Buenos Aires bed and breakfasts

Prós: Nothing to said , Javi and santi was amazing, even their have 2 bike you can use anytime , thank you guys .

Contras: The stairs but not to bad z

Prós: First day of arrival in BA, Santos and Javier greeted me. They welcomed me and answered all my questions. I felt right at home. Rooms were clean even with hand and shower towels and soap (these days hostels don’t provide them). Anything I needed, it was just a matter of asking. Javier gave me a bus card which made my discovery of BA more fun. Breakfast time was great to get to know other guests and I got to know amazing people. I wish I had stayed longer.

Contras: Javier and Santos were so welcoming that I will have to come back to Buenos Aires.

Prós: I've never stayed in an exclusively-gay place before and didn't know what to expect, but right from the start, Santo and Javier were so friendly and welcoming that I got it pretty quickly: this little island of love and acceptance is one-of-a-kind and can be anything you want it to be. If you're here for a retreat from the world, the sun deck is a mini-paradise. If you like going out dancing till dawn and sleeping in till 2, the sunrise from the roof is magnificent. If life is especially hard for someone like you in the country you're from and you're on vacation to get wild and let loose, you can insert the blanks I probably can't publish on a family-friendly website... But suffice it to say, it's a haven, a social space, a respite, a meeting place--whatever you need it to be. To varying degrees and in myriad ways, our common ground is oppression and isolation. In the spirit of Stonewall and sexual revolution the world over, Lugar Gay celebrates what it means to be free and to live your life however the f*** you want: privately, gregariously, curiously, exhibitionistically, it's all good here. I can't guarantee you'll make friends--it'll always depend on the who and the when. But everyone, literally everyone, was friendly and happy to be there. I stayed for one week and have made lifelong connections with some very special people from across the world, young and old, travellers and porteños, quiet, weird, wild, wonderful, polyglots, polymaths, and beyond. Maybe I was lucky. But I don't think so. If what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, think about what would happen if you put a bunch of curious, adventurous, globetrotting gays together in the same space. The digs ain't four-star; you can do that at an overpriced hipster highrise in Palermo. They're comfortable, clean, well-kept, and lovingly-managed. This isn't a hotel. This is different. This is special.

Prós: Santo and Javier were incredibly kind and accommodating. I had a few travel-related issues and they were quick to assist me. They’ve created a wonderful atmosphere for guests to relax together, share travel experiences and develop new friendships. They were also very patient with my limited Spanish and graciously communicated in English whenever I got stuck.

Contras: I think their hotel is well equipped - especially for the value they offer. If there was anything I needed, all I had to do was ask.

Prós: Excellent service and great atmosphere

Prós: Everybody from the hostel is very friendly and worried about your stay, give you directions for great places to eat, party around and out of the hostel area. Everything you need just ask that they’re going to help you with. Very great place.

Prós: Great staff in this nice hostal in San Telmo. Great location on one of the main streets of the barrio.

Prós: Very friendly and helpful staff who made me feel very welcome, and a very nice space and atmosphere to meet other travellers. Would stay again!

Prós: Great staff, was a nice place near of museums, parks, fair and market, internet works well and the staff was thoughtful with all my needs. Cleanliness place and comfortable spaces and terrace.

Contras: Was a lot of noise from outside (street) for festivals and life in the city. Upstairs to come in difficult the inside of big things or persons with reduced mobility.

Prós: I really enjoyed my stay this small B&B. Ariel was very nice, Marta was very warm and helpful, as was the rest of the staff. The room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was quite good. The location is very good, walking distance from all the restaurants and shops but not in the middle of them, which means a better rest as the plazas in Palermo Soho can get quite noisy at night. Would definitely go back.

Prós: Ariel was a very welcoming, gracious host. The room was clean and spacious; the breakfast was also delicious. The area around the B&B was fantastic--within 5 minutes of the main plazas and boutiques.

Contras: Nothing-my stay was short but perfect!

Prós: Very good value for money. Ariel is a superb host and was very helpful getting us oriented as it was our first time here.

Contras: Nothing

Prós: The breakfast and location are very good. Easy to walk to all the best sites and great food and nightlife very close.

Prós: The location is very good, in Palermo Viejo with many bars and restaurants around the corner. Also buses and metro are not far. The owner was friendly and helpful.

Contras: Some minor things could function a bit better, for example the hot water regulation in the bathroom. Not many windows in the room and pointing only on the small inner courtyard.

Contras: Wifi lagging a bit in our room

Prós: Ariel was a wonderful host. His property is comfortable and in a great location. He gave lots of good recommendations for sights to see and even made my reservations for a tango show and for airport transfers. The breakfasts were just right!

Contras: Nothing I can think of...

Prós: The personal touch and obvious care of the owner for both the place and for the guests was second to none. There is beautiful art in each and every room, and very interesting design and colour schemes. There is space to sit and read if you wish. You can keep to yourself if you wish, or chat with the owner if you wish. There is a computer available to use for free which was very useful. A nice simple breakfast is provided and more elaborate breakfast was available if required also.

Contras: The good location meant that traffic noise tended to be a bit loud in the early morning, but i think that this is a characteristic of Buenos Aires and not a black mark against the B&B. It might not suit a very light sleeper.

