CASA VAIVEN BUENOS AIRES

"Casa Vaiven is very good: 1. Interesting building (converted from old factory) with cool design details (mix of antique furniture & modern fittings). Living space very relaxing with WiFi, PC with i´net (no charge) plus cool reading material! 2. Staff are very friendly & helpful. Only about 5 (?) guest rooms so always available to help, esp. as present 24/7, not like some other places. Also very security conscious. 3. Very good value - Basically it´s a very cheap price for kind of boutique place. Location isn´t really in heart of San Telmo but compared to similar places close by it is cheap. As mentioned staff are v. aware of security - made us concerned about the area but that also just getting used to BA. After few days there I now think that area is OK (not great but if you are savvy it will be safe). Oh yeah, also takes bookings over the internet unlike lots of places. Enjoy!" - Brendan Harber

"If you want a hotel run like a bed and breakfest, this is the place. The staff are great and they will make your trip to Buenos Aires so comfortable. If you want a hotel room with all the comforts, get the apartment rooms. If you are on a budget, the other rooms are perfectly fine. " - Anonymous

"Just spent 5 nights at Casa Vaiven at beginning and end of trip to Argentina. It's a wonderful place where we were made to feel very welcome and at home. I would definately recommend it to others. San Telmo is definately the best place to stay in BA and Casa Vaiven is just a couple of mins walk from everything but in a more relaxed part which is great." - Tom Dixon

"Two very lovable cats live at Casa Vaiven so if your not a cat lover and don´t wish to share their place with them then this isn´t the place for you. The two young girls who work the front office are a delight and very helpful so too is Celia the owner. Would stay there again when next in Buenos Aires. " - Trevor Chant