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Costa Rica 4137/39, Buenos Aires 1176, Argentina
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Hotel Costa Rica
Ranked #117 of 431 hotels in Buenos Aires
4.0 of 5 stars 130 Reviews
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London
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Nice people & location but basic facilities”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

This place has got good & bad points.
The good:
- Generally friendly staff who are helpful and speak pretty good English
- Nice location, only 5 mins from trendy part of Palermo
- Some good food places close by. Try the spit & sawdust cafe on the left 50 yards from the hotel. Good pizza, empanadas & beer at a quarter of the price you can pay in BA
- Free wifi & they will print out airline tickets etc for free, and you can use hotel laptop to Skype

Bad points:
- Rooms are VERY basic & small with no storage
- No breakfast

Generally though it's good, if a bit 'backpackerry'!

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Melbourne, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Beautiful, charming, quiet- a lovely place to stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

This old mansion is beautiful. I loved staying here simply for its charm. The rooms are clean, nice and adequate. We shared a bathroom, it wasn't great logistically but it was ok.

It's in a quieter part of Palermo but walk 5 minutes and you're in the main restaurant and shopping district. Staff are lovely and very helpful.

I stayed with a friend which was fine, but its perfect for couples.

Things to be aware of (which weren't an issue for us): There are no computers but wifi works well. Breakfast for 25 pesos is continental only (crossaints, coffee, juice). There are quite a few stairs.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Pasadena, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great style, value, location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

Pwrfect quiet street in Palermo Soho. Close to plenty of shopping and dining in Palermo. Nice staff, unique style in renovated building.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Maracaibo, Venezuela
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Good value and good location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

We stayed at the hotel for 3 nights in the double room with shared bathroom. The room was very nice and there is a lovely rooftop terrace that was a great place to hang out after our long days in the city! The only downside is that there are only one male and one female bathroom to share between 5 rooms, so if someone is in the shower (as usually someone is) then you have to wait to use the toilet and sink too. Everything else about the hotel was great... location, price, common areas, breakfast, and luggage storage.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Newport, Rhode Island
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Good Location in Palermo”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
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Close to Old Palermo, staff was helpful. Rooms were clean. Nice roof deck. Coffee was great but should be included in the price of the room.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Costa Rica 4137/39, Buenos Aires 1176, Argentina
Price range (per night):* INR3,511 - 3,901

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