Hotel Ayres de San Telmo in Buenos Aires 

At the corner of San Juan and Tacuari, just a few metres from the underground station and five blocks from Plaza Dorrego square, the Ayres de San Telmo Hotel welcomes all tourists seeking comfortable budget accommodation in Buenos Aires, offering several services to make guests feel at home. Based in an excellent location in the heart of the historic San Telmo district, this building that dates from the thirties has been fully refurbished while maintaining its original character, with high ceilings and wide and comfortable, beautifully decorated rooms. Hotel Ayres de San Telmo is the perfect choice for people backpacking in Argentina or those who choose this capital city, the so-called Reina del Plata, as the kick-off point for their trip around Latin America. The three-storey Ayres de San Telmo Hotel in Buenos Aires provides a spacious living room for guests to share trip experiences and literature, to listen to good music or watch TV or a DVD. The lounge area on the third floor is cosy and comfortable. On the same floor, there is also a fully equipped kitchen with a breakfast area and a terrace, where barbecues take place, especially during the city's hot summer nights. There is an Internet Point and complimentary wireless Internet access throughout the building. Dating back to the 18th century, San Telmo is one of the oldest barrios porteños or neighbourhoods, and maintains its bohemian essence. Sunday is the day to visit the hotel's surroundings, when the Plaza Dorrego square is closed to traffic and becomes a popular market for antiques, also hosting many street Tango dancers and other performers aiming at entertaining the thousands of tourists crowding the square.