America del Sur HostelvsClaridge Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, America del Sur Hostel ranks slightly higher than Claridge Hotel. America del Sur Hostel comes in at #25 in Buenos Aires with endorsements from 3 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Time Out.
America del Sur Hostel
Chacabuco 718, San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
From $12/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Time Out
"This tall, imposing building seemed to appear from one moment to the next, in this slowly awakening bit of San Telmo in tourism terms." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This gorgeous boutique-like hostel is the fanciest of its kind in Buenos Aires, and built especially to be a hostel." Full review
Frommer's
"This one stands out because it feels more like a mid-range hotel, especially if you have a double room that comes with a private bathroom and TV...there are plenty of places to hang out" Full review
Claridge Hotel
Tucuman 535, Buenos Aires 1049AAK, Argentina
From $44/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Tall white columns front the entrance, beyond which is the high-ceilinged lobby and a traditional British café and piano bar that draws a steady stream of politicians and businessmen." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The white portico, high-backed chairs, and mashed potatoes on the menu remind visitors that this is an outpost of Old England... rooms are bright and inviting."
Time Out
"This 1946-vintage hotel is popular with travellers who value a style that was already considered traditional long before anyone put the words 'boutique' and 'hotel' together." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Located in the city center near the Financial District and the Florida pedestrian area, the upper-middle-range Claridge Hotel features a classic British decor and atmosphere." Full review
Lonely Planet
"One of downtown BA’s oldest and finest hotels, the Claridge also features a relatively grand entrance and lobby for the area, where space is at a premium." Full review