Prós: Really nice and helpful people, trying to make my stay the most comfortable and enjoyable. Great breakfast with variety!

Prós: The communication with Posada Gotan accommodation was great, fast and very helpful. Thibaud got in contact with me straight away and provided me with all the information I needed. I was able to arrange a late check in as my flight arrived late evening in Buenos Aires and Karolina received me with open arms and I felt very welcomed straight away. The breakfast in the morning was lovely, and Thibaud offered help with anything I needed as well as tips about getting around in Buenos Aires. My stay was only very short but if I come back to Buenos Aires I most definitely will come back to Posada Gotan and stay for a longer period. Small little home away from home, I loved it!

Prós: The staff were nice enough, breakfast a standard Argentinian one, and the rooms were simple, but pleasant and clean. The Venezuelan lady serving breakfast and doing the night shift speaks a bit of English and is friendly. However this did not make up for the two major drawbacks - the area, and the mosquitoes.

Contras: The area felt completely void of anything you seek out as a traveller, hardly any (even basic) shops or restaurants. I felt the place was explained as a pleasant neighbourhood with local places to eat etc, but it felt quite unsafe, deserted at night and even in daytime there were very few people moving about, which is not a good thing in BA. As an example the only visible business on the same block is a car mechanic shop. Not a single restaurants so you end up spending a lot of time in Ubers or taxis going to and from San Telmo/Recoleta or similar for eating and anything to do really. We were also hoping for a bit more of an atmospheric Posada than it was. The table and chairs that you see in the pictures in the courtyard is not there, there were a few slightly drab chairs and tables inside, but it didn't feel inviting to be spending any more time than we had to there. The other major drawback was the mosquitoes. We stayed in the quadruple room with our two children and despite mosquito spray, the plug in repellent that was provided by the hostel, and us killing mosquitoes before going to bed, our children were completely eaten in the morning, I'm talking dozens of bites. No AC remote was given upon checkin and when asked we had to wait for hours for it. They have a significant mosquito problem here, mosquitoes that seem to come in through the bathroom ventilation and with high ceilings were impossible to get to. When we checked in there were plenty of smashed mozzies over every wall so it was evident this has been a problems to previous guests. It had rained a fair bit before arriving, but with an infestation efter rain there should be nets above the beds, or proper fumigation. As a result we decided to leave one day early and find another place to stay. We did actually ask if we could have the last night refunded due to the situation, but the owner replied that he was unable to grant a refund.

Prós: The building is stunning!

Prós: Very friendly staff... he walked us all the way to the bank and restaurants to make sure we got what we needed as we arrived late! Very lovely rooms as well, charming and unique!

Prós: This small hotel is run by the descendants of the people who built the original home. It is a welcoming oasis of calm in an otherwise busy and vibrant city and is proof that brass, glass and marble are not what makes any hotel great. What is more important is personal care and attention and the wonderful people of Posada Gotan have this in abundance. I was welcomed as a guest, and farewelled as a friend.

Prós: The courtyard was lovely and cool in the afternoon. Our bedroom was tastefully decorated and simple, and the service received at reception was fantastic. We only stayed one night before flying back to England - would love to have stayed longer.

Contras: Mosquitos, but that’s no the property’s fault!

Prós: Good vibes and good heater on the room which was great because the weather was very cold.

Contras: Bathroom. Poor hot water, dark, and the ceiling was kind of broken and humid.

Prós: Location and price

Contras: The room was old and with lousy manteinance. Pictures look way better.

Contras: A lot of noise during the morning. The check out is until 10:30 so people and children climb the stairs speaking very loud all the time. The walls are too thin so we couldnt sleep after 08:30 altought we are heavy sleppers and we arrived the night before and were tired. We checked out 10:29 and the girl at the front desk said we couldnt have anything as breakfast is until 10:30. There were plenty of good and mano people eating there and she didnt offered us one cup of coffee. STAY AWAY!

Prós: Loved the location, short walk to all the main stores and restaurants in Palermo Soho. Cute room, the hotel owner was really nice and gave us some recommendations and directions on a map. Good WiFi in the common area and two doors with locks to get into the hotel.

Contras: After the English talking hotel owner another man that didn’t speak English took over, he was nice and understood when we asked if we could check out earlier in the morning. A few light bulbs needs replacing, and our sink in the bedroom leaked a little and was loose.

Prós: Nothing worth mentioning, even though the bed was not bad...

Contras: The bathroom was really bad. A lot of easy to remove mold. Even though the staff was friendly, I needed to translate everything. I ordered an airprot shuttle but I never got a response to that. Breakfast is mini croissants, orange juice from concentrate, coffee and marmelade. That's it.

Prós: Friendly Staff

Contras: The Breakfast

Prós: The breakfast was ok. Basic stuff like bread, coffee, cookies, juice, milk, cereals, etc. The room was big, and the bed was nice but the noise on the outside was a let down for me. Wifi was ok. The shower was nice.

Contras: There was a door next to my room that kept slamming and making noises late in the night. I had to go downstairs to call for someone to lock the door since I couldn't sleep until then. Also the room doors were flimsy and leaked noise, so you could hear people talking in the hallway.