Thanks Kirker for your description of the "Centro" where HIX located, as well as the recommendation of Home Hotel. I am also grateful you point out the geographical aspects of Salta.

To nytango,

Relax. I understand what you said, as well as what Kirker said. You are telling me the fact, that the hotel is not really at the Puerto (by the sea) pe se, and voice your preference of the choices that have more "characters".

OTOH, Kirker wants to let me know the "centro" is not all bad - depends on personal taste - at least that area seems to be a modern and clean area though totally lack of "character". His use of Canary Wharf in London is very helpful for me to visualize the area. I dont read it as Kirker says anything about that you are wrong - all he tries to do is to point out that some people may actually prefer "centro", for its modern feel and largely free of both noise and air pollution.

I am sorry that I cause the confusion you have. We have options, the most basic one comes down to, would we prefer to pay, so we can get a more convenient, and more "charming" location, or we prefer not to pay (0 cost), so we will get a less convenient, less "charming", but still acceptable location?
I think Kirker's post largely gives us better information to enable us weigh our options. Remember, "charming" is a very personal thing. :-) Like I said, free of diesel fume and exhaust, is a big draw to us. Convience is also a factor not to be ignored.

Will check out both Home and BoBo. Thanks phreegreens for the link of Bobo.

Edit: hmmm, looks like after tax, BoBo comes to just under $200a night... might be a hard sell against a $0 night....