Polomarc

Hi
I would be grateful if somebody can recommend any accommodation for two people for about 7-10 days in Buenos Aires.
I found this but was not sure how good it is etc
http://www.buenosairesstay.com/

Second question, is 10 days too long for BA and maybe a short trip to Chile is worth a visit (enjoy visit new countries)?

Appreciate any useful info

Eastbay1K

10 days is quite a bit of time just in the city itself. A short trip to Uruguay is usually the easiest (i.e., ferry) side trip. A couple nights in Santiago can also be nice - there are some dirt cheap fares from time to time (which can be a lot less than flying within Argentina).

I have no particular recommendations regarding places to stay. There are various neighbo(u)rhoods, each with its up and down sides. However, feel free to read my signature line.

HIDDY

Great as it is ten days in Buenos Aires is far too long.

It's hard to give you some alternative places to go without knowing what you like to do and see when you're on holiday.

Polomarc

Thanks for the replies.

While in BA I was considering to take a week long language course which is why I would like to spend a few days in the city.
Otherwise besides visiting main historic sites my partner enjoys seeing interesting architecture.
Cheers

HIDDY

Ah that's different then...you'll both find a side trip to Colonia and Montevideo interesting. Easy to get to as well.

phlashba

Just be advised that at this moment BA is not particularly affordable and be aware that street crime is on the rise.

HIDDY

Affordable.....That depends on the individuals budget.
Street crime on the rise.....Tourist crime or crime amongst the locals?

Eastbay1K

Both. Typical traveling "street smarts" is usually enough, however. Apartment rental v. hotels is currently the biggest area of savings/making the trip economical.

HIDDY

Apart from the unfortunate Frenchman incident what type of tourist crime has been rising?

Eastbay1K

Oh, the usual pickpocketing, drugged horny men leaving gentlemen clubs, the mustard or the vomit trick (anything to distract you and then "people trying to help"). Also keep away from packs of youth that may be congregated on one side of the street (on a low traffic street), etc.

HIDDY

Where did you hear about it being on the increase?

Sorry for sounding sceptical but I haven't read or heard anything in the local media about tourist crime being on the rise. Warnings regarding the above crimes are always included in tourist guide books (usually US based) and in my opinion are totally exaggerated.

Eastbay1K

If I wasn't down there myself a few times a year, and didn't know people that were attempted (and sometimes actual) victims of events, I might be skeptical, too.

HIDDY

Drugged horny men are not your average tourist......

I would still say BA is pretty safe compared to quite a few European cities.

Gauchoec

10 days, it depends on what are you expecting to do. There's always something to do, morning, afternoon, and specially at night. If you want just the typical places (La Boca/San Telmo, Tango, Soccer match, etc) a week should be enough. Now if you pretend to have some spanish skill then of course 10 days ain't enough.

you looking for hotel or apt? I live in Buenos Airess and have a personal friend who specializes in temporary rents in the Palermo Soho area (along Recoleta the best place to stay imho). The website is www.sohorent.com.ar and about to make it go live this weekend. At the moment just has facebook/skype contact.
Also know a Spanish/English teacher, mother of a friend, who focus on conversational skills.
If you are interested for any more data of them PM me.
Salutes!

Polomarc

Thanks again for info