Buenos Aires - accommodations?

[ShivRoy]

I'm thinking about hitting Buenos Aires later this month. I've been three times before, however it's been a while since my last visit.

I've done a search of all BA topics here going back to well before covid - many thanks to those who shared tips, that's helpful.

My question is on accommodations. I will aim to stay in Recoleta, Alto Palermo, or Palermo Soho. There are plenty of Airbnbs available - what's the advice with regard to security? Is it safe to bring a guy back? If a building has security/concierge, would they be an obstacle to bringing a guest, or vice versa a help if a visitor can leave their ID card with them? I had a really nice experience on that in Medellin, for instance, where I stayed a couple of times in an Airbnb in Laureles and security guards were checking IDs of all my visitors while not complaining why I have two different visitors a day, every day. It also gave quite a feeling of security. Are things in Buenos Aires similar?

In short, I'd be super-grateful for any advice of possibly tried and trusted apartments to stay (or hotels?). Thanks a lot!

[Latbear4blk]

I recommend you Palermo Soho, Palermo Hollywood, and Recoleta. I was sick of Recoleta but I found it renewed after the pandemics. The security in the building depends on the building. You may rent an airbnb without a doorman, one with security staff who do not care about your visitors, one with security staff that ask for their IDs, it can be anything. Read carefully the details in airbnb and contact the host to ask for details. 

Security is standard in those three neighborhoods, and usually foreigners feel comfortable in them. There are more options I think are also safe, but others may find more adventurous, like San Telmo. Puerto Madero is also a beautiful neighborhood, but it is a little disconnected from the rest of the city. 

Take the regular precautions if you are inviting anyone to your place. If you are not used to do it, just use instead one of the many "albergues transitorios" around the city. Many escorts host in their places. Check the local forum and ask for experiences with the guys you are interested in hiring. 

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