Argentina Travel Guide - Accommodation

Hotels range in standard from the most luxurious in Buenos Aires to the lowest class in the rural areas. In Buenos Aires, the cheaper hotels can mostly be found around Avenida de Mayo. Generally, service is excellent. Most hotels add approximately 3% tourism tax, 24% service charge for food and drink and 15% room tax. Check correct charges when booking. Most are air-conditioned and have good restaurants.

Grading: Ranges from 5-star (highest) to 1-star (lowest).

Available in small family hotels in Buenos Aires and other cities. Maid service is generally included in the price, but laundry service often requires a small extra charge. Bed & breakfast hotels can also offer useful tourist advice.

It is possible to rent cheap self-catering apartments and flats, with or without maid service, either by the day or week. Some can provide meals. Most apartments are in Buenos Aires.

Most resort cities welcome campers, and there are campsites and caravan sites throughout Argentina. Campervans can be hired.

There are youth hostels throughout Argentina, from Tilcaru in the north to El Calafate and Ushaia in the south.

Hostelling International Argentina
Florida 835, C1005AAQ Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tel: (011) 4511 8723.
Website: www.hostels.org.ar