Take this opportunity to stay in one of the true "conventillos" or tenements in the lovely Balcarce. Due to the way of building several small apartments for poor immigrants in the former grand mansions after the yellow fever epidemic 1871, there is no view or direct light. But the golden glow of the indirect light and the high ceilings gives the flat a bright atmosphere and makes your stay extra beautiful.
Three small rooms along the hallway: A comfortable bed where we slept very well, the sitting room with the new TV and the pretty kitchen with everything you need for making breakfast and a simple meal. Even some useful stuff from the former guests, like tea and spices. An old but nice and fast elevator made the stay even more comfortable.

Inês met us in the morning, when we arrived from Europe with the night flight. She is as generous and nice as she appears in the mail conversation. She responds immediately to mail and when we needed a pair of extra keys, we got them whitin hours. Her tips for cafés, restaurants and shops marked on her map is worth a visit.

San Telmo neighborhood is magic. We are now on our way back from Chile and we rented our next apartment in Buenos Aires through Airbnb at Defensa! Longing back!!