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area is very busy, but nights are much calmer as businesspeople flee the center after
work. Don't expect creative cuisine in this area - for that you'll have to head to Palermo.
Milhouse Youth Hostel
HOSTEL $
( 4345-9604;
www.milhousehostel.com
;
Hipólito Yrigoyen 959; dm AR$90-95, d AR$330-350;
; Línea A Av de Mayo)
BA's premiere party hostel, this popular HI spot offers a
plethora of activities and services. Dorms are good and private rooms can be very pleas-
ant; most surround an appealing open patio. Common spaces include a bar-cafe (with
pool table) on the ground floor, a TV lounge on the mezzanine and a rooftop terrace
above. A gorgeous annex building nearby offers similar services.
Portal del Sur
HOSTEL $
( 4342-8788;
www.portaldelsurba.com.ar
;
Hipólito Yrigoyen 855; dm US$14-17, s/d US$50/70;
; Línea A Piedras)
Located in a charming old building, this is one of the city's
best hostels. Beautiful dorms and sumptuous, hotel-quality private rooms surround a
central common area, which is rather dark but open. The highlight is the lovely rooftop
deck with views and attached bar and lounge. Offers free tango and Spanish lessons and
a walking tour; plenty of other activities available.
V & S Hostel Club
HOSTEL $
( 4322-0994;
www.hostelclub.com
;
Viamonte 887; dm US$15, r from US$60; ;
Línea C Lavalle)
One of the best in town, this attractive, central and ecofriendly hostel
is located in a pleasant older building. The common space, which is also the dining and
lobby area, is good for socializing. The spacious dorms are carpeted and the private
rooms are excellent; all have their own bathroom. A nice touch is the tiny outdoor patio
in back.
Gran Hotel Hispano
HOTEL $
( 4345-2020;
www.hhispano.com.ar
;
Av de Mayo 861; s/d AR$360/490; ; Línea A
Piedras)
The tiny stairway lobby here isn't an impressive start, but upstairs there's a sweet
atrium area with covered patio. Most rooms are modern and carpeted; those in front are
biggest, and those on the top floor are brightest. There's also a pleasant outside sun ter-
