When you are going on vacation, you always need somewhere to stay. Usually, it is either a hotel, B&B, or maybe even a friend’s house. When staying in Argentina, I recommend you try vacation rentals. They are a very popular form of accommodation, and will end up saving you a ton of money.
For those that are unaware, a vacation rental is an apartment, but that is used for short term stay, usually one month or less. In some instances, in can be for a few months to a year, but that is rare. In Argentina, and especially in Buenos Aires, vacation rentals are usually for a weeks time.
Tons of people are willing to rent out their luxury apartments. You end up getting a huge room, as either a studio, or one bedroom apartment. Everything is included, such as telephone, internet, and cable. The selection is so great that you can basically choose any area you want to stay in. All of this, and you can usually get the place for less than HALF of what you would pay at a hotel with similar quality rooms.
If you want to really live it up, there are lots of different vacation rentals that have pools and barbeques on the roof of the building. This means you can have a pool party, and do your own Argentine style.
The only downside to temporary apartment rentals for vacation use is that you do not have a concierge or reception to help you with travel plans. However, there are a few companies who have this service, such as Friendly Apartments, and BAApartments. More than just renting you an apartment, they also help you plan your trip while you stay in Buenos Aires.
If you’re on your way to Argentina, I strongly suggest you consider this as an accommodation option. It is both an economic, and luxurious option.