| jebaqu02:08 UTC24 Mar 2007 | Hello, I will be in Buenos Aires for 2 full days. I'm looking for any recommendations on what to see, where to eat, and where to stay. Are there any daily tours you recommend? Must see places, or tango shows, etc? Restaurants to eat? Places w/in $50 range to stay, in a safe, nice area close where the action is? I'm 34 yrs traveling with a friend. She's 26 yrs old..
Thank you for any recommendations!!
Happy travels!
Jaime
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| esterosdelibera02:32 UTC24 Mar 2007 | The following hotels include air con, cable television, breakfast and taxes.
www.hhispano.com.ar<BR>Single: US$ 43.00
Double: US$ 48.00
Previous reports:
Although the reception area is very small, once you go upstairs you will find a beautiful three-storey inner courtyard illuminated by skylights and decorated with plants and comfortable seating areas. This hotel is centrally-located on Avenida de Mayo, the main boulevard leading to the Presidential Palace. Near the A subway line, supermarkets, banks, restaurants, and right next door to Café Tortoni, it is in an ideal location. The rooms are on the small side, but well-maintained and clean. Each room has a small mini-bar and there is free internet. It is family-run and the staff is very friendly and helpful. They will help you with directions, arrange tours, and recommend attractions throughout the city. The continental breakfast that is included in your rate consists of three fresh croissants, jam, butter, orange juice, and piping hot milk coffee. All-in-all, the Gran Hotel Hispano is a great value. Make sure to book in advance because the rooms go quickly.
www.eurohotel.com.ar<BR>Single: US$ 28.00
Double: US$ 33.00
Wi-Fi
Previous reports: Not available.
www.hotelvedra.com.ar<BR>Single: US$ 33.00
Double: US$ 40.00
Previous reports: Not available.
www.hotel-mundial.com.ar<BR>Single: US$ 23.00
Double: US$ 27.00
Previous reports: Not available.
www.hotelchilebsas.com.ar<BR>Single: US$ 27.00
Double: US$ 33.00
Previous reports: Not available.
www.hotelmarbella.com.ar<BR>Single: US$ 30.00
Double: US$ 37.00
Previous reports:
I stayed at Marbella Hotel for a week 2 years ago on recommendation from a friend and it was fantastic. The staff are friendly and there is free internet and brekkie. Ask for a room overlooking the street for roomier, lighter rooms. It was cheaper when I stayed there but it still looks like good value.
I stayed at the Hotel Marbella this week for one night in a single room. It is about what you expect for a two star hotel, i.e. basic but clean. The rooms have TV , there is a free breakfast (toast and jam) and the staff were friendly. The location is excellent for exploring the city on foot and there are some good cafes etc nearby. I initially had a booking at the Hotel Nuevo Mundial but when I arrived they informed me their water was not working, so I ended up across the street in the Hotel Marbella.
I stayed at the Marbella a few weeks ago (January 2007). It is basic, clean, secure and has free internet. The rooms are a bit poky and drab, but the breakfast/cafe area is very nice, as are the staff, plus the hotel is very central.
I stayed at Hotel Marbella two times a couple of years ago, a very friendly, clean and secure place.
www.hotelmadrid.com.ar<BR>Single: US$ 28.00
Double: US$ 33.00
Previous reports: Not available.
www.reinahotel.com<BR>Single: US$ 28.00
Double: US$ 33.00
Previous reports; Not available.
www.novelhotel.com.ar<BR>Single: US$ 33.00
Double: US$ 40.00
Previous reports: Not available.
www.aparturargentina.com.ar<BR>www.resortargentina.com.ar<BR>Single: US$ 45.00
Double: US$ 52.00
Previous report:
This apart-hotel is good for the price. No breakfast but they have a fully equipped kitchenette which is great. The staff is very helpful. We left a suitcase for a couple of days with them while travelling (no charge).The day we were leaving I extended my checkout till 18:00 hours ( normal checkout is 10:00 hours everywhere as you know) and without any extra charge which was very gracious of the hotel. They have a very small lobby no services or cafeteria . It is centrally located and convenient, and give a discount when paying with cash.
Jorge Daniel Barchi.
Buenos Aires.
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| ae12345611:16 UTC24 Mar 2007 | What to see would depend on your interests.
However, most will go along the Av 1 de Mayo, San Telmo market and church architecture on a Sunday, Recoleta cemetry, the parks in Palermo area, Cafe Tortini
Teatro Colon is stunningly beautiful. Not sure if it has re-opened yet. (Cue Jorge....)
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| esterosdelibera17:03 UTC24 Mar 2007 | The Teatro Colón will be closed from November 1, 2006 until May 2008 for renovations, which are expected to be complete by the time of the theater's centennial on May 25, 2008.
Notice at the entrance.
Jorge Daniel Barchi.
Buenos Aires.
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| esterosdelibera17:13 UTC24 Mar 2007 | The following are previous reports:
Palermo Park
Take the number 10 bus or a cab and go to Palermo where there is a big park. The roses are already in bloom ( 26-10-06 ), and you can sit and watch the people in rowboats or pedalos on the pond. Walk up through to the Botanical Garden which is really pleasant ( with old men feeding the cats! ) and just sit and enjoy. You can also go up into Palermo Viejo for a coffee -- it is one of the nicer neighbourhoods of the city, with less traffic than the centre.
La Boca
If you feel ill at ease, do not go to La Boca. The Caminito is awful because of tourist overload and crappy art for sale, and the rest is of interest during the day if you want to see what poorer Buenos Aires looks like. I never felt worried there, despite what the Lonely Planet says but it is not high on my list of things to do.
Recoleta
All the markets ( Plaza Francia in Recoleta, Plaza Cortazar in Palermo, much of San Telmo and along Defensa lining the street ) have the same stuff -- dangly earrings, carvings of tango dancers, hippie-type scarves, all smelling strongly of incense. If you have seen one, you have seen them all. On the other hand, in Parque Lezama, on the border between La Boca and San Telmo, on Saturdays there is a market where the local residents sell second hand clothes. Not that you would want to buy anything, but it gives some local colour and you get a different view of Buenos Aires than you have in Recoleta. There is also the Fine Arts Museum in Recoleta / borderline with Palermo's parks. It is free and has some nice paintings.
Avenida de Mayo
You can also walk down Avenida de Mayo from the Congress building and look up -- gorgeous Art Nouveau buildings. You can step into side streets on the left side going down, and look around you -- all kinds of sculptures, fancy balconies -- it is just a great city for wandering around.
Jorge Daniel Barchi.
Buenos Aires.
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| northamerican19:03 UTC24 Mar 2007 | Click on the link below to go to the official tourism site of the municipality of Buenos Aires, then click on the Union Jack in the upper right-hand corner if you want an English version of the page.
Under "Recorridos" (it will be something like "walking tours" in English) you will find about a dozen walks you can take on your own, with maps and descriptions of what you will see.
There is much else on the site as well, so no matter what your interests you should find something helpful.
Buenos Aires tourism
¡Buen viaje!
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