"More like a hostel" Casa Alfaro B&B Buenos Aires Tip by ddbleu

A nice old building but pretty basic. No air conditioning and no screens on the windows so the mosquitos will eat you up at night. It was loud in the early morning as they started preparing breakfast. The "private" bathroom is down the hall so it kind of defeats the purpose. I stayed here the first two nights I was in B.A. hoping to meet other travelers since I was on my own. No luck, everyone stayed to themselves.

Unique Qualities: Good location, you can walk all over Palermo Viejo from there. Patricia was very nice and helpful in arranging for a tango dinner show. The front door is kept locked for security, which seemed like a good thing. I paid $35/night U.S. for a single. I was able to book the Castelar for the same cost later in my trip and was a lot more comfortable there.

Address: GURRUCHAGA 2155, Buenos Aires, BU 1425
Comparison: about average
Directions: Palermo Viejo
Price: US$20-40
Theme: Bed and Breakfast