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in an old, luxurious mansion next door (go for the presidential - it's US$10,000 per
night).
There are also a gorgeous spa, an outdoor heated swimming pool and a top-notch res-
taurant.
HOTEL PULITZER $$$
( 4316-0800;
www.hotelpulitzer.com.ar
; Maipú 907; r from US$175; ; Línea C San
Martín)
Very well located, this large, new boutique hotel has a black-and-white lobby and
minimalist decor. Rooms are spacious and stylish, boasting flat-screen TVs and elegant
bathrooms; some have a balcony. The highlight, however, is the beautiful rooftop terrace
with attached bar, offering great views over the city. There are also a restaurant, a cocktail
bar and even a swimming pool.
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
Most of the accommodations in Recoleta and Barrio Norte (whose borders can be
blurred) are expensive, and what cheap hotels there are tend to be full much of the
time. Buildings here are grand and beautiful, befitting the city's richest barrio, and
you'll be close to Recoleta's famous cemetery, along with its lovely parks, museums
and boutiques.
YIRA YIRA GUESTHOUSE $
MAP
GUESTHOUSE
GOOGLE MAP
( 4812-4077;
www.yirayiraba.com
;
Uruguay 911 1B; s/d US$45/65; ; Línea D Callao)
This casual, intimate apartment-home is run by the helpful Paz, who lives on-site. The
floors are wooden and the ceilings high, and there are just four large rooms (all with
shared bathrooms) facing the central living area with tiny patio. It's a good place to meet
other travelers and centrally located near downtown. Reserve ahead.
REINA MADRE HOSTEL $
( 4962-5553;
www.rmhostelbuenosaires.com
; Anchorena 1118; dm AR$95-105, s/d AR$215/235;
; Línea D Pueyrredón)
This wonderful hostel is clean, safe and well run. It's in an
old building that has plenty of personality, with high ceilings and original tiles, and all
rooms are comfortable and modern (and share bathrooms). There's a cozy living room
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