Federal Capital Hostels

Buenos Aireslta is one of the best attractions of Argentina -- nature, great architecture, and cool places. I live ten minutes away from Tigre and I love it. It's a unique landscape. The world has few deltas, Tigre is one of them, and this has urban area, ecological area with thousands of rivers, and nautical sports -- rowing and yachting among them. If you don't like the nature, you can to go at the Parque de la Costa (funfair/amusement park) -- it's one of the greatest in South America. Don't forget to walk on the Paseo Victoria promenade -- a street on the coast of the river. The place has many historical clubs of rowing, the Argentine maritime museum, where you can watch the naval history through model scale ships, and an amazing, really wonderful art museum on the historic palace, with a balcony that crosses over the street and to the river. Don't forget to travel to Tigre on Tren de la Costa (tourist train) -- a cool ride through the river de la Plata coast, the surroundings…

I lived in Buenos Aires for three months. The cute train up to Tigre offers a nice day trip but not much more, jump out at the odd beach or shopping mall. I'd recommend staying in Palermo or Recoleta as they're a bit more like suburbs. Don't stay in Central, it's full of beggars, crap food, and you can feel a bit unsafe, similarly with San Telmo. It's cheaper to get a taxi to Desnivel in san Telmo, eat and return than it is to eat in Central, and the food in central is tourist rubbish. These are the places you'd visit, but getting taxis is easy and they're cheap. Argentinians prefer salsa and Reggaeton, Tango (and Evita) is namely for tourists (try it in San Telmo or watch it in a cafe in La Boca). Never go to La Boca at night. And the newest barrio, Puerto Madero is a bit cold (and pricey in US dollars) and dull, like Canary Wharf in England, but it is close to the park where you can hire a bike which is a nice break from a crazy city. If you have time, take the buquebus across the…

The central Buenos Aires is the heart of the city. Recoleta is a boring place where all you see is cars passing, embassies, and rich Argentinians paying twice what you would pay anywhere else in the city for a lunch that is pretty much the same. Same thing happens with Palermo, except for a couple spots that are good for shopping and having a beer. Downtown is not unsafe at all. Anyway don't be scared in Buenos Aires or pretty much anywhere in South America -- people say a lot of crap but you only discover the places by digging deep inside them, so go ahead and use your common sense.

Buenos Aires is amazing! We spent a week there and were completely entertained. Don't miss Recoleta. The food and shopping are fantastic -- and cheap. Do not waste a day going to Tigre -- it's boring.

Buenos Aires … I loved San Telmo. It was vibrant and cultural with great cafes and excellent restaurants and of course it is the home of Tango. I spent two weeks there and it became home from home.

Extremo Sur Hostel in Buenos Aires … They offered a clean, cozy home for me in BA. The beds are too comfortable, the breakfast is too tasty, the bathrooms are too clean, but most of all they have extraordinary hospitality. Diana and Ezequiel have gone above and beyond and those gestures are hugely appreciated!

The GardenHouse B.A. in Buenos Aires … This place has really friendly staff and people. It's in a good location for the subway and San Telmo.

The GardenHouse B.A. in Buenos Aires … I stayed in this hostel for three nights -- little time, but it was perfect! I stayed with three friends in the "Four friends" room, it's really good, has a huge wardrobe. 8 dollars per night. The kitchen is ok, the living is super comfortable, the staff are great! I'll be back in Buenos Aires this Christmas, and I'll stay there again.

V & S Hostel Club Buenos Aires in Buenos Aires … I loved this hostel and stayed here around two weeks total. The rooms are kept immaculately clean by a very friendly maid. This hostel also has the best showers I've ever found in South America. The staff is excellent and friendly and the common area is a nice place to hang out. I felt extremely comfortable and safe here and would recommend this place to anyone.

The GardenHouse B.A. in Buenos Aires … This is my favorite hostel!! Really nice people, spacious common rooms, beer, super video collection, and tourist info.

Casa Buenos Aires in Buenos Aires … I stayed in this hostel in November, and it was awesome. The people are so nice. It is quite small, but really quiet and very, very clean!!! It's an excellent bargain for Buenos Aires!

HI - Buenos Aires - St Nicholas Hostel in Buenos Aires … This place has a great, fun staff, and an awesome rooftop terrace to kick back on with a few beers and meet other travellers. There's a nice common area downstairs as well. Contrary to what the description says, this place does not have a restaurant, pub, pool table or darts board! These things are available in other places nearby, though. Cool mix of travellers here - not quite the party crowd of the Millhouse Hostel, but definitely a fun atmosphere. My only complaint - the bathrooms get very wet and slippery as the showers spray out onto the floor (very dangerous). Other than that - a great place!

Portal del Sur in Buenos Aires … I stayed at 3 hotels in Buenos Aires and 2 hostels and the Portal Del Sur was by far the best. The warm and friendly staff are amazing, and willing to help you enjoy your stay in Beunos Aires in whatever way possible.

HI - Buenos Aires - HI Recoleta Hostel in Buenos Aires … Excellent location. The people that work there are really good people and love to party. Excellent, the best place to stay

HI - Buenos Aires - HI Hostel Inn Tango City in Buenos Aires … Really nice and comfy. Good location off 9 de Julio (that really wide street in Buenos Aires) and right by the subway stop. Comfortable beds, cool staff.

Aventura Inn - The Big Hostel in Buenos Aires … I absolutely loved this HOSTEL!!! I stayed there for a total of two weeks!! Everyone was like my family!!! The owners are so hip and beautiful!!! It's really an amazing place. I am sure you will love it!! Tell Mariela, the owner, that I sent you. Alex, la torta!! It means the lesbian in Argentina!!!