Hotels in Buenos Aires

Not being a lover of cities in general, I tried to go with an open mind. Architecture is beautiful but often covered in graffiti. The main high street is very busy, long and noisy with many branded shops and international hotels (like all big cities). Ricoleta cemetery where Eva Peron is buried was interesting. I joined the "free" English tour after a Volunteer sold me a program I did not want for 150 pesos and the English guide/volunteer asked for tips at the end. I Took a walk to the docks, looking for a waterfront, expecting that a huge city on the coast with great weather, would have a beach. Not so! How disappointing. I moved to San Telmo for a change of scenery and to visit the Sunday antique market. Very different vibe here. Was pleasantly surprised with street parade made up of various drumming groups in different colorful costume with dancing girls etc. San Telmo still has cobble stones, many pavement restaurants and more bohemian than than the main drag. Was advised not to walk to La Boca but rather take a taxi. As many reviews before, it is a tourist trap - but a fun one! I just found a seat at a corner cafe, bought a beer and did some people watching. Walked away with 2 small paintings by an artist who painted with his mouth, of the colorful houses. The taxi rides took 10 yrs off my life!! Crazy people!! Close your eyes until u get to your destination.

Buenos Aires is amazing busy city with great people, music and interesting things to see😀. Must do: La Boca stadium and Caminito (colourful place, tango shows), Puerto Madero, great place to have a lunch or dinner overlooking water. Recoleta - huge impressive cemetery, floralis generica - big sculpture of flower which opens up depending of sunlight, San Telmo - historical place, Palermo - Serrano square for the best night life. Top: Only on mondays- La Bomba Tiempo - from 7pm to 10pm - great music!!! After parties in different locations. SUBE card -very important if you are going to use bus or metro. You can buy it in "kiosco" for AR$35 and recharge. The buses and metro are not expensive, but you can't get on the bus without having that card. The footpaths are shocking, watch yours steps! Just be careful - some of the taxis are not licensed and they might charge you fortune. Drinks- awesome "hidden" bar - Floreria Atlantico - you walk through the florist, open the "fridge door" and walk downstairs to order the best cocktails...

Buenos Aires is my favourite city in South America. There are no really stunning tourist sights such as the Taj Mahal or Eiffel Tower but the whole city abounds with a wide range of stunning buildings and monuments. The layout of very wide boulevards and lots of plazas is reminiscent of Paris but with a lot less traffic, much cleaner and better weather. The 'must see' tourist sight of Caminito is a unique Argentine experience ( albeit a tourist trap ) and Recoleta cemetery with all its tombs and family mausoleums is well unusual if not unique. The Palermo area is full of great restaurants with good food ( especially steak ) and good reasonably priced wine. Walking around at night is never a problem as there always seems to be plenty of people around. Never felt unsafe although like all big cities one does see homeless people sleeping on the streets in some areas. Most of the three and four star hotels in BA are of equivalent standard to Australia and Europe ( can't say about the US ) but over the summer at least about one third the price. Very good standard for reasonable prices. Once you have mastered the bus network the whole city is within easy reach.

Great food, great nightlife, beautiful city. Take a free walking tour to get to know the city. Visit San Telmo market and Recoleta market for souvenirs and cool arts and crafts. Buy a sube card and charge it so you can get around the city - it's quite easy especially if you have apps like Moovit or BA como llego (they both require an internet connection so be sure to check routes ahead, when you're at a hotel/a restaurant equipped with wifi. mcdonalds always has free wifi!). Eat at Parilla Pena!!! And go to La Bomba de Tiempo at least once :)

It reminded me very much of Paris with its European atmosphere. I loved the cafe society which is very evident in Palermo, Ricoletta, and the areas around.The people are friendly and will take the time to help you with directions. Be prepared to do much walking as the city is huge and is laid out for walking with its tree-shaded streets, shops, and many parks. The subway system is easy to master and is very inexpensive. Certainly a must when you get tired of walking. Take the free walking tours to get oriented to the city. They are quite informative. San Telmo's Sunday market is a must and if you are lucky you can catch some tango performances there.

We did most of the tourist things, or at least what was possible, as we where there between Christmas and new year. Now that was disappointing, as lots of things were closed. Our hotel was just off the obelisk, so there was lots of shopping to be done, if the place was open. (Note, coming back 3 weeks later, it was very lively) we went to Plaza Dorrego and had an amazing display of tango, which made the dinner/tango the same night a disappointment. Next time, I'd just take the tango option and eat somewhere else.The Malba is well worth visiting, but we had lots of fun just wandering around searching for the perfect churro, difficult when all production stops for the month of January. It is so easy to get around, the metro is great and the taxi cheap, lots of antique markets, and the leche con dulce is addictive! It's right there to spread on toast for breakfast, layered in biscuits or next to dessert!