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with balcony and small kitchen plus lots of dining tables, but the highlight is the wooden-
deck rooftop with
asado
. Pet cat on premises.
HOTEL LION D'OR $
( 4803-8992;
www.hotel-liondor.com.ar
; Pacheco de Melo 2019; s AR$300-320, d AR$360-420, tr
AR$400-560; ; Línea D Pueyrredón)
These digs have their charm (it's an old em-
bassy), but rooms vary widely - some are small, basic and dark, while others are grand.
Despite some rough edges, all are good value and most have been modernized for com-
fort. The old marble staircase and elevator are fabulous, and there's a nice rooftop area.
Cheap breakfast option; some rooms share bathrooms.
HOTEL
PETIT RECOLETA HOSTEL $
( 4823-3848;
www.petitrecoleta.com
;
Uriburu 1183; dm US$14-16, s US$35-50, d US$45-65;
; Línea D Facultad de Medicina)
It's hardly a stunner as far as hostels go, but you can't beat
this cheapie's location. There's an interior patio, small TV room, larger dining-bar room
and pool-table area. Most rooms are private; there are two dorms, one for men and one for
women. Only two rooms have air-con. Long-term tenants have their own section (one-
month minimum).
HOSTEL
ART SUITES $$
MAP
APARTMENTS
GOOGLE MAP
( 4821-6800;
www.artsuites.com.ar
;
Azcuénaga 1465; d AR$850-1450; ; Línea D
Pueyrredón)
The 15 luxurious, modern and spacious apartments here are all bright and boast
minimalist decor, full kitchens or kitchenettes, sunny balconies and slick, hip furniture.
Windows are double-paned for quiet, staff speak English and security is excellent. Contin-
ental breakfast included. Long-term discounts are available; reserve ahead. An annex of-
fers more apartments.
POETRY BUILDING $$$
MAP
APARTMENTS
GOOGLE MAP
( 4827-2772;
www.poetrybuilding.com
; Junín 1280; apt US$175-235; ; Línea D
Pueyrredón)
These gorgeous studios and one- or two-bedroom apartments are perfect for
families or small groups. Each one is different, eclectically decorated with reproduction
antique furniture, and all come with fully stocked kitchens. Some boast an outdoor bal-
