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has a balcony. The highlight: a wonderful rooftop terrace, where you can enjoy your full
English breakfast. By reservation only; no walk-ins. Friendly dog on premises.
PALERMO VIEJO B&B $$
( 4773-6012;
www.palermoviejobb.com
; Niceto Vega 4629; s/d US$75/85; )
This small and
intimate B&B is located in a remodeled
casa chorizo
- a long, narrow house. The six
rooms all front a leafy outdoor patio hallway and are simple but quite comfortable; two
have lofts. All come with fridge and a good breakfast. Call them ahead of time - they of-
ten leave on errands in the afternoon.
The nearest Subte stop - Línea B, Malabia - is nine blocks away.
GUESTHOUSE
LIVIAN GUESTHOUSE $$
( 4862-8841;
www.livianguesthouse.com
; Palestina 1184; r US$90-150; ; 106, 160)
Located
in a lovely old building in an untouristy section of Palermo is this chill guesthouse. There
are 10 colorful yet tasteful rooms on offer, one with its own terrace and most with private
bathroom (a few share bathrooms or have a private bathroom down the hall). There are
pleasant living-room spaces and a pretty back garden too.
GUESTHOUSE
INFINITO HOTEL $$
MAP
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
GOOGLE MAP
( 2070-2626;
www.infinitohotel.com
;
Arenales 3689; r US$160; ; Línea D Scalabrini
Ortíz)
Starting at its small lobby cafe-reception, this hotel exudes a certain trendiness.
Rooms are small but good, boasting flat-screen TVs, fridges, wooden floors and a purple
color scheme. They try to be ecologically conscious (mostly by recycling); however,
there's also a sauna and Jacuzzi. Located near some parks but still within walking distance
of Palermo's nightlife. Buffet breakfast included.
CASERÓN PORTEÑO $$
MAP
GUESTHOUSE
GOOGLE MAP
( 4554-6336;
www.caseronporteno.com
; Ciudad de la Paz 344; s AR$550-680, d AR$680-850;
; Línea D Olleros)
Catering especially to tango dancers is this fine guesthouse with 10
simple but tastefully furnished rooms. All have private bathrooms, but four have them loc-
ated outside the actual rooms. Behind the lush garden there's a small dance studio where
classes take place, while other common spaces include a relaxing rooftop terrace and a
kitchen for guest use.
