Hostel Nómade —A Relaxed Stay in San Telmo

* Editor’s Note: This business has closed. Please see some of the other Buenos Aires hostels available This small basic hostel is one of the nicer ones in the picturesque heart of San Telmo. Nómade is located in a traditional house on a quiet street with a nice courtyard and a pleasant mix of travelers [...]

Las del Barco — A Colorful Culture Bar in San Telmo

Las del Barco is a buoyant addition to an otherwise dark and sleepy block of ‘San Telmo Brooklyn.’ The little storefront bar could easily be passed by without a glance if it weren’t for the colorful lights in the window proudly announcing its presence. Las de Barco promises to deliver more than the usual alcohol-drenched [...]

Cumaná — Authentic Argentinean Food

Cumaná is down-to-earth, very cheap, and offers a great variety of real Argentinean food, despite being situated in swanky Recoleta. This restaurant allows visitors to see that there’s more to authentic Argentinean food than imports from Italy such as pizza and pasta, red meat cut in a lot of different ways and the often bland [...]

Rosario – Cheap, pleasant, and a short trip from Buenos Aires

Rosario, in the province of Sante Fe, may not be a big-name tourist destination in Argentina, but it’s worth having a look at if you’re sick of the Buenos Aires grind, and don’t feel like spending big on a trip away.  Rosario isn’t as gorgeous as Mendoza, nor will it take your breath away like [...]

V&S Hostel

V&S is a hostel that ticks all the boxes. It’s reasonably priced, clean, and offers a wide range of activities to guests. It is also located in the thick of the action downtown — this could be either a plus or a minus, depending on what you’re after. Most hostels are gathered around the Tango [...]