Hotels in Buenos Aires

Expert reviews for the hotels of Argentina

The hotel sector of Argentina does without an official classification based on the stars: they are labeled only by international chain hotels. Meanwhile, there are enough places for accommodation in the country for every taste and purse: from the most expensive and luxurious, to the very inexpensive and at the same time cozy home. In total, there are about 150,000 hotel rooms in hotels of different levels.

Where to stay in Argentina

In addition to Buenos Aires, the financial and economic center of the country, travelers are attracted by the famous waterfalls [Iguazu] - a recognized tourist destination center of Argentina. At the same waterfalls themselves can be settled only in the fashionable hotel Sheraton Iguazú Resort & Spa, from the rooms which offer stunning views. Those who can not afford this luxury, prefer to settle in the nearby small town of Puerto Iguazu. Besides more budget hotels, guest houses are rented here.

Another tourist area in Argentina is the ski resorts of Chapelco, Catedral, Las Lenias and Penitentes. Here you can find accommodation of various classes and various price categories.

Hotel types in Argentina

Hotel chains

Online hotels in Argentina are represented by almost all world and continental brands. The majority is located in Buenos Aires - the business and financial center of the country. As a rule, these hotels are not less than 4 * and 5 * in size, but it is worth acknowledging that the local five-star apartments in the area are somewhat inferior to those in hotels around the world. However, this difference ends - they all have the same excellent service, thoughtful interiors, etc.

Aparthotels

Apart-hotels and individual apartments are also distributed in Buenos Aires: here you can rent apartments for a few days in any part of the city - a choice of rooms with one or more bedrooms. If we are talking about guest houses and even villas for rent - perhaps the best offers are waiting for you on the shores of a lake in Patagonia, a picturesque corner of nature with beautiful cottages on the banks.

Esterias

Esterias (estancias) - These are country hotels, often located on the territory of farmland. Nearly family coziness and home cooking are waiting for you.

Cabañas

Cabañas cabins, often rented for the weekend in mountainous areas along the coast and other scenic spots in Argentina, are often indicated by an eloquent signboard right by the road Alquiler «For rent»). Also, their lists can often be found in the reference sections of local newspapers: small, cozy, with everything that is necessary for living for a couple of days, they are in demand both among local residents and among numerous visitors.

Posada and hosteria

Posada and Hosteria - budget family hotels similar to European hotels Bed & Breakfast. Their main difference is the burning national color and the presence of the traditional dish of Argentinean cuisine - asado, which translates simply as "meat."

Designer hotels

Design Suites Design Suites meet in different parts of the country: they invariably enjoy high demand due to the unusual interior and, often, the building's extremes; rooms in such hotels are usually booked in advance.

Tango hotels

Tango hotels can be found mostly in the capital of Argentina: they are famous for a special romantic atmosphere. The thing is that in the dance hall of the hotel or at least in a cafe nearby every evening tango dance. For those hotel guests, who have never danced - there are free lessons. In the lobby of such a hotel, exhibitions devoted to the history of tango are often held.

Hotel-siostario

The unique hotel-siestario Selfishness Siesta in Buenos Aires is famous for handing out rooms to tourists and residents of the capital during the siesta: an hour of an after-dinner stay in the air-conditioned room is accompanied by relaxing music. After the time of the traditional afternoon snooze, the guest wakes up and brings herbal tea.

Gay hotel

The only Latin American hotel for gay men - Axel Hotel Buenos Aires - according to the name, is also located in Buenos Aires. This five-star hotel with 48 rooms is located in the bohemian district of the capital and, according to reviews, is popular.

The cost of accommodation in hotels of Argentina

Hotel room in Argentina on average costs significantly less than the similar in Europe; However, on the South American continent, local prices are considered to be among the highest. Most expensive will be the hotel accommodation in Buenos Aires and Patagonia.

The average price of a hotel room in Argentina is € 104. In the capital of the country, a night in a two-star hotel will cost around € 50, a three-star hotel costs around € 90-95, and in hotels 4 * and above - more than € 110.