This tall, imposing building seemed to appear from one moment to the next, in this slowly awakening bit of San Telmo in tourism terms. As clean, sleek and impressively modern...

This is a remarkable place. Owned by a German ex-bookseller, her prices unhiked for seven years, this self-proclaimed 'pop hotel' is no run-of-the-mill boutique. An eclectic...

This colonial-style Palermo Viejo guesthouse is run by an approachable couple (and their multilingual staff) and is as warm and inviting as can be. Picture dark leather couches...

An unpretentious and comfy hostel run by amiable Franco-Argentinian Sebas. It has four doubles, two dormitories and a beautiful back garden.

This converted townhouse is packed with well-stocked bookcases and hosts art exhibitions.

With some 30-odd beds, in dormitories, triple, double and single rooms, Che Legarto offers clean, cheap accommodation in a spacious, spruced up building.

Hidden down an inconspicuous side street, Che Lulu is a pioneer of the Palermo Viejo guesthouse scene. Every bedroom is air-conditioned and benefits from abundant light. Extra...

The cypress trees that tower in the back garden inspired the name for this highly recommendable B&B. Located on an atmospheric cobbled street in the middle of Palermo Viejo,...

If you want to bed down in one of BA's more traditional barrios, Elefante Rosa, located on the edge of the relatively tourist-free Boedo neighbourhood, is a great option. It...

Despite its close proximity to one of BA's less reputable barrios, this hostel comes recommended.

Since the 1950s, Gran Hotel Hispano has offered good value in the heart of BA's old Spanish barrio. The hotel shares the block with the legendary Café Tortoni. Those seeking...

Tucked deep in Recoleta, the quiet, spacious Guido Palace is a pleasant homey option in an upscale district. Rooms are simple but clean, well-lit and large; most of them are...

Hand-carved furnishings and diverse artwork are standout features of this boisterous joint, with capacity for 100 backpackers.

Originally built for the 1978 World Cup finals, the Bauen's rollercoaster history mirrors the trials and tribulations of modern Argentina. The hotel closed in 2001 under...