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There are hardly any hotels in Puerto Madero, a relatively new, upscale neighbor-
hood that lies just east of the Center. Most buildings here are old warehouses that
have been converted into fancy restaurants, offices and lofts, or they're brand-new
apartment high-rises. The Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur provides a welcome
chunk of wild nature - almost nonexistent in Buenos Aires.
Public transport doesn't reach Puerto Madero, but the nearest Subte line is only
three blocks away, and many buses run along Av Leandro N Alem/Paseo Colón.
FAENA HOTEL + UNIVERSE $$$
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( 4010-9000; www.faenahotelanduniverse.com ; Martha Salotti 445; r US$760-1090; )
Located in a renovated storage mill, this Philippe Starcke-designed fantasy hotel is more
than just a place to stay. Traipse through the plush main hallway, lined with two top-notch
restaurants, a sultry bar-lounge, a basement cabaret and - outside - a slick swimming
pool. On arrival guests are given a personal valet and cell phone, then taken to luxurious
rooms that feature claw-foot beds, etched-mirror entertainment centers and glass-walled
bathrooms. Also on the premises are a Turkish bath and spa.
Congreso & Tribunales
The Congreso and Tribunales area contains many of the city's older theaters,
cinemas and cultural centers. Lively Av Corrientes has many modest shops, services
and bookstores, and was BA's original theater district. The Plaza de Congreso area is
always moving, sometimes with mostly peaceful public demonstrations. Generally,
this area is not quite as packed as in the Center and has a less business-and-touristy
flavor, but still bustles day and night.
MILHOUSE YOUTH HOSTEL $
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( 4345-9604; www.milhousehostel.com ; Hipólito Yrigoyen 959; dm AR$90-95, d AR$330-350;
; Línea A Avenida de Mayo) BA's premiere party hostel, this popular HI spot offers a
plethora of activities and services. Dorms are good and private rooms can be very pleas-
ant; most surround an appealing open patio. Common spaces include a bar-cafe (with pool
table) on the ground floor, a TV lounge on the mezzanine and a rooftop terrace above. A
gorgeous annex building nearby offers similar services.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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