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( 4861-6175;
www.chillhouse.com.ar
; Agüero 781; dm AR$85, d AR$250-360; ; Línea B
Carlos Gardel)
One of the coolest-vibe hostels in BA is at this remodeled old house, boast-
ing high ceilings and a rustic artsy style. There are two dorms, eight private rooms with
bathroom (No 6 is especially nice) and an awesome rooftop terrace where weekly
asados
take place. Run by a French and Argentine team; free bike rentals, too.
Eco Pampa Hostel
HOSTEL $
( 4831-2435;
www.hostelpampa.com.ar
; Guatemala 4778; dm US$20, s/d US$70/85; ;
Línea D Plaza Italia)
Buenos Aires' first 'green' hostel is this casual spot sporting vin-
tage furniture, low-energy light bulbs and a recycling system. The rooftop is home to a
small veggie 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).
There's another branch further north in
Belgrano
(Iberá 2858)
.
Caserón Porteño
GUESTHOUSE $$$
( 4554-6336;
www.caseronporteno.com
;
Ciudad de la Paz 344; s AR$550-680, d AR$680-850;
; Línea D Olleros)
Catering especially to tango dancers is this fine guesthouse
with 10 simple but tastefully furnished rooms. All have private bathrooms, but four have
them located outside the actual rooms. Behind the lush garden there's a small dance stu-
dio where classes take place, while other common spaces include a relaxing rooftop ter-
race and a kitchen for guest use.
Palermo Viejo B&B
GUESTHOUSE $$$
( 4773-6012;
www.palermoviejobb.com
; Niceto Vega 4629; s/d US$75/85; ; 140)
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. RSVP or call
them ahead of time - they often leave on errands in the afternoon.
Abode
GUESTHOUSE $$$
( 4774-3331;
www.abodebuenosaires.com
;
Costa Rica 5193; r US$90-150; ; Línea D
Palermo)
Run by an expat couple who live on the premises, Abode is a very intimate and
