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SHORT- & LONG-TERM RENTALS
Many travelers visiting Buenos Aires love the city so much that they want to stay
longer and find an apartment. But snagging a pad isn't as easy as it could be:
renters often need to commit to two years and nearly always need a porteño's
bond to guarantee monthly payments - an almost impossible combination for
most foreigners.
To cater to this demand, dozens of apartment websites have popped up in recent
years. These sites charge significantly more than locals would pay, but they don't
have those pesky requirements either. You can view pictures of rental properties,
along with prices and amenities. Usually the photos match what you will get, but
not always; if you'd like someone to check out an apartment before you rent it,
Madi Lang at BA Cultural Concierge (
Click here
)
can make sure the place isn't on a
busy street, in an outlying neighborhood or near a construction site.
If you're just looking for a room, check
www.spareroomsba.com
. Or look for longer-
term guesthouses (where rooms usually share bathrooms) at
www.casalosangelitos.com
and
www.lacasademarina.com.ar
.
And there's always
the Buenos Aires branch of Craigslist.
Another good option for short- or long-term stays is dealing directly with owners
via sites like
www.airbnb.com
,
www.homeaway.com
or
www.flipkey.com
. For free
stays don't forget
www.couchsurfing.com
.
Microcentro
As well as being very central, the Microcentro has the widest range and the largest num-
ber of accommodations in the city. Toward the north you'll be close to the popular pedes-
trian streets of Florida and Lavalle, as well as the neighborhoods of upmarket Retiro and
Recoleta. The Plaza de Mayo area contains the bustling banking district and many histor-
ical buildings, and is within walking distance of San Telmo. During the day the whole
