telmo, the hostel offers inexpensive and good quality accommodation Rooms from 44 pesos $12.

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Milhouse Hostel
Hipólito Yrigoyen 959

Milhouse Hostel, Hipólito Yrigoyen Street 959; tel: +54 11 4345-9604 /+54 11 4343-5038, (http://www.milhousehostel.com). Backpackers' favorite right in the center. This huge hotel has internet facilities, and shared kitchen; also organizes many expensive tours and tango lessons. Definitely a party place though and the atrium reverberates sound, making it very noisy and not an ideal place to sleep. Has a fingerprint door entry system and surveillance. Dorm: 34/38 pesos members/nonmembers note that you have to pay your stay in advance and they do not give refunds if you decide to leave earlier than planned.

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Charlie´s Hostel

Darwin 825, palermo queens, tel: 4856-9852, charlie´s hostel. cozy and fun hostel in buenos aires city. it is a relax and quiet hostel. they also work as student residence for long term stays. you can find services such as: daily breakfast, daily cleaning service, terrace with solarium, study room, wi fi internet, full equipped kitchen, tvs, dvds, cable tv, staff 24 hs, laundry, and more.

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Kapaké

(Http://kapakepalermo.mini...), tel +54 11 4773 1150 paraguay 5570 kapaké is a brand new, modern hostel in palermo hollywood, close to many cultural activities as well as the bars, clubs, great restaurants and shopping that make palermo famous. they have fresh modern design, sparkling new facilities, free wifi and breakfast, a huge tv and rooftop terrace, and large lockers. the staff is friendly, warm and helpful. a modern ,new hostel for budget travelers and backpackers. members of minihostels get 10% off each night.

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El Firulete (Downtown)

(http://www.ar-hostels.com). great spacious hostel in the microcenter maipu 208. large lounge with tv and projector, free internet, helpful staff, average breakfast. $14 usd for a private room.

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The Clan

The Clan, Alsina 912 San Nicolas; tel: +54 11 4334-3401, website. A lively YMCA youth hostel. If you're looking to see the nightlife of Buenos Aires this is the place for you. The parties last all night in this international environment. Very affordable with very laid back staff. Full breakfast provided. Information on excursions and spanish classes can be found. Located 1 block from 9 de Julio and 2 blocks from Avenida de Mayo, it is in the center of all the action. Way better than the nearby Milhouse Hostel.

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Hostel Belgrano
Moldes 1785
+54 (11) 4789-9416
$25
(int. La Pampa)

New hostel with official government certification opened in 2008. Clean, comfortable, private and shared rooms available for short term and long term stays. Airport transportation check schedules, WiFi and breakfast included in price. Spanish classes and City Tours also available.

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There is an enormous number more than 150 of hostels. In the more famous hostels, booking in advance might be necessary, but you'll always find a dorm bed if you need it. There are many budget hotels where you can get your own room for no more than 55 to 75 pesos $15 or $20 per night. You will not find them advertised on the internet. They can be hard to find, but there are many. Walk down Avenida de Mayo near Café Tortoni. Start from Avenida 9 de Julio the giant, wide one and make your way towards the Plaza de Mayo. Look on the small side streets plus or minus two blocks and you will find many of these places.

NB: Unlike most South American cities, the better BA hostels will be fully booked at weekends. You can always find something, but if you want a specific hostel, book in advance.

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Teresita B&B

Teresita B&B, (http://gotraveltoargentina.com), Spiro 456 Adrogue, Tel:+ 54 11 4293 5992. Charming brick wall, ground floor unit with exposed cypress beam high-ceilings and Mexican terracotta-tile flooring. Rustic furnishings with South American indigenous art accents. Antique bathrooms fixtures. Designed to provide the ultimate in privacy, blending rustic beauty with modern amenities for a truly comfortable experience while in Buenos Aires.

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Versalles Palace

Versalles Palace, Dr. E. Finochietto 864 tel: 54 11 4361-7356 / 4361-7357, (http://www.versalles-hote...). If you're looking for a simple, clean and affordable place, this is the one. Don't expect the services of a full hotel, it's much simpler, but much, much better then a hostel, including private clean bathrooms. It's not far away from downtown, with easy bus, cab or subtesubway access.

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La MeNeSuNdA Hostel

La MeNeSuNdA Hostel, Av. Boedo 742 Boedo Buenos Aires, tel: +54 11 4957-0946, (http://www.lamenesundahos...). This hostel is in a quiet area, away from the downtown noises, in the traditional tango neighborhood. You can still get to downtown quickly though as it is only 10 minutes away as well as being near to Almagro and Palermo Neighborhoods. It offers: breakfast, free internet and WiFi, shared kitchen, dvd room and free dvd movies, solarium and BBQ, linen included, housekeeping, lockers and security box, transfers, tours and bus-flights tickets.

