http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33473 You'll appreciate the contrast between the crazy Buenos Aires and this haven.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33473 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/30478 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/30478 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26649 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26649 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26436
I cannot overstate how helpful all of the staff were. The rooms, located around a central courtyard, are spacious, clean and comfortable. The breakfasts are simple but healthy and tasty.

The location may at first seem a little off-putting, but don't be. It's a great area and, as far as we are concerned, very safe. Lots of very good restaurants nearby - let the hotel staff advise you. And if you're lucky, when you are leaving they may even give you a copy of their CD featuring a mix of jazz and tango style music.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26436 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25361 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25361 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25107 If you're looking for a nice little pad in the hear of the action, I highly recommend this accomodation. You get much more for your money that if you stay at a hotel.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25107 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24339 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24339 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24014 The only hostel I have been with a swimming pool.
Very clean and very secure.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24014 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23845
After nine months travelling around 11 countries, the hostel was a welcome retreat from other hostels which had looked great on the photos but in reality were run down and dirty.

The communal areas were clean and tidy and the double rooms were spacious and comfy. The breakfast offered a variety which is a rarity in Argentina where most hostels offer a stale bread roll.

The hostel offers excellent value for money and I would recommend the hostel to anyone planning a trip to Buenos Aires.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23845 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23838 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23838 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21391 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21391 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20905
It's a beautifully restored old Buenos Aires house and is two minutes' walk from the tube (subte) station. The 'centre' of town is only 10 minutes away and San Telmo is just a short bus ride down the road. San Cristobel itself is an authentic Buenos Aires barrio where it's good to get away from the mass of tourists in Palermo and San Telmo. The owners are really friendly and helpful too.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20905 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19400
Location is also great, just five minutes' walk from everything. A secret spot in the city, aimed at independent hip travellers.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19400 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19266
Even though it's on one of the main shopping streets, it's still relatively quiet as it's a few floors up and there's a concierge service to the block. The booking agent and the owners were really helpful, too. Here's a tip, though; if you speak to the owners Juan or his son Vicente, make sure you mention River Plate if you're going to talk football - they're definitely not Boca fans. It's only £150 per week (one bedroom, self-catering) and very clean/tidy with all necessary amenities. Oh, and it's opposite what used to be the Buenos Aires branch of Harrods.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19266 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18621 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18621 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18513
The apartments are located in San Telmo, a 5 - 10 minute walk from the main area of San Telmo (Avenida Defensa) and a 15 - 20 minute walk from La Boca.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18513 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17864 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17864 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17091 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17091 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16153 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16153 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13935
The location is great, on a quiet, tree-lined street in a lively neighborhood, and within a short walk of the tube.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13935