I can’t exactly give a whole-hearted recommendation for this cool modern hostel in the San Telmo barrio in Buenos Aires. Because I haven’t slept there or even seen any of the rooms. But after spending a few hours partying on their open-air terrace, meeting one of the owners whose birthday we were celebrating, and talking to a couple of my backpacking buddies who are staying there, I can assure you, you won’t be disappointed.
The hostel is six floors of modern, airy single, double and dorm rooms, very reasonably-priced. The top floor has a penthouse of sorts, with a kitchen a half-floor down, equipped with its own grill for an Argentinian-style all-beef asado, or BBQ.
Both Art Factory, where I’m staying still, and Garden House, also owned by the same folks that run Art Factory, are nearby. Everyone seems to know each other, and although I’m sure there’s competition, there appears to plenty of backpackers and budget travelers to go around. Plentiful wine and beer also helps. At least it did when I was there : Two Art Factory owners attended the party.
That tells you a lot about Buenos Aires right there.
Fancy Flash web site here. Lonely Planet review here.
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