Do you need a cheap hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina? This Mahalo guide on affordable lodging in the Buenos Aires area can help.

Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina. The city of Buenos Aires has many options of affordable lodging available, most located outside the city center, but easily accessible by an inexpensive transportation system.

• Prices posted reflect those of the cheapest rates for the cheapest room type with 1-2 person occupancy. Prices are likely to increase during holidays and weekends. Prices are in Argentine pesos unless otherwise noted.

• Lina's Tango Guesthouse (San Telmo, Euro 25-Euro 50) Phone: 54-11-4361-6817 Map
  • Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "If you really want to expose yourself to the tango scene, this is the place to stay."

• • TripAdvisor 3.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Hotel Ibis Buenos Aires (Congreso, 188 ARS) Phone: 54-11-5300-5555 Map
  • Frommer's Very Highly Recommended: "Though it looks like every other Ibis the world over, the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff is strictly Argentine."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)
• Boquitas Pintadas (San Telmo, 180-210 ARS) Phone: 54-11-4381-6064
  • Fodor's Review  : "Local artists, inspired by an array of provocative themes, redecorate the six rooms every two months."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Che Lulu Trendy Hotel (Palermo Viejo, $40-$65) Phone: 54-11-4772-0289 Map
  • Lonely Planet Selection: "Style and Che Lulu's prime location in Palermo Viejo make for a winning combo"

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• La Otra Orilla (Palermo Soho, 115-130 ARS) Phone: 54-11-4863-7426
  • Lonely Planet Selection: "Rooms are delightfully furnished with old armoires and such, and the living room and outdoor patio make you feel right at home."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

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• V&S Hostel Club (Microcenter) Phone: 54-11-4322-0994 Location
  • Frommer's Very Highly Recommended: "[V&S Hostel] provides exceptionally friendly service in a convenient Microcentro location."

• • TripAdvisor 4.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Casa Jardin (Palermo Soho) Phone: 54-11-4774-8738
  • Frommer's Highly Recommended: "Built into an old house, this intimate hostel boasts extremely high ceilings, all the better to have more wall space to show off her own and other people's paintings throughout the space."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "[Casa Jardin is] especially good for long-term visitors seeking a peaceful, friendly, creative place to stay while studying or working."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Milhouse Hostel (El Centro) Phone: 54-11-4345-9604 Location
  • Fodor's Review  : "This lovely and lively hostel goes the extra mile to make backpackers feel welcome."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "From the enthusiastic staff members that bolt around in fleece HI vests, to the 150 spotless rooms, Milhouse is on the ball."

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Hostel Giramondo (Palermo) Phone: 54-11-4775-5831
  • Fodor's Review  : "The funky Giramondo has all that a hostel needs: plenty of beds and bathrooms, a kitchen, a TV and computer lounge, and a patio..."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "From the basement bar to the 3rd-floor lounge, Giramondo is one seriously stylish hostel."