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Giorgio's House Bed and Breakfast Guesthouse

(http://buenosaires.giorgi...). avenida rivadavia 5012. in front of the subway and next to the park. furnitures in wood, large rooms common kitchen, free tango classes,breakfast, wifi,tours and cooking classes.

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Gran Hotel Espaňa

not to be confused with the hispano, tacuari 80. across from there is hotel uruguay. 45 to 50 pesos for a single room. rooms are nice, but typically will not have air conditioning.

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Art Hotel

(http://arthotel.com.ar/) award winning and well-decorated yet simple hotel located at azcuenaga 1268 in recoleta. prices from 315-463 pesos($85-125. the neighborhood is safe and has the subte less than five minutes away. internet terminal and free wifi are available in the lobby. staff are kind and helpful but the breakfast is only average.

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Atlas Tower Hotel
Av Corrientes 1778

(http://www.atlastower.com.ar) modern hotel, well situated in corientes/callao, almost in front of callao underground station. rooms: 222- 259 pesos $65-70. staff are very kind and helpful. free internet access from hotel's pc.

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The Cocker
Av Jaun De Garay 458

(http://www.thecocker.com) from the look of their website, you'd think it would sit in the 'splurge' section, but at us$80-105 per room they're definitely mid-range. the place has been getting rave reviews everywhere, is right in the middle of san telmo and run by a male english couple!

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Babel Boutique Hotel
Balcarce 946, (1064), Buenos Aires, Argentina
+54 (11) 4300-8300

Hotel Babel is a smart boutique hotel set in an historic mansion in San Telmo, the bohemian colonial quarter of Buenos Aires.

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Hotel Boutique Racó de Buenos Aires
Yapeyú 271, Buenos Aires, Cod, Postal C1202DIB
+54 (11) 3530 6075

Surrounded by a nice and quiet atmosphere, historical cafés and buildings keeping their original facades. Every room is delicately decorated with style and unique vanguard design. They are all equipped with a private bathroom, air conditioner and a 32” LCD cable TV.

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Ayacucho Palace Hotel
Ayacucho 1408

(http://www.ayacuchohotel....) three star hotel with an excellent location, on a relatively quiet street in upscale recoleta. three blocks from the cemetery, and walking distance from several of the city's best museums. very helpful staff. rooms: 185-259 pesos us$ 50-70.

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Ribera Sur
Avenida Colon 1145

(http://www.riberasurhotel...) small boutique hotel, complete with wheelchair access and a swimming pool at paseo colã³n 1145 in san telmo. prices are around 330 pesos us$90. it is close to the market on defensa and has friendly reception staff who help you with translations if you need them. dinners served in its restaurant are priced the same as a normal parilla place but the food is up a notch. free wifi and computer at the lobby.

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Hotel Goya

(http://www.goyahotel.com.ar) located at suipacha 748, in the heart of the microcentro this three-star hotel is a few blocks from the florida pedestrian mall, a short walk from the central retiro railway station and frequently has passing taxis where you can take a cheap cab ride to the surrounding suburbs. the superior rooms are 120 pesos and are worth the extra 30 pesos more than classic rooms by virtue of a larger, newly renovated bathroom. friendly and helpful staff. breakfast offers a large selection of very good pastries and cakes.

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Gran Hotel Hispano
Avenida de Mayo 861

The Gran Hotel Hispano on Avenida de Mayo, near Cafe Tortoni is per night. Rooms are arranged around an interior courtyard and there are three floors of rooms. You can use the gym on nearby Piedras if you stay here. There are some triples available, which overlook the Avenida de Mayo. Other rooms have doors overlooking the interior courtyard where you have the option of closing and locking your shutters, still allowing the air to flow through whilst maintaining privacy. Shutters also block the light and allow you to sleep in late if you wish. The hotel comes equipped with showers but no bathtubs.

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BA City Residencial Hotel
Besares 1840, Nuñez, Cod, Postal C1429DIB
+54 (11) 4702 5823

BA City Residencial Hotel is in Nuñez, a commercial neighborhood on the banks of Rio de la Plata, north of Buenos Aires. The area is known for its bustling activities, especially along Libertador Avenue and Cabildo Avenue. Due to its proximity to the commercialized avenues surrounding Nuñez and the rest of Northern Buenos Aires, this bed and breakfast type of inn is an ideal spot for tourists who want to witness more of the city's active life.

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La Acacia

(http://www.laacacia.com.ar/). in the middle of beautiful belgrano, a very nice b&b, with nice owners who make a lovely home-made breakfast. close to metro green line and divers bus lines.

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Spot BNB Boutique Hotel
Guardia Vieja 3532, (1192), Buenos Aires, Argentina
+54 (11) 4867-6797

Spot BNB Boutique Hotel is in the heart of the lively Abasto neighborhood just 10 minutes from the Casa Rosada. This boutique hotel enjoys access to many of the city’s key places. These include the famous Florida Street and the nearby shopping mall.

