2-Star Hotels in Buenos Aires

We had a good experience overall here, the room was nice, fluffy towels, close to shops, breakfast was very nice and good value ...But it was the staff who made our stay so great. We stayed here at the beginning and then again at the end of our 3 week trip. They booked a taxi for us arriving from the UK which was so reassuring to have in advance. They checked us in early when we arrived. Another colleague explained the currency situation- very helpful. And finally they helped us out in a bit of a crisis. My husband left his mobile in the taxi on the way to the airport when we were leaving Argentina. I called the hostel who had booked the taxi for us and the wonderful woman there contacted the driver and he came back to the airport- you never saw 2 more relieved people! Luckily we had given ourselves extra time at the airport so we were still in plenty of time. I'm so glad we stayed here rather than a hotel. The lonely planet said it was as good as a mid range hotel and it has a lot more going for it with all the help, hints and tips from the staff.

Great hostel in a beautiful building. Good location in BA. Rooms are quiet, with high ceilings. The staff are great, everything you need is there including kitchen, aircon, WiFi, laundry and more. They have loads of activities to book and suggestions to keep you busy

The staff here is incredibly friendly and helpful. I speak very little Spanish, but they speak enough English to help me with any questions, including sharing ideas of things I might do for fun. It's in a perfect location -- close to a major subway station and bus stops, very near a hip shopping area, and surrounded by cool restaurants and bars. And it is very inexpensive!

WARNING: DECEPTIVE PRICING, this place will attempt to charge you a different price at CHECK IN TIME basically forcing YOU to either cancel the booking and find alternative accommodation at the last minute (imagine arriving late at night) or pay their dishonest new price. To be clear, I have travelled All OVER Argentina for 2 months and this is the ONLY place that has tried to charge me a different price from the reservation (except minor differences in the exchange rate). There is NO excuse to charge a price different from the reservation I don't care what excuse you have, and they also had made no attempt to contact you beforehand to warn or inform you of different pricing, nor to advertise this REAL price on the booking sites nor did they clearly state such pricing 'rules and exceptions' in their policy (which they falsely claim to btw). It's simple why they don't do the above because if they did they would lose a lot of business and bookings, no one would pay double the price quoted for a hostel dorm (total rip off) when with that same pricing you can get a private room or better at another accommodation. IMPORTANT NOTE: this dishonest establishment even had the AUDACITY to charge my credit card WITHOUT my permission when i clearly stated i would pay in cash with the LEGAL currency in Argentina at the quoted price of the reservation. After I made a complaint to customer support to try to resolve the issue and get them to honor the pricing, they proceeded to try to KICK me out of the hostel saying i wasn't welcome there whilst yet again trying to get ME to cancel the booking. It's the first time this has happened in all my years of travelling, great conflict resolution skills guys, you don't deserve to work in tourism. In the end they charged my credit card (i declined the unauthorised payment) to get my booking cancelled due to non payment so they wouldn't be PENALIZED for not honouring their booking yet even more dishonest behaviour, you be the judge. My recommendation is if this happens to you just go somewhere else, make a complaint to the booking site then leave a honest review to warn unsuspecting future guests. I ended up booking a private suite somewhere else which DID HONOR their reservation pricing for basically the same price they wanted to charge me for a shared dorm, you do the maths.

With a stay at El Porteño in Buenos Aires (El Centro), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Obelisco and Plaza de Mayo. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Florida Street and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Palermo Soho.Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator.Stay in one of 67 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and ceiling fans.

In the heart of Buenos Aires, Sabatico Travelers Hostel & Guesthouse is within a 5-minute drive of Plaza de Mayo and Palace of the Argentine National Congress. This hostel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Obelisco and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Colón Theatre.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.Make yourself at home in one of the 16 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Located in Buenos Aires (Recoleta), Up Recoleta Hotel is a 3-minute walk from Museo Nacional de Arte Decorativo and 5 minutes by foot from Mariano Moreno National Library of the Argentine Republic. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Floralis Genérica.Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a vending machine. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).Make yourself at home in one of the 38 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at Hotel El Cabildo, you'll be centrally located in Buenos Aires, within a 10-minute walk of Galerias Pacifico and Obelisco. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Casa Rosada and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Plaza de Mayo.Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.Make yourself at home in one of the 40 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

If you want to spend some time in a mansion this is the place! Nothing fancy, the beds/mattresses are awful; the shower is very small, the elevator is more like a piece from museum (working at times!). Good for a day or two...but if you don't care about where you sleep, you can stay even longer. I was surprised how quiet to hotel was!

Located in Buenos Aires (El Centro), BA Stop Hotel House is within a 15-minute walk of Obelisco and Florida Street. This family-friendly hostel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Colón Theatre and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Plaza de Mayo.Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this Colonial hostel include an arcade/game room, a communal living room, and a reception hall.Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and express check-out.Make yourself at home in one of the 19 individually decorated guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and bidets.