This is my 5th AirBnb in Buenos Aires - Palermo. For context, I am a 26 y/o nomad so there are certain things I value more than others.
Overall, I would say that there are some things to like about this place, but was not my favorite of the five.
The Good:
• The host was really amazing. Super accomodating & friendly. They even went so far out of their way to help with the check-in. I arrived at 1:00am in the morning and they stayed up to give me the keys
• The host also was very receptive to some of the issues I had with the place and I believe did their due diligence to address them.
• There are some good restaurants nearby.
• The view outside the window on a nice night can be incredible. Buenos Aires isn't the best "sunset" city, but the views out of the window here were stunning. The best views out of any place I stayed.
• The price is fair compared to other spots
The Not-So-Good
• The interior has a hotel-y vibe. Definitely, not somewhere you'd want to stay for a long period of time. Additionally, it lacked some of the amenities that a hotel would provide which would make up for this criticism. (ie. the hairdryer didn't work, there was no iron, and the TV was pretty outdated)
• The internet was excruciatingly slow. If you are someone who is a nomad / WFH type who needs fast internet or has to do video calls, this isn't the place to stay. The first day I clocked it at 2.58mbps. I have stayed at other places where the speed is 50-100.
(***To note, I did bring this up with the host and they went out of their way to call the technician & apparently changed the speed. The improvements were mild in my experience, but I want to note that they were still responsive to this).
• The location is okay. In my opinion, if you are going to stay in Palermo (Hollywood or Soho) there are many different spots that are more central & close to the best spots. This location felt like it was on the edges of Palermo & required a longer walk/cab to most places. That could be saved if it was close to the parks in Palermo, but this place is actually very far away from Plaza Italia & the surrounding park areas as well. If you're a big walker and like to be out-and-about, there are better locations in Palermo.
So, overall, I'd say this is a decent spot to spend a few nights in. But, if you're more someone looking to post up in Palermo for a few months & live a nomad life, I'd say there are better spots.
Regardless, a big thank you to the hosts. They were lovely. I feel really weird about writing such a mixed review (as I generally don't do this). But I hope the hosts can address them and make this place a more appealing spot for others to stay.