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Giorgio's House Buenos Aires Bed and Breakfast
Avenida Rivadavia 5012,Buenos Aires, Argentina

Very nice Bed and Breakfast with a helpful staff. Next to the park, restaurants,cinemas, supermarkets and in front of the subway. Hand-made furniture in wood

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Hotel Ñiken
(+54) 2262 43 23 23
Best rates on official website start at ARP 185+

Hotel Niken is located at Buenos Aires, Argentina. It offers standard rooms, premium double rooms, executive suites, and master suites, all of which have mini-bar, cable TV, and Internet connection. Some of its amenities include swimming pool, fitness room/gym, and beauty parlor.

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Tesorito B&B

Www.tesorito.com.ar, (http://www.tesorito.com.ar). ecuador y charcas, e-mail: [email protected] tel.: +54 11 . a nice b&b located in safe, central of buenos aires. (http://www.tesorito.com.ar).

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Broadway Hotel and Suites
Av. Corrientes 1173
(+54 11) 4378 9300
Best rates on official website start at USD 176.00

It offers 110 rooms that comprises 56 junior suites, 6 executive suites, 4 deluxe suites, 38 duperior rooms and 6 corner superior rooms. Some of its amenities include outdoor swimming pool, LCD screen television with cable channels, and wireless high-speed internet connection. While staying here, you can visit some interesting places like Obelisco, Broadway Theater, and Puerto Madero.

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Alvear Palace
in Recoleta

Up scale 5 star hotel, with traditional and timely furnishings. It is considered the best and most luxurious in Buenos Aires, and one of the top destinations in South America.

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Hotel 562 Nogaro
Avenida Julio A. Roca 562, Capital Federal Argentinia
Best rates on official website start at US$110

The Hotel Nogaró Plaza de Mayo is in the historical, commercial and financial heart of Buenos Aires. It was originally built in 1930 and it has been recently renovated in keeping with its classic French style. Many of the city's major attractions are within 200 meters, and a ten-minute walk will bring guests to shopping areas and entertainment venues. The Hotel Nogaro Plaza de Mayo is convenient for the business, as well as the leisure traveler.

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Faena Hotel
in the Puerto Madero district

Brand-new hotel with lots of bars in the lobby and a pool at the front.

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725 Continental Hotel
Av.Roque Saenz Peña 725, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentinia
Best rates on official website start at US$230

The building, built in 1927 with a distinguished French style became a symbol of Buenos Aires architecture. Today the Hotel Continental is reborn under a new name and a modern and contemporaneous style.

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Hotel de Diseño
Marcelo T. de Alvear 1695
+54 11 5237-3100
Best rates on official website start at US$110

Designed by renowned architect Ernesto Goransky, this spectacular new 28 suite hotel with patio and plaza rooms, plaza and balcony suites, and balcony lofts.

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Four Seasons Hotel
Posadas 1086

Has a walled garden.

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Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt
Avenida Alvear 1661, (C1014AAD)
+54 11 5171 -1234

Opened in 2006, 5 star hotel, situated in a restored Palacio built in 1934. The hotel is also home to the Ahin Spa, one of the leading spas in Buenos Aires.

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Hotel Plaza Francia
E. Schiaffino 2189 esq. Av. del Libertador, (1129 ACC)
+54(11) 4804-9632

American buffet breakfast, bar and lobby lounge, dry cleaning and laundry, business centre, gym, and bilingual personnel.

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Melia Recoleta Plaza
La Recoleta

5 star, within walking distance from the financial and commercial centre.

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Tailor Made Hotel
Arce 385

5 comfortable rooms with common and private terraces and a "Salon" on the ground floor. Offering drinks and bar snacks.

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Hilton Buenos Aires
Avenida Macacha Güemes 351, C1106BKG Buenos Aires, ARG
+54(11) 4891 0000

Situated in Puerto Madero, the trendiest area in town, just like the London dockland, Hilton Hotel in Buenos Aires is a short walk to the financial district, tourist attractions, more than 70 restaurants and amazing nightlife, with quick access routes to both the domestic and international airports.

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Design Suites Hotel
Marcelo T. de Alvear 1683
Best rates on official website start at US$115

Luxury boutique hotel with the ultimate expression of design, blending magically with the green spaces of Buenos Aires. Located near the Obelisco close to all the most important places.

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Marriott Plaza Hotel Buenos Aires
Florida St
+54 11 4318-3069

The place has not been kept up well and falls short of a 5 star hotel. It's still a very convenient location.

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Espacia Suites
1135 Amenabar St., ZIP (C1426AJS)
+54 (11)4786 8687

Espacia Suites is in the residential neighborhood of Belgrano. Some of its services includes swimming pool and solarium, Wi-Fi in public areas, Cable TV, electronic locks with chip technology cards, safety box in all suites laptop size, bilingual personnel, and luggage room. Room rates starts at 407 pesos US $110.