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is another sub-neighborhood, just to the northwest, with a three-block strip of door-
to-door restaurants and bars. All are connected to the center by bus or Subte.
ECO PAMPA HOSTEL $
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HOSTEL
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( 4831-2435;
www.hostelpampa.com.ar
; Guatemala 4778; dm US$20, s/d US$70/85; ; Línea
D Plaza Italia)
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Buenos Aires' first 'green' hostel is this casual spot sporting vintage fur-
niture, low-energy light bulbs and a recycling system. The rooftop is home to a small veg-
gie garden, compost pile and solar panels. Dorms are a good size and each of the eight
private rooms comes with bathroom and flat-screen TV (most have air-con).
5TH FLOOR $$
B&B
( 4827-0366;
www.the5thfloorba.com
; r US$90-170; ; Línea D Scalabrini Ortíz)
This
upscale B&B offers seven elegant rooms, three with private balcony. All are tastefully
decorated with art deco furniture and modern amenities. The common living room is great
for chatting with the English owner, a polo enthusiast, and there's also a pleasant back
patio with lovely tile details. Occasional closed-door dining events happen here. Excellent
breakfast; address given upon reservation.
CABRERA GARDEN $$
( 4777-7668;
www.cabreragarden.com
;
José Antonio Cabrera 5855; US$145-250; )
One
of BA's loveliest stays is this three-room B&B run by a Polish-German gay couple. The
remodelled 1920s building boasts a beautiful grassy garden with small patio and pool, and
there's a wonderful living room in which to hang out. Rooms are very comfortable and all
different, with modern conveniences like flat-screen TVs and iPod docks.
English, German and Polish spoken; reserve ahead. The nearest Subte stop - Línea D,
Ministro Carranza - is 10 blocks away.
B&B
ABODE $$
( 4774-3331;
www.abodebuenosaires.com
; r US$90-150; ; Línea D Palermo)
Run by an
expat couple, who live on the premises, is this very intimate and homey guesthouse. Each
of the four simple yet comfortable rooms comes with its own bathroom, and the largest
GUESTHOUSE
