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Country Guide > South America > Argentina | |
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Accommodation Hotels Hotels range in standard from the most luxurious in Buenos Aires to the lowest class in the rural areas. In Buenos Aires, the cheaper hotels can mostly be found around Avenida de Mayo. Generally, service is excellent. All hotels add approximately 3 per cent tourism tax, 24 per cent service charge for food and drink and 15 per cent room tax. Check correct charges when booking. Most are air conditioned and have good restaurants. For further information, contact the Secretaría de Turismo de la Nacíón (see Contact Addresses section). Grading Maximum and minimum rates are fixed for 1-, 2- and 3-star hotels, guest houses and inns; 4- and 5-star hotels are free to charge any rate they choose. All hotels, guest houses and inns, as well as campsites, are graded according to the number of beds available and the services supplied. Bed & breakfast Available in small family hotels in Buenos Aires and other cities. Maid service is generally included in the price, but laundry service often requires a small extra charge. Bed & breakfast hotels can also offer useful tourist advice. Self-catering It is possible to rent cheap self-catering apartments and flats, with or without maid service, either by the day or week. Some can provide meals. Most apartments are in Buenos Aires. Camping/Caravanning Most resort cities welcome campers, and there are motels, campsites and caravan sites throughout Argentina. Campsites can be found in virtually every major region. Campervans can be hired. Youth Hostels There are youth hostels throughout Argentina, from Tilcaru in the north to El Calafate and Ushaia in the south. They are run by Hostelling International Argentina, Florida 835, C1005AAQ Buenos Aires(tel: (11) 4511 8712; fax: (11) 4312 0089; e-mail: hiargentina@hostels.org.ar; website: www.hostels.org.ar). |